MIL-DTL-28786C
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 preservation, packing, and marking specified herein are intended for direct shipments to the
Government. Unless otherwise designated, the general requirements (3.1) and marking requirements (3.4) are
applicable for the preparation of military specification switches and accessories for shipment from the parts
manufacturer to non-Government activities.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of the specification.
b. Military or commercial preservation and level of packing (see 3.2 and 3.3).
c. Quantity per unit pack, if other than specified (see 3.2.1.4.1, 3.2.1.4.2, 3.2.1.4.3, and 3.2.2).
d. If any other standard or special marking is required (see 3.4.1).
e. If FED-STD-123 is required for civil agency marking (see 3.4.1).
f. If a rough handling test is required (see 3.5.1.1).
g. If switch functional tests are required (see 3.5.1.1).
h. If the contractor is not responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (see 4.1).
i. If first article inspection is required (see 4.4).
6.3 First article. The sample pack submitted for first article inspection (when satisfactorily performed as specified
in 4.3) will serve as the production standard for subsequent packaging operations. The contractor should inform the
acquisition activity or the activity administering the contract of the time and location of this specification so that the
Government representative will have an opportunity to witness the tests.
6.4 Subject term (key word) listing.
Electrical switches
Fiber optic switches
Packing
Physical protection
Preservation
Switch accessories
6.5 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with respect
to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Army - CR
DLA - CC
Navy - EC
Air Force - 99
(Project PACK-1134)
DLA - CC
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since
organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the
ASSIST Online database at https://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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