MIL-DTL-53077A
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The mounting kit permits the attachment of the mine clearing roller
system on an M1 series tank.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. If required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1, 2.2.2,
and 2.3).
c. If first article inspection is required, time frame required for submission and the
number of samples required (see 3.3 and 6.3).
d. If certification review is required (see 3.16.2.1).
e. Time frame required for submission of welding workmanship specimens
(see 3.16.2.3).
f. Time frame when camouflage pattern data (see 3.18) is required.
g. If conformance examination is other than specified (see 4.5.1.1).
h. If specific packaging is required (see 5.1).
i. Instructions regarding first article (see 6.3).
6.3 First article. When a first article inspection is required (see 3.3 and 6.2), the items
should be a preproduction model. The first article should consist of one or more units. The first
article should consist of one or more units. The contracting officer should include specific
instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examinations, tests, and
approval of the first article test results and disposition of the first article test results and
disposition of the first article (see 6.2).
6.4 First article pack. Any changes or deviations of production packs from the approved
first article pack will be subject to the approval of the contracting officer. Approval of the first
article pack will not relieve the contractor of his obligation to package the mounting kits in
accordance with this specification.
6.5 Lubricants. MIL-HDBK-838, Lubrication of Military Equipment, prescribes the
policy for using specification-type products wherever possible and provides specific
requirements for potential use of non-standard proprietary products. MIL-HDBK-838 is
implemented by MIL-HDBK-113, Guide for Selection of Lubricants, Fluids, Preservatives and
Specialty Products for Use in Ground Equipment Systems. The contracting officer should note
that unless otherwise authorized by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development
and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Research, Development and Engineering Command
(RDECOM), lubricants, fluids, and greases for ground equipment systems must be restricted to
those listed under MIL-HDBK-113, chapter 2.
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