SB 742-1
(d) If possible, photographs and videotape of
(3) Samples will be randomly selected from the
test should be forwarded to JMC ASRP Division.
lot according to the guidance contained in the individual
SB or ASTP for that item. Samples will be inspected at
(e) Except where safety precludes their
time of selection, see para 3-3d(6). If selected samples are
retention, fragments of malfunctioned items should be
inspected as part of a periodic (or equivalent) inspection,
retained and disposition instructions requested.
they will not be replaced if found to contain non-
hazardous defects.
However, if critical or hazardous
(f) Malfunction reports will be submitted to
conditions are noted, the affected samples will not be
JMC Surveillance Division according to AR 75-1.
shipped. Defects/unusual conditions encountered will be
(4) The testing activity will notify JMC ASRP
noted on the DSR card.
Division by e-mail within one week whenever functional
(4) Box markings will be checked for legibility code D lots are encountered. Information provided should
and, if necessary, markings will be made legible. The include nomenclature, lot number of the item, defects
packing box must be marked to indicate items and lot encountered, and the number of samples tested.
numbers shipped therein. Packaging and marking must
(5) Function testing will not be discontinued at
meet the standards of Title 49 CFR for hazardous materiel
the point where sufficient functional defects have been
shipment.
observed to reject the lot involved.
If extenuating
(5) A Report of Shipment (REPSHIP) of samples circumstances dictate the discontinuation of the test, this
will be furnished the designated test facility organization will be made a matter of record on the test report.
identified on the MRO and to JMC, surveillance office.
f. Functional code (FC). The codes described below
(6) Hermetically-sealed containers, waterproof apply to all munitions included within the CCFTP.
bags, lead foil envelopes, etc. (that would be opened for an
(1) FC-A Functionally serviceable and performs
inspection conducted in conjunction with sample
essentially equivalent to design intent for service use.
selection) will not be opened on samples requiring a wet
phase test of the sealed container by the CCFTP SB or
(2) FC-B Functionally serviceable and completely
ASTP.
satisfactory for service use. Although somewhat below
(a) The visual inspection and wet phase test FC-A in overall performance, the item is not sufficiently
of the sealed container is specified by the SB. Only impaired to warrant reconditioning or demilitarization.
serviceable sealed containers (unopened containers
NOTE
without punctures, tears, etc.) will be included in the test
sample.
Lots tested and evaluated as FC-
A or B, based on functional
(b) If substitute samples are selected
performance characteristics, are
because original sample containers are defective note this
action on the DSR card.
functionally
serviceable
for
unrestricted SMCA issue and use
(7) One end or side of each shipping container
unless
there
is
a
specific
will be painted white and stenciled in black with the words
stipulation qualifying its use.
"FOR SURVL TEST CCFTP FY____ ". The type of shipping
container used must comply with Title 49 CFR.
(3) FC-D. Markedly inferior to FC-B in functional
(8) Shipping documents must be annotated "FOR performance. Issue would be justified only in emergency
and the item should, as determined by the commodity
SURVL TEST CCFTP FY____.
command, be demilitarized, renovated, or used as priority
e. Function test at designated function test facilities.
for training to preclude loss of assets.
(1) Scheduling of function test will be coordinated
(4) FC-J. Lots considered to be hazardous for
with JMC ASRP Division. When samples cannot be tested use due to a critical functional defect or malfunction
by the designated facility due to lack of required encountered during testing
equipment or facilities, JMC ASRP Division will be
3-4. Stockpile Laboratory Test Program (SLTP).
contacted for further direction.
(2) Results of function test will be reported The JMC ASRP Division centrally manages the SLTP.
electronically to JMC ASRP Division within one month Stockpile laboratory tests of ammunition are conducted
after completion of test.
according to the ASTP for each item tested. Destructive
and/or nondestructive tests are performed to detect
(3) When a critical defect is encountered during trends or changes in the item's quality and to determine
the test, the QASAS in charge will be notified.
the items serviceability or safety status.
(a) If the QASAS in charge considers
a. Chemical stability tests for propellant and
continuation of the function test to be hazardous, further propelling charges will be conducted as required by
testing of the lot will be discontinued immediately.
apparent hazard to Program. Letters nominating candidate lots for stability
(b) If there is no
the test should be test are issued to the storage installations on an annual
personnel
performing the test,
basis.
Test results are furnished to CONUS storage
completed.
installations and OCONUS commands by e-mail as an
(c) In either case, the testing installations update to the annual propellant stability printout.
will notify JMC ASRP Division by the most expeditious
b. As additional items are added to the SLTP, specific
means and give the nomenclature, lot number of the item,
instructions and information will be provided.
defect encountered, and the number of samples tested.
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