MIL-STD-709D
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1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This standard covers a color coding system for ammunition.
1.2 Classification. The following ammunition tiers use the color coding system:
a. Tier I - Used for ammunition of a caliber .50 and below with the exception of ammunition under 1.2.1.
b. Tier II - Used for ammunition of a caliber 20mm and above with the exception of ammunition under 1.2.2.
1.2.1 Exceptions to Tier I. This standard does not apply to the following ammunition:
a. Blank Ammunition
b. Proof or high pressure test ammunition c. Revolver ammunition
d. Shotgun ammunition e. .22 caliber
f. .30 caliber (carbine and rifle)
1.2.2 Exceptions to Tier II. This standard does not apply to the following ammunition:
a. Blank Ammunition b. Cartridge cases
c. Propelling charges for fixed, semi-fixed, separated and separate loading ammunition
d. Commercial ammunition and explosives e. Sectionalized or display models
f. Ammunition devices required to be inconspicuous when exposed to close range observation
g. Ammunition components and demolition accessories which normally do not require color coding for identification purposes
h. Fuzes
i. Cartridge or propellant-actuated devices, initiators, igniters, detonators and other components of aircrew escape systems or aircraft external stores ejection systems
j. Proof or high pressure test ammunition
k. Inert ammunition used in drill type training or for clearing automatic weapons and for which no protective coating is required or which has a cadmium plate/chromate treatment for the protective coating
l. War reserve and training nuclear weapons and their containers. Required marking for these items are contained in the appropriate Joint Atomic Weapons Publications
m. Ammunition in containers adequately identified as to contents and which ammunition is not visible to the user during handling or firing operations
2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this standard or recommended for additional information or as examples. While very effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all
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