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PURCHASE DESCRIPTION MULTIPLE THREAT BODY ARMOR /INTERCEPTOR CO/PD 00-02I

INCH POUND

CO/PD 00-02I

05 July 2016

SUPERSEDES

CO/PD 00-02H

13 March 2007

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

BODY ARMOR, MULTIPLE THREAT / INTERCEPTOR

This document is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD). Recommended improvements, simplifications, or reductions in paperwork are encouraged. Direct recommended improvements to the preparing activity.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This Purchase Description (PD) provides for a multiple threat body armor system consisting of a base vest and modular components for tailoring protection levels to defeat multiple ballistic hazards across the battlefield continuum and manage armor weight. This specification delineates performance requirements at the system, subsystem, component, and subcomponent level to accomplish the end item body armor performance (see paragraph (para) 6.1). Multiple threat body armor integrates functionally with Modular Lightweight Load Equipment (MOLLE).

1.2 Classification. Multiple threat body armor components; base vest assembly, yoke and collar assembly, throat protector assembly, groin protector assembly, deltoid & axillary protector assembly, Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI), and mock-up SAPI shall be one type in the following sizes. Multiple threat body armor will be issued separately as three subsystems, as follows and according to acquisition requirements (see para 6.2).

COMPONENT SIZES

Base Vest Assembly 8 sizes; X-Small (XS), Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL), 2X-Large (2XL), 3X-Large (3XL), and 4X-Large (4XL)

Yoke and Collar Assembly 8 sizes; X-Small (XS), Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL), 2X-Large (2XL), 3X-Large (3XL), and 4X-Large (4XL)

Throat Protector Assembly One size

Groin Protector Assembly 2 sizes; X-Small (XS) to Medium (M), and Large (L) to 4X-Large (4XL)

Deltoid & Axillary Protector Assembly One size

Small Arms Protective Plate 5 sizes; X-Small (XS), Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and X-Large (XL)

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. This section lists the documents specified in Section 3 and Section 4 of this PD. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this PD, those recommended for additional information, or those cited as examples. Document users must meet all specified requirements of the documents cited in Section 3 and Section 4 of this PD, whether they are listed in Section 2, Applicable Documents, or not.

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 listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, as cited in the Solicitation and according to acquisition requirements (see para 6.2).

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use) MIL-PRF-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing Nylon MIL-L-63460 - Lubricant, Cleaner and Preservative for Weapons and Weapons Systems (Metric) CO/PD 00-03 - Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) CO/PD 04-19 - Enhanced, Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) A-A-55301 - Webbing, Textile Textured, or Multi-Filament A-A-55126 - Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile, Synthetic MIL-W-4088 - Webbing, Textile Woven Nylon MIL-C-43734 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon MIL-STD-810 - Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111-9054.)

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

DRAWINGS, U.S. ARMY NATICK RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING

CENTER, NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER

Drawing No. 2-1-1516 Woodland Pattern-48 inches Drawing No. 2-1-1516B Woodland Pattern-60 inches Drawing No. 2-1-2240 3 Color Desert Pattern 48 inches and 60 inches Drawing No.2-1-2519 Universal Camouflage Pattern 60 inches Drawing No. 2-1-2519-1 Universal Camouflage Desert Sand 500 Drawing No. 2-1-2519-2 Universal Camouflage Urban Gray 501 Drawing No. 2-1-2519-3 Universal Camouflage Foliage Green 502

MANUALS

TM 10-8400-203-23 - General Repair Procedures for Individual Equipment;

Chapter 25, Maintenance of Interceptor Body Armor System

(Copies of drawings, publications, and other Government documents required by Contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.)

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC METHOD 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking; AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC METHOD 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC METHOD 16 - Colorfastness to Light AATCC METHOD 22 - Water Repellency; Spray Test AATCC METHOD 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial:

Accelerated AATCC METHOD 70 - Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic Absorption Test AATCC METHOD 96 - Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool AATCC METHOD 118 - Oil Repellency: Hydrocarbon Resistance Test AATCC METHOD 119 - Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Screen Wire

Method AATCC METHOD 127 - Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test AATCC METHOD 135 - Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering Related to ISO 3759 AATCC Procedure 1 - Gray Scale For Color Change AATCC Procedure 2 - Gray Scale For Staining

(Copies of are available on line 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 TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads ASTM D-1388 - Stiffness of Fabrics ASTM D-1683 - Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics ASTM D-1693-97 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials ASTM D-3575 - Materials, Flexible Cellular, Made From Olefin Polymers ASTM D-3776 - Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric ASTM D-3884 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, (Rotary Platform, Double Head Method) ASTM D-3886 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, (Inflated Diaphragm) ASTM D-4485-99 - Standard Specification for Performance of Engine Oils ASTM D-5034 - Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM G21-90 - Test Methods for Evaluation of Effect of Fungi on Synthetic Polymeric Materials ASTM D-6413 - Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical

Test)

(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 19428-2959.)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

International Standard 110902 - Measurement of thermal and water vapor resistance Under steady state conditions

2.4 Order of precedence. 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 the Contractor has obtained a specific written exemption.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First Article Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT). When specified in acquisition documentation (see para 6.2), complete multiple threat body armor samples, representing full production quality, shall be subjected to FAT in accordance with (IAW) para 4.2 and a LAT IAW para 4.3.

3.2 Materials and components. The materials and components shall conform to applicable specifications, standards, and patterns required herein. Use of recycled material is encouraged, when practical, provided the multiple threat body armor met the requirements of this PD.

3.2.1 Flame Retardant Requirements. The finished cloth(s), outer shell and inner shell as specified in paras 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.1.2, shall exhibit flame resistance. All materials tested shall be tested in both the warp and fill directions. The average melt/drip that occurs after removal of source flame shall be less than one (1) droplet. The average afterflame in each direction (warp and fill) shall be no longer than three (3.0) seconds. The average afterglow in each direction shall be no longer than two (2.0) seconds. The average char length in each direction shall be no longer than four and one half (4 ½) inches for samples prior to laundering (0 washes) and after laundering (five (5) washes). Laundering shall be conducted according to AATCC Method 135, and the vertical flame testing shall be conducted according to ASTM D-6413.

3.3 Design. The multiple threat body armor model dismounted system is a modular vest protecting the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats, which a Soldier can easily configure to defeat the predicted mission threat at a minimum system weight.

a. The OTV subsystem (see para 3.5) consists of the following components:

(1) One base vest assembly made up of a camouflage outer shell base vest carrier with a ballistic insert set made up of removable ballistic (back, right front and left front) inserts.

(2) One yoke and collar assembly made up of a yoke and collar carrier with a ballistic insert set made up of removable ballistic (right and left) inserts.

(3) One throat protector assembly made up of a throat protector carrier with a removable ballistic insert.

(4) One groin protector assembly made up of a groin protector carrier with a removable ballistic insert.

(5) One deltoid & axillary protector assembly made up of a deltoid & axillary protector carrier with a ballistic insert set made up of removable ballistic inserts.

b. All components attach to the OTV. The OTV provides protection from conventional fragmenting munitions and multiple hits from 9 millimeter (9mm) handgun rounds. The SAPI, or ESAPI, subsystem consists of a set of interchangeable, sized, and contoured plates inserted into front and back pockets on the OTV outer shell carrier to provide vital organs protection against multiple hits of small arms, rifle bullets, and indirect fire flechettes. The Mock-up SAPI subsystem IAW CO/PD 00-03 consists of a set of plates, which simulate actual SAPI dimensions and weight and are for training purposes only. Webbing hanger attachments on the front of the OTV outer shell carrier accommodate limited load carrying and are compatible with MOLLE modular load bearing vest pockets. The variants of multiple threat body armor modular system configurations follow (also see para 6.11). A Government baseline vest design is available. Recommended enhancements are encouraged to improve operational effectiveness and manufacturability.

(1) OTV base vest only; which does not include any of the yoke and collar, throat protector, groin protector, SAPI, or ESAPI modular components.

(2) OTV base vest with one or more, or all of the modular components; yoke and collar, groin protector, throat protector, and/or one or two SAPI, or ESAPI.

(3) OTV base vest with none, some, or all modular components and limited load carriage using MOLLE pockets.

3.3.1 Patterns. The Government shall furnish patterns for the baseline design from which the Contractor will use applicable parts to create cutting and working patterns. Production articles must comply with patterns to meet interface requirements with fielded personnel combat equipment. The working patterns shall include the size, directional lines, placement marks, notches, and provided seam allowances. Baseline patterns require a 3/8 inch seam allowance (+/- 1/16 inch) unless otherwise stated on patterns. Except for the ballistic panels, all the components of the vest shall be cut with a tolerance of +/- 1/16 inch in accordance with the pattern parts indicated except where changes or enhancement(s) to baseline are proposed.

The ballistic panels shall be cut with a tolerance of -1/16 / +1/8 inch to ensure maximum (max) protective area of coverage is achieved (see para 4.4).

3.3.1.1 Base Vest and Components Carrier Outer Shell.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Back Outer Shell BCK_OUT_SHL CUT 1 Face Up

2. Front Outer Shell, Left FR_OUT_SHL_LF CUT 1 Face Up

3. Front Outer Shell, Right FR_OUT_SHL_RF CUT 1 Face Up

4. Flap, Front Closure, Outer FL_FR_CL_OU CUT 1

5. Groin Back Shell GRN_BCK_SHL CUT 1

6. Groin Front Shell GRN_FR_SHL CUT 1

7. Under Collar Outer Shell UN_CL_OU-SH CUT 2

8. Throat Protector, Front THR_PRT_FRT CUT 1

9. Back Plate, Pocket, Flap BK_PL_PK_FL CUT 1

10. Top Inner DAPS Underarm OTV-TPINR CUT 1

11. Bottom Inner DAPS Underarm OTV-BTIN CUT 1

12. Outer Piece DAPS Underarm OTV-OS CUT 1

13. Outer Piece DAPS Bicep OTV-OS-BI CUT 1

14. Top Inner Piece DAPS Bicep OTV-INRBIC CUT 1 15 Bottom Liner Piece DAPS Bicep LOW_IN_SHELL CUT 1

16. Tunnel Piece for DAPS Bicep DAPES-TUN CUT 1

3.3.1.2 Base Vest Carrier Inner Lining.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Back Inner Shell, Upper BK_IN_SH_UP CUT 1 Face Up

2. Back Inner Shell, Lower BK_IN_SH_LW CUT 1 Face Up

3. Front Inner Shell, Upper Left F_I_SH_UP_L CUT 1 Face Up

4. Front Inner Shell, Upper Right F_I_SH_UP_R CUT 1 Face Up

5. Front Inner Shell, Lower Left F_I_SH_LW_L CUT 1 Face Up

6. Front Inner Shell, Lower Right F_I_SH_LW_R CUT 1 Face Up

7. Collar, Yoke COLLAR_YOKE CUT 4

8. Front Flap Pocket FRT_PKT_FLP CUT 1

3.3.1.3 Base Vest Carrier SAPI Pockets.

1. Back Pocket (Plate) BK_PKT_PLT CUT 1

2. Front Pocket (Plate) FRT_PKT_PLT CUT 2

3. Front Pocket Flap FLAP_POCKET CUT 1

3.3.1.4 Top Collar.

1. Top Collar Outer Shell Front TP_CL_OS_FR CUT 2

2. Top Collar Outer Shell Back TP_CL_OS-BK CUT 2

3. Throat Protector Back THR_PRT_BCK CUT 2

3.3.1.5 Ballistic Panel Cover.

1. Back Ballistic Cover BCK_BLL_CVR CUT 2

2. Front Ballistic Cover FRT_BLL_CVR CUT 4

3. Groin Ballistic Cover GR_BLL_CVR CUT 2

4. Throat Ballistic Cover THR_BLL_CVR CUT 2

5. Collar Ballistic Cover CLR_BLL_CVR CUT 4

3.3.1.6 Ballistic Panel. (Number of cut Dependent on Proposed Material System)

1. Back Ballistic, Wide BCK_BLL_WID

2. Back Ballistic, Narrow BCK_BLL_NRW

3. Front Ballistic, Wide FRT_BLL_WID

4. Front Ballistic, Narrow FRT_BLL_NRW

5. Inner Ballistic Collar, Narrow I_B_CLR_NRW

6. Inner Ballistic Collar, Wide I_B_CLR_WID

7. Groin Insert GROIN_INSERT

8. Collar Yoke Ballistic CLR_YOK_BLL

9. Throat Protector Ballistic THR_PRT_BLL

10. DAPS Underarm OTVBAL

11. DAPS Bicep BICEPT-BAL

3.3.1.7 Collar Yoke Foam.

1. Collar, Yoke Foam CLR_YK_FOAM CUT 1

3.3.1.8 Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile. Pieces are per pattern marking.

3.3.1.9 Webbing, 1 inch.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Shoulder Strap, Upper Arm SH_ST_UP-ARM CUT 2

2. Shoulder Strap, Upper Neck SH_ST_UP_NK CUT 2

3. Throat Protector, Upper Strap THR_PR_UP_ST CUT 2

4. Throat Protector, Lower Strap THR_PR_LWR_ST CUT 1

5. Groin Holder GROIN_HOLDR CUT 2

6. Front Yoke, Strap FRT_YOK_STR CUT 2

7. Back Yoke, Strap BCK_YOK_STR CUT 2

8. Collar & Groin Lacing Webbing Loops Per pattern markings

9. MOLLE pocket webbing loops on Front of OTV Per pattern markings

10. MOLLE pocket webbing loops on Back of OTV Per pattern markings

11. Webbing loop/Side Adjustment straps (see note) CUT 8 (4 front, 4 back)

TABLE I – MOLLE Pocket Webbing Length, inches X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large Adjustable Front 18.0 18.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 Fixed Back 6.5 6.5 8.0 8.0 8.0

Note: Front webbing ends inserted through the adjustment buckles shall be folded over two times, finishing 0.75 inch and bartacked through all three plies to form a pull tab for ease of adjustment.

3.3.1.10 Webbing, 1.50 Inch.

1. Shoulder Ballistic Panel Attachment SHOULDR_WEB CUT 2

3.3.1.11 Tape, 0.75 Inch Binding.

1. Front Flap Per pattern marking

3.3.1.12 Tape, 1 Inch Binding.

1. Inside Side Retention Strap INS_RET_TAP CUT 2

2. Collar Yoke Assembly Binding Per pattern marking

3.3.1.13 Webbing 2.0 Inch.

1. Back Handle BACK_HANDLE CUT 1

2. Front plate ejection strap FR_PL_EJ-ST CUT 1

3. Front plate ejection strap guide FR_PL-EJ-ST-GU CUT 1

3.3.1.14 Name/Rank Loop.

Placement and size of name/rank loop are as indicated in Figure 7.

3.4 Multiple Threat Body Armor System Performance Requirements. The following requirements apply to all components and subcomponents of the multiple threat body armor system in any of its potential configurations (see para 6.11) IAW para 3.3.

3.4.1 Functional Integration. All multiple threat body armor components shall be integrated for functional and physical interfaces for any multiple threat body armor system configuration. All components within a size shall be fully interchangeable with every other system of the same size (e.g. back ballistic panel will fit into any OTV outer shell back of same size) with no degradation of performance. Any configuration of multiple threat body armor IAW para 3.3 shall be functionally integrated with any configuration of MOLLE (see para 4.4).

3.4.2 Fungus Resistance. All components and parts of the multiple threat body armor shall resist fungus growth. The visual grade rating shall be zero (0). All components shall neither support fungus growth nor experience damage due to the presence of fungus spores or adjacent fungus growth (see para 4.5.6).

3.4.3 Individual Repairs. An average of one, self-threading (1.0 inch) side friction adapters shall be included for each new vest to enable individual repair of broken hardware.

3.4.4 Use and Care Instruction. An instruction pamphlet shall be furnished with each multiple threat body armor system. The instruction pamphlet shall be printed on a durable, man made, synthetic paper capable of multiple time use under harsh field conditions. The pamphlet shall be in black and white, 4 X 5 ½ inches.

3.4.5 Camouflage. All OTV components as outlined in Table II shall meet the camouflage requirements. Table II outlines multi terrain environment, disruptive patterns, and solids to reduce visual and infrared (IR) (both near and far IR) signature and shall be tested IAW and meet the requirements of paras 3.4.6, 4.4, and 4.5.7; any component outside of these requirements shall not be accepted.

TABLE II – Camouflage Shades Component(s) or Part(s) Woodland Desert Universal

(1) Outer Shell:

Base Vest Collar Throat Protector Groin Protector Deltoid & Axillary Protector

4 Color Pattern:

Light Green 354 – ground shade Dark Green 355 Brown 356 Black 357

3 Color Pattern:

Light Tan 492 - ground shade Light Brown 493 Light Khaki 494

3 Color Pattern:

Desert Sand 503 – Ground Shade Foliage Green 502 Urban Gray 504

(2) Base Vest Inner Lining Camouflage Green

3 Color Pattern or Brown 356 or Tan 380 or Light Tan Light Khaki 494

Foliage Green 504

(3) Ballistic Panel Cover MiL- C-508

Camouflage Green

Brown 356 or Black 357 or Light Khaki 494

Foliage Green 504

(4) Webbing Binding Tape Hook & Loop Fastener Thread Labels

Camouflage Green

Light Green Olive

Light Khaki 494 Light Tan 492

Foliage Green 504

(5) Hardware Buckles Snaps Eyelets/Grommets Side Opening Adjustment

Black 1/

Black 1/

Foliage Green 1/ 504 2/

1/ Hardware with surface coloring that is not permanent and can rub or chip off shall be covered to prevent unacceptable signature; e.g.; painted metal snaps.

2/ The snap fasteners shall have a black chemical finish, except that the button cap shell shall have a Foliage Green 504 enamel finish. The enamel shall uniformly coat the top surface of the shell including the visible portion of the edge. The enamel shall be capable of withstanding attachment operations without removal of any enamel. The enamel coating shall be smooth and free of sags, runs, or streaks.

3.4.6 IR Reflectance. The IR reflectance for finished components and subcomponents specified in para 3.4.5 shall conform to the requirements specified in Tables III-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H initially and after laundering when tested as specified in para 4.5.7. Acetal Hardware shall conform to IR reflectance requirements in Table III-F.

TABLE III-A – IR Reflectance Requirements (percent %) Woodland Camouflage Wavelengths Black 357 Lt Green 354 Dark Green 355 & Brown 356 Nanometers Max Min Max Min Max

600 - 8 20 3 9 620 - 8 20 3 9 640 - 8 20 3 9 660 - 8 20 3 12 680 - 10 30 3 14 700 20 18 50 5 28 720 30 22 54 7 44 740 33 30 56 12 52 760 33 35 58 18 56 780 34 40 62 26 56 800 34 55 80 34 56 820 35 55 80 42 60 840 35 55 82 44 60 860 35 60 82 44 60

TABLE III-B – IR Reflectance Requirements (percent %) Desert Camouflage

Wavelengths LT Tan 492 Lt Brown 493 Lt Khaki 494 Nanometers Min Max Min Max Min Max

700 38 52 30 50 28 42 720 38 54 30 50 30 46 740 39 54 34 54 32 50 760 40 54 36 54 34 54 780 42 56 36 54 38 56 800 42 58 38 56 40 58 820 42 58 38 56 40 58 840 42 58 38 56 42 58 860 44 58 38 56 42 58

TABLE III-C – IR Reflectance Requirements (percent%) CG 483 and Tan 380

Wavelength Camo Green 483 Tan 380 Nanometer Min Max Min Max

600 3 10 28 40 620 3 10 30 42 640 3 10 32 48 660 3 12 34 54 680 3 14 40 58 700 4 28 42 60 720 5 40 42 60 740 10 52 44 62 760 18 56 44 62 780 20 56 46 64 800 24 58 48 64 820 30 60 48 64 840 38 60 48 64 860 40 60 50 66

TABLE III-D – IR Reflectance Requirements (percent %) Universal Camouflage Wavelengths Desert Sand 500 Urban Gray 501 Foliage Green 502 Nanometers Min Max Min Max Min Max

600 28 40 12 26 8 18 620 30 42 14 26 8 18 640 34 48 14 28 8 20 660 38 56 14 30 10 26 680 44 60 18 34 10 26 700 46 66 24 38 12 28 720 48 68 26 42 16 30 740 48 72 30 46 16 30 760 50 74 32 48 18 32 780 54 76 34 48 18 34 800 54 76 34 50 20 36 820 54 76 36 54 22 38 840 56 78 38 54 24 40 860 56 78 40 56 26 42

Table III-E – IR Reflectance Requirements (percent %) Foliage Green 504

Wavelengths Nanometers

(nm) Min Max

600 8 18 620 8 18 640 8 20 660 10 26 680 10 26 700 12 28 720 16 30 740 16 30 760 18 32 780 18 34 800 20 36 820 22 38 840 24 40 860 26 42

Table III-F – IR spectral reflectance requirements for Foliage Green 504 Acetal Hardware Wavelengths Nanometers

(nm) Min Max

600 8 18 620 8 18 640 8 18 660 10 26 680 10 26 700 12 28 720 20 36 740 26 40 760 30 52 780 32 56 800 32 60 820 34 60 840 36 60 860 36 60

Table III-G – IR spectral reflectance requirements for Coyote 476

Nanometers

(nm) Min Max

600 8 20 620 8 20 640 8 20 660 8 20 680 10 30 700 18 50 720 22 54 740 30 56 760 35 58 780 40 62 800 55 80 820 55 80 840 55 84 860 60 84

Table III-H – IR spectral reflectance requirements for Black 477

Nanometers

(nm) Min Max

600 N/A N/A 620 N/A N/A 640 N/A N/A 660 N/A N/A 680 N/A N/A 700 N/A 20 720 N/A 30 740 N/A 33 760 N/A 33 780 N/A 34 800 N/A 34 820 N/A 35 840 N/A 35 860 N/A 35

3.4.7 Matching. The cloths shall match the standard (see para 4.5.11).

3.4.8 Pattern Execution. The pattern of the finished Woodland, Desert Camouflage, or Universal Camouflage pattern cloth shall reproduce the standard sample with respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the Woodland pattern shall be 27.25 inches (+1.25/-2.50 inches), the pattern repeat of the Universal shall be 36.00 inches (+ 1.25/-2.50 inches), the pattern repeat of the Desert pattern shall be 16.75 inches (+1.25/-2.25 inches) when tested as specified in para 4.1. Solid shades shall demonstrate level dying uniformity. The pattern of the cloth shall match the pattern on the specified drawing for that camouflage, 2-1-1516, 2-1-2240, and 2-1-2519.

3.4.9 Colorfastness. The finished textile components shall meet the colorfastness requirements outlined in Table IV when tested as specified in para 4.5 Table XII.

TABLE IV – Colorfastness Requirements - Woodland Camouflage

Characteristic Requirement

Fastness to Laundering (3 Cycles) Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and Staining when compared to the unlaundered sample.

Fastness to Accelerated Laundering Black print only

Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change when compared to the unlaundered sample.

Fastness to Light (After 40 hours) Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

Fastness to Crocking Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on the AATCC Gray Scale for Staining.

Frosting Rating Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

Fastness to Perspiration Equal to or better than “3-4” rating on the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and Staining

3.4.9.1 Colorfastness Desert Camouflage. The finished camouflage printed cloth shall show fastness to light (after 40 AATCC standard fading hours or 170 Kilojoules), laundering (after 3 cycles), and perspiration (acid and alkaline). The colorfastness of the cloth shall be, equal to or better than, the standard sample, or equal to or better than, a rating of “4” using the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and a rating of “3-4” using the AATCC Gray Scale for Staining for each of the colors. The finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking, equal to or better than, the standard sample or shall have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale Rating not lower than “4” for all the colors.

3.4.9.2 Colorfastness Universal Camouflage. The printed finished cloth shall show fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles), light (after 40 standard fading hours or 170 kilojoules), and perspiration equal to or better than the standard sample or equal to or better than a rating of “good” or “3-4” of the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and Color Transfer for each of the pattern areas, except fastness to light shall be equal to or better than a rating of “3” for Color Change. The finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than the standard sample or shall have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than “3.5” for all the pattern areas.

3.5 OTV subsystem. See para 3.3 for OTV configuration. The maximum finished weight of the OTV subsystem components for each size is outlined in Table V-A when tested as specified in para 4.5.4. The minimum area of ballistic coverage for each ballistic panel subcomponent in each size is outlined in Table V-B when tested as specified in para 4.5.3. Finished base vest measurements for each size are outlined in Table V-C when tested as specified in para 4.5.2.

TABLE V-A – Maximum Finished OTV Weights; Pounds (lb)

Finished Component XS Small Medium Large X-

Large 2X-

Large 3X-

Large 4X-

Large Base Vest Assembly:

Outer Base Vest Carrier & 3 Ballistic Panels

6.64

6.95

7.66

8.38

9.51

9.84

10.81

11.79 Yoke & Collar Assembly:

Carrier and 2 Panels

0.90

0.95

1.00

1.10

1.20

1.30

1.40

1.50

Throat Protector Assembly:

One Size Carrier and 1 Panel

0.25

Groin Protector Assembly:

2 Sizes; Carrier and 1 Panel

0.70

0.85

DAPS 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50

Total System 13.99 14.35 15.11 16.08 17.31 17.74 18.91 19.89

TABLE V-B – Minimum Ballistic Panel Area; Square Inch (sq in)

Ballistic Panel X-

Small Small Medium Large X-Large

2X Large

3X Large

4X Large

Wide Front Panel; Ea. 170 180 196 221 246 268 288 325 Narrow Front Panel: Ea 167 176 191 215 241 264 284 320 Wide Back Panel 261 278 314 356 400 448 492 525 Narrow Back Panel 253 269 303 345 388 440 484 518 Wide Collar; Ea. 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 Narrow Collar; Ea. 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 Yoke 101 104 110 115 121 100 111 119 Throat Panel 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 Groin Panel 69 69 69 85 85 85 85 85 DAP - underarm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 DAP – upper arm 129 129 129 129 129 129 129 129

TABLE V-C – OTV Finished Measurements; Inches - 1/

SIZE

CHEST

(+/- ½ inch)

CENTER

FRONT

LENGTH

BACKWAIST

LENGTH

FRONT

POCKET

OPENING

(-0/+ ¼ inch)

BACK

POCKET

OPENING 2/

(-0/+ ¼ inch)

COLLAR

HEIGHT

(-1/16/ + 1/8 inch)

X-Small 22 ¼ 17 17 13 9.0 2 1/8 Small 23 ¼ 17 ¼ 17 ¼ 13 ½ 10 ½ 2 1/8 Medium 24 ¼ 17 ¾ 17 ¾ 14 11 ¼ 2 1/8 Large 26 ¼ 18 ½ 18 ½ 15 12 2 1/8 X-Large 28 ¼ 19 ¼ 19 ¼ 15 ½ 12 ¾ 2 1/8 2X-Large 30 ¼ 20 20 15 ½ 12 ¾ 2 1/8 3X-Large 32 ¼ 20 ¾ 20 ¾ 15 ½ 12 ¾ 2 1/8 4X-Large 34 ¼ 21 ½ 21 ½ 21 ½ 12 ¾ 2 1/8

1/ See Para 4.5.2 for measurement directions.

2/ The buttonhole opening pass through centered on the back of the pocket flap shall be a minimum of 1 ¼ inches wide.

3.5.1 Ballistic Protection Levels. The multiple threat body armor will provide the following protection levels (see paras 4.1, 4.4, and 4.6):

a. OTV provides fragmentation protection from conventional fragmenting munitions (see para 3.5.2.2).

b. OTV provides multi-hit handgun bullet protection for 9mm, 124 grain (gr.), Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Remington projectile (see para 3.5.2.3).

c. OTV and SAPI (see para 3.7) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from:

(1) NATO 7.62 x 51mm M-80 Ball.

(2) Soviet 7.62 mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

(3) U.S. 5.56mm M855 Ball.

d. OTV and ISAPI (see para 3.7) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from:

(1) NATO 7.62 x 51mm M-80 Ball.

(2) Soviet 7.62mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

(3) U.S. 5.56mm M855 Ball.

(4) 7.62 x 39mm API (Russian BZ and Chinese Type 56)

e. OTV and ESAPI (see para 3.7) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from:

(1) NATO 7.62 x 51mm M-80 Ball.

(2) Soviet 7.62mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

(3) U.S. 5.56mm M855 Ball.

(4) 7.62mm x 63 APM 2

3.5.2 Ballistic Performance. The OTV ballistic material system consists of an outer shell, ballistic panel, and an outer shell inner lining and shall meet the ballistic characteristics specified in paras 3.5.2.2, 3.5.2.2.1, and 3.5.2.3 as tested in para 4.6. After FAT, an alternative simulant/shoot pack may be used for testing purposes (see para 6.8).

3.5.2.1 Removable Ballistic Panel Subcomponent. Ballistic panels shall be easily inserted into the OTV outer shell carriers; collar assembly, throat protector, and groin protector. The ballistic panels shall provide a means to prevent raveling and soiling; and to secure placement properly within the outer shell carrier. The gap/ease between outer shell carrier and panel shall be no greater than the ease allowed within the baseline patterns (see para 4.5.1).

3.5.2.1.1 Ballistic Filler. The ballistic filler weight shall not exceed 1.1 lb/ft2 (square foot) with a maximum 0.30 inch thickness when tested as specified in paras 4.5.4 and 4.5.5. Except for ancillary components, such as thread, the ballistic filler shall be made entirely of ballistic material. If the ballistic filler is non-contiguous, it must provide, at a minimum, a 1 inch, feathered overlap when fully extended during individual movements, to maintain uniform ballistic protection.

3.5.2.1.2 Flexibility. The ballistic filler stiffness shall not exceed 0.195 inch pound force (in-lbf) (225 gram-force centimeters (gf-cm) when tested as specified in para 4.6.6.

3.5.2.1.3 Abrasion Resistance. Any adjacent layers within the ballistic material system shall demonstrate abrasion resistance against each other for a minimum of 2,000 cycles with no broken surface characteristic or delamination of abraded area when tested as specified in para

4.5 Table XII. This requirement applies to interfacing layers of a homogenous filler, any two adjacent layers of different materials if a hybrid filler is used, and filler layer in contact with panel cover, etc.

3.5.2.2 OTV Fragmentation Protection. The ballistic material system (see para 3.5.2) shall provide consistent ballistic performance. Table VI requires the minimum V50 values (The V50 is the average velocity of an equal number each of Complete Penetrations (CPs) and Partial Penetration (PPs) within a specified spread.) for the base vest assembly, and yoke and collar assembly, at specified obliquity when tested with the Right Circular Cylinder (RCC) dry and wet (sea water).

The multiple threat body armor shall maintain performance according to Table VI, which specifies the minimum ballistic performance required after conditioning to hot and cold temperature, accelerated aging, and Petroleum, Oil, & Lubricants (POL) contamination. Testing is specified in para 4.5. Any change in the OTV area of coverage must meet minimum casualty reduction potential of the approved system coverage (see para 3.5, Table V-B) and V50 performance (see Table VI) stated herein. Any product improvements in the ballistic performance of the OTV base vest panels shall not reduce the ballistic performance of the multiple threat body armor system small arms protection of base vest and SAPI when tested as specified in SAPI performance requirements (see para 2.2).

TABLE VI – Base Vest assembly, Groin and Throat Protector Assembly, Collar, Deltoid & Axillary Protector assembly Fragmentation Protection; Minimum V50

Fragment Projectile V50 @ 0 degree DRY: ft/sec /2

V50 @ 0 degree WET: ft/sec

V50 @ 45 degree DRY: ft/sec

2 gr. RCC 2710 2575 2800

4 gr. RCC 2400 2300 2460

16 gr. RCC 2050 1920 2080

64 gr. RCC 1660 1610 1660

16 gr. RCC;

After hot and cold temperatures, accelerated aging After POL

N/A

N/A

17 gr. FSP – 3/ 1850 N/A N/A

17 gr. FSP – Collar 1/ 1650 N/A N/A

1/ For end items only the collar requirement shall be 1650 in order to compensate for the reduction of the edge spacing requirement in para 4.6.3.1.

2/ Feet per second (ft/sec) 3/ Fragment Simulating Projectile (FSP)

3.5.2.2.1 Yoke Fragmentation Protection. Additional ballistic filler sandwiched in the yoke carrier of the outer shell and the lining shall not exceed 0.40 lb/ft2 (max) and 0.10 inch thickness (max). The minimum V50 is shown in Table VII.

TABLE VII – Yoke Area Ballistic Performance; Minimum V50

Fragment Projectile V50 @ 0 degree

DRY: ft/sec V50 @ 0 degree

WET: ft/sec

V50 @ 45 degree

DRY: ft/sec 2 gr. RCC 3080 3000 3350

4 gr. RCC 2700 2550 2800

16 gr. RCC 2280 2150 2330

64 gr. RCC 1800 1700 1900

17 gr. FSP 2170 N/A N/A

3.5.2.3 Handgun Protection. The ballistic material system shall be engineered to provide handgun protection at no added weight to the fragmentation material system. Table VIII outlines the ballistic material system minimum dry V50, and V0 acceptance for the 9mm, 124 gr., FMJ Remington projectile against 3 hits at 0 degree (00) obliquity and 2 hits at 300 obliquity with maximum deformation when tested as specified in para 4.6. Desired 9mm performance is required at no added material weight.

TABLE VIII – Handgun Ballistic Characteristics

Projectile - 9mm, 124 gr., FMJ Remington

V50 @ 0 degree;

ft/sec (min.)

V0 Acceptance;

@ 0 & 30 degree ft/sec

Deformation;

in (mm)

(maximum)

Required 1525 1400 +50/-0 1.73 (44.0)

Desired 1625 1500 +50/-0 1.73 (44.0)

3.5.3 OTV Outer Shell Subcomponents

3.5.3.1 Cloth. The cloth(s) utilized to fabricate the outer shell and inner shell shall be made from lightweight, durable, synthetic cloths meeting the characteristics outlined in Table IX when tested as specified in para 4.5 Table XII. The collar material next to the skin shall be highly abrasion resistant, non-abrasive to skin, pliable to enable collar to roll down, resistant to oil penetration and dry rot, and able to remove oils when cleaned. Collar material next to the skin shall be Mil-C-508, Oxford, Nylon, 3 ounce (oz) Type I, Class 3. Ballistic panel cover should be 70 Denier 1.9 oz. Nylon Ripstop.

TABLE IX – Cloths: Outer Shell and Inner Lining Carrier

Characteristic Outer Shell Cloth Inner Shell Cloth Breaking Strength; lb (min.)

Warp X Filling

360 X 270

300 X 225

Dimensional Stability; % (max) Warp X Filling

3.0 X 2.0

3.0 X 2.0

Abrasion Resistance: (min.)

Number of Cycles

Water Repellency:

Spray Rating (min.) Initially After 1 Launderings

100,100,90 90,80,80

100,100,90 90,80,80

Hydrostatic Resistance: cm (min.)

Initially and After 1 Launderings

After 1 Laundering and POL Contamination

After 1 Laundering and Insect Repellent Contamination

After 1 Laundering and Sweat Contamination

After Laundering and Sea Water Contamination

Dynamic Absorption: % (max) After 1 Laundering

Resistance to Organic Liquids (min.)

No wetting of n-dodecane No wetting of n-dodecane

3.5.3.2 Webbing and Tapes. Webbings and tapes shall conform to the following requirements.

Webbings and tapes shall be heat cut smooth with no burrs or residual melt (see para 4.3.1).

Webbings and tapes must be producer dyed.

a. 1.0 inch: A-A-55301, Type III, textured yarn only except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be IAW para 3.5.3.2.1 when tested IAW para 4.5.7

b. 1.5 inch: A-A-55301, Type VI except that producer dyed, textured yarns shall be used. The thickness shall be 0.045 - 0.059 inches; weight shall be 0.90 ounce per yard (oz/yd) min. and breaking strength shall be 1,300 lbs min.

c. 2.0 inch: MIL-W-4088, Type VIIIB, or MIL-W-17337 alternative, except that producer colored yarns continuous filament textured nylon shall be used. Yarn denier shall be 1000 warp and 500 fill; thickness shall be 0.042 - 0.054 inches; breaking strength 1,450 lbs (min.); yarns per inch shall be 400; full warps ends shall be 160, and width binder ends shall be 0.38.

d. 1.0 inch Tape: MIL-PRF-5038, Type III, class 2, except that producer dyed, continuous filament, textured, yarns shall be used. The thickness shall be 0.020 - 0.030 inches; breaking strength shall be 300 lbs (min.); warps yarns per inch shall be 84, and fill yarns shall be 33; warp and fill yarns shall be 500d and 210d respectively.

e. 0.75 inch Tape: MIL-PRF-5038, Type III, class 2 except that producer dyed, continuous filament, textured, yarns shall be used. The thickness shall be 0.020 - 0.030 inches; breaking strength shall be 200 lbs (min.); warps yarns per inch shall be 63 and fill yarns shall be 33; warp and fill yarns shall be 500 denier and 210 denier respectively.

3.5.3.2.1 Spectral Reflectance. The webbing shall meet the following spectral reflectance requirements:

TABLE X-A – Spectral Reflectance Requirements for Camouflage Green 483

Wavelength (nm)

Reflectance (%) Min Max

Wavelength (nm)

Reflectance (%) Min Max

600 3 10 740 10 52 620 3 10 760 18 56 640 3 10 780 20 56 660 3 12 800 24 58 680 3 14 820 30 60 700 4 28 840 38 60 720 5 40 860 40 60

TABLE X-B – Spectral reflectance requirements reflectance values (percent %) for Foliage Green 504

Wavelengths Nanometers

(nm) Min Max

600 8 18 620 8 18 640 8 20 660 10 26 680 10 26 700 12 28 720 16 30 740 16 30 760 18 32 780 18 34 800 20 36 820 22 38 840 24 40 860 26 42

3.5.3.3 Fasteners, Hook, and Loop. Hook and loop fasteners utilized on the OTV outer shell carrier shall conform to A-A-55126, Type I, class 1, in 5/8, 1.0, 1 ½, and 2.0 inch widths (see para 4.3.1).

3.5.3.4 Foam. The foam (located within the yoke) shall be closed cell with the properties specified in Table X-C when tested as specified in ASTM D-3575 (see para 4.3.1). The foam shall be sandwiched between the ballistic filler.

TABLE X-C – Foam Characteristics

Characteristic Requirement Density Thickness

3.6 – 7.3 lb/cu.ft /1

0.125 inch

Compression Strength @ 25% deflection @ 50% deflection

10 psi /2

20 psi

Elongation at Break Tear Resistance Water Absorption of Surface

150% (min.)

17 lb/inch (min.)

0.04 lb/ft2 (max)

/1 Cubic Feet (cu.ft) /2 Pounds per square inch (psi)

3.5.3.5 Hardware.

3.5.3.5.1 Snap Fasteners. The snap fasteners shall be equal to or better than style 2, finish 2, hard action. The barrel size of the button and eyelet components shall be determined by the Contractor. The size selected shall effect a secure clinch of the assembled materials. As an option, an eyelet-socket combination for the female snap fastener is permitted. The snaps shall have a uniform finish with a gloss which does not exceed 40. The color shall not degrade during repeated operation. The surface shall be smooth and free of sags, runs, or streaks (see para 4.5.1).

3.5.3.5.2 Snap Fastener Reinforcement. Snap reinforcement that will not ravel is required on any single fabric layer application (see para 4.5.1).

3.5.3.5.3 OTV Drainage. The OTV shall provide a durable means to allow water in the vest to drain out quickly and easily. Grommets/eyelets/washers will be securely clinched without splitting in a manner that will prevent detachment from, or cutting of, the adjacent material (see para 4.5).

3.5.3.5.4 Side Opening Adjustment Hardware. The outer shell side exterior adjustment shall be a friction adjustment that stays secure once positioned by the wearer yet easily adjustable, by the wearer, to open or close. The stitch in place friction adjustment shall be 1 inch and may be National Molding, part #5700 or equivalent. For individual field repair, one self-threading tension lock buckle, National Molding 1 inch, part #5564 or equivalent will be packaged and included for each vest (see para 4.5).

3.5.3.6 OTV Construction. The exterior of the system shall be edge stitched approximately 1/8 inch from all edges EXCEPT any edge contacting the neck area of the individual (see para 6.4).

The Contractor shall back tack stitching to prevent raveling and demonstrate good stitching quality with no loose ends, consistent stitches per inch, even tension with no loose needle or bobbin. Thread ends shall be trimmed to 0.25 inch max. Fabric edges shall not ravel. All thread shall have a minimum (min.) thread strength of 9.0 lb when tested as specified in para

4.7 and Table XII except where noted differently. Hook and loop fasteners shall not be stitched in the selvage edge to prevent associated fraying durability problems in repeated use (see para 4.5).

3.5.3.6.1 Seams. Outer shell carrier perimeter outer seams shall provide a double peak seam strength, first at 165 lb/inch (min.) followed by 205 lb/inch (min.). All other seams shall provide minimum 100 lb breaking strength (see paras 4.5.1 and 6.4). Testing specified in para 4.5 Table XII.

3.5.3.6.2 Bartacks. Bartacks shall be placed within 1/8 inch (+/- 1/16 inch) of heat cut edge. No stitch run-off is allowed and no needle cutting of bartack. Double bartacks (one on top of the other) will be avoided to prevent needle cutting and weakening of the attachment point. Bartack requirements are specified in Table XI when tested as specified in para 4.5 Table XII (see para 6.5).

TABLE XI-A – Bartack

Characteristic Stress Points;

All Cloth Webbing Hangers:

Webbing and Cloth

Length; inch 3/8 inch min 3/4 inch (+/- 1/16 inch) Holding Strength: lb (min.) 60 250

3.5.3.6.2.1 Bartack Alignment for MOLLE Pocket Attachment. The specified, required spacing of vertical bartacks needed for physical compatibility of MOLLE pocket attachment on OTV base vest is as follows.

a. Distance between vertical bartacks on horizontal webbing shall be 1 ½ inch (+/-1/16 inch).

b. Distance between horizontal webbing shall be 1inch (-0/+1/8 inch).

c. Vertical bartacks on consecutive horizontal webbing rows shall be vertically aligned bottom to top in a straight line.

3.5.3.6.3 Box X. Box X reinforcement, in accordance with the pattern sizes, shall utilize a thread with minimum 12 lb breaking strength and provide a minimum holding strength of 250 lb when tested as specified in 4.5 Table XII (see para 6.6).

3.5.3.6.3.1 Drag Strap. The drag strap on the back of the OTV carrier (all sizes) shall have a peak strength not less than 400 lbf (increased strength is desirable) when tested IAW para 4.9.

3.6 Size, Identification, and Instruction Label. Labels will be readable under low light conditions; moonlight and red or blue filtered flashlight. The label shall be of sufficient strength to withstand repeated abrasion during field use and cleaning, remain intact for a maximum of 15 years, and include the following:

a. The OTV base vest component and ballistic panel subcomponent shall have a combination size, identification, serial number, ballistic protection level, and instruction label for the entire OTV system.

TABLE XI-B – Chest Circumference for Base Vest Outer Shell Label

Size Chest Circumference

(Inches) X-Small 29-33 Small 33-37 Medium 37-41 Large 41-45 X-Large 45-49 2X-Large 49-53 3X-Large 53-57 4X-Large 57-61

b. The instruction label shall include do’s and don’ts for use and cleaning instructions and donning/doffing instructions for the entire OTV system.

c. The instruction label shall be located on the inside of the back of the base vest. The size of the label shall be 4.5 inches wide by 7.75 inches high. The type shall be no smaller than 10 point and shall be IAW MIL-DTL-32075, Type VI, Class 14. Color of label shall be as specified in Table II, of para 3.4.5. Contents of labels shall be as found in para 6.10.

d. The modular components: yoke and collar assembly, throat, groin protectors, and ballistic panels are also to be labeled. Label size shall be at the option of the Contractor governed by the contents and size of the characters of the inscription, space between lines, and as applicable blank margins on the sides of the labels. The contents of the labels shall be as found in para 6.10.

3.7 SAPI Subsystem. Shall conform to all performance specifications outlined in Personnel Armor, Small Arms, Ballistic Insert performance requirements (see para 2.2).

3.7.1 SAPI Pocket. The OTV SAPI pockets shall ensure positioning of the bottom horizontal edge according to the Government patterns for proper organ coverage and have enough ease to allow the SAPI, ESAPI, or the SAPI mock-ups to be easily and quickly inserted into and removed from the vest without struggle or force. The front pocket shall have a quick emergency ejection strap for the SAPI.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of Inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as outlined below. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth where such inspections, deemed necessary by the Government, ensure the supplies conform to prescribed requirements.

a. FAT (see para 4.2)

b. LAT (see para 4.3)

4.1.1 Responsibility for Compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of Section 3 and Section 4 of this specification. The absence of any inspection requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products of supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance shall comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements; however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material. If there is a conflict between the stated requirements and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

4.2 FAT. When a FAT is required (see paras 6.2 and 6.7), it shall be examined for design (see para 3.3), compatibility and interchangeability of components, inspection requirements in para 4.5, ballistic data for all test conditions in para 4.6.1.2, data, certificate, or compliance for testing requirements in paras 4.6 and 4.7, and overall workmanship (see Table XII).

4.3 LAT. When a LAT is required it shall be IAW the Government’s acceptance of the Contractor’s in-process and end item test plan and contract requirements for ballistic validation.

Samples for conformance testing shall be selected IAW ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. Presence of any defect or failure of any test shall be cause for rejection of the lot. There are four (4) categories of quality assurance requirements testing, demonstration, inspection, and analysis, as defined below.

4.3.1 Certificate of Compliance (COC). When COCs are required, tests shall be conducted to determine the validity of the certifications. The Government reserves the right to inspect and test such items to determine the validity of the certification. All certificates shall be supported by test reports to ascertain their validity and a copy of each certificate and the associated test data shall be delivered to a government test lab with the DD1222, Request For and Results of Tests.

4.4 Demonstration Verification. The performance requirement is verified by observation and operation that the properties, characteristics, and parameters of the item meet the functional requirements specified in applicable paras of Section 3. Pass or fail criteria are simple accept or reject indications of functional performance since no quantitative values exist or are difficult to measure (see Table XII).

4.5 Requirements and Verifications. Table XII delineates performance requirements verified through visual methods, including physical measurements in order to determine that no deficiencies exist.

TABLE XII – Requirements and Verifications

CHARACTERISTIC

REQUIREMENT

PARAGRAPH

VERIFICATION

PARAGRAPH

FAT For Initial

Production

CONFORMANCE

Lot Inspection

Design 3.3 4.4 X COC Patterns 3.3.1 4.4 X X System Performance Requirements

3.4 4.4

Functional Integration 3.4.1 4.4 X X Fungus Resistance 3.4.2 4.5.6 X COC Individual Repair Kit 3.4.3 4.4 X X Use & Care Instruction 3.4.4 4.4 X X Camouflage 3.4.5 4.4 & 4.5.7 X X Infrared Reflectance 3.4.6, 3.5.3.2 4.5.7 X COC Matching 3.4.7 4.5.11 X COC Pattern Execution 3.4.8 4.4 X COC Colorfastness to: 3.4.9 4.4

Laundering: 3 Cycles 3.4.9

AATCC 61

OPTION IA

X COC

Accelerated Laundering

3.4.9 4.5.8 X COC

Light 3.4.9

AATCC 16

OPTION A or E (Exposure shall be 40 hours or 170 kilojoules)

X COC

Crocking 3.4.9 AATCC 8 X COC

Frosting 3.4.9

AATCC 119;

EXCEPT IT

SHALL BE 300

CYCLES

X COC

Perspiration 3.4.9

AATCC 15;

EXCEPT BOTH

ACID AND

ALKALINE TEST

SHALL BE

PERFORMED

X COC

OTV Area of Coverage Weight, and Finished Dimensions

3.5 4.5.2, 4.5.3, and

4.5.4 X

COC

Ballistic Protection Levels

3.5.1 4.1, 4.4, & 4.6 X X

Ballistic Performance 3.5.2 4.6 X X Removable Ballistic Panel Subcomponent

3.5.2.1 4.5.1 X X

TABLE XII – Requirements and Verifications - continued

CHARACTERISTIC

REQUIREMENT

PARAGRAPH

VERIFICATION

PARAGRAPH

FAT For Initial

Production

CONFORMANCE

Lot Inspection

Ballistic Filler 3.5.2.1.1 4.5.4 & 4.5.5 X X Flexibility 3.5.2.1.2 4.6.6 X COC Ballistic Filler Abrasion Resistance

3.5.2.1.3

ASTM D-3886

1/

X COC

OTV Fragmentation Protection 3.5.2.2 4.6 X X

Yoke Frag. Protection 3.5.2.2.1 4.6 X X Handgun Protection 3.5.2.3 4.6 X X OTV Outer Shell Subcomponents

3.5.3…