INCH-POUND

MIL-DTL-14824C (AR)
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7 FEBRUARY 2008
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-14824C (AR)
30 OCTOBER 2007

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

PROJECTILE 155MM,
HE, METAL PARTS ASSEMBLY, M107

Inactive for new design after 3 February 1997

This specification is approved for use by the U.S. Army

Armament Research Development and Engineering Center
(ARDEC), and is available for use by all Departments and
Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers requirements for the

manufacturing and assembly of the metal parts for Projectile,
155MM, HE, M107 (see 6.1).

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be

addressed to the Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-QES-
E, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000 or emailed to
ardecstdzn@conus.army.mil. Since contact information can change,
you may want to verify the currency of this address information
using the ASSIST Online database at http://assist.daps.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 1320

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release;

distribution is unlimited.

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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 assure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they
must meet all requirements 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.

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TT-C-490 - Chemical Conversion Coatings and

Pretreatments for Ferrous Surfaces (Base
for Organic Coatings)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-1168 - Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition

Data Card

MIL-STD-1916 - DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of

Product

(Unless otherwise indicated, Copies of these documents are

available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or
http://assist.daps.dla.mil from the Standardization Document
Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA
19111-5094.)

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 are those cited in
the solicitation or contract.

US ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING

CENTER (ARDEC) DRAWINGS

10535925 - Projectile, 155MM, HE, M107 Metal Parts

Assembly

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10535926 – Body Assembly

10535927 – Body

7548993 - Blank, Rotating Band

9280419 - Envelope Drawing, Ultrasonic Inspection

Equipment, 155MM, M107

9280420 - Ultrasonic Test Calibration Standard 155MM,

M107 Projectile

9280429 - Rotating Band Seat Tester.

(Copies of these drawings may be requested online at

Pica.drawing.request@conus.army.mil or from U.S. Army ARDEC,
ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-AIS-TD, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000.)

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.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B117 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray

(Fog) Apparatus
ASTM E8 - Standard Test Method for Tension Testing
of Metallic Materials
ASTM E10 - Standard Test Method for Brinell hardness
of Metallic Materials
ASTM E103 - Standard Test Method for Rapid Indentation
Hardness Testing of Metallic Materials
(Copies of ASTM standards are available online at
http://www.astm.org or from American Society for Testing and
materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-
2959)

2.4 Order of precedence. 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 First article inspection. When specified(see 6.2) a

sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in
accordance with 4.2.

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3.2 Components and assemblies. The components and

assemblies shall comply with all requirements specified on
drawing 10535925.

3.2.1 Body prior to nosing. The materials, components and

assemblies shall be in accordance with dwg. 10535927.

3.2.2 Body Machined (prior to band seat machining and

threading nose). The materials, components and assemblies shall
be in accordance with dwg. 10535927.

3.2.3 Body. The materials, components and assemblies shall

be in accordance with dwg. 10535927.

3.2.4 Body Assembly. The materials, components and

assemblies shall be in accordance with dwg. 10535926.

3.2.5 Projectile, HE, 155MM,M107 Metal Parts Assy. The

materials, components and assemblies shall be in accordance with
dwg. 10535925.

3.2.6 Projectile, 155MM, HE, M107 Metal Parts Assembly

Destructive Lot Acceptance. The materials, components and
assemblies shall be in accordance with dwg. 10535925.

3.3 Ammunition lot numbering. Ammunition lot numbers shall

be assigned in accordance with MIL-STD-1168.

3.4 Mechanical properties. Heat treatment or stress relief

applied shall be uniform throughout each lot of projectiles and
shall be so performed and controlled as to produce in the
projectile the mechanical properties specified in 10535927.

3.4.1 Rotating Band. After application and subsequent removal

the rotating band shall have the following mechanical properties:

a.Tensile Strength -30,000 lbs per square inch

(PSI) minimum

b. Elongation – 25 percent in one inch of gage

length, minimum

3.5 Projectile material defects.

3.5.1 Projectile cavity. The projectile cavity shall be free
from scale, fins, burrs, draw marks, laminations, imbedded
foreign matter and pits. Surface discontinuities which have a
fillet or corner radius smaller than .03 inch shall be rejected.
(see 6.5).

3.5.2 Projectile. The Projectile, including the cavity,

shall be free from cracks, splits, bursts, cold shuts, pipe,
porosity, inclusions, folds, seams, and other metal defects.

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3.6 Rotating band.

3.6.1 Foreign matter on band seat. Prior to banding, the

band seat shall be free from oil, grease, dirt, rust or other
foreign matter.

3.6.2 Application. The rotating band shall be applied after

final heat treatment of the body, by carefully pressing the band
blank into the band seat so as to make contact with the sidewalls
for a minimum of eight-tenths of the band seat depth. There
shall be no gap between the rotating band and the sidewalls of
the band seat, after the rotating band has been machined to final
dimension. The band shall be applied in such a matter as not to
distort the body wall.

3.6.3 Band seating. The diametrical clearance between the

rotating band and band seat shall not exceed .006 inches, when
the destructive method of testing is used or .009 inches when the
non-destructive method of testing is used.

3.7 Ultrasonic test. Projectiles shall be free of any

discontinuities equal to or in excess of the ultrasonic
inspection criteria for the respective zones. The inspection
criteria are notches and holes in a standard (on dwg. 9280420)
which simulate larger metal defects. Ultrasonic inspection is to
be performed in accordance with 9280419 prior to band seat and
thread machining.

3.8 Interior cavity finish. The interior cavity after

painting shall be free from bare spots, blisters, grease, dirt
and other foreign matter. There shall be no pool of paint in the
bottom of the cavity.

3.9 Workmanship. The requirements for workmanship are as

follows:

3.9.1 Surface preparation. Preparation of metal surfaces

shall be as specified on dwg. 10535927. Where cleaning and
preparation are required by component details, the finish
specified shall apply to the indicated surfaces regardless of
contour configuration.

3.9.2 Painting. All paint shall be dry to the touch before

packing for shipment. The paint shall be considered dry when the
soft tacky condition no longer exists and the paint feels firm
when touched with a finger using moderate pressure.

3.9.3 Burr. No part shall have a burr which might interfere

with the assembly or function of the round or which might be
injurious to personnel handling the item.

3.9.4 Threads. The threads shall be full and undamaged for

the entire minimum length or depth as specified on dwg. 10535927.

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3.9.5 Foreign matter. No part of the assembly shall contain

dirt, grease, chips, rust, corrosion or other foreign matter.

3.9.6 Protection of rotating band. The machined rotating

band shall be protected from being nicked, burred or otherwise
damaged in subsequent handling prior to shipment.

3.10 Ballistics test. The projectile assembly shall reveal

no evidence of metal parts failure. Metal parts failure shall be
defined as:

3.10.1 Breakup. There shall be no loss or breakup of metal

parts components in the gun bore or in flight.

3.10.2 Rotating band failure. There shall be no loss or

fanning of the rotating band.

3.10.3 Shearing of rotating band. There shall be no shear

of rotating band as evidenced by complete lack of engraving.

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4. VERIFICATION

TABLE I. Requirement/Verification Cross Reference Matrix.

Methods of Verification Classes of Verification

N/A – Not Applicable A- Design Verification
1 – Analysis B- First Article
2 – Demonstration C- Acceptance
3 – Examination
4 - Test
Section 3 Description Verification Verification Section 4
Requiremen Method Class Verification
ts
N/A 1 2 3 4 A B C
3.1 First Article Test X X X X 4.2
3.2 Components and X X X X 4.3
assemblies
3.2.1 Body (prior to X X X X 4.3.2.1
nosing)
3.2.2 Body Machined X X X X 4.3.2.2
(prior to band seat
machining and
threading nose)
3.2.3 Body X X X X 4.3.2.3
3.2.4 Body assembly X X X X 4.3.2.4
3.2.5 Projectile, HE, X X X X 4.3.2.5/4.4.6/
155MM,M107 Metal 4.4.5
Parts Assy.
3.2.6 Projectile, 155MM, X X X X 4.3.2.6
HE, M107 Metal
Parts Assembly
Destructive Lot
Acceptance
3.3 Ammunition lot X X X 4.3.1
numbering
3.4 Mechanical X X X 4.3.2.3/4.4.2
properties
3.4.1 Rotating band X X X 4.3.2.4/4.4.3.
2
3.5.1 Projectile cavity X X X 4.3.2.1/4.3.2.
4/4.3.2.5/4.4.
1
3.5.2 Projectile X X X 4.4.1
3.6.1 Foreign matter on X X X 4.3.2.4
band seat
3.6.2 Application X 4.3.2.4 X X
3.6.3 Band seating X
4.3.2.4/4.4.3. X X
3
3.7 Ultrasonic Test X X X 4.3.2.2/4.4.4
3.8 Interior cavity X X X 4.3.2.3/4.3.2.
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3.9 Workmanship X X X 4.3.2.1/4.3.2.

3-4.3.2.5
3.10 Ballistic Test X X X 4.3.2.6/4.4.7

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4.1 Classification of verification. The verification

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.

4.2.1 First article quantity. First article verification

shall be performed on the quantity of items as indicated in table
II.

4.2.2 Inspections to be performed. The first article

verification shall be performed in accordance with Table II.

4.2.3 First article rejection. If any item fails to comply

with requirements, the first article sample shall be rejected.

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TABLE II. FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION

EXAMINATION OR TEST NUMBER OF REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

SAMPLES PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Projectile, 155M, HE, M107 metal parts
assembly
Dwg. 10535925
Examination for defects 5 3.2.5 4.3.2.5
Ballistic performance for structural integrity 40 3.10 4.4.7/4.3.2.6
Salt spray testing 5 3.2 4.4.6.1
Protective coating thickness 5 3.2 4.4.5

Body assembly
Dwg. 10535926
Examination for defects 5 3.2.4 4.3.2.4
Band seating 5 3.6.3 4.4.3.3
Mechanical properties – rotating band 5 3.4.1 4.4.3.2

Body
Dwg 10535927
Examination for defects 5 3.2.3 4.3.2.3
Yield strength and elongation test 2 3.4 4.4.2.2
Ultrasonic inspection 5 3.7 4.4.4

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TABLE II. FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION - Continued

EXAMINATION OR TEST NUMBER OF REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

SAMPLES PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Body (prior to band seat machining and threading
nose)
Dwg. 10535927
Examination for defects 5 3.2.2 4.3.2.2
Ultrasonic test 5 3.7 4.4.4

Body (prior to nosing)

Dwg. 10535927
Examination for defects 5 3.2.1 4.3.2.1

Blank, rotating band

Dwg. 7548993
Mechanical properties 5 3.2 4.4.3.1

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4.3 Conformance inspection.

4.3.1 Lot formation. Lot formation shall be in accordance

with lot formation requirement of MIL-STD-1916 (Formation and
identification of lots or batches).

4.3.1.1 Heat treatment inspection lot. Heat treatment

inspection lots shall not exceed one mill heat of steel.
Whenever a break in heat treating of eight (8) hours or more
occurs or a furnace is shut down for any length of time, the heat
treatment inspection lot will be terminated and a new lot shall
start. Additionally, heat treatment inspection lots shall be
restricted to components heat treated in the same heat treating
equipment, at the same temperature, for the same length of time
and in one unchanged process. When a batch type furnace is used,
the heat treatment inspection lot shall be further restricted to
those components heat treated at the same time in one batch.
Batches may be combined into larger heat treatment inspection
lots after qualifying with individual batches provided qualifying
procedures are submitted to and approved by the Government and
provided all other restrictions detailed above are met. Test
samples shall be selected from the heat treatment inspection lot
after final heat treatment. Components in heat treatment
inspection lots shall remain grouped together and identified by
inspection lot until mechanical property tests have been
completed. Components from heat treatment inspection lots which
comply with applicable requirements may be subsequently regrouped
into final assembly lots.

4.3.1.2 Miscellaneous Lots. Small lots (such as bodies

manufactured from abnormally small heats of steel or bodies that
have become separated from previously delivered lots, etc.) may
at the discretion of the supplier be grouped into miscellaneous
heat treatment lots. Such lots shall be identified by a
miscellaneous lot code number and processed in accordance with
4.3.1.1. The miscellaneous lot thus constituted shall be the
basis for the selection of samples for the tension test
hereinafter prescribed.

4.3.1.3 Projectile lots. When it has been determined that

bodies of a heat treated lot have complied with the mechanical
properties requirement of dwg. 10535927, they may be grouped for
further processing.

4.3.2 Classification of characteristics.

a. Sampling requirements. Inspection sampling requirements

for critical, major and minor characteristics are defined in MIL-
STD-1916. Unless specified otherwise, Inspection Level IV shall
be used for all characteristics defined as Majors and Inspection

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Level II for all Minor characteristics; Critical characteristics

shall be addressed in accordance with MIL-STD-1916.

b. Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall be

performed in accordance with paragraph 4.3.2.1 through 4.3.2.6.
For all conformance inspections the same sample specimen may be
used for all non-destructive examinations or tests.

c. Alternative Inspections. Alternative conformance

inspections may be submitted and approved in accordance with MIL-
STD-1916.

d. Tool control. Dimensions marked tool control shall be

gaged at the beginning of production and whenever tooling is
replaced. Where destruction of components is necessary to
inspect these dimensions, measurements of the tool may be
substituted provided there is an established correlation between
the tool dimensions and the component dimensions prior to the
start of production. There shall be adequate surveillance to
assure that the drawing requirements are being met throughout the
life of the tool.

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.1 Body (prior to nosing) SHEET 1 OF 1 10535927
NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535926

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Critical None defined

Major
101 Visual indication of metal defects in 100% 3.5.1 4.4.1/Visual
the body cavity

Minor
201 Evidence of poor workmanship Level II 3.9 Visual

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.2 Body Machined (prior to band seat machining and SHEET 1 OF 1 10535927
threading nose) NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535926

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Critical
1 Ultrasonic test 100% 3.7 4.4.4

Major
101 Ultrasonic test stamp missing, see 100% 3.2.2 Visual
note 1

Minor None defined

1. Any part found without the required test stamp shall be ultrasonically tested to determine
if the part fails the critical test. If the part fails the critical test it shall be treated
as a Critical Nonconformance. If the part passes the critical test it shall be treated as a
Major Nonconformance.

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.3 Body SHEET 1 OF 2 10535927
NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535926

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Critical None defined

Major
101 Perpendicularity of rear face with Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
body
102 Circular runout of pitch diameter of Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
thread with body and front face
103 Circular runout of ogive with body Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
104 Circular runout of bourrelet with body Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
105 Circular runout of boat-tail with body Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
106 Diameter of rotating band seat Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
107 Location of rotating band seat Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
108 Width of rotating band seat Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
109 Length from front of boat-tail to rear Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
of rotating band seat
110 Depth of knurling Level IV 3.2.3 Visual
111 Scoring or knurling missing from Level IV 3.2.3 Visual
rotating band seat
112 Diameter of bourrelet, min. Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
113 Diameter of body Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
114 Pitch diameter of thread Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
115 Minor diameter of thread max Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
116 Thickness through base Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
117 Thickness of body wall min. Level IV 3.2.3 AIE

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.3 Body SHEET 2 OF 2 10535927
Cont. NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535926

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
118 Variation in wall thickness at ogive and Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
body
119 Total length Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
120 Length from front face to forward basic Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
diameter
121 Length from front face to rear basic Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
diameter
122 Length of effective thread, min. Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
123 Length of thread stock , max Level IV 3.2.3 AIE
124 Mechanical properties test 4.4.2 3.4 4.4.2

Minor
201 Diameter of thread chamfer Level II 3.2.3 AIE
202 Angle of thread chamfer Level II 3.2.3 AIE
203 Radii of chamfers missing or incorrect Level II 3.2.3 Visual
204 Diameter at rear of boat-tail Level II 3.2.3 AIE
205 Length from front face to rear of Level II 3.2.3 AIE
bourrelet
206 Surface finish improper Level II 3.9 Visual
207 Foreign matter in cavity Level II 3.8 Visual
208 Evidence of poor workmanship Level II 3.9 Visual

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.4 Body Assembly SHEET 1 OF 2 10535926
NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535925

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Critical None defined

Major
101 Circular runout of rotating band with Level IV 3.2.4 AIE
body
102 Diameter of rotating band Level IV 3.2.4 AIE
103 Diameter of rotating band relief Level IV 3.2.4 AIE
groove
104 Location of rotating band Level IV 3.2.4 AIE
105 Width of rotating band relief groove Level IV 3.2.4 AIE
106 Any gap between the finish machined 100% 3.6.2 Visual/
rotating band and either sidewall of Dedicated
the band seat illumination
107 Weight Level IV 3.2.4 Balance Scale
108 Mechanical properties – rotating band 4.4.3.2 3.4.1 4.4.3.2
109 Rotating band seating 4.4.3.3 3.6.2/3.6.3 4.4.3.3
110 Visual indication of metal defective 100% 3.5 Visual
111 Foreign matter in band seat prior to 100% 3.6.1 Visual
banding

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PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.4 Body Assembly SHEET 2 OF 2 10535926
NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
10535925

CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION

TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Minor
201 Diameter of rotating band groove Level II 3.2.4 AIE
202 Length from rotating band groove to Level II 3.2.4 AIE
start of angle
203 Length of rotating band flat Level II 3.2.4 AIE
204 Length total max Level II 3.2.4 AIE
205 Angle at front of rotating band Level II 3.2.4 AIE
206 Angle at rear of rotating band relief Level II 3.2.4 AIE
groove
207 Width of rotating band Level II 3.2.4 AIE
208 Width of rotating band groove Level II 3.2.4 AIE
209 Depth of undercut front and rear of Level II 3.2.4 Visual
rotating band (if applicable)
210 Width of undercut front and rear of Level II 3.2.4 Visual
rotating band (if applicable)
211 Foreign matter in cavity Level II 3.2.4 Visual
212 Evidence of poor workmanship Level II 3.9 Visual

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Conformance Inspection by classification of characteristics

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.5 Projectile, HE, 155MM,M107 Metal Parts Assy. SHEET 1 OF 1 10535925
NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
-
INSPECTION
CLASSIFICA EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT METHOD
TION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH REFERENCE
Critical None defined

Major
101 Diameter of bourrelet, max (after 100% 3.2.5 AIE
painting)
102 Rotating band damaged Level IV 3.2.5 Visual
103 Foreign matter in cavity Level IV 3.8 Visual
104 Protective coating thickness 4.4.5 3.2.5 Test
105 Salt spray test 4.4.6 3.2.5 4.4.6.1
106 Pool of paint in cavity 100% 3.2.5 Visual
107 Visual indication of metal defects in 100% 3.5.1 Visual
body cavity

Minor
201 Paint on threads Level II 3.2.5 Visual
202 Paint on rotating band surface Level II 3.2.5 Visual
203 Protective coating in cavity Level II 3.2.5 Visual
inadequate or damaged
204 Protective coating on exterior Level II 3.2.5 Visual
surfaces inadequate or damaged
205 Anti-seize compound missing from Level II 3.2.5 Visual
thread
206 Marking missing incorrect or illegible Level II 3.2.5 Visual
207 Grommet missing Level II 3.2.5 Visual
208 Lifting plug missing Level II 3.2.5 Visual
209 Evidence of poor workmanship Level II 3.2.5 Visual

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PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER

4.3.2.6 Projectile, 155MM, HE, M107 Metal Parts SHEET 1 OF 1 10535925
Assembly Destructive Lot Acceptance NEXT HIGHER
ASSEMBLY
-
CLASSIFICAT EXAMINATION OR TEST CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION
ION CRITERIA PARAGRAPH METHOD
REFERENCE
Critical
1 Ballistic test failure, projectile 4.4.7 3.10.1 4.4.7
break-up or component separation in-
bore or in flight
2 Ballistic test failure, rotating band 4.4.7 3.10.2 4.4.7
failure
3 Ballistic test failure, shearing of 4.4.7 3.10.3 4.4.7
rotating band

Major None defined

Minor None defined

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4.4 Testing.

4.4.1 Visual examination for material defects. The internal

cavity of the projectile shall be inspected visually prior to
nosing using probe lighting to assure conformance with 3.5.
Visual standards in accordance with 3.5 shall be set up for use
during this inspection. Any projectile failing to meet the
applicable requirements of 3.5 shall be classed defective and
removed from the lot.

4.4.2 Mechanical properties of the projectile body.

4.4.2.1 Hardness. Each final heat treated projectile from a

heat treated lot shall be identified and subjected to a hardness
test on the surface between the rear of the rotating band seat to
1/2 inch forward of the rotating band. One (1) hardness reading
shall be taken. The hardness reading obtained shall be used as
the basis for selecting the tension test sample of paragraph
4.4.2.2.

4.4.2.1.1 Hardness test. The hardness test shall be

conducted in accordance with ASTM Method E103 and the following:

a. The surface of the body in the area designated to be

hardness tested shall be prepared by grinding a flat to a
sufficient depth, .015 inch minimum, to remove scale and get
below the decarburization zone. The preparation process to be
used shall require approval as part of the AIE submittal. Manual
grinding shall not be used. The surface preparation requirement
may be eliminated if the conditions of 6.12 are met.

b. Hardness tester periodic verification shall be performed

using Brinell test standards manufactured in accordance with ASTM
E10 methods in lieu of production samples.

c. The hardness tester shall use a standard 10mm Brinell

ball. The body shall be securely supported so that no rocking or
shifting of the body will occur during the test. The tester
shall apply a preload followed by application of the full load.
The preload shall not exceed 10% of the major load of 3000kg.
The amount of penetration of the indenter (10mm ball) during that
time period when the major load is applied including the dwell
time at the end of the load application shall be automatically
measured. The tester shall be provided with a means to
compensate for any flexing of the test item that may occur during
application of the major load. The hardness number will be
displayed at the conclusion of the test.

d. One hardness reading shall be taken.

e. All hardness test measurements shall be automatically

recorded.

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4.4.2.2 Yield strength and elongation. Two final heat

treated projectiles from a heat treated inspection lot shall be
selected for the tension test. The projectiles selected shall be
those which have the highest and the lowest hardness reading from
4.4.2.1. From each of these projectiles two specimens shall be
tested in accordance with 4.4.2.2.1. In the event of rejection,
new samples of higher or lower hardness values or both, as
applicable, may be selected and tested in order to establish an
acceptable hardness range. Once this range has been established
all projectiles whose hardness values fall outside the range
shall be rejected or subjected to re-temper or heat treat cycle
if approved by the Contracting Officer. An acceptable hardness
range is one which will provide acceptable yield and elongation
results.

4.4.2.2.1 Yield strength and elongation method. The two

projectiles selected for testing shall have two specimens taken
from
0
each and tested. Two longitudinal specimens shall be taken
180 apart from the sidewall. Location shall be centered under
the rotating band seat and in the middle of the wall thickness in
that area. Failure of any specimen to comply with the applicable
drawing requirement shall be cause for rejection of the heat
treated inspection lot. Testing shall be conducted in accordance
with ASTM E8 with the largest substandard size round specimen
possible.

4.4.2.3 Miscellaneous lots. Miscellaneous heat treatment

lots shall be subjected to a hardness test in accordance with
4.4.2.1.1.

4.4.3 Rotating Band.

4.4.3.1 Mechanical properties of rotating band blank. The

band shall be cut from front to rear and flattened, without
hammering which may further cold work the materiel, and the
largest obtainable flat type specimen shall be cut from the band,
the length of which shall provide a one inch gage length, plus
adequate material at each end to accommodate the grips of the
tensile testing machine. This method should yield a .500 inch
gage width. In any event, the gage cross section shall be
determined to the nearest .001 square inch and utilized to
calculate the tensile strength, and elongation. Testing shall be
conducted in accordance with ASTM E8.

4.4.3.2 Mechanical properties of disassembled rotating

bands. One body assembly shall be randomly selected from each
regular production shift or fraction thereof per banding machine
in operation and subjected to this test to determine compliance
with 3.4.1. Failure to comply shall be cause for rejection of
the assemblies represented by the sample. The sample provide
shall have the rotating band removed and carefully flattened so
as to hold a minimum to any additional cold working. The
specimen blank shall be machined so that all serration marks from

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the band seat are removed. A test specimen having a one inch
gage length, and grip ends of sufficient length to accommodate
the tensile machine shall be removed from the blank and tested in
accordance with the procedure prescribed by ASTM Method E-8.

4.4.3.3 Band Seating

4.4.3.3.1 Tightness, non-destructive method. Five body

assemblies from each 1-hour production or fraction thereof per
banding machine in operation shall be subjected to this test.
Failure of one or more bands to comply with 3.6.3 shall be cause
for the rejection of the assemblies represented by the samples.
The samples provided by 4.4.3.3.1 shall be tested utilizing the
equipment and procedures described in drawing No. 9280429.

4.4.3.3.2 Tightness, destructive method. When the non-

destructive equipment is not available, one body assembly from
each regular production shift or fraction thereof from each
banding machine in operation shall be subjected to this test to
determine compliance with 3.6.3. Failure to comply shall be
cause for rejection of the assemblies represented by the failing
sample.
The body assembly selected should not be processed through
the machining line, although each band should have a light
surface cut to true up the surface prior to measuring. The
diameter of each band shall be measured on 3 locations, 60
degrees apart, on the points along the cylindrical portion of
their length, near the front and rear edges. This comprises 6
diametrical measurements per band. These points of measurement
shall be marked on the bands and on the projectile body adjacent
thereto in such a manner as to permit proper body and band
orientation after removal. The bands shall be measured at each
of the marked points (a total of 12 measurements) and the
diameter of the band seat corresponding to these points shall
also be measured. Add to each of the diameters of the band seat
the sum of the corresponding 2 thicknesses of the band; the
results obtained shall be subtracted from the previously
determined diameters over the band.

4.4.3.3.3 Sidewall contact. Rotating bands removed as

specified under 4.4.3.2 shall be examined to determine compliance
with 3.6.2 Failure to comply shall be cause for rejection of
assemblies represented by the sample. The samples shall be
sectioned by cutting through two planes normal to the
longitudinal axis one-half inch forward and rear of the rotating
band. The cylindrical portion containing the rotating band shall
be sectioned approximately in half through a plane parallel to
its longitudinal axis. One of the two halves shall be used for
establishment of mechanical properties of the band; the other
section shall be sectioned into two other parts, thus exposing
four surfaces each of which reveals a view of the band swaged
into the band seat. The exposed surfaces shall be subjected to a
light grinding operation to remove the metal smear effects of saw

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cuts prior to measurements for depth of sidewall contact to

determine compliance with the requirements of 3.6.2

4.4.4 Ultrasonic inspection. The projectile body shall be

ultrasonically inspected prior to band seat machining and nose
threading using equipment detailed in 4.4.4.1. Ultrasonic energy
shall be used at right angles to assure that orientation does not
prevent detection of a defect. Standards, in accordance with
4.4.4.3, shall be used to check the effectiveness of the
inspection process. Any projectile failing to meet the
requirements of 3.7 shall be classed defective and removed from
the lot. All projectiles rejected by ultrasonic inspection shall
be visually inspected at the location of the ultrasonic
indication. An ultrasonic critical defect shall be defined as
any ultrasonic reject that has a visual crack or pipe or a visual
defect other than a crack or pipe (lap, fold, seam, etc.) that
has an ultrasonic signal that is twice the level of the
ultrasonic standard notch for that area. Visual defects other
than cracks or piping shall be statically evaluated by a level II
(or higher) qualified inspector to determine if a critical defect
exists. Visual defects other than cracks or piping with less
than twice the level of the ultrasonic standard notch for that
area are not considered critical, but shall be rejected as major
defects. Critical defect determination will be accomplished
within 24 hours of the observation. Stamp the letter “U” on each
projectile accepted by ultrasonic inspection.

4.4.4.1 Ultrasonic test equipment and procedures. The

ultrasonic inspection shall be performed in accordance with dwg.
9280419 with the use of a liquid to assure a reliable coupling to
transmit ultrasonic energy. Should a stream or thin film of
liquid be used to couple this energy, controls shall be used to
monitor the coupling and assure its effectiveness. Such
monitoring is not required if submergence in a liquid is used.
Using ultrasonic energy at right angles requires at least two
separate sources of ultrasonic energy. This means that in the
wall and bourrelet ultrasonic regions, ultrasonic energy shall
move within the walls of the projectile with separate significant
axial or circumferential components of velocity to detect flaws
located on the outside, inside or within the walls. For the base
region, significant ultrasonic velocity components shall
separately be radial and circumferential. Criteria for detection
of cracks are machined notches which simulate actual larger
cracks. Details are contained on drawing 9280420. All notches
machined on the standard are targets for rejection. That is, any
projectile that sends back an echo signal that is greater than or
equal to the signal from the standard shall be rejected. Relief
portions of radially oriented notches where the full depth
approaches the surface are not inspection criteria.

4.4.4.2 Calibration and operation procedures and equipment.

Prior to initiation of ultrasonic inspection, the contractor
shall submit, as part of the AIE submittal, for written approval

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one copy of his proposed procedures, including descriptions of

equipment (contractor design) and operation procedures (see 6.3).
No change to the procedure shall be made after the original
approval without submission and approval of the proposed changes.
As a minimum, the adequacy of the inspection process shall be
checked by using the standard at the start and finish of each
production shift or change in operator, as well as at the shift
midpoint during production. All channels shall properly indicate
a rejection signal when encountering the notches mentioned in
3.7. If the inspection process is determined to be inadequate,
the condition shall be corrected and all items inspected since
the last acceptable inspection check shall be re-inspected.
Equipment used shall provide for a positive activation of a
buzzer or alarm as well as a light system for each channel to
alert the operator of the signal indications that are the
criteria for rejection. A log book shall be maintained by the
operator of each system which is a minimum, documents the use of
standards, transducers, instrumentation, repairs, reasons for
equipment breakage, if any, and changing of qualified operators
or inspectors. This log book shall be made available when
requested for Government review.

4.4.4.3 Ultrasonic standards. The ultrasonic inspection

standard shall be provided by the contractor for use during the
ultrasonic inspection. The standard shall be machined from an
acceptable projectile in accordance with drawing 9280420 and
shall be inspected for all drawing requirements to determine its
acceptability for use. Government verification of all inspections
performed on the standard is required

4.4.5 Protective coating - thickness. Two samples shall be

selected at random to represent each shift or fraction thereof,
of continuous paint production. The sample projectiles shall be
inspected for paint coating thickness at a minimum of four
separate locations on each projectile. Any projectile failing to
meet the applicable requirements shall be classed defective and
every projectile painted since the last acceptable sample shall
be rejected.

4.4.6 Salt spray. After qualification in accordance with

TT-C-490 or commercial equivalent as approved by the contracting
officer, two(2) salt spray samples shall be taken each week, one
during the first 30 minutes of production and a second at any
other time. Failure to comply with the requirements of 3.2.5
shall be cause for taking the corrective action prescribed in TT-
C-490.

4.4.6.1 Salt spray testing. Salt spray testing shall be

accomplished on production projectiles or sectioned projectiles
that were acceptable at the time of painting and were sectioned
subsequent to painting. If sectioned projectiles are used,
sectioning shall be accomplished to allow testing of all major
areas of the projectiles on an alternating basis. The salt spray
test shall be performed utilizing the equipment and procedures

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specified by ASTM B117 and TT-C-490 or commercial equivalent as

approved by the procuring contracting officer, with the exception
that test samples shall be selected in accordance with 4.4.6.

4.4.7 Ballistic performance test for structural integrity.

These tests shall be performed at a Government proving ground or
Government approved installation in accordance with the
applicable acceptance test procedure. The sample projectiles
shall be inert loaded, assembled and fired at ambient temperature
in an M185 or M199 series cannon with 25% minimum tube life
remaining using an M203 series propelling charge. The propelling
charges shall be uniformly temperature conditioned and adjusted
to provide a chamber pressure of 41,000 + 3000 PSI. Camera and
radar coverage shall be provided to observe for projectile
failure from the gun muzzle to the target area. Note that camera
coverage need only be obtained for the muzzle region to record
the condition of the projectile as it exits the tube. Muzzle
velocity and chamber pressure shall be recorded for information
purposes. Visual observation shall be made to assure that the
projectile impacts in the target area. Range and deflection shall
be recorded for informational purposes only. In the event of any
abnormal condition, as observed by personnel or instrumentation,
an attempt shall be made to recover and examine the metal parts.

4.4.7.1 Initial inspection. Beginning with the first lot

produced and continuing until three consecutive lots have
complied with requirements specified, 30 sample projectiles shall
be randomly selected for this test. The 30 sample projectiles
shall be observed for structural integrity of parts when tested
in accordance with 4.4.7. If any sample projectiles fail to
comply with the requirements for structural integrity of parts,
the lot shall be rejected.

4.4.7.2 Reduced inspection. After three consecutive lots

have complied with 4.4.7.1, 10 sample projectiles shall be
randomly selected from each lot for this test. The 10 sample
projectiles shall be observed for structural integrity of parts.
If any of the sample projectiles fail to comply with the
requirement for structural integrity of parts, the lot shall be
rejected. If the lot is rejected the inspection criteria reverts
back to paragraph 4.4.7.1.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging

requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see
6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be performed by
DOD personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible
packaging activity to ascertain packaging requirements.
Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control
Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department of
Defense Agency, or within the Military Department's System
Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the
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packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the

responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or
explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The projectile covered by this

specification is intended for use on the Projectile, 155MM, HE,
M107. This specification contains requirements suitable for
production.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must

specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. For acquisition purposes, the contract or order should

specify packaging requirements. The projectiles should be
palletized and marked in accordance with drawing 12944446 or
alternative 9362569 and be ordered by the applicable stock
number.

c. Requirements for submission of first article sample.

d. Submission of contractor acceptance inspection equipment

(AIE) (see 6.3).

e. Provisions for Certification of nondestructive test

(NDT) personnel (see 6.4).

f. Establishment of visual defect standards (see 6.5).

g. Submission of ballistic test data and ammunition data

cards (see 6.6).

h. Provisions for critical characteristic controls (see

6.9).

i. Provisions for projectile cavity characteristic controls

(see 3.6.1).

6.3 Submission of contractor acceptance inspection equipment

(AIE) designs for approval. Submit copies of designs as required
to: Commander, U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-QEM-A,
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. This address will be specified
on the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423 in the
contract.

6.3.1 Inspection of band seat.

6.3.1.1 Rotating band seat location and runout. The

Contractor may use any control method that will assure the
band seat meets the dimensional requirements of the applicable

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drawing. The inspection plan must include all the required

criteria to assure the dimensional aspects of the drawing will be
equal to the characteristics defined in 4.3.2.3. When the
contractor establishes a control method, the manufacturing
procedure, and inspection plan should be forwarded to the
Technical Agency as part of the AIE submittal prior to use in
accordance with 6.3. No change to these controls will be made
once established without approval from the contracting officer.

6.4 Personnel qualification and certification for non-

destructive testing (NDT). Personnel performing the ultrasonic
testing should be qualified and certified in accordance with
recommended practice NAS-410 and procedures approved by ARDEC.
Minimum qualification levels should be as follows:

Level III: Review and approval of NDT procedures, equipment

and personnel certification plus the following;

Level II: Set-up, calibration, modification of NDT

equipment and procedures plus the following;

Level I: Operation of NDT equipment.

6.5 Visual standards. Visual standards for evaluation of

metal defects will be established for each contract after the
first month of production. However, establishment of visual
standards will not waive the requirements for compliance with
3.5.

6.6 Submission of ballistic test data and ammunition data

cards. In addition to the normal distribution of records for
items procured by the Department of the Army, one copy of all
ballistic test data and ammunition data cards should be
forwarded to Commander, TACOM-ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-QEM-A, and
AMSTA-AR-FSA-M, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, and AMSMC-QAD-
I Army Master Depository, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.

6.6.1 Range and deflection. Range and deflection are not

technical requirements of this specification. They are
mandatory performance requirements that are achieved by
design and are affected by variability in the manufacturing
process that may not be completely controlled by the present
TDP.

6.7 Inspection lots. It is noted that the size of inspection

lots of components, assemblies or items of delivery may differ
from the actual quantities contractually scheduled for delivery.
However, in order to facilitate scheduling of tests or
deliveries, inspection lots of items of delivery may be
equivalent to such contract quantities provided all of the lot
formation criteria per MIL-STD-1168 and sampling provisions of
this specification are maintained.

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6.8 Visual examination qualification. When compliance with

the applicable requirement is in doubt as a result of visual
examination the characteristic may be measured or gaged to
determine acceptability.

6.9 Critical characteristic controls. All production

contracts should contain requirements for handling critical
defects. As part of all proposals, suppliers should be asked to
describe policies, procedures and controls for all operations
associated with safety characteristics, how they are documented
and maintained under the supplier’s integrated management system.

6.10 Steel quality.

a. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the

projectile metal parts to select a fully-killed carbon steel of a
grade compatible with the abilities of the equipment and the
methods of processing the metal within the operation of the shops
of the forger and machiner to produce the projectile to the
dimension and mechanical properties and metal integrity specified
as an end item requirement.

b. The supplier of the selected steel raw materiel is

responsible only for furnishing a metal composition, grade and,
type with dimensions, weight, soundness and freedom from
metallurgical or mechanical defect limitations identifiable with
the standard AISI grade selected by the projectile manufacturer
and complying with the specific ASTM designation and tests
selected by the projectile manufacturer.

c. In the application of carbon steel, blooms, billets,

slabs and bars, forging quality processing techniques adapted to
use of the selected steel should be applied with the expectation
that there will be variables in the metal cross-sectional
dimension in weight per unit length, in the hardenability
variance from heat to heat, in the mechanical condition of the
surface, and in the straightness of the raw material. Economic
advantages will be realized if the process and equipment within
the shops of the forger and the machiner have been engineered in
terms of equipment sequence of operations, tooling designs,
handling devices and processing techniques having capabilities of
compensating for such variables.

6.11 Definitions
a. Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE). Any measuring
device that is traceable to the national or international
standard which is used to assure conformance of material to the
contract requirements.

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b. heat treatment. Heat treatment is understood to be any

thermal process which brings about a modification in the
mechanical and metallurgical properties of the metal involved.

6.12 Hardness test. The surface preparation requirement of

4.4.2.1.1 may be eliminated if the following conditions are met:

(1) Lab results confirm that current production process

produces a decarburized zone of .003 inch maximum in the test
area. The contractor should provide samples, or photo-
micrographs, of high and low hardness samples to the Government
for approval. Samples may be the same as for 4.4.2.2.

(2) A controlled atmosphere is maintained in the

austenitizing furnace.

6.13 Critical classification notes.

6.13.1 Ultrasonic test. Metal parts defects, except

rotating band gaps, large enough to fail by ultrasonic test of
the explosive loaded projectile are likely to cause premature
functioning from break-up of the projectile in the gun during
firing.

6.13.2 Ballistic lot acceptance test. Any premature

projectile function or metal parts separation in the gun or in
flight is likely to cause injury or death for the Soldier firing
or supported by the howitzer.

6.13.3 Rotating band failure. Loss of a rotating band in

flight or in bore may result in projectile instability and
subsequently a short round potentially resulting in injury or
death for Soldiers in the field.

6.13.4 Shearing of rotating band. A sheared rotating band

may result in a failure of the projectile to fully spin up,
resulting in projectile instability and subsequently a short
round potentially resulting in injury or death for Soldiers in
the field.

6.14 Packaging Drawings. Drawings listed in this section

are for reference only. The government's current packaging for
the M107 Metal Parts Assembly as defined by Technical Data
Package (TDP) 9362569 and 12914619, is included for reference.
If the contractor chooses to build to the current approved TDP
(9362569 and 12944449) the Government will waive the testing
required to meet the First Article performance test requirements
of the packaging specification. The contractor may use the
information contained in the TDP as guidance for its own design.
Unless otherwise noted, the custodian of the following drawings
is the U.S. Army Tank-Automated Command- Armament Research,

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Development and Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-
5000;

9362569 - Packing & Marking for Pallet, Wood

Ammo for PJCTL 155MM

12944449 - Packing and Marking for 155MM

Projectile pallet

6.15 Amendment notations. The margins of this specification

are marked with vertical lines to indicate modifications
generated by this amendment. This was done as a convenience only
and the Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any
inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractors are
cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on
the entire content irrespective of the marginal notations.

6.16 Subject term (keyword) listing.

Reduced inspection
Salt spray
Ultrasonic test

Custodian: Preparing Activity:

Army – AR Army – AR
(Project 1320-2008-003)

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this

document as of the date of this document. Since organizations and
responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of
the information above using the ASSIST Online database at
http://assist.daps.dla.mil.

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