SB 742-1
Table 2-3. Sample
Sizes and Acceptance/Rejection Numbers
.
Sample Size
Accept/Reject Numbers (defectives)
Item
SAA
Other
Critical
Major
Minor
Note
AC
RE
AC
RE
AC
RE
Outer pack
(1)
20
20
0
1
1
2
2
3
Inner pack
20
20
0
1
1
2
2
3
Belt, 5.56-mm
(2)
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
Belt, 7.62-mm
(3)
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
Belt, cal .30
(3)
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
Belt, cal .50
(3)
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
Belt, 20-mm
(3)
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
Belt, 30-mm
10
0
1
1
2
1
2
20
0
1
1
2
2
3
Item (Other)
(Individual
Lot)
Item (Other)
32
0
1
1
2
3
4
(Cluster Lot)
Item (SAA)
(4)
300
0
1
14
15
21
22
(Individual Lot
(4)
300
0
1
10
11
21
22
Item (SAA)
(Cluster Lot)
1. Inner pack and item samples must be selected from a minimum of ten outer packs. Additional
outer packs must be inspected at either the inspection or storage location(s) to make a total
sample size of 20.
2. If rounds are linked, a belt consisting of 6 links and 6 cartridges shall be capable of
withstanding a tensile load of 19 lbs minimum without separation. Load shall be applied at a
uniform rate and belt shall remain under tension for a minimum of 30 seconds.
3. If rounds are linked, a belt consisting of 25 cartridges and 25 links shall be capable of
withstanding a tensile load of 25 lbs for 7.62-mm and cal .30, 80 lbs for cal .50, and 115 lbs for
20-mm without separation. Load shall be applied at a uniform rate and belt shall remain under
tension for a minimum of 30 seconds. No test for belts of 30mm is required.
4. For the purpose of Table 2-3, SAA is defined as up to and including caliber .50.
5. Chapter 12 contains accept/reject criteria for Security Assistance Program inspections.
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