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3.10.5 Ballistic limit (Type IV). The ballistic limit V50 for 10 layers of unbonded cloth shall be
not less than 1300 feet per second when tested as specified in 4.4.3 when using a 10 shot V50
with a maximum spread of 125 feet per second.
3.10.6 Ballistic limit (Type V). The ballistic limit V50 for 28 layers of unbonded cloth shall be
not less than 1775 feet per second when tested as specified in 4.4.3 when using a 10 shot V50
with a maximum spread of 125 feet per second.
3.11 Length and put-up. For Government procurements only, unless otherwise specified in the
contract or purchase order (see 6.2), the cloth shall be furnished in rolls of 80 to 120 yards each.
Each roll shall contain not more than two pieces and no single piece shall be less than 40 yards
in length. Each length shall be put-up in full width rolls as specified.
3.12 Fiber Identification. Each roll of cloth shall be labeled and ticketed for fiber content in
accordance with the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act.
3.13 Workmanship. The finished cloth shall conform to the quality of product established by this
specification, and the occurrence of defects shall not exceed the specified quality level as
specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2).
3.14 Toxicity. The finished cloth shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility
with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in 4.5.7. Chemicals recognized by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.
3.15 Lot Size The lot size shall be determined by the vendor and shall be specified in the
contract or purchase order (see 6.2 and 6.6).
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a. First article inspection (see 4.3).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4).
4.2 Testing facilities. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2), the
contractor is responsible for the performance of all the requirements as specified herein. Unless
otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2), the contractor may use his own or
any other facilities suitable for the performance of the requirements specified herein, except
ballistic tests (see 4.2.1), unless disapproved by the Government. The contracting officer shall
include specific instructions in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2) regarding arrangement for
examination, quantity and testing and approval. The Government reserves the right to perform
or check any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed
necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements and to determine
the validity of the certifications.
4.2.1 Ballistic testing facility. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see
6.2), the ballistic test panels shall be forwarded to the Commander, USA ATC, ATTN: CSTE-
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