MIL-DTL-2427H (AR)
APPENDIX A
Finish A (Organic) may be used for CONUS shipments (Level C). Strap positions and
marking scheme shall be planned out ahead of time so that the strapping does not
interfere with box marking. The size of strapping shall be 5/8 inch by 0.020 inch for all
boxes except Type I, Class 3. Not less than two straps, 3/8 inch by .015 inch, shall be
used for Type I, Class 3 boxes. Alternatively, for domestic use (Level B or C),
nonmetallic strapping, ½ inch by .020 inch, complying with Type II or IV ASTM D
3950, may be used on all boxes. Strapping shall be joined with commercial connectors of
the size and kind designed for the strapping being used.
A3.2.2 Round Wire Strapping. Round wire strapping of any gage listed in Table II
of this Appendix and meeting the requirements of the Table may be used. Wire finish
shall be organic-coated or zinc-coated for overseas shipment (Level A); any finish may
be used for domestic shipment (Level B or C)
A4. VERIFICATION
A4.1 Round wire strapping. The strapping used will have passed the nominal
diameter, breaking strength, percent elongations, and zinc coating tests. The zinc coating
is only required for Type 1 material. Authentication by proper certification from the
ammunition packing facility will be available for review by the Government
A4.2 Packed boxes.
A4.2.1 Lot formation. A lot will consist of packed, strapped, marked and sealed
ammunition boxes produced by
one manufacturer in one unchanged process in accordance with the same drawing and
same drawing revision. Lot size shall coincide with lot size of the ammunition being
packed.
A4.2.2 Examination. Sampling plans and procedures for Major and Minor defects
shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 except that continuous sampling plans may
be used if approved by the procuring activity.
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