military standard visual inspection guide for rubber footwear

MIL-STD-284A20 September 1963

SUPERSEDINGMIL-STD-28414 June 1956

MILITARY STANDARD

VISUAL INSPECTION GUIDE

FOR

RUBBER FOOTWEAR

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Visual Inspection Guide For Rubber FootwearMIL-STD-284A

1. This standard has been approved by the Department of Defense and is mandatory for use bythe Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

2. Recommended corrections, additions, or deletions should be addressed to Headquarters, DSA,Standardization Division, Washington, D.C.

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C O N T E N T SPAGE

PARAGRAPH 1.1.11.2

2.2.1

3.3.13.23.2.13.2.23.2.33.2.43.2.53.2.63.2.73.2.83.2.93.2.103.2.113.2.123.2.133.2.143.2.153.2.163.2.17

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SCOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Specific definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allowable dimensions of defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burned gum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buckle stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chafing strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ski-shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressed stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DETAIL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classification of defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TABLE I Classification of defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .II Classification of miscellaneous defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Blister, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embedded foreign material, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blown stock, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact scar, vamp, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut pocket, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hole, front stay, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hole, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Looseness, chafing strip, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Looseness, front stay, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Looseness, heel piece, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Looseness, rolled foxing, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Looseness, top binding, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Marred stock, heel, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Marred stock, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Marred stock, sole, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .20Marred stock, sole, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Pit, vamp, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Started heel, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Started sole, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Tear, foxing, uncritical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Tear, vamp, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Wrinkle, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. (Minor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Wrinkle, inner shell, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Wrinkle, vamp, critical area. (Major) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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1. SCOPE

1.1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this standard (d) Provide a training manual for Govern-is to ment inspectors and increase their efficiency.

(a) Provide a uniform standard of quality 1.2 SCOPE. This standard defines and de-for the acceptance of rubber footwear. picts the most common defects which occur in

(b) Facilitate inspection of rubber footwear.the manufacture of insulated and non-insulatedrubber foot-wear and which may be determined

(c) Standardize inspection for all suppliers. during visual inspection of end product.

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2 . R E F E R E N C E D

2.1 The issues of the following documents ineffect on date of invitation for bids form a partof this standard to the extent specified herein.

STANDARDS

MILITARY

D O C U M E N T S

MIL-STD-177 — Rubber Products; Termsfor Visible Defects of.

MIL-STD-105 — Sampling Procedures and(Copies of specifications. drawings. standards, and pub-

lication required by suppliers in connection with specificTables for Inspection procurement functions should be obtained from the pro-by Attributes. curing activity or as directed by the contracting officer).

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3 . D E F I N I T I O N S

3.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. Definitions ofStandard MIL-STD-105 are applicable.

3.2 SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS. For the pur-pose of this standard the applicable definitionsincluded in Standard MIL-STD-177 and theDefinitions stated below shall apply. Where adefinition is covered in both Standard MIL-STD-177 and below, and are different, the definitionsgiven below shall govern.

3.2.1 Critical area. The critical areas consistof the upper, the sole, the heel, and the innerstructure.

3.2.2 Uncritical area. The uncritical areasconsist of the top binding and the reinforcingparts.

3.2.3 Allowable dimensions of dejects. In de-termining “over” or “under” for the type of de-fect, the largest dimension in any direction gov-erns.

3.2.4 Blister. Any soft area that presents anirregular surface or protuberance without a breakon the surface.

3.2.5 Crease. A crease is a fold mark, like apleat, where surfaces are not stuck together.

3.2.6 Marred stock. Marred stock is imper-fect surface stock caused when the uncured rub-ber struck or touched nonrubber objects or wasotherwise injured during processing.

3.2.7 Pit. A pit is a small open void in thesurface of the rubber.

3.2.8 Wrinkle. A wrinkle is a furrow or foldin the surface which may be stuck together.

3.2.9 Bloom. A bloom is material migratingto the surface to form a blush or discoloration.

3.2.10 Burned gum. Burned gum is rubberthat has been carbonized or deteriorated result-ing from excessive heat or corrosive chemicals.

3.2.11 Front stay. The front stay is the stripwhich is placed along the front of the rubberfootwear to provide reinforcement and to helpanchor the buckles.

3.2.12 Chafing strip. A chafing strip is a tex-tile strip placed in insulated boots for purposesof comfort and reinforcement.

3.2.13 Foxing. Foxing is a ribbon of rubberwhich encircles the lower outer edge of rubberfootwear.

3.2.14 Pocket. A pocket is the cavity in thetongue area or tongue-bellows area of the boot,extending the length of the eyelets or fasteners.

3.2.15 Ski-shelf. The ski-shelf is a small sec-tion of rubber attached above the outside at theheel and toe sections of the insulated boot.

3.2.16 Vamp. The vamp is the top forepartof footwear which covers the front part of thefoot .

3.2.17 Pressed stock. Parts having a raiseddesign or embossing which has been flattened dueto pressure from stacking.

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4 . G E N E R A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S

4.1 GENERAL Sampling inspection proced- definitions established in this standard shall heures shall be conducted in accordance with Stand- considered a complete statement of defects whichard MIL-STD-105 or other applicable Military may occur and which may be inspected for, ex-standards. cept for specific additional requirements that may

4.2 EXCEPTIONS. The description and appear in the procurement documents.

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5 . D E T A I L R E Q U I R E M E N T S

5.1 CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS. The feet has on the serviceability or appearance ofclassification of defects shall be as shown in tables the end item, in accordance with definitions givenI and II, and in figures 1 to 23. The classification in Standard MIL-STD-105.given to” a defect ‘is based on the effect such de-

TABLE I. Classification of Defects

Defect F i g u r e

Blister 1/16 to ¼ inch, any area.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blister ¼ to ½ inch, uncritical area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blister over ¼ inch, critical area... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blister over ½ inch, uncritical area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bloom, any area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blown stock over l/64 inch, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blown stock over 1/16 inch, under 1/8 inch, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blown stock 1/8 inch or more, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burned gum, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burned gum, uncritical area... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corlor or finish of exterior of footwear including all components not as specified.. .Color of interior not as specified.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Color or finish of exterior parts nonuniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact scar ¼ to ½ inch, any area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact scar ½ inch or more, any area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crease, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crease, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuts, tears or holes, any area.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embedded foreign material, critical area except outsole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embedded foreign material in outsole 1/16 to 1/8 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embedded foreign material in outsole 1/8 inch And over..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embedded foreign material any size, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Insole short by 1/8 to ¼ inch... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Insole short by ¼ inch or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Looseness or poor adhesion (any separation between gum parts or gum parts and

fabric).Lump over 1/16 inch, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lump over ¼ inch, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marred stock ¼ inch or more, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marred stock over 1/8 inch, under ¼ inch, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marred stock ½ inch or more, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marred stock over ¼ inch, under ½ inch, uncritical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operation omitted or not properly performed seriously affecting serviceability,

e.g. value misplaced on insulated footwear.Operation not properly performed affecting serviceability, but not seriously e.g.

ski-shelf slightly off center uninsulated footwear.Pairing-Variation in height more than ¼ inch but less than finch . . . . . . . . . . . .Pairing-Variation in height more than ½ inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pairing-Right and left not of same size and type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Part malformed, seriously affecting serviceability (unless otherwise classified

herein) e.g. vamp malformed which may result in discomfort to user.Part malformed affecting serviceability but not seriously (unless otherwise classi-

fied herein) e.g. malformation in sole to a degree resulting in slight loss intraction.

Part missing or not as specified seriously affecting serviceability.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Part missing or not as specified affecting serviceability but not seriously. . . . . . . . .

Major

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x. . . . . . . . . .

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x

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x. . . . . . . . . .

Minor

xx

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. . . . . . . . .x

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x. . . . . . . . .

x

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x

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4,5,6,19,201

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7,8,9,1O,11

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12, 14, 15. . . . . . . . . . . .

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TABLE I. Classification of Defects-(Continued)

Defect

Part poorly positioned affecting serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Part poorly positioned affecting appearance but not serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pita up to 1/16 inch in length and 1/32 inch in depth, critical area except outsole. . . . .Pits over 1/16 inch in length and 1/32 inch in depth, critical area except outsole. . . . . .Pits in outsole over 1/16 inch but less than 1/8 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pits in outsole 1/8 inch or over... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressed stock, any area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Started heel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Started sole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stuck parts any area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vulcanization poor or incomplet.e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrinkled stock under1/4 inch, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrinkled stock 1/4 inch or more, critical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrinkled st.ock1/2inch or more, unmitical area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Major Minor

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. . . . . . . . .x . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . x

Ix . . . . . . . . .xx

. . . . . . . . .I

x

. . . . . . . . .I

xxx

x . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . x

x . . . . . . . . .

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TABLE II. Classification of Miscellaneous Defects

Defect

Metal parts*Not specified number of eyelets or buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unequal number of eyelets or buckles between sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eyelets too tightly clinched (cutting surrounding rubber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eyelets loosely clinched (may become detached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharp edge or burr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eyelet or buckle broken seriously affecting serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eyelets or buckle broken affecting .serviceability but not seriously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textile portsLoose wrinkles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fabric not as specified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marking (as applicable)Omitted, incorrect, illegible, not accomplished in the specified manner, or not in the

proper location.

l When appliable.

Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and pub-lications required by suppliers in connection with specificprocurement functions should reobtained from the pro-curing activity or as directed by the contracting officer.

Copies of this standard for military use may be ob-tained as indicated in the foreword to, or the generalprovisions of, the Index of Military Specifications andstandards.

Custodians:Army-GLNavy-S&AAirForce-MAA

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xx

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f’icure

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21

Minor

x

x

x

Copies of this Standard may be obtained for otherthan official use individuals, firms, and suppliers fromthe Superintendent of Documents, US. GovernmentPrinting Office, Washington, D.C.

The title identifying symbol should stipultedwhen requesting copies of military standarda.

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FIGURE 1. Blister, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. major)Embedded forreign material, Aid area. (major)

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MIL-STD-284A20 SEPTEMBER 1963

Figure 2. Blown stock,heel reinforcing piece,uncritical area.(Major)

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MIL-STD-284A20. September 1963

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Figure 4. Cut pocket, critical area. (Major)

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Figure. 5. Hole, front at.av, ut)c,.it iral area. (Mojor )

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Figure 6. Hole, heel reinforcing piece, area area. (Major)

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FIGURE 7. Looseness, chafing strip, critical area. (Major)

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FIgure 8. Looseness, front stay, uncritical area. (Major)

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F i g u r e 9 . L o o s e n e s s h e e l u n c r i t i c a l a r e a . ( M a j o r )

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FIGURE 10.


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FIGURE 12. Marred stock, heel, critical area. (Major)

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Figure 13. Marred stock heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area. ( Major)

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Figure 14.


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FIGURE 16. vamp, critical area. (Major)

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Figure 17.


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FIGURE 18. Started sole, critical area. (Major)

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Figure 19. Tear, foxing, uncritical area. (Major)

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FIGURE 20.


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FIGURE 21. Wrinkle, heel reinforcing piece, uncritical area (Minor)

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FIGURE 23. Wrinkle, vamp, critical area. (Major)

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