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from the muzzle of the launcher. If an approved radar system is not used, then the monitoring devices
and time recorders shall be a dual system setup for recording two (2) separate readings that shall be
within 3 feet per second of each other. If the two readings differ by more than 3 feet per second (for a
given shot), the results shall be declared a "no test" and another round fired in its place. The number
of "no test" rounds shall be reported. "No test" rounds shall be reported as "no test" rounds for
velocity readings. Report the approximate range to impact of "no test" rounds. Results shall be
calculated and recorded for mean velocity and standard deviation (see 6.7). Observation shall be
made for compliance with Table III.
4.5.8.2 Rapid Fire. The cartridge shall be rapid fired from a MK19, MOD III, Grenade
Machine Gun mounted on the MK64 Mount and M3 Tripods. Firing shall be in burst of five (5) to ten
(10) rounds. Rate of fire shall be recorded for informational purpose only. Observation shall be made
for compliance with Table III.
4.5.9 Inspection equipment. The inspection equipment required to perform the examination
and tests prescribed herein is described in the Inspection Method Column in the tables starting with
paragraph 4.4.2.1. Inspection equipment used for acceptance of product shall be capable of repeatable
measurements, by various experienced inspection/test personnel, to an accuracy of 10% or better of
the total tolerance of the characteristic being inspected. Any automated acceptance inspection
equipment (AAIE) prove-out shall be performed in accordance with MIL-A-70625 (see 6.8).
4.5.10 Ammunition lot numbering. Visually verify that an ammunition lot number has been
applied to each lot as described in MIL-STD-1168.
4.5.11 Workmanship. Visually verify that all parts and assemblies meet requirements of
paragraph 3.6.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DOD or in-house
contractor 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 activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the military
service's system commands. 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 activity.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. This specification covers the metal parts and loading, assembling and
packaging for one type of cartridge designated as Cartridge, 40MM: Practice, M385A1.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Title, number (w/revision level) and date of all reference documents.
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