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TABLE V. Examination of flags for defects in dimension. - continued
EXAMINE
DEFECT
CLASSIFICATION
MAJOR MINOR
Width of heading
Varies from specified finished width by:
· 1/2 inch or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X
· more than 1/4 inch but less than 1/2 inch . . . . . . . .
X
Dimensions A, B, C, or
Maximum measurements differ by more than 2% of
D
the required dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X
Design of stars and star
Out of dimension or out of balance:
field
- the top point of each star is not pointing upward .
- each star is not symmetrical if dissected by an
imaginary vertical line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- stars are not of uniform size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- stars are not arranged symmetrically (horizontal,
vertical, & diagonal arrangement) . . . . . . . . . . .
- star field is not centered within the union . . . . . . .
· seriously affecting serviceability or appearance . . .
X
· affecting serviceability or appearance but not
seriously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Department of Defense (DOD) procurement. Flags contracted for by DOD shall be
preserved, packaged, and marked in accordance with sound commercial practices and with
requirements specified in 5.1 through 5.1.5, or as specified in the contract or purchase order
(see 6.2). The complete package shall be designed to protect the flags against damage during
shipment, handling, and storage. Flags requiring distance lines shall have the exposed portion
of all attached hardware wrapped or covered in commercially acceptable polyethylene film
0.002 inch thick or better.
5.1.2 Unit packaging.
5.1.2.1 Cotton, nylon, and nylon-wool bunting flags. Unless otherwise specified in the contract
or purchase order, following any treatment or wrapping/packaging for preservation, each flag
shall be compactly folded or folded and rolled and placed in a transparent, close-fitting, end-
opening polyethylene bag. The polyethylene film shall be not less than 0.003 inch thick. All
seams and closures shall be heat sealed. Prior to or during the heat sealing operation, excess
air within the bag shall be expelled.
5.1.2.2 Flags of rayon banner cloth. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
order, each flag shall be laid out flat on two thicknesses of tissue paper. The tissue paper shall
overlap all edges of the flag a minimum of two inches. Each flag, combined with overlapping
tissue paper, shall be rolled open width on a convolute or spiral wound chipboard tube. The
tissue paper overlapping the tube shall be tucked inside the tube ends. Each flag shall be
tightly wrapped with 50-pound minimum basis weight untreated kraft paper. Each wrapped flag
shall then be individually packaged in a snug fitting corrugated box, class domestic, style
optional. Closure shall be in accordance with good commercial practices.
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