SB 742-1
(1) Samples are to be selected by a QASAPS and must
(4) Metal strapping or wire bands must be properly
be representative of the entire lot under evaluation. The
and uniformly applied and must be tight.
Tightening of
evaluation will include overall condition of the lot in storage.
existing loose wire bands is permissible by utilizing a suitable
wire-crimping tool to crimp the wire and staple the crimp to
(2) Rebuilt, repaired, or modified materiel must
the box. Staples will be sufficient length to afford strength
conform to applicable standards and drawing requirements.
without protruding through the thickness of the applied
surface. If wire bands are replaced with metal strapping, it is
(3) All items selected for shipment to FMS recipients
permissible to cover box markings if no unmarked spaces are
will have "U.S. Army" markings deleted.
available and if essential markings such as lot numbers are
(4) Spot paint is allowable provided it does not detract
not covered. The same type of wire strapping will be used on
from the appearance of the item and is not on a critical
an individual box. However, wire and strap banding are
surface. Paint used for spot painting will blend as nearly as
permitted within a lot. Flat steel strapping, specification
possible with the original paint. Brush marks are allowable if
ASTM-D3953, is the authorized strapping for GRA or FMS
runs or sags are not evident. These criteria also apply to spot
shipments. Lots presently banded with other strapping, which
painting of containers, except that minor scratches (those not
is satisfactory in appearance and application, are acceptable.
exposing the surface) need not be spot painted if they do not
Only authorized strapping will be used when strapping is
materially detract from the appearance of the containers.
replaced due to reworking of materiel, poor appearance, rust
on loose bands, etc. Palletized projectiles or bombs (empty or
(5) Containers with tear strips or other self-destroying
loaded), required for GRA or FMS will be strapped using steel
closing devices that destroy the hermetic seal when opened for
strapping, specification ASTM-D3953.
any required sample inspection will be acceptable when lids
are resealed by means of three wraps of plastic film, pressure
(5) Minor rust or corrosion on hasps, hinges, or screw
sensitive, and filament, reinforced adhesive tape (MIL-T-
heads is acceptable. Major rust or corrosion on hardware will
43036A) and taped end of container has been dipped in a
be removed.
Where the protective plating is affected by
compound sealing dip coating, federal specification VV-S-190.
removal of rust or corrosion, the hardware will be painted the
A pull-tab is also required for easy removal of the tape.
same color as the box.
(6) Obliteration of box or container markings will be
(6) Boxes with dry rot, termite infestation, or other
accomplished as specified by the current MIL-STD-129. The
conditions conducive to eventual complete deterioration of the
wood or having appearance of weathering or abuse are not color of the obliterating paint, enamel or lacquer will match the
original basic coloring of the boxes or containers, as nearly as
acceptable.
possible. Sand color (30277 of federal standard 595) will be
(7) Boxes with cleats in different positions (vertical used on unpainted wooden boxes for obliteration of old
and horizontal) or without cleats within a lot are acceptable if markings. The same color and kind of ink will be used to
the box meets all other requirements.
obliterate original markings on any package surface.
(8) Fiber containers opened for inspection or rework Embossed markings will be sanded or planed smooth or the
operations will be resealed using tape of the same type and size panel(s) reversed and the corrected markings applied to match
if the container meets appearance standards. If minor fraying the balance of the markings on the box.
occurs during removal of old tape and the waterproof
(7) Metal strapping or wire bands must be properly
impregnated layer beyond the area normally covered by tape is
applied, uniform, and secured.
Tightness should be
not destroyed, the container is considered acceptable. It is
determined by using procedures contained in AMC drawing 19-
acceptable to use a wider tape of the same type to cover frayed
48-4116-20 PA 1002 (Unitizing Procedures for Boxed
edges at time of resealing when waterproof impregnated layer
Ammunition and Components in Palletized Units-Strapped).
is destroyed. Retaping to merely cover frayed edges is not
(8) Boxes with evidence of dry rot, termite infestation,
considered necessary. Fiber containers opened for inspection
or other conditions conducive to deterioration of wood or boxes
will be resealed with tape pressure sensitive adhesive, plastic
or giving the appearance of weathering or abuse are
film, filament reinforced, MIL-T-43036A if tape of original type
unacceptable. Boxes must be serviceable.
and color is not available.
(9) Items produced and accepted under various
(9) Discoloration or fingerprints on cartridge cases or
waivers and deviations, as indicated by remarks on
marks on base caused by felt pads and chipboard fillers are
ammunition data cards or log books, will be require AMCOM
acceptable if no active corrosion is present. Efforts will be
clearance prior to FMS shipment. Some clearances may also
made to improve the appearance of the cartridge case base if
require customer approval.
reworking is required.
(10) Fixed and semi-fixed ammunition assemblies 12-6. Shipment procedures for SMCA managed materiel.
a. Report of shipment (REPSHIP) notification will be
with fired or resized cartridge cases are not acceptable for
forwarded to SMCA for all GRA or FMS shipments. Installation
FMS.
quality assurance security assistance coordinators (SAPC) and
(11) Containers with tear strips or other self- transportation officers will affect appropriate procedures to
destroying closing devices that destroy the hermetic seal when ensure that a REPSHIP electrical transmission message is
opened for any required sample inspection will be acceptable furnished within 3 days of shipment.
when lids are resealed by means of three wraps of plastic film,
b. The addressee in para 1-5d(21)(a) will provide REPSHIP
pressure sensitive, and filament reinforced adhesive tape (MIL-
notification for FMS airlift shipments.
T-43036A) and taped end of container has been dipped in a
compound sealing dip coating, federal specification VV-S-190.
A pull-tab is also required for easy removal of the tape.
b. AMCOM managed materiel.
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