SB 742-1
(6) Bulk propellant, propelling component charges
(1) The sample size, defect classification and rejection
criteria are contained in the applicable technical manual, and ammunition components.
supply bulletin, or other procedural documents.
Bulk propellant and component charges.
(2) Pressurized and desiccated containers shall be Materiel selected for FMS shipment will have a minimum of
100-percent inspected prior to release for shipment to ensure one year remaining on the Loading Authorization (as specified
that they have adequate internal pressure and a satisfactory at APP I, TB 9-1300-385) at the time of shipment unless
internal relative humidity as specified in the applicable otherwise authorized by SMCA.
technical manual.
Ammunition components (such as primers,
ignition cartridges, or delay elements) selected for FMS
shipments will have a minimum of 1 year remaining on the
a. SMCA managed materiel.
deterioration check test interval unless otherwise authorized
(1) Small arms tracer ammunition selected for FMS by addressee in para 1-5d(1).
will have a specification trace of 80 percent or greater.
Materiel selected for GRA shipments will be CC-A
Absence of test data will not disqualify a lot from shipment.
quality and comply with those issue requirements for the U.S.
(2) Materiel selected for GRA will be CC-A quality and Army.
comply with issue requirements for the U.S. Army.
(7) High explosive (HE) and white phosphorous (WP)
(3) Munitions accepted without waiver of functional fixed and semi-fixed ammunition, mortar ammunition,
deficiencies at an Army Ammunition Plant (AAP) may be separate loading projectiles, and separate loading propelling
considered suitable for issue under FMS provided--
charges with less than 100 rounds per lot will not be issued for
Materiel has had an acceptance inspection (AI) or GRA or FMS shipments unless specifically authorized in the
initial receipt inspection (IRI) encompassing criteria found in LOA, DD Form 1513 (U.S. DOD Offer and Acceptance) or the
quantity requisitioned is less than 100 rounds.
(8) Tag end lots of ammunition and specifically a lot
Lots are in CC-A
for which the quantity remaining is less than a standard pack
Containers have original manufacturer's seals.
will not be utilized for GRA or FMS unless authorized in the
LOA, or the quantity required is less than one standard pack.
Lots will be shipped before interval of 180 days
from date of AI or IRI and functional clearance.
b. AMCOM managed materiel.
Functional clearance is requested and received
(1) All materiel selected for shipment under the FMS
from SMCA.
will be subjected to a pre-issue inspection prior to release for
shipment. This inspection will be performed according to the
Should shipment occur after 180 days from date
applicable ammunition surveillance procedure and technical
of AI or IRI, normal FMS inspection procedures will be applied.
manuals.
(4) Materiel selected for FMS or GRA will be afforded
(2) All outstanding URGENT Department of the Army
preservation and packaging level A/B except for parcel post
Modification Work Orders (DAMWO) must be applied to
and air shipment for which level B/B is authorized as stated in
materiel selected for FMS shipment prior to the required pre-
AR 700-15. Guidance for less than level A/B packaging and
issue inspection.
preservation will be contained in the requisition and annotated
on the MRO as exception data.
(3) All other DAMWOs should be applied to materiel
selected for FMS shipments prior to the required pre-issue
(5) Ammunition with the following conditions will not
inspection. Exceptions to this criteria, which must have prior
be released by the QA organization without written
approval from AMCOM, are as follows:
authorization from SMCA. Materiel that does not meet the
prescribed standards will be reported by the installation to
Modifications developed for limited geographical
addressee in para 1-5d(21)(f) for waiver of deviation application that is not required by the recipient.
consideration and customer acceptance. Where applicable,
Modifications that are not available and
detailed deficiencies and rework requirements (preservation,
packaging, and maintenance) to include estimated cost(s) will application would delay the scheduled shipment release date.
be provided.
(4) Missiles, rockets, and related separately packaged
components selected for shipment to FMS customers must
Restricted from issue or use for any reason.
have at least 50 percent or 4 years, whichever is less, of the
Accepted at time of manufacture or renovation established shelf life remaining at the time the shipment is
under
a
waiver
that
affects
safety,
reliability, released to the carrier at the point of origin. Materiel selected
interchangeability, specified performance characteristics, or for shipment to GRA customers must have at least 2 years of
the established shelf life remaining at the time the shipment is
released to the carrier at the point of origin.
Appearance of the item or its related packing
undesirable in that it could cause an unfavorable reaction from 12-5. Special instructions.
the customer.
a. SMCA managed materiel.
Preservation and packaging level is less than that
(1) Renovated or reworked ammunition.
prescribed by AR 700-15 based upon item, package
Ammunition renovated or reworked will be
configuration, shipment mode, and handling conditions, and
repackaged according to the applicable drawing for the item
storage conditions.
concerned.
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