GL-PD_07-13C_-_ACU_Coats_-__updated_6-6-13.docx

Revised to Modification P00024, 6/6/13

GL/PD 07-13C

U.S. Department of Justice

UNICOR

Federal Prison Industries REVISION RECORD

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GL/PD 07-13C

Title Purchase Description (ACU COAT)

REVISION RECORD

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INCH-POUND GL/PD 07-13C

4 October 2011

SUPERSEDING GL/PD 07-13B

5 November 2010

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION COAT,

ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM

This purchase description is approved for use by DLA Troop Support and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. (DoD)

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for combat coats to be worn by the Army.

1.2 Classification. The coat will be of the following types, classes and sizes, as specified (See 6.2).

1.2.1 Type I - 50/50 Nylon/Cotton Ripstop

Type II - 65/25/10 Rayon/Para-Aramid/Nylon Ripstop Flame Resistant Type III - FR Cloth Ripstop

Class 1 - Untreated Class 2 - Permethrin treated

1.2.2 Size. The coat sizes will be as follows:

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

XX-Short XX-Short XX-Short XX-Short XX-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short Short Short Short Short Short Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Long Long Long Long Long Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long

XX-Long

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: US Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, Attn: RDNS-WPW-C, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5019.

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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 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, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

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. (See 6.2)

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

MIL-T-43709 Tape, Textile Aramid

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or https://assist.daps.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

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 specified in the solicitation or contract.

DRAWINGS

U.S. ARMY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick Research Development and Engineering Center, Natick Soldier Center, ATTN: RDNS-WPW-C, Natick, MA 01760.) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (40 CFR Part 162) State Registration of Pesticide Products

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) FIFRA as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003

EPA Product Performance Test Guidelines OPPTS 810.370 Insect Repellents For Human Skin and Outdoor Premises

(Copies are available online at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides or from the Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460) FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) 52.209-4 – First Article Approval – Government Testing

(Copies are available online at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html or by contacting the Superintendent of Documents at 202-512-1800.)

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 specified in the solicitation or contract. (See 6.2).

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC) AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.aatcc.org or from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

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

(Copies are available online at http://www.asq.org or from the American Society for Quality, 600 Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.) ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM) ASTM D 5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics ASTM D 6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from the ASTM INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19426-2959.)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Repeat Insult Patch Test – Modified Draze Procedure Principles and Methods of Toxicology, (fourth edition) A Wallace Hayes (editor), pp 1057 – 1060,2001

(Copies are available online at http//www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/ or from Taylor and Francis, 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise stated 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. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Recycled, recovered or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Basic material (Type I). The basic material for the Type I coat shall be a 50/50 nylon/cotton blend, wind resistant poplin ripstop cloth in a universal camouflage pattern conforming to Class 8 of MIL-DTL-44436.

3.3.1.1 Basic material (Type II). The basic material for the Type II coat shall be a 65/25/10 flame resistant rayon/para-aramid/nylon blend cloth in Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) conforming to Type I, Class 1 of GL/PD 07-12 or a 65/25/10 flame resistant rayon/para- aramid/nylon blend, cloth in Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) conforming to Type I, Class 2 of GL/PD 07-12 as specified (see 6.2).

3.3.1.2 Basic material (Type III). The basic material for the Type III coat shall be an FR ripstop cloth in Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) conforming to Type III, Class 1 of GL/PD 07-12 or an FR ripstop cloth in Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) conforming to Type III, Class 2 of GL/PD 07-12 as specified (see 6.2).

3.3.2 Fusible interlining. The interlining shall be a fusible conforming to MIL-C-44296, Type V, VI or VII, style B or C substrate with Class 1 (polyamide) or 3 (Polyethylene, high density) adhesive. The fusible shall meet the bonding strength and shrinkage requirements, initial and after 3 launderings as specified in MIL-C-44296 and in the end item as specified in the care label.

3.4 Insect bite protection. The Class 2 coat shall be treated for insect bite protection. The finished coat with bite protection treatment shall be strictly limited to the level specified in 3.4.1 and provide the minimum insect bite protection specified in 3.4.2.

3.4.1 Permethrin treatment (Class 2). Permethrin treatment process and garments will comply with Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended (see 2.2.2). Permethrin concentration in Class 2 coats shall comply with EPA Toxological Category IV. The Class 2 coat shall have an EPA registered (See 6.4) permethrin insect protection treatment which shall use permethrin in accordance with Type II specified in MIL-DTL-44411 except that the application for Type II specified in MIL-DTL-44411 (Labels and labeling) shall also be applicable to finished garment. The coat shall be labeled in accordance with 3.8.2.1.1 and 3.8.2.1.2. The permethrin finish shall be uniformly applied across the fabric or garment and strictly controlled to fall within the initial minimum to maximum permethrin levels specified below. The treatment level shall provide the percent (%) bite protection specified in 3.4.2. The permethrin treatment shall be durable to repeated laundering. The permethrin level testing shall be as specified 4.4.2. The finished permethrin treatment shall not degrade any performance characteristics of the garment or present any latent defects to the cloth or garment. See 6.5.

Type I, Class 2 Type II, Class 2 Min: mg/cm² Max: mg/cm² Min: mg/cm² Max: mg/cm² Initial 0.095 0.135 0.087 0.130 After 20 Launderings 0.025 0.135 0.025 0.130

Type III, Class 2 Min: mg/cm² Max: mg/cm² Initial 0.095 0.140 After 20 Launderings 0.025 0.140

3.4.1.1 Permethrin treatment of classes. The mixing of camouflage patterns in the same permethrin treatment application is not allowed. Patterns shall be treated separately.

3.4.1.2. Permethrin treatment shrinkage. Manufactures shall compensate for actual fabric shrinkage in order to deliver finished class 2, Permethrin treated garments, complying with the dimensional requirements specified in 3.12.

3.4.2 Percent (%) Bite protection (Class 2). Class 2 finished permethrin treated garments shall provide bite protection specified below when assessed by the biting protection testing specified in 4.4.2. Government notification and approval is required initially, and any time there is a change in the permethrin treatment formulation or processing conditions (see 3.13.1).

3.4.3 pH (Class 2). The pH value of the water extract of all the finished cloth and garments shall be no lower than 5.0 or higher than 8.5 when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

3.5 Components.

3.5.1 Slide fastener. The slide fastener shall be a two-way separating, non-reversible, automatic locking slider, Size 5, plastic individual element fastener (IEF) conforming to Type III, Style 13 of A-A-55634 except that it shall have a crosswise breaking strength of not less than 100 lbs. (average) with no individual reading less than 90 pounds, a minimum single element slippage of 16 pounds, minimum separable pin holding strength of 35 pounds and a minimum slider tab 90 degree pull off strength of 35 pounds when tested as specified in A-A-55634. The pin engagement force into the dual sliders shall be a smooth single action without sticking or having to rework pin or sliders. The opening for the slider’s top and bottom pull-tabs shall be a minimum of 5 millimeters length x 7 millimeters width. The length of the slide fastener shall be as follows:

NOTE: Slide fastener lengths are coordinated with coat lengths and not coat size.

3.5.1.1 Slide fastener components color. The color of the slide fastener, slide fastener tape, thong (pull-tab) (Type I coat only) and components shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms and shall show colorfastness to laundering requirements as specified in the base fabric.

3.5.2 Slide fastener thong (top pull tab) (Type I coat only). The slide fastener thong (top pull tab) for the Type I coat shall be a tape 3/8 inch wide conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038. The thong shall finish 2 (+ 1/8) inches in length when folded. To prevent raveling, the ends of the tape shall be either heat cut or enclosed by folding inward. The thong shall be placed through the top pull-tab only, and secured with a vertical bartack. As an alternate the slide fastener thong bartack configuration shall be horizontal across bottom of thong.

3.5.2.1 Slide fastener thong (top pull tab) (Types II and III coat only). The slide fastener thong (top pull tab) for the Type II coat shall be fabricated from the Type II coat basic material and for the Type III coat shall be fabricated from the Type III coat basic material, in a belt loop construction. The finished thong shall measure 7/16 (+ 1/8) inch in width and finish 2 (+ 1/8) inches in length prior to treatment. As an alternate a 3/8 inch wide tape in accordance to MIT-T43709 can be used. For UCP garments the tape shall be foliage green 504. For OCP garments the tape shall be tan 499. The thong shall be placed through the top pull-tab only, and a vertical bartack shall enclose raw edges and secure thong. The ends of the thong shall be clean finished.”

3.5.3 Tape. The tape for the identification friend or foe (IFF) tape tab (Type I, II and III coat) and FR identification marker (Type II and III coat only) shall be 1-inch wide conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038. The ends of the tape shall be heat cut to prevent raveling. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms.

3.5.4 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The hook and fastener tape shall conform to Type II, Class 1 or Class 4 of A-A-55126. The loop fattener tape shall conform to Class 1 or Class 4 of A-A-55126. The widths shall be as specified for each application throughout this purchase description. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms. The fastener tape, hook and loop, shall be consistent in manufacturer within a garment.

3.5.4.1 Fastener tape, hook and loop use. The use of hook and loop with and without selvage within a garment is allowed (does not need to be consistent within the garment). For hook and loop with selvage: slits, split edges or any splicing of fastener tape shall not be permitted. Hook and loop without selvage shall be heat slit along edges by hook and loop manufacturer only and shall not fray and shall meet the requirements of A-A-55126.

3.5.5 Identification friend or foe (IFF) material. The IFF material shall conform to Type I of

CO/PD-06-05.

3.5.6 Thread (Type I coat). The thread for seaming and stitching for the Type I coat shall conform to Table I. The color shall match Foliage Green 504. All thread shall be non-staining and the requirements in each Commercial Item Description (CID) shall apply.

TABLE I. Thread requirements, Type I coat only.

Component area

Thread specification

Needle thread (Tex size) Bobbin/ Looper thread (Tex size)

3.5.7 Thread (Types II and III coat). The thread for seaming and stitching of the Types II and III Flame Resistant coat shall be as specified in Table II. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms. All thread shall be non-staining and the requirements in each Commercial Item Description (CID) shall apply.

TABLE II. Thread requirements, Types II and III coat only.

Component area

Thread specification

Needle thread (Tex size) Bobbin/ Looper thread (Tex size)

A-A-55195, Type II A-A-55217, Type I 70-80 70-80

Safety stitch with top stitch, bartack, and small parts, (hook and loop, pockets, flaps, collar, front placket, top stitching, cuffs, tabs, hems and eyelets), IFF tape, IFF tape webbing cover, identification marker, labels and zipper A-A-55195, Type I A-A-55195, Type II A-A-55217, Type I 50-60 50-60

Overedge/Serge for portions of safety stitch operation for raw edge cover A-A-55195, Type I A-A-55195, Type II A-A-55217, Type I 24-27 24-27

A-A-55195, Type II A-A-55217, Type I 50-60 50-60

3.5.8 Gimp. The cotton gimp for reinforcing buttonholes shall conform to A-A-50198, soft or glazed finish, Tex Size 180 or 210. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms.

3.5.9 Buttons. Buttons shall be dull finish, 4 holes, 30 ligne conforming to V-B-871, Type II, Class D, Style 26. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for UCP uniforms and Tan 499 for OCP uniforms. When attached to the coat, the button and thread shall withstand 40 pounds (minimum) when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

3.5.10 Patch kit, integrated (IPK) (Types II and III coat only). The IPK shall conform to the requirements of GL/PD 10-08. Universal Camouflage Pattern uniforms shall use Class 1, Size R, and Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniforms shall use Class 2, Size R.

3.6 Design. The coat has a single-breasted front with a slide fastener (double slider) closure and a secondary hook and loop fastener tape closure; long sleeves with cuffs and one (1) button three (3) buttonholes adjustable tab; a stand-up collar with a front extension with hook and loop fastener tape closure and a bi-swing back. The front has two (2) angled chest pockets with flaps with hook and loop fastener tape closures with bartacks at ends of loop tapes (see figure 1). Above each chest pocket there is loop tape to accommodate the Name and US Army Tapes. On the left center front placket between the first and second closure is a loop tape for the Rank Patch. Both sleeves have a bellows pocket with flap with a stitched eyelet (drainhole) at the base of the bellows. Both sleeve pockets and sleeve pocket flaps have loop fastener tape on the outside. Each sleeve pocket flap shall also have tape, with sewn-on IFF material on the underside, with hook tape on end and loop tape on the underside of flap (see figure 4). The sleeves also have an elbow patch with opening (for foam inserts) and top closure of hook and loop fastener tape and a drainhole at the bottom. The left sleeve has a three (3) channel pencil pocket. The coat has a double turned and cleaned finished hem. The Type II and Type III coat has an FR indicator located on the outside of the left sleeve cuff.

3.7 Construction. All garment material edges shall be clean finished, either, turned-in, turned- under or serged unless otherwise indicated. All components with a grain line shall follow the grain line of the basic garment material or as indicated on pattern.

3.7.1 Fastener tape, (hook and loop). All widths of hook and loop tape shall be sewn 1/8 - 3/16 inch from bound selvage (for fastener tape with selvage) or from tape edge (for fastener tape without selvage) to prevent needle cutting along edges, stitching runoffs or improper fit into automatic sewing equipment. To prevent raveling on fastener tape with selvage, do not sew directly on the selvage. The use of fastener tape that is slit has split edges, or any splicing of fastener tape is not permitted. Under no circumstances shall any fastener tape be re-stitched for repair purposes. New tape shall be used for repairs to prevent needle cutting, thus offering maximum field life. All fastener tape may be sewn through all layers on coat as indicated on the figures, (see patterns for placement). Tolerance for all cut lengths shall be (+ 1/8) inch.

3.7.2 Collar. The collar (see figure 3) shall be interlined with a fusible as specified in 3.3.2. The hook and loop fasteners for the left side top collar (outer surface) shall be 1-1/2 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches in length. The loop fastener for the left collar tab extension, under collar (inner surface), shall be 1-1/2 inches wide by 3-inches in cut length. The hook fastener for the right top collar shall be 1-1/2 inches wide by 3-inches in cut length. See pattern for placements.

3.7.3 Front closure. The front closure is a (double slider) slide fastener with a secondary hook and loop tape closure (see figure 1). The secondary closure consists of three pairs of hook and loop fastener tape. The hook portion is on the underside of the front overlapping facing (left side) and is additionally stitched with a box-x stitch. The loop portion is stitched to the front side of the under facing (right side) and is additionally stitched with a box-x stitch and coincides with the hook. The hook and loop fasteners for the front closure shall be 1-inch wide by 1-1/2 inches in cut length. See pattern for placement.

3.7.3.1 Front facing. As an option the overlapping facing may be fused (see Table IV).

3.7.4 Sleeve pockets and flaps. Both sleeves shall have a bellows pocket with a flap.

3.7.4.1 Sleeve pocket. The pocket is a bellows type with a stitched drain hole at the base of the bellow and a finished pocket opening of 4-3/4 (+ 1/8 inch) for all sizes. Each pocket shall have a 4-inch wide by 6-inch cut length loop fastener tape sewn on all sides, positioned 1/16 inch from bottom of pocket and centered side to side (within 3/16 inch). The loop tape shall be additionally stitched thru the center (see figure 4). See pattern for loop fastener tape placement.

3.7.4.2 Sleeve pocket flap. Each pocket flap shall have a 4-inch wide by 2-inches in cut length, loop fastener tape centered and sewn onto flap (see figures 4 and 5). As an alternate a 2- inch wide by 4-inches in cut length loop fastener tape may be used (see figures 4 and 5). Prior to sewing the loop fastener tape, the cover tape specified in 3.5.3 for sewing the IIF tape onto (see 3.7.10) shall be sewn on. The pocket flap fold-back (underside) shall have two (2) pieces of hook fastener tape 1-inch wide by 1-1/4 inches in cut length and one (1) piece of loop fastener tape 1- inch wide by 1-inch in cut length sewn on. See pattern for placement of loop fastener tape, hook fastener tape, IFF tape cover and IFF tape.

3.7.4.3 Pencil pocket. The left sleeve shall have a 3-channel pencil pocket above the sleeve cuff. The pocket shall be 3-3/8 (+ 1/8) inches wide and have a 3/4-inch double turned cleaned finished hem (see figure 1). The pocket shall have three evenly spaced channels (permitted variation within 1/8 inch). See pattern for placement.

3.7.5 Sleeve cuff. The sleeve cuff shall be as specified in the pattern. The main body of the sleeve cuff shall have three (3) buttonholes spaced as per pattern. The sleeve cuff shall have a pointed adjustable tab with one (1) button sewn to the underside for closure adjustment (see figure 1). The sleeve tabs shall be 2-1/8 inch (± 1/8) inch wide by 3-1/8 (± 1/8) in length for all sizes.

3.7.5.1 Buttonholes. The buttonholes shall be eyelet-end tapered bar type ( eyelet end toward the cuff )worked over gimp for the cuff with not less than four (4) tacking stitches at bar end catching the gimp ends (not counting the crossover stitch). The purling shall be on the inside surface. The cut lengths shall be 3/4 to 7/8 inch. The buttonholes shall be clean cut with the stitching securely caught in fabric.

3.7.6 Elbow patches. Each sleeve shall have an elbow patch sewn on with opening on top for foam inserts with hook and loop closure. The top of the elbow patch shall be double-needle stitched. The top opening shall be 6-1/8 (+ 1/8) inches in width between bartacks. The hook fastener shall be sewn on the underside of patch and the loop fastener on the sleeve. The hook and loop fastener tape shall be sewn on prior to finishing the elbow patch assembly. Openings on each side of the elbow patch hook and loop closure shall be securely bartacked approximately 1/8 - inch in from the cut edges of fastener tape. The hook and loop tape for the closure shall be 5/8 inch wide by 6-1/2 inches long (see pattern for placement). The bottom of the elbow patch shall have a 1 (±1/16) inch drain hole opening over the sleeve seam. The drain opening may be topstitched. See Table VI for bartack placement.

3.7.7 Chest pockets and flaps. There shall be two (2) chest pockets with flaps, one on each chest side.

3.7.7.1 Front chest pockets. The two (2) chest pockets shall be angled downward/inward toward the placket facing (see figure 1). The pocket shall finish 6-3/4 (+ 1/8) inches in width and have a pocket opening of 6-3/8 (+ 1/8) inches between bartacks. The finished depth of each pocket for sizes X-Small and Small shall be 3-3/4 (+1/8, -0) inches, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large shall be 5-1/4 (+1/8, -0) inches. Each pocket shall have a piece of loop fastener tape, 5/8-inch wide by 6-3/4 inches in length, sewn onto it. See pattern for loop fastener tape placement. Bartacks shall be placed 1/8 - inch in from the cut edges of the loop tape. See Table VI. Chest pocket and body of coat grain line shall match.

3.7.7.2 Chest pocket flaps. The chest pocket flaps shall be of sufficient length to cover top of pocket at opening and finish 1-1/2 inches in width. The top of the folded finished pocket flaps shall finish 1/4 inch from the folded edge of pocket top (see pattern for placement). The underside of each chest pocket flap shall have a piece of hook fastener tape, 5/8-inch wide by 6-3/4 inches in cut length, sewn onto it for pocket closure. The stitching shall be through the hook tape and both layers of pocket flap (see figure 1). The ends of the hook closure opening shall be bartacked or backtacked (see Table VI). Pocket flap and body of coat grain line shall match.

3.7.8 Coat hem. The coat hem shall finish 5/8 (±1/8) inch wide, double turned and clean finished. The ends of the hem at front shall be tacked (see Table VI).

3.7.9 Name tape and U.S. Army tape. Above each chest pocket flap there shall be a piece of loop fastener tape 1-inch by 5-1/4 inches in cut length, sewn on to accommodate the name tape and U.S. Army tape. The loop tape shall be placed horizontal and be 1/8-inch (+1/8, -0) above the top corner of the pocket flap (see figure 1). See pattern for loop fastener tape placement. Both loop tapes shall be in horizontal alignment with each other when coat is zipped.

3.7.10 Identification friend or foe (IFF) tape tab. The tab for sewing the IFF material onto shall be tape conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038. The tab shall have a piece of hook fastener tape 1-inch wide by 1-inch in cut length sewn on so as to finish 1/2-inch in length on both sides of the tab when folded and sewn on. The hook shall be wrapped around tape so that selvage of the hook is vertical; the seaming/bartack shall catch the edge of the hook to prevent raveling (see Tables V & VI). The tape shall be 1-inch wide and when sewn on the pocket flap shall finish 2 (± 1/8) inches in length. The tab shall have a 3/4 by 3/4-inch piece of IFF material (see 3.5.5) sewn onto the underside of it. The finished tab with IFF material shall be capable of exposing the IFF material when folded up and fastened to the loop tape sewn on the pocket flap and hiding the IFF material when folded under and fastened to the loop tape sewn on the underside of the pocket flap (see figure 4). See pattern for tab and hook fastener tape placement.

3.7.11 Rank patch. There shall be a piece of loop fastener tape, 2-inches wide by 2 inches in cut length, centered on the left front flap between the first and second hook and loop fastener tape closure 1/8 inch from front edge to accommodate the rank patch (see figure 3).

3.7.12 Identification FR marker (Types II and III coat only). The Types II and III coat shall have a tape FR identification marker (see figure 1) on the left sleeve cuff as worn (see pattern for placement) and shall be visible from the outside when worn. The tape marker shall be clean finished or heat sealed 1-inch (+ 1/8) in length. The finished tape identification marker shall be box stitched as specified in Table V. The thread shall be in accordance with the requirements for the Types II and III coat (see 3.5.7).

3.7.13 Patch kit, integrated (IPK) (Types II and III coat only). The Types II and III coat shall have an IPK placed into the finished right sleeve pocket, as worn. The IPK shall be placed into the pocket after permethrin treatment with the longest dimension vertical and shall lie flat after placement in pocket. The pocket shall be closed with hook and loop engaged to prevent IPK from falling out.

3.8 Labels. Each coat shall have a size label and a combination identification/care label. The printing for all labels shall be black. The color of the labels for the Type I and II coat shall be white or approximate the ground shade of the basic fabric. For Type III Coat only, the color of the size label shall be Urban Grey 501, and the color of the combination identification/care label and insect protection/identification/care label labels (Class 2) shall approximate Desert Sand 500 for UPC Coat or Tan 499 for OCP Coat. The inscription shall have a minimum font size of 8 points for identification/care label only. The font for the size label shall be 10 points. The inscription legibility, label, and label attachment shall last the expected life of the Coat.

3.8.1 Size label. The size label shall conform to Type VI, Class 2 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be sewn on the inside center back approximately 1/2 inch below the neckline. The label shall be sewn on all four sides and the stitching shall not cover the printing. The size label shall include the information in Table III for the applicable size:

TABLE III. Size label.

X-Small - XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in. Chest: Up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/7484 X-Small - X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in. Chest: Up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/7484 X-Small - Short Height: 63 to 67 in. Chest: up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/7484

X-Small - Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/7484 X-Small - Long Height: 71 to 75 in Chest: Up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/7484 X-Small - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in. Chest: Up to 33 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/7484

Small – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/8494 Small – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/8494 Small – Short Height: 63 to 67 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/8494

Small – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/8494 Small – Long Height: 71 to 75 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/8494 Small – X-Long Height: Above 75 in. Chest: 33 to 37 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/8494

Medium – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/9404 Medium – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/9404 Medium – Short Height: 63 to 67 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/9404

Medium – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/9404 Medium – Long Height: 71 to 75 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/9404 Medium – X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/9404

Medium – XX –Long Height: Above 79 in. Chest: 37 to 41 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/9404 Large – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/0414 Large – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/0414

Large – Short Height: 63 to 67 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/0414 Large – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/0414 Large – Long Height: 71 to 75 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/0414

TABLE III. Size label - Continued.

Large – X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/0414 Large- XX-Long Height: Above 79 in. Chest: 41 to 45 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/0414 X-Large – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/1424

X-Large – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/1424 X-Large – Short Height: 63 to 67 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/1424 X-Large – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/1424

X-Large - Long Height: 71 to 75 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/1424 X-Large - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/1424 X-Large - XX-Long Height: Above 79 in. Chest: 45 to 49 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/1424

XX-Large - Regular Height: 67 to 71 in. Chest: 49 to 53 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/2435 XX-Large - Long Height: 71 to 75 in. Chest: 49 to 53 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/2435 XX-Large - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in. Chest: 49 to 53 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/2435

XX-Large - XX-Long Height: Above 79 in. Chest: 49 to 53 in. NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/2435

3.8.2 Identification and care label, Type I coat. The combination identification/care label shall conform to Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be stitched on inside of coat under the right chest pocket (as worn) vertically or parallel with the pocket angle with the top part of the label facing the top of the coat. The label shall be stitched on all four sides. The stitching shall not penetrate the printing and shall not be visible on coat front. The label shall include the following information:

Coat, Army Combat Uniform Contract Number: Fiber Content: Contractor Name: Lot Number 1/

This product meets the manufacturing and performance testing requirements as authorized by the Program Executive Office – Soldier

USE AND CARE

PRIOR TO LAUNDERING: Empty pockets and remove patches. Close zipper and hook and loop fasteners. Turn inside out. Pre-treat stains with commercially available pre-treatments.

HOME LAUNDERING: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water using permanent press cycle. Rinse in cold water. Tumble dry low.

WASHING BY HAND: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water. Rinse completely. Never twist or wring dry. Hang dry on a rust-proof hanger. Do not hang dry in direct sunlight.

NOTE: Only launder Permethrin treated and untreated garments together under field or combat conditions.

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE BLEACH, BLEACH ALTERNATIVES, FABRIC SOFTENER, OR

STARCH. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR COMMERCIALLY HOT PRESS. DO NOT APPLY HEAT OR AN IRON TO ANY HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

1/ Lot number shall be stamped with indelible black ink prior to shipment.

3.8.2.1 Identification and care label, Types II and III flame resistant coat. The combination identification/care label shall conform to Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be stitched on inside of coat under the right chest pocket (as worn) vertically or parallel with the pocket angle with the top part of the label facing the top of the coat. The label shall be stitched on all four sides. The stitching shall not penetrate the printing and shall not be visible on coat front. The label shall include the following information:

Coat, Army Combat Uniform FLAME RESISTANT Contract Number:

Fiber Content:

Contractor Name: Lot Number 1/

This product meets the manufacturing and performance testing requirements as authorized by the Program Executive Office – Soldier

USE AND CARE

PRIOR TO LAUNDERING: Empty pockets and remove patches. Close zipper and hook and loop fasteners. Turn inside out. Pre-treat stains with commercially available pre-treatments.

HOME LAUNDERING: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water using permanent press cycle. Rinse in cold water. Tumble dry low.

WASHING BY HAND: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water. Rinse completely. Never twist or wring dry. Hang dry on a rust-proof hanger. Do not hang dry in direct sunlight.

NOTE: Only launder Permethrin treated and untreated garments together under field or combat conditions.

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE BLEACH, BLEACH ALTERNATIVES, FABRIC SOFTENER, OR

STARCH. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR COMMERCIALLY HOT PRESS. DO NOT APPLY HEAT OR AN IRON TO ANY HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER.

THIS GARMENT IS FLAME RESISTANT

1/ Lot number shall be stamped with indelible black ink prior to shipment.

3.8.2.1.1 Insect protection/identification/care label (Class 2 coat only). The combination insect protection/identification/care label shall conform to Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be stitched on inside of coat under the left chest pocket (as worn) vertically or parallel with the pocket angle with the top of the label facing the top of the coat. The label shall include both permanent insect protection and brand labeling information; and shall comply with the approved EPA registration (see 6.4). The label shall be stitched on all four sides. The stitching shall not penetrate the printing and shall not be visible on coat front. The label shall include the following information:

Insect Repellent Brand Name: INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL Refer to hangtag for more information Coat, Army Combat Uniform Contract Number:

Contractor Name: (Permethrin Applicator Name) (Brand Name) INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL EPA REG. NO.:

EPA EST. NO.:

- Do Not Dry Clean Dry Cleaning removes active ingredient

- Wash separate from other clothing

- Only launder permethrin treated and untreated garments together under field or combat conditions

- Do Not Re-treat with a permethrin product

- Dispose of garment in trash (Remove IFF tape first) Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges

Repellency remains effective for 25 washings

ACTIVE INGREDIENT %W/W Permethrin……………………………..….0.52% OTHER INGREDIENTS: (Garment)……99.48% TOTAL…………………………………100.00%

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling

Retain hangtag for future reference on proper handling of this garment

3.8.2.1.2 Hang tag, insect protection (Class 2 coat only). Each coat shall have an individual paper tag attached to the garment conforming to Type VIII, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075. The paper tag shall be Swift tacked at center back on inside collar joining seam. The tag shall provide additional insect protection information in accordance with and as required by EPA registration and labeling. The hang tag shall contain the following information:

Insect Repellent Brand Name: INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL Coat, Army Combat Uniform Contractor Name: - (Applicator of Insect Repellent) Contractor Address – (Location of Insect Repellent Applicator) (Product Brand Name) - INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL EPA REG. NO.:

EPA EST. NO.:

* Do Not Dry Clean Dry Cleaning removes active ingredient

* Wash separate from other clothing

* Only launder permethrin treated and untreated garments together under field or combat conditions

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

Do not reuse clothing/fabric for purposes other than originally intended.

* For protection of exposed skin, use in conjunction with an insecticide registered for direct application to the skin.

Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges Repellency remains effective for 25 washings ACTIVE INGREDIENT %W/W Permethrin………………………………..0.52% OTHER INGREDIENTS: (Garment)…..99.48% TOTAL………………………………..100.00%

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Retain hangtag for future reference on proper handling of this garment. This tag not to be removed except by customer.

3.8.3 Barcode label. Each coat shall have a barcode label conforming to Type VIII, Class 17 of MIL-DTL-32075. The label shall be Swift tacked at center back on inside collar joining seam. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit national stock number (NSN). There shall be a 12 digit UPC number assigned for all NSNs by the contracting activity. The initials “UPC” must appear beneath the code. The bar code for NSN and UPC type shall be a medium to high density and shall be located so that it is completely visible on the coat when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so it causes no damage to the coat.

NOTE: The insect protection hang tag and barcode label may be applied jointly with the use of one Swift tack.

3.9 Figures. Figures are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figure, the written document shall govern.

3.10 List of pattern parts. The Government shall furnish patterns, which show directional line markings for proper cutting and assembly, and are to be used as a guide for cutting contractor’s working patterns. The Government patterns provide a seam allowance of 1/2 inch for side seams, shoulder seams, and sleeve seams, 3/8 inch allowance for collar and all other seams, except where otherwise specified, and 1/4 inch allowance for pocket flaps. Pockets, pocket flaps, pencil pocket, elbow patches, cuffs, collar, slide fastener, patch loop tape, other hook and loop fastener tape, and bartacks shall be located in accordance with marks on patterns and table references. Minor modifications to the pattern are permitted where necessary to accommodate manufactures processes to include garment treatments and use of automatic equipment. These modifications shall not alter the final design, serviceability and appearance or final finished measurements.

TABLE IV. List of pattern parts.

Parts

FR Coat

BASIC MATERIAL (see 3.3.1, 3.3.1.1 & 3.3.1.2)

FRONT_RT

FRONT_LFT BACK TOP_SLEEVE UNDR_SLEEVE TOP_COLLAR UND_COLLAR CUFF CUFF_TAB

FRFRONT_RT

FRFRONT_LFT FRBACK FRTOP_SLEEVE FRUNDR_SLEEVE FRTOP_COLLAR FRUND_COLLAR FRCUFF FRCUFF_TAB Right Front Left Front Back Top Sleeve Under Sleeve Top Collar Under Collar Cuff Cuff Tab

TABLE IV. List of pattern parts - Continued.

Parts

FR Coat

LFT_PEN_PKT

ELBOW_PATCH SLEEVE_PCKT SLV_PKT_FLP FLP_CHSTPKL FLP_CHSTPKR FT_CHST_PKL FT_CHST_PKR SIDE_BACK

FRLFT_PEN_PKT

FRELBOW_PATCH FRSLEEVE_PCKT FRSLV_PKT_FLP FRFLP_CHSTPKL FRFLP_CHSTPKR FRFT_CHST_PKL FRFT_CHST_PKR FRSIDE_BACK Left Pencil Pocket Elbow Patch Sleeve Pocket Sleeve Pocket Flap Left Front Chest Pocket Flap Right Front Chest Pocket Flap Left Front Chest Pocket Right Front Chest Pocket Side Back

FUSIBLE INTERLINING (see 3.3.2)

UND_CLR_FUS

FF_FUS_OPT

FRUND_CLR_FUS

FRFF_FUS_OPT

Under Collar Fusible Front Facing Fusible - OPTIONAL

3.11 Configuration. Each coat shall conform to design, appearance (see figures 1-5), the finished measurements in Tables VII, VIII or IX (as applicable) and the construction methods specified in 3.11.1 through 3.11.2 and Tables V and VI in order to maintain configuration compliance.

3.11.1 Seams and stitching. All seams shall be consistent and exhibit a uniform appearance and conform to the ASTM D 6193 seam and stitch types listed in Table V. The backside of seams (inside garment) shall be flat with no protruding seam allowance to create irritation or discomfort. All material edges shall be clean finished, either, turned-in, turned-under or serged. All pocket flaps shall be serged prior to setting. Needle and bobbin thread tension shall be balanced such that neither is too tight nor too loose relative to each other. The seams for all outside visible stitching shall be sewn with 11 (± 1) stitches per inch. Overedge or pre-hemming shall be 8 (± 2) stitches per inch. All hook and loop tape shall be sewn with 10 (±2) stitches per inch. The sewn eyelets for the bellows pockets shall have a minimum of 16 stitches each with a 3/16 to 1/4 inch diameter finished opening. The width of the bight of stitching shall not be less than 1/16 inch. Buttons shall be attached with 16 stitches per button. Button holes shall be 52-56 stitches per inch including tack. The eyelet stitching shall have at least four overlapping stitches with the purling on the outside. The IFF material shall be sewn with 8 (± 1) stitches per inch. All stitches per inch and gauge requirements shall be met prior to any applicable treatments.

3.11.2 Stitching for hook and loop tape. The hook and loop tape shall be sewn with the use of a straight stitch, box stitch, box-X stitch or box stitch with special stitched corners as specified in Table V.

TABLE V. Seam and stitch types.

Side seams, back sleeve seams, set in sleeves, armhole, shoulder seams

lap seam) or 401

Bi-swing seam Inner seam

Outer seam (pleat)

SSa-2

OSf-2

3/8 to 1/2 inch gauge

3/16 to 1/4 inch guage

301 and

Top stitching of pencil pocket, collar, and front edge

Top stitching of pocket flaps and cuff tabs

OSF-1

OSf-1 1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge

3/16 to 1/4 inch gauge

Upper pocket bellows, inside pleat

Attachment of pockets (When using automatic pocket setting equipment topstitching shall be 1/6, 1/8, or 3/16 gauge)

LSd-2

Slide Fastener Placement

Top Stop (location) Attachment

-------- SSak-2

See pattern for placement of slide fastener teeth from front edge

1/2 (± 1/8) inch from collar seam two rows 3/16 to 1/4 inch apart

double turned clean finished, 1/16 to 1/8 inch from hem fold”.

Setting cuffs

LSd-1

1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge

Topstitch collar

SSa-1

1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge

TABLE V. Seam and stitch types - Continued.

Hook and Loop Tape: Collar hook Sleeve flap inner hook and loop Chest pocket, hook and loop Elbow patches, hook and loop

Front closure hook and loop

Loop tape:

Sleeve flap outer, Name Tape, U.S. Army Tape and Rank Tape

LSbj-1

Box, 1/8 to 3/16 inch from selvage edge

Box-X, 1/8 to 3/16 inch from selvage edge

Box, 1/8 to 3/16 inch from selvage edge

selvage edge and vertical center stitch

bartack)

apart

FR identification marker to left sleeve cuff, visible from outside (Types II and III coat only)

Labels

1/8 - 3/16 inch from edge

3.11.3 Bartacks and backtacks. To maintain durability and functionality, bartacks shall be placed as specified in Table VI. Bartacks shall be 1/8 to 3/16 inch wide. Nominal lengths and stitches per tack shall also be as specified in Table VI. Backtacks shall have “2-4 rows of stitching.”

TABLE VI. Bar-tack and back-tack placement.

Bar-tack or Back-tack Placement

Size of tack (inches)

Stitches per tack # of Bar-tacks (Per side or piece) # of Back-tacks (Per side or piece)

All pocket flaps at top superimposed on topstitching

5/8

Bottom of elbow patch (drain hole opening 1 inch apart)

3/4

Each side of hook/loop opening of elbow patch (vertical)

1/2"-5/8”

30-36

Front chest pocket opening (ends of loop)

5/8

Sleeve pocket, (vertical)

a. Top left

b. Top right

c. Lower corner (opposite side of bellow)

5/8 5/8 5/8

Top and bottom of slide fastener tape on both sides (vertical)

5/8

Superimposed on top stitching of flap to secure IFF tab webbing cover (3/4 inch)

3/4

Optional IFF tape – hook tape attachment (horizontal)

Bi-swing, upper and lower locations as indicated on patterns

5/8

End of cuff (underarm seam)

5/8

Revised to Modification P00018, 8/24/12

TABLE VI. Bar-tack and back-tack placement. -Continued

Bar-tack or Back-tack Placement

Size of tack (inches)

Stitches per tack # of Bar-tacks (Per side or piece) # of Back-tacks (Per side or piece)

Hook and Loop tape ends, placed on stitch line 1/ Chest hook on flap Sleeve flap outer, Name Tape, U.S. Army Tape and Rank Tape Option A (figure 5a) (vertical) Option B (figure 5b) (vertical) Sleeve pocket Option A (figure 5c) (horizontal) Option B (figure 5d) (horizontal)

Front edge of bottom hem along stitching line (horizontal and vertical)

1/2 to 5/8

2 or 2

2”

The Tolerance shall be( ± 2) stitches per tack, except for each side of hook/loop opening of elbow patch.

1/ The bartack/backtack shall catch both loop and basic material, as long as it does not interfere with the garment construction/feature or if there is interference, the bartack or backtack shall be set on loop tape and loop tape selvage.

3.12 Measurements.

3.12.1 Finished measurements.

3.12.1.1 All types/All classes shall conform to the finished measurements specified in table VII.

TABLE VII. Finished measurements (inches) All types/All classes.

Short

Regular

Long

Tol.

Half chest, 1/ X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

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