MIL-DTL-3738L
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a.
First article inspection (see 4.2).
b.
Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.2), it shall be examined for
appearance, color, and finished defects and shall be tested for the characteristics specified in
Table II. The presence of any defect or failure of any test shall be cause for rejection of the first
article.
4.3 Conformance inspection. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall be
performed in accordance with MIL-STD-655.
4.3.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials
shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents unless
otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this document or applicable purchase
document.
4.3.2 In-process inspection. Inspection shall be made at any point during any phase of the
manufacturing operation to assure that no laps, noils, or any other wool manufacturing by-
products are used (see. 3.3.1), and that the dyeing requirements have been adhered to (see 3.4).
The Government reserves the right to exclude from consideration for acceptance any material for
which in-process inspection has indicated nonconformance.
4.3.3
End item examination
4.3.3.1 Point count examination. Examination of the end item shall be in accordance with the
provisions of MIL-STD-655 for Fabric Quality Level 7. The demerit point per 100 square yards
when calculated as specified in MIL-STD-655 shall not exceed the established maximum point
value. Each defect shall be marked with a 1 to 1-1/2 inch long string. The string shall be sewn
into the selvage near the defect. A red string shall represent a three- or four-point defect and a
white string shall represent a one- or two-point defect.
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