*SB 742-1370-94-704
SECTION II. SURVEILLANCE
pertinent and practical. The following observations, as a
7. Sample selection. Sample items will be selected
minimum, must be reported.
according to the provisions of SB 742-1 except that no
a. Report any markings which are incorrect,
more than eight items may be selected from anyone box.
misleading, incomplete, or unidentifiable.
a If samples are to be function tested at an
b. Give the location and extent of any rust, corrosion,
installation other than one at which parent lot is stored,
packing boxes and containers that are not shipped will
c. Give the burning time of star IN AIR to nearest
also be inspected. The appropriate part of DA Form 984
tenth of a second.
(Munitions Surveillance Report) will be completed prior to
d Give the light intensity categorized as good, fair, or
shipment.
poor.
b. Samples that are shipped must be packed and
e. give the maximum altitude of the star to nearest
marked according to SB 742-1.
During sample
foot. Any instances where case is projected, record
selection, number signals 1 through 40.
whichever altitude is lower (star or signal case).
f State if stars strike ground while still burning.
8. Surveillance test equipment. The following
equipment is to be used in testing items according to this
12. Definitions.
procedure:
a. Tank, immersion, APE 1901.
b. Device, holding, APE 1902 M1/M2.
detached (Pieces that drop from star and burn longer
c. Measuring device, altitude and drift, APE 1908.
than three seconds.)
b. Signal freezes in pistol (Signal cannot be readily
d Pistol, pyrotechnic, AN-M8.
e. Thermometer.
removed from pistol, preventing further use of pistol.)
f. Stopwatch.
g. Shelter, personnel, APE 1937.
13. Classification of defects. Defects observed during
inspection and testing will be classified and reported
according to paragraphs 14 and 15 and SB 742-1. Any
9. Preparation for test.
defects or nonstandard conditions observed that are not
a. Immerse signals (removed from their inner
listed below or in SB 742-1 will be described fully and
containers) 1-20 to a depth of 6 to 9 inches below
reported with the recommendations of the QASAS as to
surface of water for two hours. The water temperature
classification.
should be 70 degrees +/- 10 degrees F (20 +/- 5 degrees
C).
b. Remove signals from the water, wipe dry, and
14. Non-functioning defects.
function within 1 hour.
a. Critical-markings incorrect as to color and/or type
c. Signals 21 through 40 will receive no conditioning
of signal.
prior to test.
b. Major-
(1) Major damage to case which would preclude
10. Test procedure.
functioning.
a Fire signals from pyrotechnic pistol AN-M8 mounted
(2) Case bulged.
in a vertical position on holding device. (Signals with
(3) Case split.
bulged, split, or otherwise damaged cases will not be
(4) Closing cap loose (can be removed by light finger
fired but will be reported by type of defect.)
pressure).
b. Signals must be fired by use of a lanyard or other
(5) Major rust or corrosion.
remote control device. The lanyard must be locked in
c. Minor-
lanyard control box of the personnel shelter, APE 1937.
(1) Markings partially incorrect or illegible but not
The person installing the item in the pistol will carry the
misleading as to type of signal.
key to the control box at all times to prevent authorized
(2) Minor rust or corrosion.
access to the lanyard.
c. Personnel should remain in the personnel shelter
15. Functioning defects:
during firing.
a. Critical-
(1) Signal fires and remains in pistol (FA001).
11. Observations. All observations of nonstandard
(2) Signal the incorrect color (FA002).
conditions and malfunctions, especially those not
(3) Maximum altitude of star or case (if projected)
included among defects listed in paragraphs 14 and 15
is less than 25 feet (FA003).
b. Major-
below or in SB 742-1, should be included whenever
(1) Primer fails (CA021).
(2) Hangfire (CC021).
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