MIL-DTL-83196C(USAF)
4.2.1 First article test sample. First article test samples shall consist of 1-1/2 yards of the basic
fabric, four undershirts, and four underpants. One each of the undershirts and underpants shall be
furnished in sizes 1, 3, 5, and 7. The samples shall be representative of the construction,
workmanship, components, and material used during production.
4.3
Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the examinations in 4.4
and 4.5 and the test in 4.6. The inspection levels shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4,
level II for the examination in 4.4 and level S-3 for the examination in 4.5.
4.4
Examination of end item. The end item (undershirt and underpants) shall be examined for
defects as specified in table V. The end item shall be inspected for compliance with the material,
design, and construction requirements specified in 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4.
TABLE V. Classification of defects.
Defect
Major
Minor
Defects and workmanship damages 1/
a. Any weakening defect such as a hole, run in knitted fabric, loose slub, or
smash that might develop into a hole
b. Scissors or knife cut, tear, mend, burn, or needle chew that could develop
into a hole
Badly shaded parts
X
Cleanliness
a. A permanent spot or stain
X
b. Removable spot or stain, clearly noticeable
X
c. Thread ends not trimmed or loose threads not removed
X
Components and assembly
a. Any defective component
X
b. Any component part omitted
X
c. Any required operation omitted or improperly performed
X
Cutting
Any component part not cut in accordance with specified requirements
X
Seams and stitchings 2/
a. Seam twisted, puckered, or pleated
X
b. Part of garment caught in any unrelated operation or stitching
X
c. Thread breaks or ends of stitching not caught in any other seams or
X
stitching
d. Gage of stitching incorrect, resulting in a faulty or open seam
X
e. Gage of stitching irregular or excessively uneven stitching that affects
X
appearance
f. Any open seam 1/4 to 3/4 inch 3/
X
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