9mm BB DRAFT Perf_Spec 21Jul2022 rev 0.pdf

Performance Specification – for Cartridge, 9 Millimeter, Barrier Blind, Mk/Mod-(TBD)

Prepared By:

Richard Rust Project Engineer

Concurrence:

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Assistant Program Manager for Engineering Project Officer Program Manager for Ammunition Program Manager, Ammunition Marine Corps Systems Command Marine Corps Systems Command

Approved By:

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Program Manager for Ammunition Marine Corps Systems Command

PRF – To Be Determined (TBD) XX April 2022

INTERIM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

CARTRIDGE, 9 MILLIMETER, BARRIER BLIND, (9MMBB)

This interim specification is available for all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense within the distribution limitations noted at the bottom of the page.

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This is a draft performance specification provided as a reference. This specification is subject to change.

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1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This interim specification prescribes the performance requirements and identifies the verification procedures for the CARTRIDGE, 9 MILLIMETER, BARRIER BLIND to function using a M9, M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System (MHS), hereafter referred to simply as 9MMBB.

1.2 Type-designator. The interim designator 9MMBB referenced in this specification is of temporary origin and does not reflect a particular design, and is used as a placeholder until a final make/model designator for the specific 9mm Barrier Blind Cartridge is identified.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

2.2 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.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENTS

NATO AOP-7 - Manual of Data Requirements and Tests for the

Qualification of Explosive Materials for Military Use

(Copy of this document is available online at http://www.nato.int, or from NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division.)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-PRF-372 - Cleaning Compound Solvent (For Bore of Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons) MIL-PRF-680 - Degreasing Solvent MIL-PRF-2104 - Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine MIL-PRF-6083 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base MIL-PRF-14107 - Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature MIL-PRF-23699 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine MIL-PRF-32033 - Lubricating Oil, General Purpose MIL-DTL-32657 - Cartridge, 9mm: Special Purpose, M1153 MIL-PRF-46000 - Lubricating Oil, Semi-fluid (Automatic Weapons) MIL-PRF-46170 - Hydraulic Fluid, Rust Inhibited, Fire-Resistant MIL-PRF-63460 - Cleaner, Lubricant and Preservative CLP http://www.nato.int/

MIL-DTL-83133 - Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Kerosene Type, (JP-8)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-286 Propellants, Solid: Sampling, Examination and Testing MIL-STD-636 Visual Inspection Standards for Small Arms Ammunition through Caliber .50 MIL-STD-644 Visual Inspection Standards and Inspection Procedures for Inspection of Packaging, Packing and Marking of Small Arms Ammunition MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Consideration and Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-1168 Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card MIL-STD-1916 DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product MIL-STD-1472H Design Criteria Standard Human Engineering

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

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

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS

Guide to Occupational Exposure Values

(Copies may be ordered from American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists online at http://www.acgih.org, or 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45240, USA.)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Title 29 CFR 1910.1025 - Lead

(Copies of the publication are available from http://www.osha.gov , or United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 2021

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TECHNICAL BULLETIN

TB 700-2 - Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures

(This document is available online at https://www.logsa.army.mil/etmpdf/files/010000/015000/015286.pdf , or from the DoD Explosives Safety Board, Room 856C, Hoffman Building 1, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0600.)

U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

ARMAMENTS CENTER (CCDC AC) PUBLICATIONS

SCATP-9MM - Small Caliber Ammunition Test Procedures for 9mm

(Copies of these publications are available by email usarmy.pica.ccdc-ac.list.drawing-request-https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ https://www.logsa.army.mil/etmpdf/files/010000/015000/015286.pdf mailto:usarmy.pica.ccdc-ac.list.drawing-request-help-desk@mail.mil help-desk@mail.mil .)

US ARMY TEST & EVALUATION COMMAND

ITOP 4-2-601 - Drop Tests for Munitions ITOP 4-2-602 - Rough Handling Tests TOP 1-2-608 - Sound Level Measurements TOP 3-2-609 - Chemical Compatibility of Nonmetallic Materials Used in

Small Arms Systems TOP 2-2-614 - Toxic Hazards Test for Vehicles and Other Equipment

(Copies of these documents may be requested from the US Army Test and Evaluation Command, online at http://www.atec.army.mil/publications/topsindex.aspx.)

U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND ARMAMENTS

CENTER (CCDC AC) DRAWINGS

7643674 - Classification of Cartridge Case Defects for Small Arms Ammunition 9396205 - Packing and Marking for M2A2 Ammo Box for cartridges, small caliber 9396206 - Packing and Marking for wirebound box assembly for cartridges, small caliber 19-48-4116 10B - Unitization Procedures for Boxed Ammunition and Components on 4-way Entry Pallets.

(Copies of these drawings are available by email usarmy.pica.ccdc-ac.list.drawing-request-help-desk@mail.mil )

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND DRAWINGS

16001A__-To Be Determined (TBD) Cartridge, Caliber, 9mm, Barrier Blind, 9MMBB

(Copies of these documents are available from the Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-505

DEPOT MAINTENANCE WORK REQUIREMENTS

DMWR 9-1300-0017-D1 - Depot Maintenance Work Requirements for

Demilitarization of Miscellaneous Small Arms Ammunition

(Request for copies should be addressed to Joint Munitions Command Logistics Planning Division, ATTN: AMJM-CPL, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, E-mail usarmy.ria.jmc.mbx.dmwr@mail.mil.)

NAVAL INSTRUCTIONS

NAVSEAINST 8020.19 - Electrostatic Discharge Safety Program For

Ordnance NAVSEAINST 8020.5 - Qualification and Final (Type) Qualification for

Navy Explosives mailto:usarmy.pica.ccdc-ac.list.drawing-request-help-desk@mail.mil http://www.atec.army.mil/publications/topsindex.aspx

(Copies of NAVSEAINST instructions are available online at https://www.navsea.navy.mil or from the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376, 202-781-0000.

Copies of OPNAV instructions are available online at http://doni.daps.dla.mil.)

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL

ASTM E 384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials

(Copies may be ordered from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, http://www.astm.org)

SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE (SAAMI)

SAAMI Z299.3 - Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure and Velocity of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers

(Copies of this document are available online at https://saami.org.)

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

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Design verification. A sample of the 9MMBB shall be subjected to design verification (DVT) in accordance with section 4.1 and Table II. Requirements that are established during DVT will be the baseline for first article and conformance inspections.

3.1.1 Key characteristics. The key characteristics (see 6.3) of the design that are essential to meet requirements of this performance specification shall be identified and variability limits or baselines shall be established during design verification. The key characteristics for the 9MMBB cartridges submitted for first article and conformance inspection shall conform to the baseline established during design verification.

3.1.2 Classification of characteristics. Characteristics inherent to the 9MMBB cartridge design that are not already listed in Table VI shall be identified prior to design verification and shall be classified as either a critical, major, or minor.

3.1.2.1 Critical characteristics. The characteristics of Table VI and all additional key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a critical defect (see 6.7.3), including those in the purchase description shall be identified as critical.

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3.1.2.2 Major characteristics. The characteristics of Table VI and all additional key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a major defect (see 6.7.4), including those in the purchase description, shall be identified as major.

3.1.2.3 Minor characteristics. The characteristics of Table VI and all additional key characteristics whose nonconformance potentially results in a minor defect (see 6.7.5), including those in the purchase description, shall be identified as minor.

3.2 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.3), a sample of the 9MMBB shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with section 4.2.

3.3 Conformance inspection. A sample of the 9MMBB shall be subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with section 4.3.

3.4 Interface and interoperability requirements.

3.4.1 Cartridge. The 9MMBB cartridges shall comply with the

requirements of Drawing – (To be determined).

3.4.2 Weapons compatibility. The cartridge shall be functionally compatible with the standard issued weapons listed in Table I. Weapon compatibility includes, but is not limited to, being capable of being loaded, chambered, fired, and extracted after firing without binding or causing damage to the designated weapons, and without cartridge induced malfunctions.

TABLE I. Weapons.

Weapon National Stock Number (NSN) M17 1005-01-661-7317 M18 1005-01-661-7323 M9A1 1/ 1005-01-525-7966

NOTE:

1/ If the M9A1 is not available, the M9 NSN 1005-01-118-2640 may be used.

3.4.3 Head stamp. The 9MMBB cartridge case shall be marked with a head stamp that consists of the Identification Code of the Manufacturer and the last two digits of the year of manufacture. The head stamp shall be legible and not encroach on the primer crimp or head bevel.

3.5 Operating requirements.

3.5.1 Primed case sensitivity. The primed case sensitivity variability limits, all fire height and no fire height shall be established during design verification with a run-down test. During first article and lot acceptance, the primed cases shall conform to the requirements established during design verification.

3.5.2 (Velocity). The design velocity shall be established during design verification. It is the mean velocity obtained at ambient temperature testing. The velocity shall conform to the requirements established during design verification.

3.5.3 Noise level. The average noise level impulse produced by the 9MMBB cartridge shall be established during design verification. The noise produced shall be similar to the sound level of the M1153 Special Purpose ammunition.

3.5.4 Functional reliability. The functional reliability of the 9MMBB ammunition shall be not less than 95% at an 80% confidence level when conditioned and fired at ambient temperature.

3.5.5 Function and casualty. The 9MMBB shall function without casualty at the temperature conditions in the required weapons between -40OF and +130OF (-40OC and +54OC).

3.5.6 Toxic fumes. The combustion byproducts of firing the 9MMBB from the M9, M17 and M18 shall not exceed permissible exposure limits (8 hour work day) established in current revisions of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Title 29 CFR 1910.1025, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) - Guide to Occupational Exposure Values or military unique criteria as outlined in MIL-STD-1472.

3.5.7 Chamber Pressure. The chamber pressure shall be established during design verification. It is the mean velocity obtained at ambient temperature testing. The chamber pressure shall conform to the requirements established during design verification.

3.5.8 Dispersion. When fired from a 9mm accuracy barrel at a target 50 yards from the muzzle, the extreme spread of any individual 10-shot group shall be not greater than 4.5 inches, and the average extreme spread of all targets shall be not greater than 4.0 inches.

3.5.9 Penetration. The penetration characteristics shall be established during design verification. The penetration characteristics shall conform to the requirements established during design verification.

3.5.10 Waterproofness. The cartridge, when placed under water and subjected to a positive pressure of 29 psi and subsequently fired for velocity, shall have an average velocity that does not vary by more than ±75 feet per second from the average velocity obtained in paragraph.

3.5.11 Bullet Extraction. The average force required to separate the bullet from the cartridge case shall be not less than 75 pounds. Any individual extraction force shall be not less than 45 pounds.

3.6. Environmental requirements.

3.6.1. Operating temperatures. The 9MMBB shall remain safe, operable, and meet the functional requirements of this document throughout a temperature range from -40OF to +130OF (-40OC to +54OC).

3.6.2. Storage temperatures. The 9MMBB shall be capable of being stored throughout the temperature range of -65°F to +160°F and be safe to store and fire with no critical defects as defined in Table VII.

3.6.3. Shelf life. The 9MMBB shall meet all requirements within its operating temperature range after ten (10) years of uncontrolled storage and after twenty (20) years of controlled storage.

3.6.4. Salt fog. The cartridge shall be safe to store and fire after exposure to 96 hours of alternating 24 hour periods of salt fog environment as specified in MIL-STD-810.

3.6.5. Humidity. The cartridge shall be safe to store and fire after being subjected to a 10-day temperature/humidity cycle as specified in MIL-STD-810.

3.6.6. Chemical compatibility. The 9MMBB shall be safe to function after exposure to the chemicals and lubricants commonly used in military environments.

3.6.7. Sequential rough handling. When packaged in accordance with approved packaging provisions, the 9MMBB shall remain safe for transportation, storage, handling and use, and remain operable after being subjected to the rigors of the sequential rough handling throughout the operating temperature range of -40°F (-40°C) and +130°F (+54°C). Cartridges shall be exposed to the following conditions in this specified sequential order.

a. Secured-cargo vibration

b. 2.1 Meter drop test

c. Loose cargo test

d. 1.5 Meter drop test

3.6.8. 12 Meter drop. The 9MMBB, when packaged in accordance with approved packaging provisions, shall remain safe to handle and dispose after being subjected to the 40 ft (12.2 m) drop.

3.6.9. Electrostatic discharge (ESD).

a. Personnel-borne. In Personnel-borne environments (25 ± 1.2 kilovolts electrostatic discharge), the cartridge shall be operational and reliable without burning or exploding.

b. Helicopter-borne. When packaged and in Helicopter-borne environments (300 ± 15 kilovolts electrostatic discharge), the cartridge shall be operational without burning or exploding.

3.7. Support and ownership requirements.

3.7.1. Final hazard classification (FHC). The 9MMBB shall comply with the following hazard classification.

DOD Hazard Classification: 1.4 DOD Storage Compatibility Group: S DOT Hazard Classification: 1.4S DOT Container Markings: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS UN 0012

3.7.2. Energetic material qualification. All energetic materials used in the 9MMBB shall be qualified for military use in accordance with NATO AOP-7.

3.7.3. Demilitarization. The demilitarization of the 9MMBB cartridge shall not affect existing processes of other military pistol ammunition as outlined in DMWR 9-1300-0017-D1.

3.7.4. Lot numbering. Ammunition lot numbers shall be assigned in accordance with

MIL-STD-1168.

3.7.5. Workmanship. All items shall be free of burrs, chips, flashing, voids, sharp edges, wrinkles, deep draw scratches, scaly metal, cracks, dirt, grease, rust and other imperfections.

Cartridges shall be free of foreign material including, but not limited to, corrosion, stains, oil, sealant smears and metal chips.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Design verification. When specified, a sample of cartridges shall undergo design verification by analysis, demonstration, examination and test in accordance with Tables II, III,VI, VII, and applicable paragraphs within this section.

TABLE II. Requirements/verification cross-reference matrix.

METHOD OF VERIFICATION CLASSES OF VERIFICATION

1 - Analysis 2 - Demonstration 3 - Examination 4 - Test

A – Design verification B – First article C – Conformance

Section 3 Requirements

Description

Verification Methods

Verificati on Class

Section 4 Verification

Method 1 2 3 4 A B C

3.1 Design verification X X X X X 4.1.1, Table III

3.1.1 Key characteristics X X X X X X 4.1.1.

3.2 First article inspection X X X X 4.2, Table IV

3.3 Conformance inspection X X X X 4.3, Table V

3.4.1 Cartridge X X X X X 4.4.1

3.4.2 Weapon Compatibility X X X X 4.4.2

3.4.3 Head stamp X X X X 4.4.3

3.5.1 Primer sensitivity X X X X 4.5.1

3.5.2 Velocity X X X X X 4.5.2

3.5.3 Noise level X X X X X 4.5.3

3.5.4 Functional reliability X X X 4.5.4

3.5.5 Function and casualty X X X X X 4.5.5

3.5.6 Toxic fumes X X X 4.5.6

3.5.7 Chamber pressure X X X X X 4.5.7

3.5.8 Dispersion X X X X X 4.5.8

3.5.9 Barrier Penetration X X X X X 4.5.9

3.5.10 Waterproofness X X X X X 4.5.10

3.5.11 Bullet extraction X X X X X 4.5.11

3.6.1 Operating temperatures X X X X X 4.6.1

3.6.2 Storage temperatures X X X X 4.6.2

3.6.3 Shelf life X X 4.6.3

3.6.4 Salt fog X X X X 4.6.4

3.6.5 Humidity X X X X 4.6.5

3.6.6 Chemical compatibility X X X X 4.6.6

3.6.7 Sequential rough handling X X X X 4.6.7

3.6.8 12 Meter drop X X X X 4.6.8

3.6.9 Electrostatic discharge

(ESD)

X X X X 4.6.9

3.7.1 Final hazard

classification

X X X 4.7.1

3.7.2 Energetic material

qualification

X X X X 4.7.2

3.7.3 Demilitarization X X X 4.7.3

3.7.4 Lot numbering X X X 4.7.4

3.7.5 Workmanship X X X X

4.7.5

4.1.1. Key characteristics. Verify by examination of objective evidence and analysis that all key characteristics have been identified and valid variability limits have been established. A minimum of 5 sets of components, subassemblies and assemblies shall be subjected to a physical configuration audit (PCA) to establish a product uniformity baseline for the key characteristic identified in section 3.

4.1.2. Classification of characteristics. Verify by examination of objective evidence and analysis that all characteristics inherent to the design have been correctly classified.

4.1.3. Design verification rejection. If any item of the sample fails to comply with any design verification requirement specified, the design shall be rejected.

TABLE III. Design verification tests and inspection.

Examination or Test 1/ Qty Requirement Section

Inspection Method

Notes

Key characteristics 50 3.1.1 4.1.1 Cartridge 50 3.4.1 4.4.1 Weapon compatibility - 3.4.2 4.4.2

Head stamp 50 3.4.3 4.4.3 Primer sensitivity 500 3.5.1 4.5.1 Velocity 60 3.5.2 4.5.2 -25°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.2 4.5.2 70°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.2 4.5.2 145°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.2 4.5.2 Noise level 40 3.5.3 4.5.3 Functional reliability - 3.5.4 4.5.4 Function and casualty

a. Ambient

3600 3.5.5 4.5.5 Table VII 2/,3/,5/,6/

b. Hot 900 3.5.5 4.5.5 2/,3/,5/,6/

c. Cold 900 3.5.5 4.5.5 2/,3/,5/,6/ Toxic fumes 3.5.6 4.5.6 Chamber pressure 3.5.7 4.5.7 -25°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.7 4.5.7 70°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.7 4.5.7 145°F ± 2°F 40 3.5.7 4.5.7 Dispersion - 3.5.8 4.5.8 9mm M9A1 100 3.5.8 4.5.8 9mm M17 100 3.5.8 4.5.8 9mm M18 100 3.5.8 4.5.8 Penetration 30 3.5.9 4.5.9 Waterproofness 50 3.5.10 4.5.10 Bullet extraction 3.5.11 4.5.11 Operating temperatures 3.6.1 4.6.1

Temperature Storage

a. Long term high 120

3.6.2 4.6.2

Temperature Storage

b. Long term low 120

3.6.2 4.6.2

Shelf life - 3.6.3 4.6.3 Salt fog 20 3.6.4 4.6.4 Humidity 100 3.6.5 4.6.5 Chemical compatibility 85 3.6.6 4.6.6 Sequential rough handling 6 wire bound boxes

3.6.7 4.6.7

12 Meter drop 12 wire bound boxes

3.6.8 4.6.8

Electrostatic discharge 10 3.6.9 4.6.9 Final hazard classification - 3.7.1 4.7.1 Energetic material qualification

- 3.7.2 4.7.2

Demilitarization - 3.7.3 4.7.3 Lot numbering 3.7.4 4.7.4 Workmanship

3.7.5 4.7.5 1/

NOTES:

1/ If no accept/reject criteria is expressed, the sample shall be rejected if any of the cartridges fail to comply with the applicable requirement.

2/ Quantity listed shall be divided equally and fired from three (3) weapons, to include a M9, M17 and M18

3/ With approval, tests shall be combined and conducted simultaneously to minimize resources and time.

4/ The quantity for reliability verification shall be taken from all ballistic tested cartridges.

5/ Refer to Table VII for accept/reject criteria.

6/ Defects at all temperatures shall be combined.

4.2. First article inspection. When specified, a sample of the 9MMBB cartridges shall be subjected to first article verification in accordance with Table II, Table IV, Table VI, and Table

VII.

4.2.1. First article key characteristics. Verify all key characteristics classified as Critical, Major, or Minor by examination of objective evidence and analysis.

First article rejection. If any 9MMBB cartridge fails to comply with any of the applicable requirements, the first article shall be rejected.

TABLE IV. First article tests and inspection.

Examination or Test 1/

Conformance Criteria Requirements Paragraph

Inspection Method Qty Acc Rej

Cartridge, 9MMBB

(DWG. TBD)

Examination for defects Critical defect Major defect Minor defect

100% & Level VII Level V Level III

3.1.1, 3.1.2

Table V 2/ 2/ 2/

Key characteristics 50 0 1 3.1.1 4.1.1 Cartridge 50 0 1 3.4.1 4.4.1 Weapon compatibility 0 1 3.4.2 4.4.3 Head stamp 50 0 1 3.4.3 4.4.3 Primer sensitivity 75 0 1 3.5.1 4.5.1

Velocity 1/, 3/ 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) 30

3.5.2 4.5.2

125±3.6 °F (52±2 °C) 30 3.5.2 4.5.2 -40±3.6 °F (-40±2 °C) 30 3.5.2 4.5.2 Noise level 3/ 20 3.5.3 4.5.3

Chamber pressure 1/,3/ 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) 40

3.5.7 4.5.7

125±3.6 °F (52±2 °C) 40 3.5.7 4.5.7 -40±3.6 °F (-40±2 °C) 40 3.5.7 4.5.7 Dispersion 100 3.5.8 4.5.8 Barrier Penetration 30 3.5.9 4.5.9 Function and casualty pistol, 9mm M9A1 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) 125±3.6 °F (52±2 °C) -40±3.6 °F (-40±2 °C)

4/

3.5.5

3.5.5

Table VI 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5

Function and casualty pistol, 9mm M17 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C)

3.5.5

Table VI 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5

Function and casualty pistol, 9mm M18 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C)

3.5.5

Table VI 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5

Operating temperatures 3.6.1 4.6.1 Lot numbering 5/ - - - 3.7.6 4.7.6 Workmanship 50 0 1 3.7.7 4.7.7

1/ The first article sample shall be rejected if the sample fails to comply with the applicable requirement.

2/ Level III, Level V, and Level VII refer to Verification Level (VL) III, Verification V, or Verification VII, respectively of MIL-STD-1916.

3/ With approval, tests shall be combined and conducted simultaneously to minimize resources and time.

4/ The first article sample shall be rejected when function and casualty defects plus firing defects observed on all other firing tests are greater than any acceptance numbers listed in Table VI.

5/ Lot numbering shall be verified during pack-out process.

4.3 Conformance verification. A sample of the 9MMBB cartridges shall undergo conformance inspection by examination, analysis, demonstration and tests as specified in accordance with Tables II, Tables III, Tables VI, and Tables VII. For conformance inspections, the same sample specimen may be used for all non-destructive examinations or tests, except the sample used in corrosion resistance.

4.3.1 Inspection lot formation. The cartridges shall be assembled into identifiable lots.

Each lot shall consist of the same type of cartridges, manufactured under essentially the same conditions. Unless otherwise specified, component parts shall be inspected and tested.

Production lot formation shall conform to requirements of MIL-STD-1168 and inspection sample formation shall conform to the requirements of MIL-STD-1916.

4.3.2 Conformance inspection by classification of characteristic. Inspection of cartridges shall be performed for known character defects as specified in Table VI as well as any design specific defects that are not listed in Table VI. Inspection sampling requirements for critical, major and minor characteristics are defined in MIL-STD-1916.

a. Sampling requirements. Inspection sampling requirements for critical, major and minor characteristics are defined in MIL-STD-1916. Unless specified otherwise, Verification Level VIII in addition to 100% utilizing Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AAIE) shall be used for all characteristics defined as Critical, Verification Level IV shall be used for all characteristics defined as Majors and Verification Level II for all Minor characteristics.

b. Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall be performed in accordance with Table V, Table VI, and Table VII. For all conformance inspections the same sample specimen may be used for all non-destructive examinations or tests.

4.3.3 Conformance inspection rejection. If any 9MMBB cartridge fails to comply with the conformance inspection test verification, the lot shall be rejected.

TABLE V. Conformance tests and inspection.

Examination or Test 1/ Conformance Criteria Requirements Paragraph

Inspection Method Qty Acc Rej

Cartridge, 9MMBB (DWG- To Be Determined)

Examination for defects Critical defect Major defect Minor defect

100% & Level VII Level V Level III

Table V I

2/

Key characteristics 25 0 1 3.1.1 4.1.1 Cartridge 25 0 1 3.4.1 4.4.1 Weapon compatibility 0 1 3.4.2 4.4.3

Head stamp Level II 0 1 3.4.3 4.4.3 Primer sensitivity 0 1 3.5.2 4.5.2 Velocity 3/ 30 3.5.2 4.5.2 Noise level 3 20 3.5.3 4.5.3 Function and casualty

a. Ambient

b. Hot

c. Cold

3.5.5

Table VI I 3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5

Operating temperatures 3.6.1 4.6.1 Lot numbering 5/ - - - 3.7.6 4.7.6 Workmanship 50 0 1 3.7.7 4.7.7

1/ Failure of the sample cartridges to comply with the applicable requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

2/ Level III, Level V, and Level VII refer to Verification Level (VL) III, Verification V, or Verification VII, respectively of MIL-STD-1916.

3/ With approval, tests shall be combined and conducted simultaneously to minimize resources and time.

4/ The lot shall be rejected when function and casualty defects plus firing defects observed in all other firing tests are greater than the acceptance number for the cumulative sample in Table VII. Failure of the cartridges to comply with the function and casualty requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

5/ Lot numbering shall be verified during pack-out process.

TABLE VI. Defect inspections by classification of characteristics.

Classification Examination or Test 1/ 2/ 3/ Component Part Inspection Method

Critical None defined Major 101 Primer missing (25) Primer Visual

102 Primer cocked (26) Primer Visual 103 Primer inverted (27) Primer Visual 104 Primer depth Primer Gage 105 Case split in K, L, or M location (6) Cartridge Visual/Gage 106 Case split in I or J location (6) when loss of powder occurs Cartridge Visual/Gage

107 Perforated case (7) Cartridge Visual

108 Propellant weight under minimum Cartridge Gage 109 Cartridge type, incorrect 4/ Cartridge Visual 110 Case split in I or J location (6) with no loss of powder Cartridge Visual/Gage

111 Total length Cartridge Gage 112 Cartridge profile Cartridge Gage 113 Beveled underside of head (10) Cartridge Gage 114 No chamfer on head (rim) (12) Cartridge Gage 115 Diameter of extractor groove, maximum Cartridge Gage 116 Diameter of head Cartridge Gage 117 Thickness of rim Cartridge Gage 118 Corroded or stained (if etched) case (2) Case Gage 119 Round head (case) (4) Case Visual/Gage

120 Expanded case Case Visual 121 Perforated case Case Visual/Gage

122 Total length Case Gage 123 Primer diameter Primer Visual/Gage

TABLE VI. Defect Inspection by classification of characteristics. - Continued

Classification Examination or Test 1/ 2/ 3/ Component Part Inspection Method

Minor 201 Discolored, dirty, oily, or smeared

(waterproofing) Cartridge Visual

202 Dented case (5) Cartridge Visual/Gage 203 No waterproofing material (primer pocket joint) (29) Cartridge Visual

204 Draw scratch in case (8) Case Visual 205 Scratch in case (9) Case Visual

206 Scaly metal on case (12) Case Visual 207 Wrinkle or bulge in case (13, 14) Case Visual

208 Diameter of extractor groove, minimum Case Visual/Gage 209 Defective head (16) Case Visual/Gage 210 Nicked or dented primer Primer Visual/Gage

Notes:

1/ Numbers in parentheses after defects description refer to visual standards for defects 1 through 29 in MIL-STD-636 (9mm and Caliber .45 List of Defects). For case split locations see Drawing 7643674.

2/ Any characteristic defect(s) not specified in this table that are inherent to the cartridge design shall be classified during design verification and added to this table for inspection during first article and conformance inspection.

3/ Characteristic defects specified in this table are general defects applicable to most small caliber ammunition. Certain characteristic defects may not apply to a particular design of the cartridge. With approval, certain inspections may be waived if a characteristic defect is not applicable to the cartridge design.

4/ Inspection for incorrect cartridge type shall be performed during or immediately prior to the packaging operation which is before cartridge lot acceptance. Occurrence of any other type of cartridge shall be classified as a major defect. Any incorrect cartridge type found shall be replaced with a correct cartridge type and the entire lot shall be subjected to a subsequent 100% inspection. During the subsequent inspection, any incorrect cartridge type found shall be replaced with a correct cartridge type.

TABLE VII. Function and casualty firing defect criteria.

Defect Description 5/ Acc Rej Classification

1. Stoppage attributable to ammo -

2. Misfire 1/ 0 1 Major

3. Primer defects

a. Perforation in the primer cup not caused by the firing pin 2/ Major

b. Blown primer (Primer separates from case head and primer pocket is grossly distorted) 2/ Major

c. Primer that falls out of pocket on retraction of the bolt 2/ Major

d. Perforation in the primer cup caused by the firing pin 2/ Minor

e. Escape of gas around the primer cup 2/ Major

4. Case casualties: 4/

a. Longitudinal split 5/

(1) Through case base (M) 3/ Major

(2) Case base (L) 3/ Major

(3) Body (K) extending to case base 3/ Major

(4) Upper body (I or J) 3/ Minor

b. Circumferential rupture

(1) Complete 3/ Major

(2) Partial – case base (L) 3/ Major

(3) Partial – neck, shoulder, or upper body (I or J) 3/ Major

Notes:

1/ Each cartridge that misfires shall be disassembled and examined for cause.

2/ For primer defects, the defect rate of all the major defects combined shall be not greater than 15 per 1000 rounds and all the minor defects combined shall be not greater than 40 per 1000 rounds.

3/ For case casualties, the defect rate of all the major defects combined shall be not greater than 15 per 1000 rounds and all the minor defects combined shall be not greater than 40 per 1000 rounds.

4/ For location of defects indicated in parenthesis, see Drawing 7643674.

TABLE VII. Function and casualty firing defect criteria. – Continued

Defect Description 5/ Acc Rej Classification Notes:

5/ a. For first article and lot acceptance a firing defect table shall be established including the defects above, in addition to any new defects that have been witnessed during production verification or which are inherent to a particular design. Using statistical analysis, this firing table shall be developed with accept/reject criteria that is based on results during production verification and shall still meet the reliability requirement in 3.5.4.

b. A cumulative sample shall be established for lot acceptance that shall allow for double sample retesting. For lot acceptance testing, if the number defects found in the first test is greater than the acceptance number, a second sample, consisting of double the quantity specified for the function and casualty test, shall be fired. If the total number of defects in the combined first and second samples is greater than the acceptance number for the cumulative sample, the lot shall be rejected. If, in testing a second sample, defects other than those for which the second sample is being tested should occur to the extent that the acceptance number for the cumulative sample is exceeded, the lot shall be rejected. Cumulative sampling shall not be applicable for critical defects.

4.4 Interface and interoperability verification.

4.4.1 Cartridge. The cartridge shall be verified by standard measurement equipment or specialty gauges.

4.4.2 Weapon compatibility. Weapon interface and compatibility of the round shall be verified by successful completion of tests in Table III, IV and V. Observations shall be made during operating and environmental verification testing of the cartridge to ensure loading, chambering, firing, and extraction of the spent cartridges from the designated weapons, without incident.

4.4.3 Head stamp. The stamp on the surface of the cartridge shall be verified by visual inspection.

4.5. Operational verification. Unless otherwise stated, all testing shall be performed from the M9, M17 and M18 weapons. With approval, ballistic tests can be combined and conducted simultaneously to minimize resources and time. For any ballistic test except function and casualty, where the occurrence of a firing defect prevents the obtaining of a valid result for the characteristic being tested, the defect shall be observed, but the particular test for which the round was fired shall not be penalized. A replacement round shall be fired to obtain the data for the test.

Unless otherwise specified the following definitions describe the temperature conditions for this purchase description.

Cold: - 40oF (-40oC) Ambient: +70°F (+21°C) Hot: +125oF (+52oC)

The ammunition shall be conditioned at the respective temperatures for not less than 4 hours (not less than 2 hours for ambient). The conditioned ammunition, shall not be exposed to alternative temperature conditions for greater than 5 minutes. If so, the ammunition shall be reconditioned for not less than 4 hours.

4.5.1. Primer case sensitivity. The test shall be conducted in accordance with SCATP-

9MM, Section 9, primer sensitivity test procedure. A ball weighing 1.94 ± .02 ounces shall be used in the test. During design verification, the sensitivity rundown test shall consist of a 50-cartridge test at each 1-inch increment of height until the no fire and all fire drop heights are established.

4.5.2 Velocity. The test shall be conducted in accordance with SAAMI Z299.3, section II –

Procedures, Velocity and Pressure Procedure. The test samples shall be conditioned at 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) for not less than 2 hours and functioned at that temperature.

4.5.3 Noise level.

4.5.3.1 During design verification. The noise test shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate testing procedure in TOP 1-2-608. Testing shall be conducted in an area free of any sound- reflecting surfaces within 49 meters. For all test firings, the shooter shall fire hand-held from the standing position, with the weapon’s muzzle 5 feet (1.5 m) off the ground. Five microphones shall be placed:

a. 5 meters to the rear of the weapon’s muzzle

b. 5 meters to the left of the weapon

c. 5 meters away 45º left/rear of the weapon’s muzzle

d. shooter’s left ear position, weapon fired left-handed

e. 5 meters in front of the weapon’s muzzle

Simultaneous analysis of impulse noise levels shall be made at the five locations. With the exception of the shooter's ear position, all distances are from the weapon's muzzle. Five single shots of test ammunition and five rounds of special purpose ammunition shall be fired single shot.

4.5.3.2 During first article and conformance. The test shall be conducted in accordance with DTL13038145, Appendix M, Noise Level Test Procedure. A baseline noise level shall first be established by firing M1153 Special Purpose ammunition prior to firing 9MMBB cartridges for the noise level requirement at the shooter ear location. The test setup shall be such the M1153 Special Purpose ammunition noise level is 160-175 decibels. Once the test setup establishes the baseline for the M1153 Special Purpose, the test equipment shall remain the same. The noise level shall be conducted using the M17 handgun using 9MMBB test cartridge.

4.5.4 Functional reliability. The cartridge reliability shall be verified with results from all ballistic testing performed during design verification with the exception of environmental requirement tests in 3.6.

4.5.5 Function and casualty. Testing shall be performed in general accordance with

SCATP-9MM Section 6, Function and Casualty Test. The M9, M17 and M18 weapons shall be fired using a Ransom Rest with grip inserts. Samples shall be conditioned and fired as specified in Table III, Table IV, and Table V. During design verification, the weapons and ammunition shall be subjected to temperature conditioning and fired at same temperature conditions. During first article and lot acceptance, the ammunition only shall be subjected to temperature conditioning and the weapons shall be fired at ambient temperature. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in Table VII. The weapons shall be cleaned after every 120 rounds.

4.5.6 Toxic fumes. The toxic fumes test shall be conducted in accordance with TOP 2- 2-

614. The M9, M17 and M18 weapons with blank conversion kit installed shall be cleaned and lubricated prior to testing. Cartridges shall be conditioned and fired at ambient temperature. The weapon shall be placed in a test fixture enclosed in a sealed toxic fumes chamber. All firing shall be done remotely. Each type of ammunition shall be fired to obtain five valid trials from the weapon. The test chamber shall be considered clean when toxic fume concentrations have declined to an acceptable level. The test chamber shall be cleaned between trials.

4.5.7 Chamber Pressure. The test shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/SAAMI z299.3, section II, Procedures, Velocity and Pressure Procedure. The test samples shall be conditioned at 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) for not less than 2 hours and functioned at that temperature. The conditioned ammunition shall not be exposed to alternative temperature conditions for greater than 5 minutes. If so, the ammunition shall be reconditioned for not less than 2 hours.

4.5.8 Dispersion. The test shall be conducted utilizing 2 test barrels, 5 targets for each test barrel, and 10-shot groups per target in accordance with SCATP-9MM, section 3, Accuracy Test Procedure. The test samples shall be conditioned at 70±3.6 °F (21±2 °C) for not less than 2 hours and fired at that temperature.

4.5.9 Penetration The test shall be conducted using 10% ballistic gelatin using the M9, M17, M18 mounted in a ransom rest.

4.5.9.1 Bare gelatin The bare gelatin block shall be placed 10 feet from the muzzle

4.5.9.2 Steel Barrier Two pieces of 20 gauge steel plates shall be placed 3 inches apart and placed 10 feet from the muzzle. The gelatin block shall be placed 18 inches behind the steel plates

4.5.9.3 Auto-glass Place one piece of auto-glass 10 feet from the muzzle. Place the gelatin block 18” behind the auto-glass.

4.5.9.4 High Speed Video Capture and record Ballistic penetration data using High Speed video.

4.5.10 Waterproofness The test shall be conducted in accordance with SCATP-9MM, section 8, Waterproof Test Procedure, type I Test.

4.5.11 Bullet Extraction The test shall be conducted in accordance with SCATP-9MM, section 5, Bullet Extraction Test Procedure.

4.6 Environmental verifications.

4.6.1 Operating temperatures. Operating temperatures shall be verified during function and casualty testing (see 3.6.1).

4.6.2 Storage temperatures.

a. High temperature storage. The long term high temperature storage test shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810, High Temperature, Procedure I. A sample of 120 rounds shall be subjected to continuous heating at +160°F and 15% relative humidity for 28 days. The cartridges shall then be stored under ambient conditions for 48 hours. The cartridges shall be visually inspected and function fired at ambient from the M17 and M18 weapons with blank conversion kit installed. The reliability shall be observed.

b. Low temperature storage. The long term low temperature storage test shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810, Low Temperature, Procedure I. A sample of 120 rounds shall be subjected to continuous cooling at -65°F and 15% relative humidity for 28 days.

The cartridges shall then be stored under ambient conditions for 48 hours. The cartridges shall be visually inspected and function fired at ambient from the M17 and M18 weapons with blank conversion kit installed. The reliability shall be observed.

4.6.3 Shelf life. Verify by objective evidence that the 9MMBB meets all performance requirements after specified storage conditions. If historical data on the material is not available, an accelerated aging test shall be designed and conducted.

4.6.4 Salt fog. Salt fog testing shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810, Salt Fog. The test shall be conducted in intervals of 24 hours for a total of 96 hours. Remove the cartridges from the test chamber and wipe dry with absorbent paper towels. The cartridges shall be functioned immediately from the M9, M17 and M18 weapons.

4.6.5 Humidity. Testing shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810, Humidity, Procedure II. A specified sample of 9MMBB shall be subjected to testing. Following the conditioning period, the conditioned cartridges shall be fired from the M9, M17 and M18.

4.6.6 Chemical compatibility. The overall test procedure shall be conducted in general accordance with TOP 3-2-609. Prior to the start, a visual inspection shall be performed on 170 cartridges (10 cartridges per chemical) to determine suitability for test. If any deficiencies are noted, the cartridges shall be removed from testing. After inspection, the cartridges shall be condition coated on marked areas of the components with absorbent pads for a period of one hour with chemicals noted in Table VIII. At the end of the test period, each sample shall be inspected for any type of reaction with the chemical. If the test sample appeared to be unaffected or only mildly affected by the chemical, the absorbent pads shall be reapplied to its initial setting for an additional 7 hours. After a total exposure time of 8 hours, the contaminants shall be wiped away. At the end of the test, the items shall be visually inspected for signs of degradation, including pitting and staining. All cartridges shall be functioned remotely from the M9, M17 and M18 weapons with blank conversion kit installed. The sample shall be failed if any rounds cannot be functioned.

TABLE VIII. Conditioning chemicals.

Chemical Specification Cleaning Compound Solvent (Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons)

MIL-PRF-372

Degreasing Solvent MIL-PRF-680 Distilled Water NSN 6810-00-356-4936 Gasoline, Aviation ASTM D910 Glycol Base Engine Coolant ASTM D6210 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base MIL-PRF-6083 Hydraulic Fluid, Rust Inhibited, Fire-Resistant MIL-PRF-46170 Insect Repellent 33 % DEET NSN 6840-01-284-3982 Lubricant, cleaner, and preservative MIL-PRF-63460 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine MIL-PRF-23699 Lubricating Oil, General Purpose MIL-PRF-32033 Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine MIL-PRF-2104 Lubricating Oil, Semi-fluid, Automatic Weapon MIL-PRF-46000 Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature MIL-PRF-14107 Simulated Sea Water or 5 percent NaCL ASTM D1141 Turbine fuel (JP-8) MIL-DTL-83133

4.6.7 Sequential rough handling. The 9MMBB cartridges shall be packed be packaged into a military pack configuration (two M2A2 containers in a wire bound box) for a total of six wire- bound boxes. Testing shall be in accordance with ITOP 4-2-602, Sequential Rough Handling Procedure in Table IX below.

TABLE IX. Sequential rough handling.

Wire bound Temperature Orientation

1 +130°F (+54°C) Horizontal 2 +130°F (+54°C) Vertical 3 +130°F (+54°C) Horizontal 4 -40°F (-40°C) Vertical 5 -40°F (-40°C) Horizontal 6 -40°F (-40°C) Vertical

a. Secured cargo vibration. The secured cargo vibration shall be conducted in accordance with ITOP-1-2-601. The vibration schedule employed shall replicate vehicular transportation such as semi-trailers, trucks and two-wheeled trailers that would transport packaged ammunition on their beds. The wire bounds shall be conditioned and subjected to vibration schedules as specified in Table X below.

TABLE X. Secured cargo vibration.

2 +130°F (+54°C) Vertical 3 +130°F (+54°C) Horizontal 4 -40°F (-40°C) Vertical

b. 2.1 meter drop. The 2.1 meter drop test shall be conducted in accordance with ITOP 4-

2-602, Appendix A. 2.1 Meter Drop. Wire bounds shall be conditioned and dropped as specified in Table XI below.

TABLE XI. 2.1 Meter drop

Wire-bound box Temperature 1st Drop orientation 2nd Drop orientation

1 +130°F (+54°C) 45° Top end edge Side 2 +130°F (+54°C) Bottom (Base) End of package up 3 +130°F (+54°C) 45° Bottom end edge End of package down

4 -40°F (-40°C) 45° Top end edge Side 5 -40°F (-40°C) Bottom (Base) End of package up 6 -40°F (-40°C) 45° Bottom end edge End of package down

c. Loose cargo vibration. The loose cargo vibration test shall be conducted in accordance with ITOP 4-2- 602, Appendix B. Loose Cargo Test. The wire bounds shall be conditioned and subjected to vibration schedules as specified in Table XII below.

TABLE XII. Loose Cargo.

2 +130°F (+54°C) Vertical 3 +130°F (+54°C) Horizontal 4 -40°F (-40°C) Vertical

d. 1.5 Meter drop. The 1.5 meter drop test shall be conducted in accordance with ITOP

4-2-602, Appendix C. 1.5 Meter Drop. The ammunition cans shall be conditioned and dropped as

Specified in Table XIII below. Drops shall be made from a quick-release hook attached to an overhead hoist. The cans shall be allowed to fall freely onto a homogeneous hard surface such as concrete or a steel plate. At the conclusion of the test sequence, all ammunition cans shall be opened and all of the cartridges shall be visually inspected for damage. A random sample of 200 cartridges shall be removed from each wire bound for a total of 600 cartridges per temperature group, 1200 cartridges total. Sample cartridges that are free of damage or deemed safe to fire shall be expended by function testing at ambient temperature in the M17 and M18 MH weapon system.

TABLE XIII. 1.5 Meter drop

Wire bound Temperature 1st Drop orientation 2nd Drop orientation

1 +130°F (+54°C) Bottom down Top down 2 +130°F (+54°C) 45° long side 45° short side 3 +130°F (+54°C) Horizontal Horizontal 4 -40°F (-40°C) Bottom down Top down 5 -40°F (-40°C) 45° long side 45° short side 6 -40°F (-40°C) Horizontal Horizontal

4.6.8 12.2 Meter drop. The 12.2 meter (4 ft) drop test shall be conducted in accordance with ITOP 4-2-601, Appendix 12.2 meter drop test. The cartridges shall be packed into a military pack in accordance with the contract. Six wire bounds shall be conditioned at +130°F and six wire bounds shall be conditioned at -40°F. The six drop orientations described in ITOP 4-2-601 shall be applied for exterior damage. Wire bounds shall be opened and cartridges shall be visually inspected.

4.6.9 Electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD tests shall be conducted in…