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d. Ammunition that is restricted or remains suspended
Revised ammunition data cards will be prepared and
submitted IAW MIL-STD-1168 when any rework results in a lot following renovation will be reported to the appropriate
number change (see also para 11-2d). Lot will be maintained commodity command to provide for lot number inclusion in TB
9-1300-385.
in CC-D until data cards are submitted.
To ensure uniformity of inspection/ classification, the
following definitions of lot "None", Mixed" and "Unknown" are backed component charges:
will be accomplished IAW the Propellant Reassessment
provided.
Program requirements of Chapter 13. Reassessment involves
(11) Lot none. Ammunition items and components the test and evaluation of stored propellant to determine
functional serviceability prior to loading into a major end item.
without a lot number assigned at time of manufacture.
with a lot number assigned at time of manufacture that can be
Specific explosives filled components including primers,
separated by lot when appropriate.
ignition cartridges and delay elements require a deterioration
(13) Lot unknown.
Ammunition items and check test (DCT) IAW the applicable military specifications.
components with a lot number assigned at time of The DCT is a test of functional characteristics and moisture
manufacture that cannot now be identified and separated by content of the black powder in the component. The DCT
lot.
ensures suitability for use of these components before
assembly into complete rounds. A successful test will allow
components to be used (uploaded) for a period of two years.
The commodity command determines the requirement for
testing of components and/or end items.
a. A ballistic test request (BTR) will be prepared by the
a. The following are standard steps to follow when
commodity command for ammunition requiring PG test.
conducting an audit. Prior to conducting the audit:
Copies will be furnished the testing agency. Sample shipping
(1) Create and maintain audit schedules for all
instructions will be furnished to the shipping installation. On
operations to be audited.
selection and preparation of samples, the installation
(2) Obtain copies of and review MWO's, SOP,
ammunition surveillance organization will coordinate with local
drawings, Specs, standards and prior audit reports. Place
supply and transportation organization to assure timely
special emphasis on prior Corrective Action Requests CARs.
shipment of samples.
Review MWO's IAW Procedure C, paragraph 4-12.
b. The
commodity command will determine the
(3) Prepare audit checklist and develop sample plan
requirements for ballistic testing of items reworked.
IAW Procedure A (para 4-10) and MIL STD 1916.
(1) Information submitted according to paragraphs 4-
(4) Brief operation team leader on purpose and scope
of audit.
determine the necessity for ballistic test of the reworked lot.
b. Conduct audit and record observations. An observation
The submitting installation will then be notified whether or not
is a statement of fact made during an audit and substantiated
ballistic testing is required.
by objective evidence.
Observations may be positive or
(2) The commodity command will prepare a BTR for
negative. The terms nonconformance, nonconformities and
each reworked lot determined to require test. The BTR will
findings will be used interchangeably to describe and report
provide necessary direction for selecting and shipping samples,
failures to comply with specified product or quality system
methods of test, and acceptance/rejection criteria. Copies of
requirements (negative observations). Objective evidence is
the BTR will be furnished the test agency and the shipping
qualitative or quantitative information, records, or statements
installation.
of fact pertaining to the quality of an item or service or to the
(3) An MRO will be issued by the commodity
existence and implementation of a quality system element,
command for the movement of all test samples to a PG for
which is based on observation, measurement, or test and
ballistic test.
which can be verified.
(4) The test facility will furnish ballistic test results to
c. Conduct audit of non-conforming materiel process and
the commodity command. On acceptance notification by the
record results.
commodity command, action will be taken by the installation
d. Audit Frequency: It is anticipated that ammunition
to place the lot in the appropriate condition code for issue and
maintenance operations audits will be conducted on a daily
use.
basis. When this is not possible, increase batch and sample
(a) If retest is determined appropriate by the
sizes IAW MIL STD 1916.
commodity command, the installation will be requested to
e. Determine
operation
compliance
and
product
furnish additional samples.
acceptance IAW Procedure B, paragraph 4-11.
f. Corrective Action Requests (CAR) must be completed
(b) Special instructions as outlined in test
every time a non-conformance is observed. Figure 4-2 shows
facility request or shipping and marking instructions contained
sample CAR. Figure 4-3 is an example of a completed CAR.
in the original BTR apply. Reference will be made to the
CARS must have a suspense date.
original BTR on retest sample shipment to maintain continuity.
(1) The first time a checkpoint is found not in
conformance, the CAR is addressed to the Operation Team
(c) In the event of ballistic failure, the commodity
Leader with a copy furnished to the QASAS in charge.
command will, if appropriate, initiate a request for
(2) If the same check point is found non-conforming
waiver/deviation for subject materiel and advise each
during a subsequent audit, a CAR is completed referencing
installation of the commodity command decision.
both the original and current non-conformance. Include the
(d) The materiel involved will be retained in CC-D
control number (CAR NO.) of the original CAR. This CAR is
pending final decision and disposition.
addressed to the Director of Ammunition Operations with
copies furnished to the Operation Team Leader and QASAS in
c. Data cards for each lot shipped in a and b above will be
charge.
furnished the test activity with the documentation covering the
sample shipment. A data card will also be placed in box
number one of each lot shipped for test. If data cards are not
available, coordination will be made with the commodity
command prior to release of shipment.
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