SB 742-1
(6) The sample size required for SAA surveillance
testing will be furnished with the request for samples. It
SURVEILLANCE OF AMMUNITION BY TESTING
is permissible to exceed the sample size by shipping full
3-1. General.
metal containers in sufficient quantity to provide the
required sample. It is not necessary to delink and repack
a. Tests are performed at designated storage samples.
installations, ammunition test facilities, or laboratories
(7) Candidate lot test samples at the installation
according to procedures in the item's SB or ammunition
These SBs and will be assigned CC-D and obligated for shipment. The
surveillance test procedures (ASTP).
ASTPs prescribe the sample size, equipment to be used, material release order (MRO) for shipment of test samples
test methods, data to be recorded, and the criteria for to the test facility will normally be issued by JMC, SMCA
Center.
(8) One end or side of the shipping container will
b. Small Arms tracer ammunition and items
evaluated by the CCFTP selected for security assistance be painted white and stenciled in black with the words
"FOR SURVL TEST FY-- SCSRP".
(9) The type of shipping container used must
c. The year designation pertaining to ASRP testing will
refer to the fiscal year in which funding for the testing is comply with Title 49 CFR.
appropriated, regardless of the fiscal year in which testing
(10) Ammunition in condition code H, J, or N will
is intended to be performed or actually conducted. The
not be furnished for surveillance test unless specifically
year of appropriation is also the year that is now to be
requested.
marked on sample packaging and documentation.
c. Trace tests for SAA tracer ammunition will be
3-2. Small Caliber Stockpile Reliability Program
performed according to SB 742-1305-94-20.
(SCSRP) for Small Arms Ammunition (SAA).
a. Testing of SAA will be accomplished under a 3-3. Centralized Control Function Test Program
centralized control program managed by JMC Ammunition (CCFTP)
a. The CCFTP includes all required stocks (SMCA (JMC)
Priority 1 and 2) for which an ammunition surveillance
(1) JMC will annually distribute a list of lots
nominated for testing. JMC should be notified concerning function test procedure exists. Also, only items with
sufficient quantities in stock and ongoing future
availability of candidate lots.
requirements will be tested. Procedures are published as
(2) Appropriate management controls must be DA supply bulletins or ammunition surveillance test
established to ensure the program is executed.
The procedures (ASTPs).
storage installation surveillance organization will monitor
b. Function testing will be accomplished under a
shipping actions to ensure arrival of surveillance samples
centralized program managed by JMC, ASRP Division.
at the test facility on or before the required delivery date
The storing installations will be notified annually of the
(RDD).
lots selected for testing.
b. Selection and preparation of samples for shipment
c. Ammunition lots should be in CC-A at time of test.
to a test facility will be as follows:
To ensure that the nominated lot has had no significant
(1) Samples are to be selected to assure proper change since the last inspection, all lots with inspection
representation of the lot.
intervals expiring prior to the RDD for the samples will
(2) Ammunition lots should be in CC-A at the undergo a periodic inspection prior to or during sample
time of test. To ensure that the nominated lot has had no inspection.
significant change since the last inspection, all lots with
d. Selection of samples and inspection results as
inspection intervals expiring prior to the RDD for the applicable will be documented on DA Form 3022, Depot
samples will undergo a periodic inspection prior to or Surveillance Record (DSR) card.
DSR card will be
during sample selection.
forwarded to testing facility upon shipment of samples.
(3) Shipment of two of more lot samples within All samples will be selected by or under the supervision of
one shipping container is permissible provided each lot a QASAS.
sample is fully identified and separated. Different models
(1) JMC, ASRP Division will request samples and
and types are also permissible within the same shipping direct shipment to a designated test facility. If the lots
container, provided positive identification of samples is requested are not available, the storage installation will
maintained.
notify JMC ASRP Division, which will select substitute
(4) Correct NSN and DODIC for the functional lot lots.
will be stenciled on the outer packing boxes and must
(2) The MRO authorizing the shipment of
agree with the NSN/DODIC shown on the shipping samples will list items by NSN, DODIC, lot number,
documents. Shipping documents and containers will be quantity, and condition code. MRO will also specify RDD.
annotated "FOR SURVL TEST FY-- SCSRP".
(5) Samples will be maintained on stock records
under the NSN/ DODIC of the functional lot.