MIL-DTL-14650B
the text of' this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes
applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein
and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict
between the requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall
govern.
3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article
inspection in accordance with 4.3.
3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled,
recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent
possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
requirements and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.4 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein.
3.4.1 Ribbon. The rayon ribbon for the streamers shall conform to MIL-DTL-11589.
The individual colors of the yarn used in the ribbon shall conform to the cable numbers
designated by the Department of Defense Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for
Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition, as specified in the individual specification sheet.
3.4.2 Grommet. Grommets shall be a commercial brass plain grommet, Trade Size 0
with a plain washer.
3.4.3 Thread.
3.4.3.1 Cotton. The cotton thread shall conform to mercerized cotton thread IC1 or IC2
ticket number 000 of A-A-52094.
3.4.3.2 Rayon. The rayon thread shall be semi-dull continuous filament, regenerated,
cellulose type rayon, two ply, 150 denier.
3.4.3.3 Polyester. The polyester shall be a natural soft multiple cord and conform to
Type I, Class 1, Subclass A, letter size AA of V-T-285.
3.4.3.4 Color. The color of the thread for the hem, inscription and devices shall be as
specified on the applicable drawing and specification sheet unless otherwise specified (see
6.2). The bobbin thread shall be the same shade as the embroidery device or lettering.
3.5 Design. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable specification sheet, the
design and size of the streamers shall be as indicated on TIOH Drawing 5-5-2 (Figure 1).
Dimensions of the letters and numerals shall be as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-614
(Figure 3). Design and dimensions of devices for the streamers will be in accordance with
TIOH Drawing 5-5-2A (Figure 2) and government cartoons.
3.6 Construction.
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