MIL-PRF-48656B(AR)
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. These cartridges are intended for use in US military weapons for tactical and
training purposes. The 12 gauge cartridges procured to this specification are military unique because they
must meet the military's propellant stability and shelf life storage requirements of 5 years, which exceeds
commercial industries normal requirements. They must also meet the high and low temperature
requirements for the combat rounds.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number and date of this specification.
b. Issue of DODISS to be sited in the solicitation, and, if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1).
c. Requirements for submission of first article.
d. Requirement and provisions for submission of test data as required.
e. Certificate of conformance for each lot of ammunition.
f. Requirements for Ammunition Lot Numbering.
g. Packaging requirements (see section 5.1): The following is provided as reference
information.
Packaging will be level A for Type I rounds and level B for Type II rounds:
Type I cartrtidges can be packed in accordance with packaging drawing 9396206 (Cartridge, 12
Gauge Shotshell, No. 00 Buckshot, NSN 1305-01-232-8338). Type II cartridges can be unit packed in
cartons in accordance with the best commercial practice. The packed cartridges will be overpacked in a
(4G) fiberboard box Class WWVR, Grade V3c or W5c, Style RSC, waterproofed per ASTM D5118 and
closed in accordance with ASTM D1974. Five hundred rounds is a standard quantity per fiberboard box
(25 cartridges/carton, 20 cartons/fiberboard box) (Cartridge, 12 Gauge Shotshell, No. 71/2 Shot, NSN
1305-01-232-8339; and Cartridge, 12 Gauge Shotshell, No. 9 Shot, NSN 1305-01-232-7415).
h. If the Final Hazard Classification on record was based on government packaging drawings it
may be necessary to include those packaging drawings in the contract to ensure continued legal
transportation. Determination should be made by AMSTA-AR-QAW-S.
6.3 Reference drawings. Drawings 9390438, 9390440 and 9390439 may be used as references
for designs that have been qualified.
6.4 Ammunition lot numbers. Ammunition lot numbers require ammunition data cards in
accordance with MIL-STD-1168.
6.5 Submission of alternative conformance provisions. All contractor proposed alternative
conformance provisions will be submitted to the Government for evaluation / approval as directed by the
contracting activity.
6.6 Waivers. Requirement for lead-free shot in paragraph 3.2.6, Shot Type, may be waived until
November 30, 2000, due to non-availability of lead-free shot that meets velocity requirements. Contract
awards made subsequent to that date must comply with the requirement as stated.
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