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MIL-DTL-3476J
21 October 1998
SUPERSEDING
MIL-B-3476H
10 May 1991

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

BRASSARDS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies

of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements for brassards used by the
Department of Defense (see 6.1).

1.2 Classification. Brassards covered by this specification shall be as specified on the

applicable military specification sheet and Supplement 1 (see 2.1 and 6.2).

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this
specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has
been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they
must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification,
whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards

and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of
Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the
solicitation (see 6.2).

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which
may be of use in preparing this document should be addressed to: Director, The Institute of
Heraldry, US Army, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S112, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579, by using
the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of
this document.

AMSC N/A FSC 8455

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

A-A-52094 - Thread, Cotton

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-DTL-14652 - Insignia, Embroidered, Organizational, Insignia and Badges, General

Specification For

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-191 – Textile, Test Methods

FED-STD-751 – Stitches, Seams and Stitching

SPECIFICATION SHEETS

(See Supplement 1 for list of specification sheets.)

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards and handbooks
are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building
4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following other
Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

DRAWINGS

THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY

B-8-42 - Brassard, Location of Dot Fasteners

B-8-42A - Brassard, Location of Dot Fasteners
B-8-61 - Brassard, Location of Hook and Loop Fasteners

(Figures 1, 2, and 3 are miniature reproductions of the referenced drawings and are for
information only. Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and specification sheets
required by the contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be
obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to
the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are
DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless
otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the
documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2)

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(Non-government standards and other publications are normally available from the
organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be
available in or through libraries or other information services.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY CONTROL

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, 1993 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Application for copies of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 should be addressed to the American Society for
Quality Control, 611 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202.)

MERIT RIBBON COMPANY

DoD Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbon, 1993 Edition

(Application for copies of the DoD Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and
Ribbon should be addressed to Merit Ribbon Co., Inc., 30 David’s Drive, Hauppauge, NY
11788.)

THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

The Standard Color Reference of America, Tenth Edition

United States Army Color Card, The Official Colors for Branches, Agencies, etc.

(Application for copies of the color card and the U.S. Army Color Card should be addressed
to the Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-
1187.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets),
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 economical advantageous life cycle costs.

3.4 Material. The material shall be as specified herein.

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3.4.1 Percale. The percale shall be a preshrunk 100% cotton plain weave fabric
conforming to the physical requirements listed below. The color shall conform to the cable
number specified on the applicable specification sheet. Colorfastness shall conform to the
requirements of 3.7.2.

Weight per square yard (ounces): 3 minimum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 85, Filling 72
Breaking strength, minimum (pounds): Warp 45, Filling 30
Weave: Plain

3.4.2 Wool broadcloth or facing cloth. The wool broadcloth or facing cloth shall be a
mothproofed 100% wool or 80% wool, 20% polyester blend fabric conforming to the
physical requirements listed below. The color shall conform to the cable number specified
on the applicable specification sheet. Colorfastness shall conform to the requirements of
3.7.2.

a. 100% Wool

Weight per square yard (ounces): 16 minimum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 60, Filling 58
Breaking strength, minimum (pounds): Warp 40, Filling 35
Weave: 2 up, 1 down right hand twill

b. 80/20% Wool/Polyester

Weight per square yard (ounces): 16 minimum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 51, Filling 51
Breaking strength, minimum (pounds): Warp 55, Filling 45
Weave: 2 up, 1 down right hand twill

3.4.3 Wool felt. The wool felt shall be a mothproofed 100% pressed wool fabric
conforming to the physical requirements listed below. The color shall conform to the cable
number specified on the applicable specification sheet. Colorfastness shall conform to the
requirements of 3.7.2.

Thickness (inches): Nominal 0.063, min. - 0.053, max. - 0.073

Weight per square yard (ounces): Nominal 12, minimum 11, maximum 13
Breaking strength (pounds): 30 minimum

3.4.4 Cloth, cotton, uniform twill. The cotton uniform twill cloth shall be a preshrunk
100% white cotton twill conforming to the physical requirements of any of the following type
materials:

a. Type I

Yarn: Combed
Ply: Warp 2, Filling 2
Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.9 minimum, 8.6 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 116, Filling 56

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Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 180, Filling 120

Weave: 3/1 right hand twill

b. Type II

Yarn: Combed
Ply: Warp 2, Filling 1
Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.9 minimum, 8.6 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 116, Filling 56
Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 180, Filling 110
Weave: 3/1 right hand twill

c. Type III

Yarn: Combed
Ply: Warp 1, Filling 1
Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.7 minimum, 8.4 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 112, Filling 54
Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 160, Filling 110
Weave: 3/1 left hand twill

d. Type IV

Yarn: Combed
Ply: Warp 1, Filling 1
Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.2 minimum, 7.9 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 100, Filling 54
Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 160, Filling 110
Weave: 3/1 left hand twill

e. Type V

Yarn: Carded
Ply: Warp 1, Filling 1
Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.2 minimum, 7.9 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 100, Filling 54
Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 150, Filling 100
Weave: 3/1 left hand twill

f. Type VI

Yarn: Carded
Ply: Warp 1, Filling 1
Weight per square yard (ounces): 8.2 minimum, 8.6 maximum
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 112, Filling 56
Breaking strength (pounds): Warp 170, Filling 80
Weave: 3/1 left hand twill

3.4.5 Cloth, wool serge. The wool shall be a mothproofed 100% wool serge conforming
to the physical requirements listed below. The color shall conform to the shade or cable

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number specified on the applicable specification sheet. Colorfastness shall conform to the
requirements of 3.7.2.

Weight per square yard (ounces): 18 minimum

Ply: Warp 2, Filling 2
Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 68, Filling 54
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): Warp 110, Filling 100
Shrinkage (maximum): Warp 4.0%, Filling 2.5%
Weave: 2 up, 2 down, 4 harness right twill

3.4.6 Cloth, wool melton. The wool shall be a mothproofed melton conforming to the
physical requirements of any of the following type materials listed below. The color shall
conform to the shade or cable number specified on the applicable specification sheet.
Colorfastness shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.2.

a. Type I

Weight per square yard (ounces): 16 minimum, 17 maximum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 60, Filling 55
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): Warp 58, Filling 46
Weave: 2 up, 1 down right hand twill

b. Type II

Weight per square yard (ounces): 22 minimum, 24 maximum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 55, Filling 45
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): Warp 80, Filling 60
Weave: 3 up, 1 down crowfoot

3.4.7 Cloth, duck, nylon. The nylon duck shall be a bright high tenacity nylon filament
of both warp and filling conforming to the physical requirements listed below. The color
shall conform to the shade or cable number specified on the applicable specification sheet.
Colorfastness shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.2.

Weight per square yard (ounces): 7.25 minimum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 60, Filling 45
Ply Warp 2, Filling 2
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): Warp 325, Filling 275
Weave: Plain, 1 up and 1 down

3.4.8 Buckram. The buckram shall be a light, open-weave, single ply fabric conforming
to the following physical requirements:

Weight per square yard (ounces): 2.5 minimum

Yarns per inch (minimum): Warp 40, Filling 20
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): Warp 30, Filling 20

3.4.9 Tape. The tape shall be 100% cotton, 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) in width and conform to
the physical requirements listed below. The tape shall be black in color. Colorfastness
shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.2.

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Weight per square yard (ounces): 0.013 minimum

Yarns (minimum): Face and Back Warp – 37
Binder Warp – 7
Yarns per inch (minimum): 42 yarns per inch (1 yarn per shed) of 20/2
ply, or 84 yarns per inch (2 yarns per shed) of
40/2 ply
Breaking strength (pounds, minimum): 50 warp (full width)

3.4.10 Elastic webbing. Yarn for the elastic webbing shall be 100% cotton. The elastic
strands shall be made of compounded natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a mixture
thereof. The color shall conform to the shade or cable number specified on the applicable
specification sheet. Colorfastness shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.2. The webbing
shall be composed of one ground warp and one elastic warp (with strands wrapped) and
one filling. The ground warp shall weave in a two up and two down order and the elastic
warp shall weave in such a manner as to be over all the back picks and under all the face
picks. The elastic webbing shall meet the following physical requirements:

Width: 1-1/4 inches (3.175 cm) ± 1/16 inch

(0.159 cm)
Thickness: 0.050 inch - 0.65 inch (0.127 cm - 0.165
cm)
Weight per square yard (ounces): 0.54 minimum
Yarns (full width)(minimum): Ground Warp – 26
Elastic Strands – 14
Yarns per inch (minimum): 52 filling
Elastic strands gage (per inch, 50
maximum fineness):

3.4.11 Ink. The ink for marking and stenciling shall be an indelible marking ink.
Colorfastness shall conform to the requirements of 3.7.2.

3.4.12 Snap fasteners. Snap fasteners shall be any type brass or steel, pronged ring
head type, size 17 ligne with a black or nickel plate finish. Black fasteners shall be used on
dark background brassards. Nickel plate fasteners shall be used on white brassards only.

3.4.13 Safety pins. Safety pins shall be 1-1/16 inches (2.699 cm) ± 1/16 inch (0.159
cm) pin without guard manufactured from brass or stainless steel.

3.4.14 Thread. The cotton thread shall conform to A-A-52094. The size and color shall
be as specified on the applicable specification sheet.

3.4.15 Embroidery yarn. The embroidery yarn shall be a semi-dull continuous filament,
regenerated cellulose type rayon, two-ply Schiffli type yarn. The yarn shall be 150, 100 or
75 denier as specified on the applicable cartoon or drawing. Unless otherwise specified, the
use of two-ply polyester is authorized in lieu of rayon. When polyester yarn is used, 135
denier will be substituted for 150 denier, 90 denier will be substituted for 100 denier, and 70
denier will be substituted for 75 denier rayon.

3.4.15.1 Color. The color of the embroidery yarn shall be as specified on the applicable
drawing or cartoon. When overedge stitching is required, the color shall be the same as
the embroidered border. The use of sulfur dyes is prohibited (see 3.4.17.1).

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3.4.15.2 Matching. The color shall be a good match to the DoD Standard Color Card of
Official Standardized Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition,
when viewed under filtered tungsten lamps which approximate artificial daylight having a
correlated color temperature of 7000 plus or minus 500 K, with illumination of 100 plus or
minus 20 foot candles, and under incandescent lamplight at 2300 plus or minus 100 K.

3.4.16 Bobbin yarn. Unless otherwise specified on the applicable specification sheet,
the bobbin yarn used in the Schiffli embroidery shall be a continuous multi-filament nylon or
two-ply cotton yarn.

3.4.17 Overedge stitching yarn and thread. The yarn and thread used for overedge
stitching shall be 600 or 1200 denier multi-filament bright rayon for cover thread (see 3.6.1)
and type I, ticket No. 00, 3 ply of A-A-52094 for needle and looper threads.

3.4.17.1 Color. The color of the yarn and thread used for overedge stitching shall be as
specified for the embroidered edge on the applicable drawing or cartoon. The use of sulfur
dyes is prohibited (see 3.4.15.1).

3.4.18 Fastener tape. The fastener tape shall be commercial type hook and pile tape.
The tape shall be the color specified in the applicable specification sheet and shall be
stitched to the base in the location shown on drawing B-8-61 (Figure 3) using the thread
specified on the specification sheet for appliquéing and stitch type 302 with 10 to 12
stitches per inch.

3.5 Design. Design details shall be as specified in the applicable specification sheet.
Unless an exception is specified on the applicable specification sheet, the attaching
devices shall be as shown on figure 1 or 2, as applicable. Except where elastic webbing is
specified, all Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard brassards shall be supplied with two
safety pins specified in 3.4.13. The safety pins shall be provided at the top and bottom of
each brassard. When embroidery is required on the brassard, the embroidery shall be in
accordance with an enlargement or cartoon which, unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), will
be furnished by the Government. The finished embroidery shall contain not less than the
minimum number of stitches specified on the cartoon.

3.6 Construction. Brassards shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable

specification sheets and the requirements specified herein.

3.6.1 Embroidery. Unless otherwise specified on the applicable specification sheet,

embroidery shall conform to the requirements for embroidery of shoulder sleeve insignia in
MIL-DTL-14652.

3.6.2 Stitches, seams and stitches. Stitches, seams, and stitching shall be in
accordance with FED-STD-751. All ends of stitching not caught in seams or other stitching
shall be backstitched not less than 1 inch (2.54 cm). Thread breaks shall be backstitched
not less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) at each break. Thread tension shall be maintained so there
will be no loose stitching and so there shall be equal tension on the top and bottom thread.
All thread ends shall be trimmed. The number of stitches per inch, the stitch type and when
applicable, the stitching type shall be as specified on the applicable specification sheet.
When letters are appliquéd, the stitching shall be located 1/8 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch
(0.318 cm plus or minus 0.159 cm) from the edge of the letters. The hems shall have a 1/8
inch (0.318 cm) stitching margin.

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3.6.3 Tolerances. Except when otherwise specified on the applicable specification

sheet, the following tolerances shall apply for all brassards:

Length + 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)

Width + 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) - 0
Hem + 1/16 inch (0.159 cm)
Positioning of snap fasteners 1/ + 1/16 inch (0.159 cm)
insignia centered: + 1/4 inch (0.635cm)
Between top and bottom up to 1/8 inch (0.318 cm)
Between ends up to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
Letters centered: 1/8 inch (0.318 cm)
Between top and bottom to 2/ 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
Between ends up to + 1/8 inch (0.318 cm)
Appliquéd overall size + 1/16 inch (0.159 cm)
Appliquéd width + 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
Stitches per inch + 2 stitches

1/ Providing there is no excessive bulging when snap fasteners are engaged.

2/ Providing all letters in horizontal rows are visually even.

3.7 Color. The colors of the brassard and threads shall be specified on the applicable
specification sheets and shall match the shade indicated by the reference specification as
shown in the 10th edition, Standard Color Card of America, the U.S. Army Standard Color
Card, the Official colors for Branches, Agencies, etc., or the Department of Defense
Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition (see 2.2).
When shade standards are specified, the shade samples shall be available from the
contracting officer.

3.7.1 Matching. The color shall match the approved standard shade under natural
(north sky) daylight or artificial daylight having a color temperature of 7500 degrees Kelvin
and shall be a good approximation to the standard shade under incandescent lamplight at
2800 degrees Kelvin.

3.7.2 Colorfastness. The dyed fabric and embroidery yarn shall show good fastness to
wet-dry cleaning, crocking, and light for 40 hours, except the black dyed percale shall show
fair fastness to crocking.

3.8 Workmanship. The finished brassards shall conform to the quality and grade of
product established by this specification. Occurrence of defects shall not exceed the
acceptable quality levels.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are

classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.3).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4).

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4.2 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be

performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in 4.4.

4.3 First article inspection. Inspection and testing of the first article (see 3.2 and 6.3)
shall be made of a completely finished item for all provisions of this specification applicable
to the end product examination and tests.

4.4 Conformance inspection. Inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions set
forth herein, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.3). Sampling for inspection shall be
performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.

4.4.1 Inspection of components.

4.4.1.1 Testing of components. In addition to the provisions of the subsidiary

specifications and drawings, inspection shall be performed on components and materials
listed in Table I for the test characteristics shown therein. The testing shall be in
accordance with FED-STD-191.

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TABLE I. Testing of Components

COMPONENTS CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENT TEST LOT SIZE SAMPLE

PARAGRAPH METHOD EXPRESSED UNIT FOR
TESTING
Rayon yarn Material 3.4.15 or 1500, 1510 1 cone, 1 cone, spool
Identification applicable or 1520 spool or or tube
spec sheet tube
Denier “ 4021 “ “
Twist per inch: “ “ “
Single yarn “ 4052 “ “
Ply yarn “ 4054 “ “
Colorfastness to: 3.7.2 “
Wet-dry cleaning “ 5622 “ “
Crocking “ 5651 “ “
Light 1/ “ 5660 “ “

Fabric Colorfastness to: 3.7.2 1 yard 3 yards

(Other Wet-dry cleaning “ 5622 “ full width
than Crocking “ 5651 “ “
buckram) Light 1/ “ 5660 “ “
Laundering for “ 5610 “ “
percale only
Buckram Breaking strength 3.4.8 5100 “ 1 yard
Yard per inch 5050 “ full
Weave Visual “ width

1/ In the event of a dispute resulting from the test with Method 5660, or as a result of
suspected anomalous behavior of certain dye types or formulations, the contracting officer
may authorize the exposure to natural light in accordance with Method 5662.

4.4.1.1.1 Certification of compliance. Materials listed below may be accepted on the

basis of the contractor's certificate of compliance for requirements specified in applicable
paragraphs of this specification.

COMPONENTS CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENT

PARAGRAPH

Bobbin yarn for Two ply undyed cotton yarn or 3.4.16

embroidering continuous filament nylon

4.4.2 Inspection of the end item. Defects found during the inspection shall be classified in
accordance with the list shown in 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.1.1.

4.4.2.1 Visual inspection of brassards. Examination shall be made at a distance of

approximately 16 to 22 inches (40.64 cm to 55.88 cm). The defects found during the
examination shall be classified in accordance with 4.4.2.1.1 and 4.4.2.1.2. The sample unit for
these examinations shall be one completely fabricated brassard.

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4.4.2.1.1 Examination of brassards for visual characteristics. Defects designated by an

asterisk (*) shall be classified as major when seriously affecting serviceability or appearance
and minor when affecting serviceability or appearance but not seriously.

TABLE II. DEFECTS

EXAMINE DEFECT CLASSIFICATION

MAJOR (S) MINOR
Quality of cloth Any component not fabricated of specified X
(tape, material
background,
and letters)

Color Color other than specified X

Off shade S

Material Hole, cut, tear, smash or weak place X

Spots, stains, streaks or shade bars X
Two or more continuous broken or S
missing ends or picks
Double pick, coarse pick or mispick X
clearly noticeable
Slub, slough-off, float or skip S
Incorrect number of plies X
Objectionable odor S
Not clean S

Stenciling, Marking material used in stenciling or X

printing or printing adversely affects hand of fabric
inking (when Design or any part of design omitted X
applicable) Accomplished with incorrect material X
Poor registration, over printed or S
feathering
Incorrect color X
Shade variation or uneven penetration of S
marking material affecting appearance
Marking material mottled affecting X
appearance at 6 feet (1.82 m)

Embroidery Broken stitches S

(when Not applied as specified X
applicable) Design reversed or inverted X
Design misplaced or in incorrect location X
Any detail not conforming to applicable X
cartoon or specification sheet
Stitching missing X
Incorrect color or color arrangement X
Incorrect shade S
Stitches out of alignment or not in accord S
with applicable cartoon or enlargement

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TABLE II. DEFECTS (Continued)

EXAMINE DEFECT CLASSIFICATION

MAJOR (S) MINOR
Closeness and density of stitches not S
equal to first article sample
Float, bunched or tangled yarn S
Loose tension, resulting in slack, open or S
loopy appearance
Tension too tight affecting appearance S

Appliqué (bars, Not applied as specified X

letters, Design reversed or inverted X
chevrons, Design misplaced or in incorrect direction S
cross) Letter or insignia not neatly trimmed S
Misshapen, distorted, crooked or S
puckered
Any letter or brassard part missing X

CONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIP

General Operation omitted X
Operation not accomplished as specified X
Component is not fabricated as specified X
or is not of material specified

Hem Not hemmed all around X

Incorrect type of hem X
Hem uneven X

Seams, Incorrect type of seam, stitches or S

stitches and stitching
stitching Incorrect color thread S
Row of stitches partially or completely X
missing
Incorrect stitching gage or margin X
Backstitching omitted X
Ends of stitching not backstitched one S
inch (2.54 cm) (when not caught in other
seams or stitching)
Thread ends not trimmed on face or back X
of brassard
Needle chews S
Loose stitch tension resulting in a loosely X
secured hem or insignia
More than one skipped stitch S
Stitches per inch exceed tolerance X
specified
One stitch less than minimum specified X

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TABLE II. DEFECTS (Continued)

EXAMINE DEFECT CLASSIFICATION

MAJOR (S) MINOR
Two or more stitches less than minimum X
specified
Overedge stitching not as specified X

Open seams More than 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) but not X
more than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
More than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) X
NOTE: A seam shall be classified as
open when one or more stitches joining a
seam are broken or when two or more
continuous skipped stitches or run-offs
occur. On double stitched seams, a seam
shall be considered open when either one
or both sides of the seam are open.

Run-off See classification of open seam.

Application of Missing X
buckram Edge of buckram not even with edge of X
(when insignia
applicable) Does not reinforce entire design X

Application of Missing X
tape loop Attachment of loop is not accomplished S
(when with box stitching or bar tacking
applicable) Misplaced S
Loop twisted X

Safety pins Any missing X

(when Not specified size S
applicable) Malformed, misshapen, damaged or S
otherwise impaired
Not constructed as specified X
Finish shows evidence of corrosion X
Snap fastener Male or female portion missing or broken X
(when Male or female portion split S
applicable) Malformed, misshapen, damaged or S
otherwise impaired
Out of alignment or not in location S
specified
Finish does not completely cover fastener S
Not type finish specified X
Burr or sharp edge which may cause X
injury

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TABLE II. DEFECTS (Continued)

EXAMINE DEFECT CLASSIFICATION

MAJOR (S) MINOR
Not securely attached X
Will not function as intended X

Fastener tape Missing one or more strips X

(when Not securely stitched to the base X
applicable) Incorrect color X
Incorrect location S
Malformed, damaged or otherwise S
impaired

4.4.2.1.2 Examination of brassards for dimensions. Any dimension which is not within
the specified tolerances shall be classified as a defect.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as

specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). when actual packaging of materiel is to be
performed by DoD personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging
activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are
maintained by the Inventory Control Point's packaging activity within the Military
Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military Department's System Command.
Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department's or Defense
Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible
packaging.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be

helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. Brassards covered by this specification are intended to be worn on
the arm of certain DoD personnel to readily identify that the wearer has a particular job or a
temporary duty assignment.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification and the applicable specification sheet
(see 1.2).

b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2).

c. When a first article is required (see 3.2, 4.3, and 6.3).

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d. When a cartoon is required (see 3.5).

e. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).

6.3 First article. When first article inspection is required, the contracting officer should
provide specific guidance to offerors whether the item should be a preproduction sample, a
first production sample or a standard production item from the contractor's current inventory
as specified in 4.3. The first article should consist of one completed item. The contracting
officer should include specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding
arrangements for examination, approval of first article test results and disposition of first
articles. Invitations for bids should provide that the Government reserves the right to waive
the requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product
which has been previously acquired or tested by the Government, and that bidders offering
such products, who wish to rely on such production or tests, must furnish evidence with the
bid that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for the pending contract.

6.4 Armed services medical stock list. This specification includes the requirements for
the following items appearing in the Armed Services Medical Stock List:

8455-00-265-4799 - Brassard, Green Cross

8455-00-772-5845 - Brassard, Red Cross

6.5 Subject term (key word) listing.

Arm band

6.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of the
changes.

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - IH Army - IH
Air Force - 45
Navy - NU

Review activities: (Project No. 8455-0841)

Air Force - 32, 82, 99
Navy - MC
Coast Guard - CG
DLA - CT

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FIGURE 1 - Brassard, location of dot fasteners (2 rows of 3 fasteners)

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FIGURE 2 - Brassard, location of dot fasteners (3 rows of 3 fasteners)

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FIGURE 3 - Brassard, location of hook & loop fasteners

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STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS
1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision letter should be
given.

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7.

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.

NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of requirements on current
contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the referenced
document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.
1. DOCUMENT NUMBER 2. DOCUMENT DATE (YYMMDD)
I RECOMMEND A CHANGE: MIL-DTL-3476J 981021
BRASSARDS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed.)

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

6. SUBMITTER
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. ORGANIZATION

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) 7.DATE SUBMITTED
(1) Commercial (YYMMDD)
(2) AUTOVON
(if applicable)
8. PREPARING ACTIVITY
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE Include Area Code)
The Institute of Heraldry, U. S. Army (1) Commercial (2) AUTOVON
(703) 806-4982 656-4982

Technical and Production Division Defense Quality and Standardization Office

9325 Gunston Rd., Bldg 1466, Rm S112 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1403
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579 Falls Church, VA 22041-3466
(703) 756-2340 DSN: 289-2340
DD Form 1426, OCT 89 Previous editions are obsolete. 198/290