Attachment 0002 - Final GL-PD-05-03C MOLLE accessories 29 May 2024.pdf

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited

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GL-PD-05-03C

29 May 2024

SUPERSEDING

GL/PD 05-03B

10 December 2014

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

MODULAR LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES (MOLLE)

This Purchase Description is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD).

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This Purchase Description covers the Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) accessories. These items are needed to compliment the MOLLE system to enhance its capabilities. Reference MOLLE Purchase Description CO-PD-02-02.

1.2 Classification. The MOLLE Accessories shall be of the following Classes:

Class 1 - Woodland Camouflage Class 2 - 3 color Desert Camouflage Class 3 - Arctic White Class 4 - Marine Pattern (MARPAT) Woodland Class 5 - Marine Pattern (MARPAT) Desert Class 6 - DELETED Class 7 - Coyote 498 Class 8 - DELETED Class 9 - Tan 499 Class 10 - Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in Sections 3, 4 or 5 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of the specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in section 3, 4 or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to:

U.S. Army, DEVCOM – Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCD-PEI, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019.

AMSC N/A FSC 8465

2.2 Government documents

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-3174 - Plastic Sheet, Polyolefin A-A 55126 - Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic

A-A 55301 - Webbing, Textile, Textured or Multifilament Nylon A-A 55634 - Zippers (Fasteners, Slide Interlocking) A-A 59826 - Thread, Nylon

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-371 - Braid, Textile, Tubular MIL-B-543 - Buckles, Tongueless and Web Strap MIL-DTL-4088 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon MIL-DTL-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon MIL-C-5040 - Cord, Fibrous, Nylon MIL-W-5664 - Webbing, Textile, Elastic MIL-DTL-8061 - Cloth, Nylon, Raschel Knit MIL-DTL-10884 - Fasteners, Snap MIL-PRF-17337 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon MIL-DTL-27265 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon Impregnated MIL-DTL-32439 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon MIL-DTL 43701 - Cord, Elastic, Nylon or Polyester

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

DRAWINGS

U.S. ARMY, DEVCOM – SOLDIER CENTER

2-3-567 - D-RING (1-INCH)

2-4-0101 - FASTENER, ONE INCH

2-6-0468 - D RING 1-1/2 INCH

2-6-100 - SIDE-RELEASE, TWO INCH

2-6-101 - LADDERLOCK, ONE INCH

2-6-102 - SLIDE BUCKLE, ONE INCH

https://www.nfpa.org/

2-6-239 - FASTENER, 1-INCH, 3-HOLE or 4-HOLE

2-6-1005 - REPLACEMENT SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE (1-INCH).

2-6-1011 - ADJUSTABLE BUCKLE 3 BAR, CORD HOLE (1-INCH).

2-6-1014 - BARREL LOCK W/KEEPER

2-6-1015 - LADDERLOCK SPLIT BAR (1-INCH).

4-1-176 - SNAP FASTENER

4-1-178 - SNAP FASTENER

MOLLE ACCESSORIES DRAWINGS

2-6-0486 - 300 ROUND AMMO CASE, M240

2-6-0544 - FLASHBANG POUCH

2-6-0546 - SHOTGUN SHELL PANEL

2-6-0548 - MBITR RADIO POUCH

2-6-0553 - MOLLE VEHICLE PANEL

2-6-0558 - LEADERS POCKET

2-6-0567 - PVS-14 POUCH FOAM INSERT

2-6-0568 - PVS-14 POUCH

2-6-0572 - ENTRENCHING TOOL POUCH

2-6-0582 - ADMINISTRATION POUCH

2-6-0915 - MULTI-TOOL POUCH ASSEMBLY

2-6-234 - IDENTIFICATION/ INSTRUCTION LABEL

2-6-280 - FIGHTING LOAD CARRIER VEST (FLC)

2-6-283 - WAISTBELT, F.L.C., ASSY

2-6-289 - WAISTPACK (BUTT PACK) ASSY

2-6-329 - MOLLE POCKET ATTACHMENT

2-6-1492 - MOLLE M320GL HOLSTER ASSEMBLY

2-6-1501 - LOW PROFILE SNAP HOOK

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army, DEVCOM Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCP-PE, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019.)

(Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to:

U.S. Army, DEVCOM – Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCD-PEI, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019.)

OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

CO-PD-02-02 Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) GL-PD-11-07 Tool, Multi-Purpose and Accompanying Carrying Case

(Copies of these documents are available through the contracting activity)

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by contractors in connection with specification procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the Contracting Officer.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC.

AIA/NAS NASM 16491 - Grommet, Metallic, General Specification For AIA/NAS NASM 20652/1B - Eyelets, Metallic, and Eyelet Washers, Metallic AIA/NAS NASM 43770/1 - Snap Hooks, Wire Body, Fixed Loop Eye, Flat Spring Closure, With Retainer - Rev 1

(Copies of these documents are available from https://www.aia-aerospace.org)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC EP1 - Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change AATCC EP2 - Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Staining AATCC EP8 - Evaluation Procedure for Chromatic Transference Scale, 9-Step AATCC EP9 - Evaluation Procedure for Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles AATCC TM8 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC TM16.2 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Light: Carbon Arc AATCC TM16.3 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Light: Xenon Arc AATCC TM61 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://aatcc.org)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies are available online at https://asq.org)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D2060 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions

ASTM D2061 - Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers ASTM D3776/D3776M - Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D6988 - Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens

(Copies of documents are available online at https://www.astm.org) https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/798.2250 https://aatcc.org/ https://asq.org/ http://www.astm.org/Standards/D2060.htm http://www.astm.org/Standards/D2061.htm https://www.astm.org/

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article inspection. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to a first article inspection.

3.2 System salient characteristics.

3.2.1 System requirements.

3.2.1.1 to 3.2.1.3 Deleted.

3.3 Compatibility. Each of the components of this Purchase Description shall be compatible with the MOLLE system and currently fielded body armor.

3.4 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample representing a complete MOLLE accessory shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with contract requirements (see 4.2).

3.5 Standard sample. Unless otherwise indicated, the finished camouflage cloths, (Woodland, 3 color Desert, Artic White, MARPAT Woodland, MARPAT Desert, and Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), shall match the standard samples for shade, appearance, and fluorescence (see 4.4.2), and shall be equal to, or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.3).

3.6 Materials and components. The contractor shall select the materials that meet all applicable requirements specified herein. Use of recycled material is encouraged when practical, provided the requirements of this specification are met.

3.6.1 Thread. The thread used to fabricate all components of the MOLLE accessories with lockstitch (301) seaming shall conform to A-A-59826, Type I, Tex size 90-101 (Government size F) or Type II Tex size 90-112 (Government size F), Class B. The color of the thread cone shall indicate the thread size as specified in A-A 59826. Color shall be Class 1 - Camouflage Green 483, Class 2 - Tan 380, Class 3 -White, Classes 4, 5 and 7 - Coyote 498, and Class 9 and 10 - Tan 499.

3.6.2 Thread. The thread used for bartacks and lockstitch binding tape attachment shall conform to A-A-59826, Type I, Tex size 68-70 (Government size E) or Type II, Tex size 70-76 (Government size E), Class B. The color of the thread cone shall indicate the thread size as specified in A-A 59826. . Color shall be Class 1 - Camouflage Green 483, Class 2 - Tan 380, Class 3 -White, Classes 4, 5 and 7 - Coyote 498, and Class 9 and 10 - Tan 499.

3.6.3 Base fabric. The base fabric, as specified in the drawings, for the MOLLE Accessories shall be textured nylon duck conforming to MIL-DTL-32439 Type I, Class 3, and Style as specified. The color shall be Woodland Camouflage for Class 1, 3 color Desert Camouflage for Class 2, Arctic White for Class 3, MARPAT Woodland Camouflage for Class 4, MARPAT Desert Camouflage for Class 5, Coyote 498 for Class 7, Tan 499 for Class 9, and Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) for Class 10 (see 6.2).

3.6.3.1 Textured nylon. The 500 denier textured nylon, as specified in the drawings, shall conform to MIL-DTL-32439 Type III, Class 3, and Style as specified. The color shall be Woodland Camouflage for Class 1, 3 color Desert Camouflage for Class 2, Arctic White for Class 3, MARPAT Woodland Camouflage for Class 4, MARPAT Desert Camouflage for Class 5, Coyote 498 for Class 7, Tan 499 for Class 9 and Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) for Class 10 (see 6.2).

3.6.4 Mesh fabric. The mesh fabric shall be nylon raschel knit cloth conforming to MIL-DTL-8061, Type II. The color of the mesh cloth shall be Class 1 - CG 483, Class 2 - Tan 380, Class 3 - Arctic White 488, Class 4 and 5 - Coyote 476, and Class - 7, 9 and 10 - Tan 499 unless otherwise specified in the contract. The finished mesh cloth shall meet the colorfastness requirements as specified in Table I when tested in accordance with Table VII.

TABLE I. Colorfastness requirements (mesh fabric 3.6.4, webbing 1-inch dyed 3.6.8.1 and printed 3.6.8.15, and tape binding 3.6.8.3).

1/ AATCC Fading Units (AFU)

Style Color Evaluation

Laundering Color Change and Staining, grade, (3 cycles), (min.

Light (after 40 AFU or 170 kJ/(m2nm)@420 nm), grade, (min.) 1/

Crocking (wet and dry), grade (min.)

“A” Solid Shades All colors 3-4 3-4 3.5 “B” Woodland Camouflage

All colors except Black 357

3-4

3.5

Black 357 3 2-3 1.0 “C” 3 Color Desert Camouflage

All colors 3-4 3-4 3.5

“E” Woodland

MARPAT

All colors except Black 477

3.5

Black 477 3-4 3-4 1.5 “F” Desert

MARPAT

All colors 3-4 3-4 3.5

“H” Operational Camouflage Pattern

(OCP)

All colors except Olive 527

3-4 3-4 3.5

Olive 527 3-4 3 3.5

3.6.5 Slide fasteners.

3.6.5.1 Slide fasteners. The MOLLE accessories slide fastener, as specified in the drawings, shall be individual element plastic chain with minimum of 220 pounds crosswise breaking strength, overall closed chain width of 0.435-inch (nominal) and minimum single element pull-off strength of 40 pounds with water repellent treated tape when tested in accordance with Table VII. Two (2) locking sliders in throat-to-throat configuration with pulls (short or long) with holes large enough to allow a thong and a 1/4-inch diameter padlock to lock the slider pull together. An 11/32-inch nylon Tan 499 webbing as described in 3.6.8.9 shall be attached to each pull as a thong. A padlock pull that can accommodate a 1/4-inch diameter padlock is acceptable.

(Note: Plastic continuous element coil chain cannot be used in horizontal stress design configuration). The color shall be Tan 499, chain and tape, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.5.2 Slide fastener. The MOLLE accessories slide fastener, as specified in the drawings, shall be individual element plastic chain with average of 209 pounds crosswise breaking strength, overall closed chain width of 0.270-inch (nominal) and minimum single element pull-off strength of 32.8 pounds with water repellent treated tape when tested in accordance with Table VII. Two (2) locking sliders in throat-to-throat configuration with pulls (short or long) with holes large enough to allow a thong. An 11/32-inch nylon black webbing as described in

3.6.8.9 shall be attached to each pull as a thong. A padlock pull that can accommodate a 1/4-inch diameter padlock is acceptable. (Note: Plastic continuous element coil chain cannot be used in horizontal stress design configuration). The color shall be Tan 499 for sliders, chain, tape, and thong unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.5.3 Slide fastener. The slide fastener shall be A-A-55634, plastic, continuous chain, number 10 with 250 pounds crosswise strength when tested in accordance with Table VII, Type I, style 18, closed bottom and top stops with double throat to throat non-locking slider arrangement such that sliders open from middle of chain. Length shall be as specified on drawing (2-6-0558). Use short pulls with thong. An 11/32-inch nylon webbing as described in

3.6.8.9 shall be attached to each pull as a thong. Thong length shall be as specified on drawing (2-6-0558). Pulls, chain, tape, and thongs shall be Tan 499 unless otherwise specified in the contract. As an alternate to preassembled zippers, continuous chain application may be used provided top and bottom stops are securely closed.

3.6.6 Plastic stiffeners.

3.6.6.1 Attachment strap stiffener. Sewn to the 1-inch webbing attaching straps for the interlocking attachment system shall be high-density polyethylene, 0.030-inch thick, natural color when tested in accordance with Table VII.

3.6.6.2 Stiffener. Material shall be high-density polyethylene, 0.045-inch or 0.050-inch thick, natural color when tested in accordance with Table VII.

3.6.7 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The dyed fastener tapes shall show fastness to laundering and crocking equal to or better than the standard sample. When no standard sample is available, the dyed fastener tapes shall show good fastness to laundering and crocking. All hook and loop pile tapes shall be stabilized to allow for maximum flatness and dimensional stability. In addition, the fastener tapes shall be coated with a suitable polymeric or elastomeric undercoating.

The color of the hook and loop pile tapes shall be Class 1 - Camouflage Green 483, Class 2 - Tan 380, Class 3 - Arctic White 488, Class 4 and 5 - Coyote 476, Class 7 - Coyote 498, and Class 9 and 10 - Tan 499 unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.7.1 Fastener tape hook and loop (1-inch wide). The 1-inch (± 1/16) wide hook and loop pile fastener tape shall conform to A-A-55126 Type II Class 1.

3.6.7.2 Fastener tape hook and loop (2-inch wide). The 2-inch (± 1/16) wide hook and loop fastener tape shall conform to A-A-55126 Type II Class 1. The loop tape shall meet the spectral reflectance requirements of Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII.

3.6.7.3 Fastener tape hook and loop (5/8-inch wide). The 5/8-inch (± 1/16) wide hook and loop fastener tape shall conform to A-A-55126 Type II, Class 1.

3.6.7.4 Fastener tape hook and loop (1-1/2 inch wide). The 1-1/2 inch (± 1/16) wide fastener tape hook and loop shall conform to A-A-55126 Type II Class 1. The loop tape shall meet the Spectral reflectance requirements of Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII.

3.6.7.5 Fastener tape hook and loop (Laminated Circular Engagement). The hook and loop pile fastener tape shall conform to A-A-55126 Type II Class 8.

3.6.8 Webbing, cord and tape. The color of the webbing, cord and tape shall be Class 1 – Camouflage Green 483, Class 2 - Tan 380, Class 3 - Arctic White 488, Class 4 and 5 - Coyote 476, Class 7 - Coyote 498, and Class 9 and 10 - Tan 499, or a Camouflage Pattern as specified, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.8.1 Webbing (1-inch). The 1-inch webbing shall be A-A-55301, Type III. The webbing shall meet the colorfastness requirements of Table I when tested in accordance with Table VII.

Alternate construction not acceptable.

3.6.8.2 Elastic webbing (1-inch). The elastic webbing shall be 1-inch wide and conform to MIL-W-5664, Type II Class 1, or equal.

3.6.8.2.1 Elastic webbing (1-1/2 inch). The elastic webbing shall be 1-1/2 inch wide and conform to MIL-W-5664, Type II Class 1, or equal.

3.6.8.3 Tape, binding (1-inch). The tape for binding shall be 1-inch and conform to MIL-DTL-5038 Type III, Class 2 and shall meet the colorfastness requirements to laundering and light in Table I. when tested in accordance with Table VII.

3.6.8.4 Webbing (1-1/2 inch). The webbing shall be 1-1/2 inches wide and conform to MIL-PRF-17337,Class 2. Spectral reflectance requirements for Classes 1, 7, 9 and 10, see Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII. Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5, see contract requirements.

TABLE II. Infrared spectral reflectance requirements (percent) (solids) (loop tapes 3.6.7.2 &

3.6.7.4 and webbings 3.6.8.4, 3.6.8.5, 3.6.8.6 and 3.6.8.14) for Classes 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Wavelength (nanometers)

Class 1 Camouflage Green 483

Class 7 Coyote 498

Class 9 and 10 Tan 499

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

600 3 10 8 20 8 26 620 3 10 8 20 8 26 640 3 10 8 22 8 30 660 3 11 8 24 8 34 680 3 13 12 24 12 38 700 4 28 12 34 12 40 720 5 40 16 42 16 46 740 7 52 22 46 22 50 760 11 60 30 50 30 50 780 17 64 34 54 34 54 800 24 67 36 56 36 56 820 32 70 38 58 38 58 840 37 71 38 58 38 58 860 40 73 40 60 40 60

3.6.8.5 Webbing (2-inch). The webbing shall be 2-inches wide and conform to MIL-PRF-17337 Class 2 or equal. Spectral reflectance requirements for Classes 1, 7, 9, and 10 shall be as specified in Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII. Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5, see contract requirements.

3.6.8.6 Webbing (2-inch). The webbing shall be 2-inches wide and conform to MIL-DTL-4088 Type VIIIb Class 2 or equal. Spectral reflectance requirements for Classes 1, 7, 9, and 10 shall be as specified in Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII. Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5, see contract requirements.

3.6.8.7 Webbing (9/16-inch). The webbing shall be 9/16-inch wide and conform to MIL-DTL-4088 Type I Class 2 or equal.

3.6.8.8 Webbing (3/4-inch). The webbing shall be 3/4-inch wide and conform to MIL-DTL-4088 Type Ia, Class 1A or equal.

3.6.8.9 Braid, tubular (11/32-inch). The 11/32-inch tubular braid shall conform to MIL-DTL-371 Type VII Class 2 or equal. The color of the braid shall be Tan 499 unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.8.10 Elastic cord (1/8-inch). The 1/8-inch elastic cord shall conform to Hope Webbing style 2831 round cord, or equal. The color of the cord shall be Tan 499 or black, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.8.11 Round cord. The round cord shall conform to MIL-C-5040 Type II or equal.

3.6.8.12 Flat cord. The cord shall conform to MIL-C-5040 Type IIA or equal.

3.6.8.13 Coated webbing. The coated webbing (drawing 2-6-0553) shall be polyester, 1000 pound minimum tensile strength, coated with 85A TPU, matte finish, thickness

0.055 - 0.065 inches, Width 0.940 inches - 1.010 inches, Bioplastics part no B10SF100FG101- 0100-A100A, or equal (see 6.8.2).

3.6.8.14 Webbing (2 1/4-inch). The 2 1/4-inch webbing shall conform to MIL-DTL-4088 Type VIIIc, Class 2, and per MIL-DTL-27265 Class R finish or equal. Spectral reflectance requirements for Classes 1, 7, 9, and 10 shall be as specified in Table II when tested in accordance with Table VII. Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5, see contract requirements.

3.6.8.15 Webbing, printed (1-inch). The 1-inch printed webbing shall be A-A-55301, Type III. The color shall be Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) for Class 10, unless otherwise specified. The printed webbing shall meet the colorfastness requirements of Table I when tested in accordance with Table VII. Alternate construction is not acceptable.

3.6.8.16 Cord, Elastic 1/4-inch. The 1/4-inch elastic cord shall be MIL-DTL 43701, 35 strands, Tan 499 or black.

3.6.8.17 Elastic Webbing (1-1/2 inch). The 1-1/2 inch elastic webbing shall be MIL-W-5664, Type 1, Class 3.

3.6.8.18 Webbing (3-1/2 inch). The 3-1/2 inch webbing shall conform to MIL-PRF-17337, Class 2.

3.6.9 Hardware. All hardware shall Coyote 498 for Class 7 and Tan 499 for Classes 9 and 10 unless otherwise specified and shall meet the spectral reflectance requirements in Table III when tested as specified in 4.4.1. The spectral reflectance of all other classes shall be specified in the contract if applicable.

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TABLE III. Spectral reflectance requirements for acetal hardware (Classes 7, 9 & 10 only).

Wavelength, Nanometers (nm)

Class 7 Coyote 498

Classes 9 & 10 Tan 499

Min. Max. Min. Max 600 8 20 16 26 620 8 20 18 26 640 8 22 20 30 660 8 24 22 34 680 12 24 26 38 700 12 34 30 40 720 16 42 32 46 740 22 46 36 50 760 30 50 36 54 780 34 54 38 58 800 36 56 40 59 820 38 58 42 60 840 38 58 44 60 860 40 60 48 60

3.6.9.1 Side release buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch side release buckles shall conform to drawing 2-4-0101.

3.6.9.2 Side release buckles (1-inch). 1-inch side release buckles shall conform to drawing 2-6-239.

3.6.9.3 Side release buckles, repair kit (1-inch). 1-inch side release buckles for the Repair Kit shall conform to drawing 2-6-1005.

3.6.9.4 Barrel lock, single cord. All barrel locks shall conform to drawing 2-6-1014.

3.6.9.5 Ladder lock buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch ladderlocks shall conform to drawing 2-6-101 where applicable.

3.6.9.6 Ladder lock buckles, Repair Kit (1-inch). 1-inch ladderlocks shall conform to drawing 2-6-1015.

3.6.9.7 Tension lock buckles (1-inch). 1-inch tension locks shall conform to drawing 2-6-1011.

3.6.9.8 Tension lock buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch tension locks shall be Duraflex® part no. 6637 or equal.

3.6.9.9 D-rings (1-inch). All acetal 1-inch D-rings shall conform to drawing 2-3-567.

3.6.9.10 D-rings ( 1-1/2 inch). The 1-1/2 inch D-rings shall conform to drawing 2-6-0468 where applicable.

3.6.9.11 Slide buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch slide buckles shall conform to drawing 2-6-102 where applicable.

3.6.9.12 Brass loop (1-inch). All 1-inch brass loops shall be ITW Waterbury Buckle part no 01004-20 (welded) or equal.

3.6.9.13 Double Bar, nonslip buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch quick release nonslip buckles shall conform to MIL-B-543 Type V Class 3 (ITW Waterbury part no 00648-09) or equal.

3.6.9.14 Slide buckles (1-inch). The 1-inch slide buckles shall be ITW Nexus part no.

08090-22 or equal.

3.6.9.15 Grommets. The grommets shall conform to NASM-16491 Type III Class 3 size 0 or equal. The color shall be Tan 499 unless otherwise specified.

3.6.9.16 Eyelets. The metal eyelets with washers shall be NASM 20652/1B dash numbers BBE-114, BBW101, brass, or equal and have a dull chemical finish suitable for copper alloys.

The brass for the eyelets shall be annealed suitable for forming. Brass for the flat washers shall be tempered, minimum half-hard. The finished eyelets and washers shall be free from fracture, malformation, burrs and rough or sharp edges. Washers shall be smooth and free of any bend.

The finish shall be free of foreign imbedded matter and discoloration and provide complete coverage of the eyelets and washers. Eyelet metal shall not crack when clinched. The eyelet size in inches shall be as follows: 0.200 (± 0.004) bottom outside diameter, 0.403 (± 0.007) overall outside diameter, 0.143 (± 0.008) or 0.210 (± 0.008) (to be determined by the contractor) effective shank length, and 0.013 (± 0.0015) thickness. The washer size in inches shall be as follows: .220 (± .002) diameter of hole, .450 (± .003) overall diameter, and .020 (+ .004, - .002) thickness. The color shall be Tan 499 unless otherwise specified.

3.6.9.17 Eyelets drain holes. The drain hole eyelets shall conform to NASM 20652/1B -dash no. ABE-131, aluminum, or equal Tan 499 chemical finish unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.9.18 Snap fasteners. The snap fasteners shall be MIL-DTL-10884 style 2, constructed in accordance with drawings 4-1-176, or 4-1-178 at the option of the contractor. The snap fasteners shall have a black chemical finish, except the button cap shells shall be color as specified in 3.6.9, baked-on enamel finish. The enamel shall be uniformly coated over the top surface of the shell including the visible portion of the edge. The gloss for the black chemical finish and the enamel finish shall be no more than 40. The enamel shall be capable of withstanding attachment operations without removal of any enamel. The enamel coating shall be smooth and free of sags, runs, and streaks.

3.6.9.19 Snap fasteners, shoulder straps. The snap fasteners for shoulder straps shall conform to MIL-DTL-10884 style 2A. Physical requirements per 3.6.9.18.

3.6.9.20 D-Ring, metal. The D-ring for the M240 ammo bag shall be ITW Waterbury Buckle part no 01047-20, Brass, or Steel, welded, Tan 499, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.9.21 Metal clips. The metal clips for M240 ammo bag shall be Waterbury Buckle style number 00835-23, steel or equal per NASM-43770/1, SWZE5. The color shall be Tan 499 unless otherwise specified in the contract or solicitation.

3.6.9.22 Side release buckle (3/4-inch). The 3/4-inch side release buckle shall be ITW Nexus part no 101-0075-5674 or equal.

3.6.9.23 Side release (2-inch). The 2-inch side release shall conform to drawing 2-6-100.

3.6.9.24 Low Profile Snap Hook. The low profile snap hook shall conform to drawing 2-6-1501. The color shall be Tan 499 or black unless otherwise specified.

3.6.9.25 Web Mount Buckle. The web mount female buckle shall conform to drawing 2-6-1382 and be compatible with the 2-4-0101 male buckle.

3.6.9.26 Side-Release Buckle 1-1/2 inch. The 1-1/2 inch side release buckle shall conform to drawing 2-6-1004.

3.6.9.27 Slide Buckle 1-1/2 inch. The 1-1/2 inch tri-bar shall conform to drawing 2-6-1016.

3.6.9.28 Injection Molded MOLLE Connector. The male and female injection molded MOLLE Connectors shall conform to drawings 2-4-1035 (male) and 2-4-0123 (female).

3.6.10 Foam

3.6.10.1 Foam padding. The foam padding shall conform to ASTM D6576 Type II, grade C, condition soft, color black or equal.

3.6.11 Clear film for ID windows. The clear film for ID Windows shall conform to A-A-3174, 0.020- inch thick, Type I, Class 1, grade A, B or C, finish 1.

3.6.12 Use and care instructions. The 300 Round Ammo Bag conforming to drawing 2-6-0486 shown in the appropriate drawing. Label shall be clear, legible and in permanent ink.

3.7 Interface requirements. The MOLLE shall be compatible with the clothing and equipment commonly worn, carried, and used by the individual marine/soldier, and must be compatible with the load plan for the Bradley and Stryker Fighting Vehicles. The MOLLE shall be deliverable by both the harness, single point release and the all-purpose weapon and equipment container system used by parachutist and be compatible with all individual airborne equipment items and rigging procedures. All components of the system shall be compatible with each other. Integration of the components shall be accomplished with minimum use of straps/belts or hardware.

3.8 MOLLE pocket attachment. The Interlocking Attachment System shall be used to attach pouches to MOLLE webbing. Drawing 2-6-329 illustrates the method in which it is employed.

This system is a patented design and is not allowed for commercial sale without a license. There are no restrictions on the sale of this system under signed contracts with Federal agencies.

3.9 DELETED.

3.10 Identification and marking. The MOLLE Accessories/components shall have an Identification /instruction label conforming to drawing 2-6-234 unless otherwise specified.

Each end item shall have the letters US printed in dark black ink that will not fade to the point of being illegible after repeated washings and field use. The size and location of the US marking shall be indicated on the drawings. The letters US printed in dark black ink shall not fade to the point of being illegible after repeated washings and field use. Each component of the MOLLE Accessories shall have a combination identification and washing instruction label (exceptions noted on drawings) conforming to MIL-DTL-32075. The labels shall be of sufficient strength to withstand repeated field use and laundering. The color of the label shall be Tan 499 for 9 and 10 and the marking medium shall be black. The printing shall be legible and shall not show off-setting, smearing or bleeding. All printing shall be in capitals except where otherwise indicated on the instruction label. Size of characters shall be approximately 1/8-inch for capitals and 3/32-inch for lower case. The identification portion of label shall contain item description, National Stock Number (NSN), contract number, lot number, and contractor's name. The lot number may be stamped by hand or commercial printing. Lot numbers may not be handwritten. The item descriptions shall be as follows:

MOLLE II - Entrenching Tool Pouch* MOLLE II - MBITR Pouch* MOLLE II - Shotgun Shell Panel* MOLLE II - Flashbang Pouch* MOLLE II - MOLLE Vehicle Panel MOLLE II - 300 Round 7.62mm Ammo Bag** MOLLE II - Multi-Tool Pouch Assembly* MOLLE II - Leaders Pocket* MOLLE II - PVS-14 Pouch*

MOLLE II - Administration Pouch* MOLLE II - M320GL Holster*

*These items do not require washing instructions.

** The 300 Round, 7.62mm Ammo Bag shall have a 3-inch by 10-inch instructional loading label as shown on the appropriate drawing. The instructional loading label shall be Tan 499 for all classes.

The washing instructions shall read:

Hand Washing:

1. Scrape dirt/dust from item using a brush that will not cut into fabric.

2. Hose or wash item in a pail of water using Mild detergent or synthetic soap.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water

4. DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH, COLORED SYNTHETIC SOAP, CLEANING

FLUIDS, OR SOLVENTS WILL DISCOLOR/DETERIORATE THE ITEM.

5. Dry item in shade or indoors

6. DO NOT DRY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, DIRECT HEAT, OR OPEN FLAME

7. DO NOT LAUNDER OR DRY ITEM IN FIXED/COMMERCIAL HOME TYPE

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT.

8. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DYE ITEM OR REPAIR IT. TURN-IN FOR

REPAIR/REPLACEMENT.

3.10.1 Label attachment. The combination labels shall be located as indicated on the pattern drawings.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are as follows:

a) First article inspection (see 4.2)

b) Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 3.1 and 6.2), it shall be examined for the defects specified in 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3 4, and 4.3.5.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall be in accordance with 4.3.1, 4.3.2; 4.3.3; 3.3.4 and 4.3.5. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, except where otherwise indicated.

4.3.1 Compatibility. The MOLLE Accessories/components shall be examined to verify compatibility between components (attaching/detaching).

4.3.2 Visual examination of MOLLE Accessories. Each Accessory/component in the MOLLE shall be examined for the defects listed in Table IV. The lot size shall be expressed in units of either MOLLE or the individual accessory component (when the accessory component is purchased separately). The sample unit shall be one (1) completely fabricated MOLLE Accessory or individual component.

TABLE IV. End item visual examination.

Examine Defect Classification

Major Minor Fabric

Hole, cut, tear, smash, broken, or missing yarn, or open place clearly visible at normal inspection distance (approximately 3-feet).

Shade bar or abrasion mark.

Defective or partially omitted coating

Webbing or tape Any hole, cut, tears, or smash.

Not firmly and tightly woven, edges frayed or scalloped.

Multiple floats.

Abrasion mark, slub, or broken end or pick.

Cut ends of webbing not fused as specified.

Fastener tape Any hole, cut, or tear.

Hooks flattened, broken, or missing. impairing function.

Hardware Broken or malformed, failing to serve intended purpose, corroded area, burr or sharp edge.

Finish omitted or not as specified:

- on brass or aluminum components

- on steel components.

Area of partial or no finish.

Any required component improperly installed causing failure to serve intended purpose.

Not assembled as specified.

Size or type not as specified.

Snap Fasteners Any fastener not functioning properly i.e. fails to stay closed, provide a secure closure or to open freely NOTE: The fasteners shall be snapped and Un-snapped twice to determine whether parts of the fastener separate freely; and also affect a secure closure.

Clinched excessively tight, cutting adjacent material.

Clinched loosely, permitting any component to rotate freely without force, but not to the degree that any component can be expected to become detached during use.

Clinched loosely to the degree that components can be expected to become detached during use.

Incomplete roll of end of button or eyelet barrel Incorrect style.

Any splits in eyelet or button barrels

TABLE IV. End item visual examination. - Continued

Major Minor Drawstrings Cut, chafed, or abraded.

Ends not fused.

Not threaded through grommets or knotted as specified.

Omitted.

Barrel Lock Reversed. 210 Sub-assemblies Not attached as specified. 211 Brass grommets and eyelets

Clinched excessively tight, cutting adjacent material.

Insecurely clinched to a degree that grommet or eyelet may be detached from material.

Washer installed on incorrect side of material.

Eyelet barrel split.

Slide fastener Not functioning properly, failing to effect a secure closure or to open freely.

Not specified type or size.

Slider jams or fails to interlock.

Thong omitted.

Fastener tape cut or torn.

SEAMS AND STITCHING:

Open seam 1/2-inch or less.

More than 1/2-inch.

NOTE: A seam shall be classified as open when one (1) or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when two (2) or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches occur. On double stitched seams, a seam shall be considered open when either one

(1) or both sides of the seam are open.

Raw edge (on edge required to be finished)

More than 1/2-inch when securely caught in stitching.

NOTE: Raw edge not securely caught in stitching shall be classified as an open seam.

Seam and stitch type Wrong seam or stitch type. 128 Bartacks Any bartack omitted.

Any bartack not as specified or not in specified location.

Loose stitching, incomplete or broken.

Stitch tension Loose, resulting in loose bobbin or top thread.

Excessively tight, resulting in puckering of material.

Major Minor Stitches per inch Up to two (2) stitches less than minimum specified.

Three (3) or more stitches less than minimum specified.

One (1) or more stitches in excess of maximum specified.

NOTE: Variation in the number of stitches per inch caused by the operator speeding up the machine and pulling the fabric in order to sew over heavy seams, or in turning corner shall be classified as follows:

(a) Within the minor defect classification, no defect.

(b) Within the major defect classification minor defect.

Stitching ends Not secured as specified. 222 Thread breaks, skipped stitches, or run-offs

Not overstitched as specified.

NOTE: Thread breaks or two (2) or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches not overstitched shall be classified as open seams.

Rows of stitching Any row missing except on box, and box-x stitching.

On box, and box-x stitching:

- one (1) row of stitching omitted.

- two (2) or more rows of stitching omitted.

Component and assembly

Any component part omitted or not as specified, or any operation omitted or not as specified (unless otherwise classified herein).

Needle chews.

Any mend, darn, patch, splice, or other unauthorized repair.

Any material pleated or caught in stitching where not specified.

Plastic components;

Stiffener or Film

Chip, cut, crack, splinter, broken end, or space, failing to serve intended purpose.

Major Minor Binding Loosely applied but not exposing raw edge of material.

Loosely applied exposing raw edge of material.

Ends of binding on pocket flap and on ammunition pockets not caught in seams.

Ends of binding on pocket flap and on grenade pockets not caught in seams.

Ammunition and grenade pocket and flap

Pocket is single ply construction.

Pocket or flap not formed as specified.

Flaps improperly set or distorted failing to affect a full and smooth closure.

Binding tape not securely attached.

Cleanness Grease, oil, dirt or ink stains clearly noticeable.

Thread ends not trimmed as specified.

Location markings Drilled or Permanent

Printed marking more than 1/32-inch in width or not covered by component part.

Markings: US identification and instructions

Omitted, incorrect, illegible, or misplaced, or size of characters not as specified.

Manual and Checklist Omitted, incorrect, illegible. 234

4.3.3. Dimensional examination. The completed MOLLE Accessory or individual components shall be examined for the defects listed in Table V. The sample unit shall be one (1) MOLLE Accessory or individual component.

TABLE V. End item dimensional examination.

Classification Examine Defect Major Minor Dimensions (overall) Smaller than nominal dimensions less applicable minus tolerance indicated on drawings, but not smaller than nominal dimensions less twice the applicable minus tolerance.

Smaller than nominal dimensions less twice the applicable minus tolerance.

Larger than nominal dimensions and applicable plus tolerance.

Component and location dimensions

Not within specified tolerance. 236

Stitch margin or gage Not within specified tolerance. 237

TABLE V. End item dimensional examination. - Continued

Examine Defect Major Minor Box, box-x and stitching Dimensions not within specified tolerance. 238

Brass eyelets Not spaced on equipment within specified dimensions.

Grommets Set off center on hems by more than 1/4-inch. 240

4.3.4 Fit Examination. The MOLLE Accessories or individual components shall be examined for the defects listed Table VI. The sample unit shall be one (1) complete MOLLE accessory or one individual component when purchased separately.

TABLE VI. End item fit examination.

Examine Defect Major Minor Gauge Fit into

Pocket/ Pouches & Closure Of Flaps

Failure of pocket/pouches to fit properly within pocket/pouches without force. Inability to Completely close flap down in order to secure the Strap fastener without applying excessive force.

4.3.4.1 Entrenching tool fit. An entrenching tool shall be inserted into the Entrenching Tool pouch. The tool shall be inserted into the pouch without effort other than that necessary to overcome reasonable friction between the tool and the pocket. A defect shall be scored if any tool must be forced into the pocket. With the tool in the pocket, the pocket flap shall be closed, and the fastener(s) secured. A defect shall be scored if the pocket body or the flap is too short causing inability to secure the fastener without applying excessive force to the flap to secure the fastener(s).

4.3.5 Material tests. The finished cloth, thread, webbing, and tape shall be tested for the characteristics as specified in their referenced documents and Table VII unless otherwise specified in the contract.

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TABLE VII. Component testing.

Characteristic Requirement Paragraphs

Test Method

Textured Nylon Duck (1000 denier) (3.6.3) Infrared Spectral Reflectance 3.6.3 MIL-DTL-32439 Mesh (3.6.4) Colorfastness Laundering, after 3 cycles Light Crocking

Table I

AATCC TM61 1A 1/

AATCC TM16.2 & 16.3 2/

AATCC TM8 3/

Slide Fastener Tests (3.6.5) Breaking strength Crosswise Pull off

3.6.5 ASTM D2061

Water repellency 3.6.5 A-A-55634 Width 3.6.5 ASTM D2060 Plastic stiffeners (3.6.6) Appearance 3.6.6 Visual Thickness 3.6.6 ASTM D6988 Loop Tape ( 3.6.7.2, 3.6.7.4) Webbing (3.6.8.4, 3.6.8.5, 3.6.8.6 and 3.6.8.14) Infrared spectral reflectance ( 3.6.7.2, 3.6.7.4) and

(3.6.8.4, 3.6.8.5,

3.6.8.6 and 3.6.8.14) and Table II

4.4.1

1-inch webbing (3.6.8.1) Weight 3.6.8.1 ASTM D3776/D3776M Breaking strength 3.6.8.1 4/ Colorfastness Laundering, after 3 cycles

3.6.8.1

AATCC TM61 1A 1/, 5/

AATCC TM16.2 &16.3 2/

AATCC TM8 3/

Tape, binding (3.6.8.3) Colorfastness Laundering, after 3 cycles

3.6.8.3 3.6.8.3

AATCC TM61 4A 1/, 5/

AATCC TM16.2 & 16.3 2/

Webbing 1-inch printed (3.6.8.15) Colorfastness Laundering, after 3 cycles

3.6.8.15

AATCC TM61 1A 1/, 5/

AATCC TM16.2 or 16.3 2/

AATCC TM8 3/

Hardware (3.6.9) Infrared spectral reflectance 3.6.9 and Table III 4.4.1

1/ Rated using the AATCC EP1 and AATCC EP2.

2/ Rated using the AATCC EP1.

3/ Rated using the AATCC EP8.

4/ As specified in contract.

5/ Use test 1A, Table I with the following changes: temperature = 100 (± 4)°F, total liquid volume is 100 ml, time = 30 minutes.

4.4 Method of inspection.

4.4.1 Spectral reflectance test (hardware only). Spectral reflectance data shall be obtained from 600 to 860 nanometers (nm) at 20 nm intervals on a spectrophotometer relative to the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) family of compounds, the preferred white standard. Other white reference materials may be used provided they are calibrated to absolute white, e.g. magnesium oxide or vitrolite tiles. The spectral band width shall be less than 20 nm at 860 nm. Reflectance measurements shall be made by either the monochromatic or polychromatic mode of operation.

When the polychromatic mode of operation is used, the spectrophotometer shall operate with the specimen diffusely illuminated with the full emission of a continuous source that simulates either CIE Source A or CIE Source D65. Measurements shall be taken on a minimum of two (2) different areas and the data averaged. The specimen shall be measured as a single layer. The specimen shall be viewed at an angle no greater than 10° from normal, with the specular component included. Specimens shall be oriented in different directions during testing.

Always use the largest aperture possible. Photometric accuracy of the spectrophotometer shall be within one (1) percent and wavelength accuracy within two (2) nm. Any color having spectral reflectance values falling outside the limits at four (4) or more of the wavelengths specified shall be considered a test failure.

4.4.2 Determination of fluorescence. One (1) sample of cloth and one (1) specimen from the standard sample (see 3.5) shall be compared under ultra-violet light in an otherwise completely dark room. The specimen shall be considered satisfactory if its hue of fluorescence is the same as the standard sample. The result shall be reported as "pass" or "fail".

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the military service’s system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature, which may be helpful, but is not mandatory).

6.1 Intended use. The MOLLE Accessories are intended for use by all Services for man-transportation of mission essential items.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this document

b. Accessory and Class required (see 1.2)

c. The specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2).

d. When first article is required (see 3.1 and 4.2)

e. Camouflage pattern drawings, if required (3.5 and 6.3)

f. Packaging (see 5.1)

6.3 Standard samples, specifications/drawings and pattern drawings. For access to the standard samples of finished fabrics and camouflage pattern drawings, if applicable, address the contracting activity issuing the invitation for bids or request for proposal.

6.4 DELETED.

6.5 Spectrophotometers. Suitable spectrophotometers for measuring spectral reflectance in the visible/near-infrared are the Diano Hardy, Diano Match Scan, Hunter D54-IR, Hunter VIS/NIR spectrocolorimeter and Macbeth 1500 with IR option.

6.6 and 6.7 DELETED.

6.8 Subject term (key word) listing.

300 Round 7.62mm Ammo Bag Entrenching Tool Fighting Load Carrier Flashbang Pouch

Leaders Pocket Multi-tool Pouch Assembly MBITR Pouch Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

PVS -14 Pouch

Custodian: Army-GL Preparing Activity: Army-GL