Attachment 0014 - CUI - XM922 Launcher Interim Performance Specification.pdf

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MIL-PRF-0032750(AR)

17 August 2023

(U) INTERIM SPECIFICATION

(U) CARTRIDGE, SUBCALIBER TRAINER AMMUNITION (temporary nomenclature)

(U) This interim specification is approved for use by the U.S. Army Armaments Center and is available for all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense within the distribution limitations noted at the bottom of the page.

1. (U) SCOPE

1.1 (U) Scope. This performance specification describes the performance requirements and verification methods for the CARTRIDGE, SUBCALIBER TRAINER AMMUNITION (temporary nomenclature), hereafter referred to as XM922AMM.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center: FCDD-ACE-QSA, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806- 5000 or emailed to usarmy.pica.devcom-ac.list.ardec-stdzn-branch@army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.

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2. (CUI) APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 (U) General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this 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 of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 (U) Government documents.

2.2.1 (U) 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 issue of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

(U) FEDERAL STANDARDS

(CUI) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-130 – Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-286 – Propellants, Solid: Sampling, Examination & Testing MIL-STD-636 – Visual Inspection Standards for Small Arms Ammunition through Caliber .50

MIL-STD-650 – Explosive; Sampling, Inspection and Testing MIL-STD-709 – Ammunition Color Coding MIL-STD-810 – Environmental Engineering Considerations & Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-1168 – Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card MIL-STD-1316 – Fuze Design, Safety Criteria For MIL-STD-1916 – DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Products

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

2.2.2 (U) Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other

Government documents, drawings, and publication 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.

(U) INTERNATIONAL TEST OPERATING PROCEDURES (ITOP)

ITOP 4-2-829 – Vertical Target Accuracy and Dispersion ITOP 5-2-502 – Toxic Materials in Missiles and Rockets

(U) U.S. ARMY TEST OPERATIONS PROCEDURES (TOP)

TOP 02-2-614 – Toxic Hazards Testing for Military Vehicles https://quicksearch.dla.mil/

(U) JOINT ORDNANCE TEST PROCEDURES (JOTP)

JOTP-010 – Safety and Suitability for Service Assessment Testing for Shoulder

Launched Munitions JOTP-062 – Personnel-borne ElectroStatic Discharge (PESD) and Helicopter-borne

ElectroStatic Discharge (HESD) Requirements for Ordnance

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.atec.army.mil/publications/documents.html).

(U) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TECHNICAL BULLETINS

TB 700-2 – DoD Ammunition and Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures TB 9-1300-385 – Munitions Suspended or Restricted

(U) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PAMPHLETS

DA PAM 385-63 – Range Safety DA PAM 742-1 – Ammunition Surveillance Procedures Manual

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://armypubs.army/mil ).

(U) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTIONS

DoDI 5000.02 – Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework DoDI 4140.62 – Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard

(U) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MANUAL

DoD 4160.21-M – Defense Materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance and Procedures

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/ ).

(U) TECHNICAL GUIDE

TG 351A – Health Hazard Assessor’s Guide Volume 1: Acoustic Energy

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://phc.amedd.army.mil/ )

2.3 (U) 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.

2.2.2 (U) Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publication form a part of this document to the extent https://www.atec.army.mil/publications/documents.html https://armypubs.army/mill https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/ https://phc.amedd.army.mil/ specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

2.3 (U) 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. (CUI) REQUIREMENTS

3.1 (CUI) Design verification test (DVT). When specified, a sample of the XM922AMM Subcaliber Ammunition shall be subjected to Design Verification Testing (DVT) in accordance with Section 4.1 and Table III.

3.1.1 (CUI) Key characteristics. The key characteristics of the design that are deemed essential to meet the requirements of this specification shall be identified and variability limits or baselines shall be established during design verification. The variability of key characteristics for the XM922AMM submitted for first article and lot acceptance shall conform to the baseline established (see 6.2 and 6.16).

3.1.2 (CUI) Classification of defects. The classification and associated acceptance criteria of key characteristics shall be identified prior to design verification.

3.1.2.1 (CUI) Critical characteristics. The characteristics of Table I and all additional key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a critical defect (see 6.17.4) shall be identified as critical.

(CUI) TABLE I. List of critical characteristics.

Critical Characteristics Requirements Requirement Paragraph

Verification Paragraph

C001 Weight of propellant Weight of propellant (Launch safety) 3.5.7.3 4.5.7.3

C002 Propellant composition+ Function time+ 3.6.1 4.6.1

C003 Misfire/Hangfire(no greater than 200 milliseconds) + Function time+ 3.5.10

3.6.1 4.5.10 4.6.1

C004 Sealing of propellant gases + Toxic fumes+ 3.5.6 4.5.6 C005 Unintentional function+ Unintentional function 3.5.1 4.5.1

C006 Debris from discharge causing user damage+ Safety from debris+ 3.5.2 4.5.2

C007 Acoustic energy from the launching+ Fire from enclosure+ 3.5.5 4.5.5

NOTE: + = Dynamic Event

3.1.2.2 (CUI) Major characteristics. Any key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a major defect (see 6.17.8 and 6.17.9)10) shall be identified as major.

3.1.2.3 (CUI) Minor characteristics. Any key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a minor defect (see 6.17.10 and 6.17.11)12) shall be identified as minor.

3.2 (CUI) First article test (FAT). When specified, a sample of the XM922AMM shall be subjected to First Article Testing in accordance with Section 4.2 and Table IV.

3.3 (CUI) Conformance inspection (lot acceptance testing - LAT). A sample of the

XM922AMM shall be subjected to a conformance inspection in accordance with Section 4.3 and Table V.

3.4 (CUI) Operational requirements.

3.4.1 (CUI) Reliability. The XM922AMM, when fired from the XM922L, shall have an overall reliability value of not less than 0.90.

3.4.2 (CUI) Engagement Range.

a. The XM922AMM shall have a minimum engagement range not greater than 30 meters.

b. The XM922AMM shall have a maximum engagement range not less than 200 meters.

The XM922AMM shall have a range that is similar to the range of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) Launcher and Cartridge.

3.4.3 (CUI) Accuracy.

a. The XM922AMM’s accuracy, when fired from the XM922L, shall have a standard deviation not greater than or equal to 0.5 meters in height and width at a distance of 200 meters throughout the operating temperature range when corrected for wind and aimed by the trainer launcher’s sights.

b. All target impacts shall be within a 4 meter by 4 meter area around a central aim point at a distance of 200 meters throughout the operating temperature range when corrected for wind conditions.

3.4.4 (CUI) Ballistics. The XM922AMM shall have a trajectory that is representative of the XM919.

3.5 (CUI) Support and ownership requirements.

3.5.1 (CUI) Unintentional function*. The XM922AMM shall not experience unintentional function at any point from engagement of the trigger through flight to target. (see Table 1 and Table VII, Critical Characteristics)

3.5.2 (CUI) Safety from debris*. No debris resulting from discharge of the XM922AMM shall cause injury to the operator. (see Table I, VI, and VII, Critical Characteristics)

3.5.3 (CUI) Launch safety*. The initial propulsion event shall be contained and completed within the XM922L launch tube. Subsequent propulsion events, if applicable, shall not cause any hazard to the operator. (see Table I, VI, and VII Critical Characteristics)

3.5.4 (CUI) Final hazard classification (FHC). The XM922AMM shall comply with the following hazard classification or be no more hazardous when packaged in accordance with packaging provisions of the contract or purchase order.

DOD Hazard Class/Div/SCG: 1.4C DOT Hazard Class: 1.4C DOT Label: Explosive 1.4C

3.5.5 (CUI) Acoustic energy*. The round when fired from the sub-caliber trainer system by an individual operator equipped with single hearing protection over a 24 hour period, shall experience an acoustic energy not greater than the requirement for single hearing protection (see 6.17.17) .

a. Free field environment. In the prone, kneeling, or standing position (see 6.17.7, 6.17.14, 6.17.18), rounds fired shall require no more than single hearing protection.

c. Fire from enclosure/Confined space (double hearing protection). Rounds fired in an enclosure or confined space in the kneeling or standing positions, also referenced as fire from enclosure (see 6.17.7, 6.17.14, 6.17.18) shall require no more than single hearing protection.

3.5.6 (CUI) Toxic fumes*. The individual operator shall not be exposed above

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL) and/or American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and ensure launch safety (see 3.5.3) and propellant composition (3.6.1).

3.5.7 (CUI) Energetic material. The following describe the energetic material safety requirements.

3.5.7.1 (CUI) Energetic material qualification. All energetic materials used in the

XM922AMM shall be qualified for their intended military use by the U.S. Army Qualification Authority or by the U.S. Navy Qualification Authority in accordance with the contract statement of work (see 6.8).

3.5.7.2 (CUI) Energetic materials compatibility. All energetic materials (i.e., explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, etc.) utilized shall be compatible with all combinations of directly contacting energetic and non-energetic materials. In addition, they shall be compatible with all combinations of materials that have the potential for contact in the system’s life cycle (i.e., manufacturing environment, storage, etc.).

3.5.7.3 (CUI) Weight of propellant (Launch safety)* - The amount of propellant shall be measured to an accepted weight that shall ensure function time (3.6.1) and not cause a failure to the sealing of propellant gases (see 3.5.6).

3.5.8 (CUI) Propellant stability. All propellants shall be stable for not less than 5 years.

3.5.9 (CUI) Surface danger zone (SDZ). The XM922AMM’s surface danger zone shall not be greater than the footprint for existing similar systems as described in DA PAM 385-63 Chapter 6.

3.5.10 (CUI) Dud. The XM922AMM shall be non-dud producing.

3.5.11 (CUI) Misfire. All XM922AMM misfires shall be safe to handle and/or dispose of.

3.5.12 (CUI) Tracer. The XM922AMM shall have a tracer element that is visible by the individual operator with the unaided eye in day and low light conditions up to a range of 200 meters minimum.

3.5.13 (CUI) Logistics/storage.

3.5.13.1 (CUI) Lot numbering. Ammunition lot numbering and serialization for all

XM922AMM units shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1168.

3.5.13.2 (CUI) Shelf life. The XM922AMM shall remain safe, operable and meet all requirements of this specification within its operating temperature range (see 3.7.5) after not less than five (5) years of uncontrolled storage and after not less than twenty (20) years of controlled storage without maintenance other than periodic surveillance, packaging, and preservation per TB 9-1300-385 and DA PAM 742-1.

3.5.13.3 (CUI) Storage temperature. The XM922AMM shall meet all safety and performance requirements when used in the operating environment after being stored at a temperature of:

a. High temperature storage. The long term high temperature storage test shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810, High Temperature, Procedure I. A sample of 120 rounds shall be subjected to continuous heating at +160°F and 15% relative humidity for 28 days. The cartridges shall then be stored under ambient conditions for 48 hours. The cartridges shall be visually inspected, and function fired at ambient temperature; distributing quantity equally between the weapons.

b. Low temperature storage. The long term low temperature storage test shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810, Low Temperature, Procedure I. A sample of 120 rounds shall be subjected to continuous cooling at -65°F and 15% relative humidity for 28 days. The cartridges shall then be stored under ambient conditions for 48 hours. The cartridges shall be visually inspected and function fired at ambient temperature; distributing quantity equally between the weapons.

3.5.13.4 (CUI) Maintenance. The XM922AMM shall require no planned maintenance other than periodic surveillance, packaging and preservation, and Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) per DA PAM 742-1.

3.5.13.5 (CUI) Demilitarization. The XM922AMM shall be capable of demilitarization in a manner that the military offensive or defensive advantages are eliminated to prevent further use for the originally intended military or lethal purpose, explosive hazards are eliminated, and by-products of the demilitarization process are disposed in compliance with environmental regulations and in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 5.d.(14)(b)2, DoD 4160.21-M, and DoDI

4140.62 (see 6.5).

3.5.14 (CUI) Markings.

3.5.14.1 (CUI) Identification. The XM922AMM shall be legibly marked with national stock number (NSN), LOT number and serial number, as practical, for identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-1168.

3.5.14.2 (CUI) Adhesives. All markings, identifications, and instructions that utilize adhesive(s) shall use adhesives durable under the environments specified in paragraph 3.7.

3.5.14.3 (CUI) Color coding. The XM922AMM and tracer shall be color-coded and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-709.

3.6 (CUI) Interface and interoperability requirements.

3.6.1 (CUI) Function time*. The elapsed time from when the XM922L trigger is depressed and the projectile is completely free of the barrel shall be not greater than 200 milliseconds. (see Table VII Critical Characteristics).

3.6.2 (CUI) Compatibility.

3.6.2.1 (CUI) Chemical compatibility. All materials utilized shall be compatible with all combinations of directly contacting energetic and non-energetic materials. In addition, they shall be compatible with all combinations of materials that have the potential for contact in the system’s life cycle (i.e., manufacturing environment, storage, etc.).

3.6.2.2 (CUI) Launcher compatibility. The XM922AMM shall safely function and fire from the XM922L without the need for modification.

3.7 (CUI) Environmental requirements.

3.7.1 (CUI) Electrostatic discharge (ESD). The XM922AMM shall meet the safety and operational requirements in JOTP-062 in the following configuration:

3.7.1.1 (CUI) Personal electrostatic discharge (PESD). The XM922AMM shall remain functional and safe for transportation, storage, handling and firing after exposure in its unpackaged and packaged configuration to PESD.

3.7.1.2 (CUI) Helicopter electrostatic discharge (HESD). The XM922AMM shall remain functional and safe for transportation, storage, handling and firing after exposure in its unpackaged and packaged configuration to HESD.

3.7.3 (CUI) Ruggedness. The XM22AMM shall meet all safety and performance requirements after exposure to the following rough handling environments.

3.7.3.1 (CUI) Logistic land transportation dynamics (Commercial).

3.7.3.1.1 (CUI) Logistic wheeled vehicle transportation dynamics. The XM919 shall be capable of withstanding logistical wheeled vehicle transportation dynamics per JOTP-010 without impact to safety and performance.

3.7.3.1.2 (CUI) Packaged transit drop. The packaged XM919 shall not fire, arm, or be partially armed upon impact when dropped 2.1 meters per JOTP-010 and meet all safety and performance requirements.

3.7.3.2 (CUI) Military land transportation dynamics.

3.7.3.2.1 (CUI) Military wheeled vehicle transportation vibration (dynamics). The XM919 shall not fire, arm, or be partially armed during military wheeled vehicle transportation dynamics (vibration) per JOTP-010 and meet all safety and performance requirements.

3.7.3.2.2 (CUI) Restrained cargo transport shocks. The XM919 shall not fire, arm, or be partially armed during restrained cargo transport shocks per JOTP-010 and meet all safety and

3.7.3.2.3 (CUI) Loose cargo repetitive shock. The XM919 shall not fire, arm, or be partially armed during loose cargo repetitive shock per JOTP-010 and meet all safety and

3.7.3.3 (CUI) Logistic air transportation dynamics (Military).

3.7.3.3.1 (CUI) Helicopter cargo transportation vibration. The XM919 shall not fire, arm, or be partially armed during helicopter cargo transportation vibration per JOTP-010 and meet all safety and performance requirements.

3.7.4 (CUI) Environmental extremes.

3.7.4.1 (CUI) Sand and dust.

a. The XM922AMM shall be capable of withstanding exposure to sand and dust per JOTP-

010, without impact to safety and performance.

b. The XM922AMM shall be fully operational in a sandy and/or dusty environment.

3.7.4.2 (CUI) Humidity.

a. The XM922AMM shall be capable of withstanding exposure to high and low humidity in high and low temperature environments per JOTP-010 without impact to safety and performance.

b. The XM922AMM shall be fully operational in a high, normal, and low humidity environment.

3.7.4.3 (CUI) Temperature cycle. The XM922AMM shall be capable of withstanding temperature cycling per JOTP-010 without impact to safety and performance.

3.7.4.4 (CUI) Water Immersion.

a. The XM922AMM shall be capable of withstanding fresh water immersion per JOTP-010 without impact to safety and performance.

b. The XM922AMM shall be fully operational in a wet/rainy environment.

3.7.4.5 (CUI) Solar radiation. The XM922AMM shall be capable of withstanding solar radiation per JOTP-010 without impact to safety and performance.

3.7.5 (CUI) Operating temperature. The XM922AMM shall meet all safety and performance requirements when operated between -40°C plus or minus 3°C (-40°F plus or minus 5.4°F) also referred as cold temperature and +60°C plus or minus 3°C (+140°F plus or minus 5.4°F) also referred as high temperature. Unless noted otherwise the requirements in the specification shall be applicable throughout the operating temperature range. (See 3.7.5 for operating temperature definitions).

4. (CUI) VERIFICATION

(CUI) TABLE II. Requirement/verification cross reference matrix.

METHOD OF VERIFICATION

1 – Analysis 2 – Demonstration 3 – Inspection 4 – Test

CLASSES OF VERIFICATION

A – Design Verification B – First Article C – Conformance

Section 3 Requirement

Verification Methods

Verification Class Section 4 Verification Procedures 1 2 3 4 A B C

3.1 Design verification test

(DVT)

X X X X X 4.1

3.2 First article test (FAT) X X X X X 4.2

3.3 Conformance inspection test

(lot acceptance testing

(LAT))

X X X X X 4.3

3.4.1 Reliability X X X 4.4.1

3.4.2 Engagement range X X X X 4.4.2

3.4.3 Accuracy X X X X 4.4.3

3.4.4 Ballistics X X X X X 4.4.4

3.5.1 Unintentional detonation* X X X X X 4.5.1

3.5.2 Safety from debris* X X X X X X 4.5.2

3.5.3 Launch safety* X X X X 4.5.3

3.5.4 Final hazard classification

(FHC)

X X X X X 4.5.4

3.5.5 Acoustic energy* X X X 4.5.5

3.5.6 Toxic fumes* X X X 4.5.6

3.5.7.1 Energetic material

qualification

X X 4.5.7.1

3.5.7.2 Energetic materials

compatibility

X X 4.5.7.2

3.5.7.3 Weight of propellant –

Launch Safety*

X X X X 4.5.7.3

3.5.8 Propellant stability

verification

X X 4.5.8

3.5.9 Surface danger zone (SDZ) X X X 4.5.9

3.5.10 Dud X X X X X 4.5.10

3.5.11 Misfire X X X X X 4.5.11

3.5.12 Tracer X X X X X 4.5.12

3.5.13.1 Lot numbering X X X X 4.5.13.1

3.5.13.2 Shelf life X X 4.5.13.2

3.5.13.3 Storage temperature X X X 4.5.13.3

3.5.13.4 Maintenance X X 4.5.13.4

METHOD OF VERIFICATION

1 – Analysis 2 – Demonstration 3 – Inspection 4 – Test

CLASSES OF VERIFICATION

A – Design Verification B – First Article C – Conformance

Section 3 Requirement

Verification Methods

Verification Class Section 4 Verification Procedures 1 2 3 4 A B C

3.5.13.5 Demilitarization X X X X X 4.5.13.5

3.5.14.1 Identification X X X X 4.5.14.1

3.5.14.2 Adhesives X X X X X 4.5.14.2

3.5.14.3 Color coding X X X X 4.5.14.3

3.6.1 Function time* X X X X X 4.6.1

3.6.2.1 Chemical compatibility X X 4.6.2.1

3.6.2.2 Launcher compatibility X X 4.6.2.2

3.7.1.1 Electrostatic discharge

(ESD)

X X 4.7.1.1

3.7.1.2 Electromagnetic

environments

X X 4.7.1.2

3.7.3.1.1 Logistic wheeled vehicle

transportation dynamics

X X 4.7.3.1.1

3.7.3.1.2 Packaged transit drop X X 4.7.3.1.2

3.7.3.2.1 Military wheeled vehicle

transportation vibration (dynamics)

X X

4.7.3.2.1

3.7.3.2.2 Restrained cargo transport

shocks

X X 4.7.3.2.2

3.7.3.2.3 Loose cargo repetitive

shock

X X 4.7.3.2.3

3.7.3.3.1 Helicopter cargo

transportation vibration

X X 4.7.3.3.1

3.7.4.1 Sand and dust X X 4.7.4.1

3.7.4.2 Humidity X X X 4.7.4.3

3.7.4.3 Temperature cycle X X X 4.7.4.3

3.7.4.4 Water Immersion X X X 4.7.4.4

3.7.4.5 Solar radiation X X 4.7.4.5

3.7.5 Operating temperatures X X X X X 4.7.5

Note: All critical characteristics are denoted as * and listed in Table I.

4.1 (CUI) Design verification test (DVT). When specified, a sample of the XM922AMM shall undergo design verification in accordance with Table III and applicable paragraphs within this section.

4.1.1 (CUI) Key characteristics. Verify by analysis that key characteristics have been identified and variability limits have been established. A minimum of 3 sets of components, subassemblies and assemblies shall be subjected to a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) (see 6.16) to establish a product uniformity baseline for the key characteristic identified in section 3.

4.1.2 (CUI) Classification of defects. Verify by analysis that all characteristics inherent to the design have been correctly classified.

4.1.3 (CUI) Design verification rejection. If any item of the sample fails to comply with any design verification requirement specified, the design shall be rejected in accordance with Table III.

(CUI) TABLE III. Design verification test.

Requirement Conformance Criteria Requirement

Verification Method Sample Acc Rej

TOTAL 2080 2/ N/A N/A N/A

Reliability 3/ 1/ 3.4.1 4.4.1 Engagement Range 4/ 1/ 3.4.2 4.4.2 Accuracy 60 1/ 3.4.3 4.4.3 Ballistics 60 1/ 3.4.4 4.4.4 Unintentional detonation* 6/ 1/ 3.5.1 4.5.1 Safety from debris* 6/ 1/ 3.5.2 4.5.2 Launch safety 6/ 1/ 3.5.3 4.5.3 Final hazard classification

(FHC) 8/ 1/ 3.5.4 4.5.4

Acoustic energy* 120 1/ 1/ 3.5.5 4.5.5 Toxic fumes* 120 1/ 1/ 3.5.6 4.5.6 Energetic material qualification 14/ 1/ 3.5.7.1 4.5.7.1

Energetic materials compatibility 14/ 1/ 3.5.7.2 4.5.7.2

Weight of propellant (Launch Safety)* 120 1/ 3.5.7.3 4.5.7.3

Surface danger zone

(SDZ) 15/ 1/ 3.5.9 4.5.9

Dud 6/ 1/ 3.5.10 4.5.10 Misfire 6/ 1/ 3.5.11 4.5.11 Tracer 6/ 1/ 3.5.12 4.5.12 Lot numbering 17/ 18/ 1/ 3.5.13.1 4.5.13.1 Shelf life 18/ 1/ 3.5.13.2 4.5.13.2 Storage temperature

a. Long term high temperature storage

1/ 3.5.13.3 4.5.13.3

Verification Method Sample Acc Rej

b. Long term low temperature storage

Maintenance 17/ 1/ 3.5.13.4 4.5.13.4 Demilitarization 17/ 1/ 3.5.13.5 4.5.13.5 Identification 17/ 18/ 1/ 3.5.14.1 4.5.14.1 Adhesives 17/ 18/ 1/ 3.5.14.2 4.5.14.2 Color-coding 17/ 18/ 1/ 3.5.14.3 4.5.14.3 Function time* 6/ 1/ 3.6.1 4.6.1

Chemical compatibility 16/ 1/ 3.6.2.1 4.6.2.1 Launcher compatibility 19/ 1/ 3.6.2.2 4.6.2.2 Personal electrostatic discharge (PESD) 20 1/ 3.7.1.1 4.7.1.1

Helicopter electrostatic discharge (HESD) 20 1/ 3.7.1.2 4.7.1.2

Logistic wheeled vehicle transportation dynamics

120 11/ 1/ 3.7.3.1.1 4.7.3.1.1

Packaged transit drop 120 11/ 1/ 3.7.3.1.2 4.7.3.1.2 Military wheeled vehicle transportation vibration (dynamics)

120 11/ 1/ 3.7.3.2.1 4.7.3.2.1

Restrained cargo transport shocks

120 11/ 1/ 3.7.3.2.2 4.7.3.2.2

Loose cargo repetitive shock

120 11/ 1/ 3.7.3.2.3 4.7.3.2.3

Helicopter cargo transportation vibration

120 11/ 27/ 1/ 3.7.3.3.1 4.7.3.3.1

Sand and dust 120 24/ 1/ 3.7.4.1 4.7.4.1 Humidity 120 24/ 1/ 3.7.4.2 4.7.4.2 Temperature cycle 120 11/ 1/ 3.7.4.3 4.7.4.3 Water immersion 120 24/ 1/ 3.7.4.4 4.7.4.4 Solar radiation 120 24/ 1/ 3.7.4.5 4.7.4.5 Operating temperature 6/ 1/ 3.7.5 4.7.5 Note: All critical characteristics are denoted as * and listed in Table I.

1/ If no accept/reject criteria is expressed, the design represented by the sample or item lot shall be rejected if the items fail to comply with the applicable requirement.

2/ Estimated number for full verification test. This total includes 2% of additional items for risk mitigation (misfires, lost data, repeating firing events, etc.). Refer to contract for updated numbers.

Verification Method Sample Acc Rej

3/ Sample size shall be sufficient to calculate for reliability at 90% and .80 LCB level for each firing modes. Recommend 60 items minimum (3 failures allowed). Leverage all applicable firing tests (accuracy, range, BOP, target effect) for reliability calculation.

4/ Sample size shall be sufficient to calculate for minimum and maximum range.

6/ All eligible dynamic firing events with high-speed camera/radar data shall be used to verify this requirement.

8/ Document review by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

11/ This test is part of the sequential environment testing requiring a total of 120 items per JOTP- 010.

14/ Energetic material qualification is verified with insensitive munition testing, E3, and fuze testing. Energetic materials sensitivity is verified by analysis with contractor data.

15/ Warhead arena trials (Arena fragmentation) test shall be conducted via testing. Surface danger zone can be evaluated by analysis of contractor documents.

16/ Evaluated with contractor data and/or confirmed with all firing events (if necessary).

17/ Evaluated during initial inspection and/or with SME (packaging engineer for example).

18/ Evaluated after all environmental tests.

19/ Evaluated during Operation Test (User Excursion Test).

24/ Non-sequential adverse environmental testing.

27/ Additional military air transportation dynamics may include fixed wing transport aircraft testing (JOTP-010 A.1-3.1.2.3).

4.2 (CUI) First article test (FAT). When specified, a sample of the XM922AMM shall be subjected to first article verification in accordance with Table IV and applicable paragraphs within this section.

4.2.1 (CUI) First article key characteristics. Verify all key characteristics classified as

Critical, Major, or Minor by analysis. A minimum of 3 sets of components, subassemblies and assemblies shall be subjected to a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) (See 6.16).

4.2.2 (CUI) First article rejection. If any assembly, component, or test specimen fails to comply with any of the applicable requirements the first article shall be rejected.

(CUI) TABLE IV. First article test.

Requirement Conformance criteria Requirement

Verification Method Sample Accept Reject

Accuracy 64 1/ /1 3.4.3 4.4.3 Weight of propellant (Launch safety)* 64 0 1 3.5.7.3 4.5.6.3

Function time∗ 64 0 1 3.6.1 4.6.1 Toxic fumes∗ 64 0 1 3.5.6 4.5.6 Unintentional detonation* 64 0 1 3.5.1 4.5.1 Safety from debris* 64 0 1 3.5.2 4.5.2 Acoustic energy* 64 0 1 3.5.5 4.5.5 Lot numbering 64 0 1 3.5.13.1 4.5.13.1 Identification 64 0 1 3.5.14.1 4.5.14.1 Adhesives 64 0 1 3.5.14.2 4.5.14.2 Color coding 64 0 1 3.5.14.3 4.5.14.3 Loose cargo repetitive shock 64 2/ 0 1 3.7.3.2.3 4.7.3.2.3 Humidity 64 0 1 3.7.4.2 4.7.4.2 Temperature cycle 64 0 1 3.7.4.3 4.7.4.3 Water Immersion 64 0 1 3.7.4.4 4.7.4.4 Operating temperature 64 0 1 3.7.5 4.7.5 Packaging 3/ 0 1 5.1 5.1 NOTE: All critical characteristics are denoted as * and listed in Table I.

1/ Collect at minimum 1 set of accuracy (10 shots ) at ambient, hot, and cold temperature (see 3.7.5 for temperature definitions).

2/ Half of the samples tested at hot temperature. Other half tested at cold temperature. Perform radiographic inspection after test to assess the internal conditions of item for firing test.

3/ All packaging required for the samples listed in the Table IV.

4.3 (CUI) Conformance inspection test (lot acceptance testing - LAT). When specified, a sample of the XM922AMM lot shall be subjected to conformance inspection testing in accordance with Table V. If any assembly, component, or test specimen fails to comply with any of the applicable requirements the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.1 (CUI) Conformance inspection by classification of characteristic. Inspection of

XM922AMM shall be performed for classified characteristics as specified in 3.1.2.

4.3.1.1 (CUI) Conformance inspection of critical characteristics. In the event that no approved acceptance criteria exist, key characteristics identified as critical shall be inspected at a level not less than 100% utilizing Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE) followed by a Verification Level (VL) VII (seven) inspection in accordance with MIL-STD- 1916. (see 6.2.ee)

4.3.1.2 (CUI) Conformance inspection of major characteristics. In the event that no approved acceptance criteria exist, major characteristics shall be inspected at a level not less than a VL IV (four) inspection in accordance with MIL-STD-1916. (see 6.2.ee)

4.3.1.3 (CUI) Conformance inspection of minor characteristics. In the event that no approved acceptance criteria exist, minor characteristics shall be inspected at a level not less than a VL II (two) inspection in accordance with MIL-STD-1916. (see 6.2.ee)

(CUI) TABLE V. Conformance inspection test.

Verification Method Sample Accept Reject

Reliability 1/ 90% 3.4.1 4.4.1 Accuracy 1/ 2/ 1 1 3.4.3 4.4.3 Weight of propellant (Launch safety)* 1/ 0 1 3.5.7.3 4.5.7.3

Function time* 1/ 0 1 3.6.1 4.6.1 Toxic fumes* 1/ 0 1 3.7.4 4.7.4 Unintentional detonation* 1/ 5/ 0 1 3.5.1 4.5.1 Safety from debris* 1/ 0 1 3.5.2 4.5.2 Acoustic energy* 1/ 0 1 3.5.5 4.5.5 Lot numbering VL II 0 1 3.5.13.1 4.5.13.1 Identification VL II 0 1 3.5.14.1 4.5.14.1 Adhesives VL II 0 1 3.5.14.2 4.5.14.2 Color coding VL II 0 1 3.5.14.3 4.5.14.3 Loose cargo repetitive shock 1/ 3/ 0 1 3.7.3.2.3 4.7.3.2.3

Operating temperature 1/ 4/ 1/ 1/ 3.7.5 4.7.5 Packaging VL II 0 1 5.1 5.1 NOTE: Critical characteristics are denoted as * and listed in Table I.

1/ Number of samples shall be determined by lot size and the Accept/Reject criteria shall be equivalent or better than 90% reliability.

2/ Accept/Reject requirements shall be un-affected by temperature (ambient, hot or cold firing) 3/ Perform radiographic inspection after test to assess the internal conditions of item for firing test.

4/ All firing shall be performed at the three different operational temperature ranges (ambient, hot, and cold). Radiographic inspection shall be performed on all the items prior to temperature conditioning for firing.

5/ Any single failure that is deemed a safety issue to the operator shall immediately fail this requirement.

6/

4.4 (CUI) Operational verification.

4.4.1 (CUI) Reliability. The rounds shall be fired, using the XM922L, from a fixed firing stand at all target sets at a minimum of 200 meters distance. The rounds shall be divided and conditioned to cold, ambient, and hot temperatures. The minimum reliability requirement shall be 0.90 at 80% Lower Confidence Bound (LCB) level. Failures shall be determined by the Government’s Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria (FDSC).

4.4.2 (CUI) Engagement Range. The rounds shall be fired, using the XM922L, from a fixed firing stand at a target at both the minimum and maximum distance. The rounds and launchers shall be divided and conditioned to cold, ambient, and hot temperatures.

4.4.3 (CUI) Accuracy. Test in general accordance with ITOP 4-2-829. Temperature conditioned rounds shall be fired from a stand using the XM922L. Rounds and launchers shall be divided and conditioned to cold, ambient, and hot temperatures. Aim point and point of impact shall be recorded for each shot. Point of impact shall be recorded as both actual values and meteorologically corrected values.

4.4.4 (CUI) Ballistics. Using a high speed camera or range radar, verify that the

XM922AMM trajectory is similar to that of the XM919.

4.5 (CUI) Support and ownership verification.

4.5.1 (CUI) Unintentional detonation*. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.2-

1.1 (D.1-1 Dynamic Firing).

4.5.2 (CUI) Safety from debris*. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.2-1.1

(D.1-1 Dynamic Firing) and paragraph A.3-2.5 (H.2-5 Launch Debris). (see 6.17.5 debris definition).

4.5.3 (CUI) Launch safety. Verify by analysis and demonstration that all energetics from the initial propulsion event have been consumed prior to the projectile exiting the launcher and, if applicable, that subsequent propulsion events do not cause hazards to the operator.

4.5.4 (CUI) Final hazard classification (FHC). Test in accordance with TB-700-2 to verify that the XM922AMM complies with the hazard classification requirements as stated in 3.5.4.

4.5.5 (CUI) Acoustic energy. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.3-2.1 (H.2-1

Acoustic Energy (Impulse Noise and Blast Overpressure)). Data shall be recorded for the prone, kneeling, and standing positions in a free field environment and the kneeling and standing positions in a confined space environment. Guidance on acoustic energy assessment can be found in the Health Hazard Assessor’s Guide TG 351A Volume 1.

4.5.6 (CUI) Toxic fumes. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.3-2.2 (H.2-2

Toxic Chemical Substances (Rocket Exhaust Gases and Particulate)). Data shall be collected in accordance with ITOP 5-2-502 and TOP 02-2-614.

4.5.7 (CUI) Energetic material.

4.5.7.1 (CUI) Energetic material qualification. Verify by analysis that the Army

Qualification Authority or the Navy Qualification Authority has qualified all energetic materials for their use (see 6.8).

4.5.7.2 (CUI) Energetic materials compatibility. Compatibility tests shall be conducted in accordance with Method 504.1 of MIL-STD-650. Compatibility is demonstrated when results reflect no observable reactivity.

4.5.7.3 (CUI) Weight of propellant (Launch safety)* – Verify by examination via AAIE that the weight of the propellant is within tolerances per the design of the system.

4.5.8 (CUI) Propellant stability verification. Propellant stability tests shall be conducted in accordance with the test procedures listed below. Stability is verified when results comply with the requirements listed below.

(U) TABLE VI. Propellant stability tests.

Test Reference

Document Test Procedure

Description Requirement

Heat MIL-STD-286 Method 404.1.2

For single base propellants - Methyl violet paper shall not change to salmon pink in less than 40 minutes, and the sample shall not explode in less than 5 hours at 274.1°F (134.5°C).

For double base propellants - Methyl violet paper shall not change to salmon pink in less than 40 minutes, and no fumes given off less than 1 hour at 248°F (120°C).

Storage Degradation/Surveillance MIL-STD-286 Method 407.1 No fumes in less than 30 days of storage at 149.9°F (65.5°C).

4.5.9 (CUI) Surface danger zone (SDZ). Verify by analysis that the surface danger zone was not exceeded during firings conducted. Point of contact for further information on SDZ qualification can be obtained from U.S. Army DEVCOM-AC, ATTN: FCDD-ACM-FA, Bldg 62 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.

4.5.10 (CUI) Dud. Verify by demonstration and analysis that the XM922AMM, when fired from the XM922L, is non-dud producing.

4.5.11 (CUI) Misfire. Verify by demonstration and analysis that misfire procedures have been established and all misfires are safe to handle and/or dispose of.

4.5.12 (CUI) Tracer. Verify by visual inspection during firings that the XM922AMM has a tracer element that is visible by the individual operator with the unaided eye in day and low light conditions up to a range of 200 meters minimum.

4.5.13 (CUI) Logistics/storage.

4.5.13.1 (CUI) Lot numbering. Visually verify that an ammunition lot number has been assigned and marked on each lot of XM922AMMs in accordance with MIL-STD-1168.

4.5.13.2 (CUI) Shelf life. Verify by analysis after testing has been completed in accordance with a contractually approved test plan and method. Point of contact for further information can be obtained from U.S. Army DEVCOM-AC, ATTN: FCDD-ACE-QS, Bldg 62 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 (see 6.11).

4.5.13.3 (CUI) Storage temperature.

a. Verify in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.2.1 (C.1-2 Low Temperature

Storage).

b. Verify in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.2.2 (C.1-3 High Temperature

Storage).

4.5.13.4 (CUI) Maintenance. Verify by analysis that the XM922AMM requires no planned maintenance other than Periodic Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

(PMCS).

4.5.13.5 (CUI) Demilitarization.

a. Verify by analysis, test, and/or inspection, that the XM922AMM is capable of demilitarization and disposal in compliance with environmental regulations and DoDI 5000.02 5.d.(14)(b)2, DoD 4160.21-M, and DoDI 4140.62.

b. Verify by analysis and/or demonstration that all energetic components can be disassembled from the munition and segregated for disposition.

4.5.14 (CUI) Markings.

4.5.14.1 (CUI) Identification. Verify by visual inspection that the XM922AMM complies with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-1168.

4.5.14.2 (CUI) Adhesives. Verify by visual inspection during environmental testing (see

4.7) that all markings, identifications, and instructions that utilize adhesives are durable (are not peeling, worn, illegible, etc.).

4.5.14.3 (CUI) Color-coding. Verify by visual inspection that the color and markings for the XM922AMM and tracer are in accordance with MIL-STD-709.

4.6 (CUI) Interface and interoperability verification.

4.6.1 (CUI) Function time*. The time delay between when the trigger is depressed and the projectile is completely free of the barrel shall be measured to plus or minus 1 millisecond using a high speed camera during firing at hot, ambient, and cold temperatures.

4.6.2 (CUI) Compatibility.

4.6.2.1 (CUI) Chemical compatibility. Verify in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph

E.2-7.3 Compatibility Tests.

4.6.2.2 (CUI) Launcher compatibility. Verify by analysis and test that the XM922AMM is able to be fired from the XM922L without the need for modification.

4.7 (CUI) Environmental verification.

4.7.1 (CUI) Electrostatic discharge. Verify in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.3-

1.2 (H.1-2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Tests) for

a. personnel-borne electrostatic discharge (PESD) and

b. helicopter-borne ESD (HESD).

4.7.2 (CUI) Electromagnetic environments. Verify in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.3-1.1 (H.1-1 Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)).

4.7.3 (CUI) Ruggedness. The XM922AMM shall go through the following verifications.

4.7.3.1 (CUI) Logistic land transportation dynamics (Commercial).

4.7.3.1.1 (CUI) Logistic wheeled vehicle transportation dynamics. Test in accordance with

JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-3.1.1.1 (C.2-1.1 Logistic Wheeled Vehicle Transportation Dynamics).

4.7.3.1.2 (CUI) Packaged transit drop. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-

3.1.1.2 (C.2-1.2 Packaged Transit Drop).

4.7.3.2 (CUI) Military land transportation dynamics.

4.7.3.2.1 (CUI) Military wheeled vehicle transportation vibration (dynamics). Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-3.1.2.1.1 (C.2-2.1 Military Wheeled Vehicle (Tactical/Composite Wheeled Vehicle))

4.7.3.2.2 (CUI) Restrained cargo transport shocks. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-3.1.2.1.1 (C.2-2.2 Restrained Cargo Transport Shock).

4.7.3.2.3 (CUI) Loose cargo repetitive shock. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-3.1.2.1.4 (C.2-2.4 Loose Cargo Repetitive Shock).

4.7.3.3 (CUI) Logistic air transportation dynamics (Military).

4.7.3.3.1 (CUI) Helicopter cargo transportation vibration. Test in accordance with JOTP-

010 paragraph A.1-3.1.2.3.3 (C.2-4.2 Helicopter Cargo Transportation Vibration).

4.7.4 (CUI) Environmental extremes.

4.7.4.1 (CUI) Sand and dust.

a. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.7 (C.1-9 Sand and Dust).

b. Function the XM922AMM to verify it is capable of withstanding exposure to sand and dust, without impact to safety and performance.

4.7.4.2 (CUI) Humidity.

a. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.1 (C.1-1 Humid Heat (Hot Humid

Cycle)).

b. Function the XM922AMM to verify it is capable of withstanding exposure to humidity, without impact to safety and performance.

4.7.4.3 (CUI) Temperature cycle. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.2.2

(C.1-4 High Temperature Cycle).

4.7.4.4 (CUI) Water Immersion.

a. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.5 (C.1-7 Immersion). The item shall be immersed in fresh water.

b. Function the XM922AMM to verify it is capable of withstanding exposure to water immersion without impact to safety and performance.

4.7.4.5 (CUI) Solar radiation. Test in accordance with JOTP-010 paragraph A.1-2.3 (C.1-5 Solar Radiation).

4.7.5 (CUI) Operating temperature. Verify by demonstration that the XM922AMM is operable at temperatures between -40°C plus or minus 3°C (-40°F plus or minus 5.4°F) and +60°C plus or minus 3°C (+140°F plus or minus 5.4°F).

5. (U) PACKAGING

5.1 (U) Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When 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 packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the

Inventory Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Service 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. (U) NOTES

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

6.1 (U) Intended use. The item is intended to be training ammunition that, when utilized with the LAUNCHER, PRACTICE, SUBCALIBER AMMUNITION: XM922, should provide adequate training for proper use and procedures of the LAUNCHER AND CARTRIDGE, 75 MILLIMETER: temporary nomenclature for individual assault munition (IAM), XM919.

6.2 (U) Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification and any amendment.

b. Requirements for detail specification and drawing(s).

c. Packaging requirements (see 5.1). Reference packing and marking drawing.

d. Requirements for first article (see 4.2).

e. Government furnished materiel or equipment (if applicable).

f. Information needed to satisfy requirements for qualification of the EOD.

g. Requirements for Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) designs. (see 6.3)

h. Requirements for ammunition lot numbering.

i. Applicable national stock number.

j. Serialization requirements, if applicable.

k. Certificate of conformation of each production lot.

l. Record of serial numbers of weapons used during test.

m. Packaging requirements, if other than specified in Section 5.

n. Requirement and provisions for submission of test data as required.

o. If the Hazard Classification on record was based on Government packaging drawings, it may be necessary to include those packaging drawings in the contract to insure continued legal transportation. Determination should be made by FCDD-ACE-QS.

p. Requirement and provisions for submission of a Factor of Safety data.

q. Requirement and provisions for submission of Operability data.

r. Requirement and provisions for submission of Portability data.

s. Requirement and provisions for submission of a Misfire Procedure.

t. Requirement and provisions for submission of System Safety data.

u. Requirement and provisions for submission of Safe Separation Distance data.

v. Requirement and provisions for submission of Shelf Life data.

w. Requirement and provisions for submission of Propellant Stability data.

x. Requirement and provisions for submission of Fuze Design data.

y. Requirement and provisions for submission of theoretical by-products of combustion during launch.

z. Requirement and provisions for submission of Ammunition Demilitarization and Disposal Plan.

aa. Requirement and provisions for submission of the Operators and Maintenance Manual.

bb. Requirement and provisions for submission of the Range Table.

cc. Requirement and provisions for submission of the Quality Plan.

dd. Requirement and provisions for submission of the Critical Item List.

ee. If no documents are submitted to the Government for review and approval then the requirements are to be as stated in the specification.

6.3 (U) Contractor Acceptance Inspection Equipment. Provisions concerning the contractor's AIE used to verify the requirements of this specification should be specified in the contract. All contractor proposed alternative conformance provisions should be submitted to the Government for evaluation/approval as directed by the contracting activity. Equipment designs should be submitted as required to DEVCOM-AC, ATTN: FCDD-ACE-QM, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000.

6.4 (U) Ammunition lot numbering. All energetic materials, safe and arming devices, fuzes, motor/cartridge cases should be lot controlled and identified on the Ammunition Data Card. Ammunition lot numbering requires ammunition data cards in accordance with MIL-STD- 1168.

6.5 (U) Demilitarization. Open burning, open detonation and conventional incineration are no longer to be considered desirable demilitarization methods. New technologies are being developed, which may be capable of destroying munitions in a safe, environmentally friendly manner are preferred.

6.6 (U) EOD qualification. EOD approval is conveyed by an EOD Supportability

Statement. These following configurations of the items are normally required by EOD for evaluation:

a. 90-degree inert XM922AMM cutaway models,

b. complete inert XM922AMMs,

c. practice XM922AMMs without main load/charge, and

d. full up XM922AMMs (for disposal procedures).

EOD procedures should be validated and verified by Joint Services EOD. Technical information should be provided to DEVCOM-AC EOD for review and development of procedures IAW DI-SAFT-80931B Explosive Ordnance Disposal Data. Training aids also should be provided to support education and training. Obtaining an EOD Supportability Statement is an activity lead by DEVCOM-AC with supporting information and data provided by the contractor. Point of contact for further information on EOD qualification can be obtained from U.S. Army DEVCOM, ATTN: FCDD-ACE-QS, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000.

6.7 (U) Final hazard classification. If the Final Hazard Classification on record was based on government-packaging drawings, it may be necessary to include those packaging drawings in the contract to insure continued legal transportation. Determination should be made by DEVCOM-AC, ATTN: FCDD-ACE-QS, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000. Obtaining A Final Hazard Classification is an activity lead by DEVCOM-AC with supporting information and data provided by the contractor.

6.8 (U) Energetic material qualification. Qualification of energetic materials by the Army

Qualification Authority or the Navy Qualification Authority requires demonstration that the energetic material meets the requirements of AOP-7 and STANAG 4170.