Men's Cadet Flight Cap Specs USAFA 427-06 dtd 9 Dec 2004.pdf

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

SPECIFICATION USAFA CU 427-06

9 December 2004

FLIGHT CAP, CADET, MEN

USAFA CU 427-06

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USAFA CU 427-05

08 June 1998

FLIGHT CAP, CADET

MEN

1. SCOPE

1.1. Scope. This specification covers the requirement for one type of Air Force Academy flight cap.

1.2. Classification. The caps will be of one type in the following sizes as specified (6.2):

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

6 3/8 6-7/8 7-3/8 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 6-5/8 7-1/8 7-3/4 6-3/4 7-1/4 7-7/8

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 The following documents, of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

Commercial Item Description

A-A-52094 Thread, cotton ASTM-D1974` Box, Fiberboard

Federal

L-P-378 Plastic Sheet and Strip, Thin Gauge, Polyolefin DDD-L-20 Label; for Clothing, Equipage and Tentage (General Use)

Military

MIL-C-3738K Cloth, Elastique, Wool, Type II, 18 ounce, Class 1

09 December 2004

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22 June 1993

STANDARDS

Federal

FED-STD-751 Stitches, Seams, and Stitching

Military

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

MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Copies for specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 FIRST ARTICLE. Before each production is commenced, the contractor shall submit to the contracting officer, for approval, the following item:

One finished cap, size 7 1/4, conforming to the requirements of this specification.

Note: This requirement may be waived if a prior contractor received the contract for this item.

3.2 BASIC MATERIAL. The basic material shall be cloth, elastique, wool, 18.0 ounce: color will be Academy blue - Shade 500, as specified in Specification MIL-C-3738K, dated 31 March 1987.

3.2.2 BRAID. The braid will be design #7678, Color 095 Blue, 0493 Gray nylon, as manufactured by A.

H. Rice Company, New York NY, OR EQUAL.

3.2.3 SWEATBAND. The sweatband will be 50% polyester, 50% cotton, black, weight 3.43 oz. per square yard. The band shall be cut on the bias and measure 7/8” wide finished, +/- 1/8”.

3.2.3.1 SWEATBAND INTERFACING. The interfacing for the sweatband shall be non-woven, 70% rayon, 30% polyester, black, weight 1.65 oz. per square yard. Recommended source: Karter Bias Corp., 104-10 Greene St., New York NY 10012.

3.2.4 THREAD. The thread used for all sewing shall conform to Type 1A3, 3 ply (cord), ticket Nos. 40, 50 and 70 of A-A-52094. The thread shall be vat-dyed black. The dyed thread shall show good colorfastness to wet-dry cleaning, perspiration, and light when tested in accordance with A-A-52094.

3.2.5 LINING. The material for the lining shall conform to Class I of MIL-C-368, and the color shall be gray.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION. The cap shall be constructed in accordance with the operations in Table I, but the manufacturer is not required to follow the exact sequence of operations as listed therein.

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3.3.1 STITCHES, SEAMS, AND STITCHING. Stitches, seams, and stitching shall conform to FED- STD-751. Whenever two or more methods of seaming or stitching types are specified for the same operation, any one of them may be used. Where stitch type 101 is used, the looper (underthread) shall be on the inside of the cap.

3.3.1.1 ENDS OF STITCHING AND THREAD BREAKS. End of seams produced with stitch type 301, when not caught in other seams or stitching, shall be securely backtacked. Thread breaks (all stitch types) shall be securely backtacked. Thread breaks (all stitch types) shall be secured by stitching back of the break 1/2 inch.

3.4 PATTERNS. One master pattern, size 7-1/4, shall be furnished by the Government. The manufacturer’s working patterns shall be graded from the pattern furnished and be identical in shape to the Government-furnished pattern. The Government-furnished pattern shall not be altered in any way.

3.5 FINISHED MEASUREMENTS. The finished measurements of the cap shall conform to Table II.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT

3.6.1 CONTRACTOR’S LABEL. Each cap shall have a contractor’s label conforming to Type VI, Class 4, of DDD-L-20. The label shall measure 2-3/4 by 1-1/2 (+/- 1/8”) inches and is intended to be dry cleaned.

The label shall include the following information:

Flight Cap, Cadet, USAFA CU 427-06 Size* Manufacturer’s Name or Trademark* Contract Number/Date* 100 % Wool Face Dry Clean or Hand Wash in Mild Soap; Lay Flat to Dry

NAME SQ.

* Applicable data to be inserted by the manufacturer.

OR

* Applicable data to be stamped in by contractor using indelible ink.

3.6.2 WOOL PRODUCT LABELING. Each cap shall be marked in accordance with the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939. The information may be included in the contractor’s label.

3.6.3 SIZE/BARCODE LABEL. The ticket shall be approximately 2” by 3”. The numbers for the size shall be at least 1/4” in height. Label will also be bar-coded using type code 39 bar-code. Bar-code will consist of the Cadet Issue Division stock number for each size. Label will be attached to the outside of each plastic film bag for convenience of wand reading.

3.7 WORKMANSHIP. The cap shall be constructed in a thoroughly workmanlike manner. The finished cap shall be clean and shall be free from any defects that might affect appearance or serviceability.

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TABLE I - MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

Seam and

Stitch

Stitching

Stitches

Thread Type Type Per Inch Top Bottom

1. CUTTING.

a. The cap shall be cut in a strict accordance with patterns, showing size, shape, and notches for proper assembly of all parts. All wool parts of the cap shall be cut on the straight in the direction of the warp of the material.

b. Any parts containing a hole or weakening defect, such as a smash, multiple floats, or a loose slub that might develop into a hole, shall be replaced at the time of the cutting.

c. Any parts damaged by needle chews that might develop into a hole, scissors or knife cut, tear, hole, mend, or burn shall be replaced during the manufacturing process.

2. SHADE MARKING.

a. All parts of the cap shall be marked or ticketed to insure the proper assembly of size and shade.

3. Crown pieces and side pieces.

a. The label shall be applied or attached to the left-side lining before the lining piece is joined to the cap. If a cloth label is used, the bottom of the cloth label shall be centered on the left-side lining 1 inch above the bottom of the lining piece and stitched on all four sides to the lining only. If the label is applied by stamping, care will be taken to assure that all required information is included.

301 LSbj-1 10-14 50 50

b. The lining and the outer shell crown pieces shall be overedge stitched together.

503, 504 or 505

EFd-1 8-10 70 70

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c. The crown pieces shall be folded in half lengthwise and shall be single stitched at the seam at the center, tapering to notching at each end of the crown piece, with the ends of the stitching securely backstitched.

301 OSf-1 12-14 50 50

d. The lining side pieces shall be joined at each end, starting 1/4 to 5/16 inch from the top end and backstitching the bottom end.

301 SSa-1 12-14 50 50

e. The outer shell side pieces shall be joined at each end with 1/4 to 5/16 inch seam, starting 1/4 inch from the top and backstitching the bottom end with seam edge overedge stitched.

301 SSa-1 12-14 50 50

f. The lining side pieces shall be positioned even with the top crown and stitched together 1/4 to 5/16 inch.

301 LSq2(a) 12-14 50 50

g. The outer shall side pieces shall be positioned even with the top crown and stitched together 1/4

301 LSq2(a) 12-14 50 50 to 5/16 inch, with edge overedge stitched. 503, 504

h. The seam outlets of the outer shell at he front and the back shall be opened and raised stitched 1/16 inch at each side of seam.

301 SSz3(b) 12-14 50 50

i. The joined seam of the side panels to the crown (seam lapped) shall be raised stitched 1/16 inch from the seam on the side panels through the seam outlet of the crown piece in one continuous single-needle operation.

301 SSz3(b) 12-14 50 50

Note: The front and/ or the back seams of the lining shall not be caught in the raise stitching specified in No. 3j and 3k.

j. The cap shall be turned to the outside. The bottom edges of the cap shall be stitched together.

301 SSa-1 6-8 50 50

4. Curtain.

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a. The tape of the cord-edge braid shall be joined to the upper edge of the curtain.

301 or Lsq3(a) 12-14 50 50

b. The raw edges of the seam and the edge of the tape of the cord-edge braid shall be overedge stitched together, or the curtain raw edge may be overedge stitched separately, the tape of the coed-edge braid need not be overedge stitched.

503, 504

c. The cord-edge braid shall be turned over and the curtain edge shall be double stitched, 1/8 inch or 3/16 inch gage, with the first row of stitching 1/16 inch from the edge.

301 or

LSq3(b) 12-14 50 50

d. The cord-edge braid shall be sewn onto the curtain evenly so that the cord-edge braid or the curtain will not be wavy or puckered.

e. The cord-edge braid at the under lapping end of curtain (left side of cap as worn) shall extend to the end of the curtain.

5. Joining curtain to cap.

a. The raw edge at bottom of curtain shall be overedge stitched.

503, 504

b. The curtain overlap in the front on the right side shall be stitched through the curtain from the top to the bottom edge of the curtain.

301 LSa-1 10-12 50 50

c. The notches of the curtain shall be matched with the front and back seams of the side panels.

The cord-edge braid shall cross at the front fold of the cap (tolerance of 1/4 inch from alignment permitted), with the overlapping end on the right side of the cap as worn. Ease in fullness mostly adjacent to the notches with a 1/4 inch seam, edges overlapped.

301 LSa-1 10-12 50 50

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6. Sweatband. The sweatband tape shall be interfaced with raw edges of the tape turned under 1/4 inch. Both edges shall be stitched to the cap with the bottom edge stitched through the seam allowance, and the top edge stitched through the side piece. The seam of the sweatband will not be more than 1-3/8 inches to the right or left of the seam at the back of the cap. The sweatband shall not be exposed beyond the bottom edge of the cap, and the lower edge shall be not more than 1/8 inch above the bottom edge of the cap. The stitching shall not show on the outside of the curtain. The cap shall be pressed before sewing in the sweatband.

a. The sweatband shall be cut to the required length. One end of the sweatband shall be turned under, overlapping the other end, and joined with a row of stitching.

301 LSa-1 8-12 40 40

b. The top and bottom edges of the sweatband shall be stitched to the side pieces of the inside of the cap. The lower edge covers the curtain seam. The curtain shall be turned up.

301 LSa-1-1 8-12 40 40

Note: In lieu of No. 6a and 6b, the sweatband may be attached to the curtain in continuous strips as specified in No.6c. A two-piece sweatband shall not be used.

OR

c. The sweatband shall be stitched through the curtain seam allowance and the side piece with the ends of the sweatband overlapping 3/5 inch (plus or minus 1/4 inch) and the line of stitching overlapped. The ends of the sweatband shall not overlap at the seam at the back of the cap. The top edge of the sweatband shall be stitched through the side piece.

301 LSa-1 10-12 40 40

d. The overlapped end of the sweatband shall be covered with a size ticket, which is stitched into the sweatband seams.

301 LSa-1 10-12 40 40

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7. Cleaning. All ends of the outside stitching shall be trimmed. Loose threads shall be removed from the cap. All spots, stains, and pin tickets shall be removed.

8. Pressing.

a. The cap shall be pressed with a heated pressing iron or a pressing machine, using a two-piece, flat envelope form joined at the bottom.

A separate form accurately sized and shaped to extend fully the top and the sides of the cap shall be used for each size of cap. The side-piece patterns shall be used as a guide for shaping the forms. The curtain shall be smoothly and evenly pressed along the bottom edge. After pressing, the sweatband shall not be exposed below the bottom folded edge of the curtain nor more than 1/4 inch up from the bottom edge. The crown piece shall not extend beyond the topstitched upper edge of the side piece.

b. The crown edges shall be evenly pressed.

The gloss shall be removed. The pressing impression marks shall be removed from the left side of the curtain.

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TABLE II - FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)

CAP SIZE HEAD SIZE * OVER- ALL

HEIGHT AT

SIDE CENTER*

CURTAIN

HEIGHT AT

SIDE CENTER*

OVER -ALL

HEIGHT AT

FRONT-BACK*

6-3/8 20-1/8 4-12/16 3-4/16 3-7/16 6-1/2 20-1/2 4-12/16 3-4/16 3-7/16 6-5/8 20-7/8 4-13/16 3-5/16 3-8/16 6-3/4 21-1/4 4-13/16 3-5/16 3-8/16 6-7/8 21-5/8 4-14/16 3-6/16 3-9/16

7 22 4-14/16 3-6/16 3-9/16 7-1/8 22-3/8 4-15/16 3-7/16 3-10/16 7-1/4 22-3/4 4-15/16 3-7/16 3-10/16 7-3/8 23-1/8 5 3-8/16 3-11/16 7-1/2 23-1/2 5 3-8/16 3-11/16 7-5/8 23-7/8 5-1/16 3-9/16 3-12/16 7-3/4 24-1/4 5-1/16 3-9/16 3-12/16 7-7/8 24-5/8 5-2/16 3-10/16 3-13/16

8 25 5-2/16 3-10/16 3-13/16

*Tolerances:

The tolerance for the head size shall be plus 1/4 or minus 1/8 inch.

The tolerance for the over-all height shall be plus or minus 3/16 inch.

The tolerance for the curtain height shall be plus or minus 1/8 inch.

The tolerance for the over-all height at front and back shall be plus or minus 1/8 inch.

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4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

4.1 SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITY. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Expect as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the Government. Inspection records of the examination and tests will be kept complete and made available to the Government as specified in the contract or order.

The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 INSPECTION FOR ACCEPTANCE. Unless otherwise specified hereafter, inspection shall be in accordance with ANSI-Z1.4.

4.2.1 TESTING OF COMPONENTS. Except that this specification shall govern in the event of conflict, testing of components shall be made in accordance with applicable subsidiary specifications and drawings referenced herein to the extent applicable.

4.2.1.1 SAMPLING FOR TESTING. Unless specifically requested by the Government, Government-furnished materials shall not be sampled or tested. The sample unit for testing each component shall be the quantity necessary to perform all required tests one time each. The inspection level shall be L-1 of ANSI- Z1.4, and the acceptable quality level for each characteristic tested shall be 6.5 defects per 100 units.

4.2.1.2 TESTING CRITERIA. The unit for expressing lot sizes and the sample unit for testing each component shall be in accordance with applicable subsidiary specification. The lot size for threads shall be bobbins (when used), and the sample unit for testing shall be sufficient number of bobbins to total 360 yards.

When threads are purchased on cones, spools, or bobbins, each shall be tested.

4.2.2 EXAMINATION OF END ITEM. The cap shall be examined for defects.

4.2.2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS. Except for defects with an asterisk (*) in the classification column, defects found during examination shall be classified in accordance with 4.2.2.2, 4.2.2.3, and 4.2.2.4.

Defects with an asterisk in the classification column shall be classified as a major defect when affecting appearance or serviceability seriously and as a minor defect when affecting appearance or serviceability but not seriously.

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CLASSIFICATION

MINOR

MAJOR A B

5. MATERIAL DEFECTS AND WORKMANSHIP DAMAGES.

Material defects and workmanship damages that are inconspicuous and that do not definitely weaken the material shall not be classified as defects. When the condition definitely does weaken the material or when the condition does not definitely weaken the material but is conspicuous when the cap is worn, the material defects and workmanship damages shall be classified as indicated.

a. Any weakening defect, such as a smash, multiple float, loose slub, etc., * that might develop into a hole.

b. Shade bars, slubs, dye or finishing streaks *

c. Hole, scissor or knife cut, tear, mend or burn or a needle chew that might * develop into a hole.

d. Ruptured fibers in the line of sewing (usually caused by broken, blunt, or hooked needles), affecting appearance.

X

6. PRESSING

a. Burned or scorched X

b. Omitted, poorly pressed, or not completely pressed X

7. SEAMS AND STITCHING

a. Accuracy of seaming

(1) Seam twisted, puckered, or pleated *

(2) Part of garment caught in any unrelated operation or stitching. *

(3) Thread breaks or end(s) of stitching (when not caught in other seams or stitching) not backstitched.

b. Gage of stitching (edge, top, or raise stitching)

(1) Irregular, i.e., unevenly gaged or corresponding stitchings not uniformly gaged, affecting appearance.

(2) Not within range of gage specified or varies more than 1/16 inch when no range is specified.

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MAJOR A B

c. Open seam. A break in a line of stitching or continuous skipped or run-off stitches (except on edge, top, or raise stitching) constitute an open seam.

(1) On joining seam(s) -over 1/8 inch to and including 1/4 inch X -over 1/4 inch X

(2) On hem(s) -over 1/4 inch X

d. Stitches skipped or broken (on edge, top, or raise stitching when seam is seamed, turned, and stitched)

- over 1/4 inch to and including 1/2 inch X -over 1/2 inch X

e. Raw edges. A raw edge is classified as such when it occurs along an edge required to be turned under but the edge is securely caught in the stitching.

If the edge is not securely caught in the stitching, it shall be scored as an open seam.

(1) On outside -over 1/8 inch to and including 1/4 inch X -over 1/4 inch *

(2) On inside -over 1/2 inch to and including 2 inches X -over 2 inches X

f. Run-offs

(1) On joining seams, when resulting in an open seam, score as open seam.

(2) On edge, top, or raise stitching when not resulting in an open seam (outside only)

-over 1/2 inch to and including 1 inch X -over 1 inch X

g. No specified seam or stitch type. X

h. Stitch tension. Puckering is evidence of tight tension. When puckering is evident, seam shall be tested by exerting normal pull in the lengthwise direction of seam or stitching.

(1) Loose tension, resulting in a loose seam. X

(2) Loose tension on edge, top, or raise stitching, recognized by loosely exposed loops of top or lower thread.

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MAJOR A B

(3) Tight tension (stitches break when normal strain is applied to seam or stitching) shall be scored as an open seam.

i. Stitches per inch. (To be scored only when the condition exists on major portion of seam or stitching)

(1) Less than minimum number permitted by minus tolerances -one stitch X -two stitches X -three or more stitches X

(2) One or more stitches in excess of maximum number permitted by plus tolerance

8. SHADED PARTS

a. any outside part shaded, affecting appearance X

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4.2.2.3 DEFECTS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC PARTS. Defects applicable to specific parts shall be classified as follows:

CLASSIFICATION

MINOR

MAJOR A B

1. BRAID

a. Loose or wavy, causing curtain not to lie smoothly X

b. Tight, causing excessive puckering on curtain *

c. Corded edge of braid irregular or tape of braid exposed beyond edge of curtain

d. Braid, extending under 1 inch or over 2 inches from front right end of curtain

2. CROWN PIECE

a. Top edge poorly shaped or puckered *

b. Top stitching omitted on crown joining seams X

c. Tapering at each end not extended to end of crown X

3. CURTAIN

a. Tight, causing excessive fullness, puckers, or distortion on side pieces or * on bottom edge of curtain

b. Top edge poorly shaped or twisted *

c. Top edge long or stretched causing curtain to stand away from sides or * ends of cap

4. FRONT OF CAP (CURTAIN)

a. Overlap on front of cap reversed, i.e, right side overlapping left side, as worn

b. Point of center front where curtain overlaps out of alignment with the front seams by over 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch (inclusive) X over 1/2 inch X

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5. SIDE PIECES

a. Raised stitching omitted on side crown joining seams X

b. Top edge poorly shaped, affecting appearance *

6. SWEATBANDS

a. Under 3/4 inch or over 1 inch wide. X

b. Exposed beyond bottom edge of cap, affecting appearance. X

c. Lower edge of sweatband over 1/4 inch above folded edge of apron. X

d. Badly puckered, pleated, or twisted at joining to cap. X

e. Tight at joining to cap, causing fullness or puckering on outside of cap, affecting appearance

f. Ends of sweatband not placed to the right or left of back seam crown X

g. Ends of sweatband overlapping 1/2 inch or over 1 inch X

h. Overlapping end of sweatband not turned under and stitched X

4.2.2.4 FINISHED MEASUREMENT DEFECT. Any finished measurement deviating from nominal dimensions and tolerances specified in Table II shall be classified as a finished measurement defect.

4.2.2.5 INSPECTION LEVELS AND ACCEPTANCE QUALITY LEVELS. Inspection levels and acceptable quality levels shall be from ANSI-Z1.4.

Inspection Level AQL

For 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3 (General and Detailed Defects) II Major 2.5 Major and Minor A Combined 15.0 Major, Minor A, and Minor B 40.0

For 4.2.2.4 (Size Measurement) S-4

One Class 4.0

4.2.3 EXAMINATION OF PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS. An examination shall be made to determine if packaging, and marking requirements of Section 5 of this specification have

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been met. The lot size shall be the number of containers in the inspection lot. The inspection level shall be 1-4 of ANSI-Z1.4, and the acceptable quality level shall be 4.0 defects per 100 units. The sample unit shall be one shipping container fully packed and selected just prior to the closing operation. Shipping containers fully prepared for delivery shall be examined for defects of closure and shall be scored as follows:

EXAMINE DEFECT

Marking Omitted, incorrect, illegible, of improper size, location, sequence, or method of application.

4.2.2.2 GENERAL DEFECTS. General defects shall be classified as follows:

MINOR

MAJOR A B

1. CLEANNESS

a. Spot or stain of a permanent nature. *

b. Removable spot or stain, clearly noticeable. X

c. Thread ends not trimmed, or loose threads or one or more shade tickets not removed.

X

d. Shade stamp marking exposed on the outside. *

2. COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY

a. Any defective component *

b. Any component part omitted *

c. Any required operation omitted or improperly performed *

3. CUTTING

a. Any component part not cut in accordance with directional lines indicated on pattern or specified requirements

4. LABEL

a. Missing, incorrect, or illegible X

b. Not securely attached ` X

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Materials Any component missing Any component damaged, affecting serviceability

Workmanship Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of case liners, container flaps, loose strapping, inadequate stapling bulging or distortion of containers.

Content Number per container is more or less than required.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 PACKAGING.

5.1.1 LEVEL A. Each cap shall be inserted in a transparent plastic film bag made of 0.0015-inch gage polyolefin conforming to type I, grade A, B, or C, finish 1 or 2 to L-P-378. The polyolefin bag shall not be sealed and shall be a minimum of 1 inch longer than the cap. Label requested in paragraph 3.5.3 shall be attached to the outside of each bag.

5.1.1.1 INTERMEDIATE PACKAGING. Forty caps of one size only, packaged as specified in 5.1.1, shall be packed in a fiberboard box conforming to type I or II, class 1, style FTC of ASTM-D1974. The minimum bursting strength of the box shall be 175 pounds per square inch (psi). The inside dimensions of the box shall be approximately 15 inches in length, 12-1/2 inches in width, and 5-1/2 inches in depth. the box shall be closed by applying a minimum 2- inch width tape across the lengthwise seams and extending along the bottom and up the side of the box at least 2 inches.

5.1.2 LEVEL C. Caps shall be packaged in accordance with Industry’s practice.

5.2.1 LEVEL A. Two-hundred and forty caps of one size only, packaged as specified in 5.1, shall be packed in a fiberboard shipping container constructed, closed, and reinforced to conform to type I or II, class 2, style OSC of ASTM-D1974. The minimum bursting strength of the container shall be 275 psi. The shipping container shall be securely sealed by applying adhesive (glue) throughout the entire area of contact between the flaps or by a combination of metal stitching and bottom flaps and sealing the top with adhesive.

5.2.2 LEVEL B. Two hundred and forty caps of one size only, packaged as specified in 5.1, shall be packed in a fiberboard shipping container constructed and closed to conform type I or II, class 1, style OSC of ASTM-D1974. The minimum bursting strength of the container shall be 275 psi. The shipping container shall be securely sealed by applying adhesive (glue) throughout the entire area of contact between the flaps or by a combination of metal stitching the bottom flaps and sealing the top with adhesive.

5.2.3 LEVEL C. Caps shall be packed in a manner to insure acceptance by the carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers shall be in accordance with Uniform Freight Classification Rules or regulations of other carriers applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.3 MARKING. Interior boxes and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD- 129.

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5.3.1 POLYOLEFIN PACKAGES. A white paper label with the nomenclature and the quantity and the size of the caps legibly printed or stamped thereon shall be inserted into each polyethylene bag so that it is readable through the polyolefin.

6. NOTES.

6.1 Intended Use. The cap covered by this specification is intended for use as flight and duty headgear by male cadets of the United States Air Force Academy.

6.2 Ordering Data. Procurement documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification

b. Selection of applicable levels of packaging and packing.

6.3 STANDARD SAMPLES. Standard samples of the end items may be obtained from the Procuring Activity.

6.4 FIGURE. Figure 1 shows the general design of the caps and are for information only.

CUSTODIAN: PREPARING ACTIVITY

USAF Academy CO 80840-8210 Cadet Uniform (34th TRW/SDCU) Directorate, Cadet Logistics USAF Academy CO 80840-8210

REVIEWING ACTIVITY: Directorate, Chief, Cadet Logistics (34th TRW/SD) USAF Academy CO 80840-8210

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FIGURE1, CAP

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