MIL-DTL-43176D
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*2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification
and the references cited herein, the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this
specification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has
been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
*3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article
inspection (see 4.2 and 6.2).
3.2 Materials and components. The materials (see 6.5) and components shall be as
specified on the applicable drawings and as specified herein.
*3.2.1 Cloth.
*3.2.1.1 Cloth, duck. The cloth for the screen shall conform to class 1, grade B of
MIL-PRF-44103.
*3.2.1.2 Cloth, coated. The cloth for the cover shall conform to type II, class 2, shade
Camouflage Green 483 of MIL-PRF-20696.
3.2.2 Thread. The thread shall conform to type I, class 1 subclass A or B, shade S-1 (CA
66022) of V-T-285. The dyed thread shall show colorfastness to weathering equal to or better
than the standard shade sample (see 6.3). If no standard shade sample is available the thread shall
show good colorfastness to weathering. Thread size shall be as follows:
a. For all stitching except stitching indicated by "Z" on drawings size F for needle and
bobbin.
b. For stitching indicated by "Z" on drawing size F for needle and size E for looper.
*3.2.3 Lines, tent. The tent lines shall conform to types VI, XV, XVIII and XXI of
MIL-L-1709. As an alternate, the following substitute ropes are acceptable for use: ¼ or 5/16
inch diameter rope conforming to A-A-50057. Polyester, Camouflage Green 483 of
MIL-R-30500 or three strand, dual fiber polyester/polypropylene (commercial).
*3.2.4 Grommets, metallic. Grommets shall conform to type III, class 3, size No. 4 of
NASM16491.
3.2.5 Slips, tent line. Tent line slips shall conform to type II of MIL-S-1734.
3.2.6 Pins, tent, wood. When required, (see 6.2), the tent pins shall be size 1, conforming
to MIL-P-2383.
3.2.7 Poles, tent, upright and ridge. When required (see 6.2), the tent poles shall conform
to MIL-P-549.
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