MIL-F-40048C

Abstract

This specification covers wood and metal flagstaffs, and flagstaff heads. <br>Flagstaffs and flagstaff heads shall be of the following types, components, sizes, classes and style as specified. (see <a>6.2</a> and <a>6.3</a>.) </span><pre>Type I - Presidential Flagstaff Size 1 - 10 ft. 3 inch Size 2 - 8 ft. Component A - Staff with upper and lower ferrule and male and female coupling mounted. Component B - Flagstaff head, eagle Type III - 9 ft. 6 inch jointed flagstaff (colors) Component A - Staff with lower ferrule and coupling mounted</pre> <br> <strong>Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, The Institute of Heraldry, US Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-5050, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.</strong> <pre> Component B - Flagstaff head spear. Type IV - 8 ft. jointed Flagstaff (Guidons) Component A - Staff with lower ferrule and coupling mounted. Component B - Flagstaff head spear Type V - Markers and Marking pennant flagstaff. Type VI - Navy Battalion flagstaff. Component A - Staff with base and male and female ferrules mounted Component B - Flagstaff head, Battleaxe. Type VIII - Navy Boat Flagstaff. Component A - Staff with truck (adapter) mounted. Size - 4 ft. 6 inch Size - 5 ft. Size - 5 ft. 6 inch Size - 6 ft. Size - 6 ft. 6 inch Size - 7 ft. Size - 7 ft. 6 inch Size - 8 ft. Size - 8 ft. 6 inch Size - 9 ft. Size - 9 ft. 6 inch Size - 10 ft. Component B - Flagstaff head, Navy Style 1 - Spread eagle Style 2 - Halberd Style 3 - Ball Style 4 - Star Type IX - Automobile flagstaff Size 1 - President's Size 2 - Official's Type X - Wooden minesweeping flagstaff Size 1 Type S.G. and "O" type, Size 5 Floats Size 2 - Position Buoy Size 3 Type 3 Dan Buoy Type XI - Metal Minesweeping flagstaff Class 1 - Carbon steel for Size 1 and 4 "O" type floats Class 2 - Corrosion-Resisting steel, nonmagnetic, for size 0, 1 and 4 "O" Type floats Type XII - Flagstaff Band</pre> <br> <br>The following documents of the issue in effect on data of invitation for bids form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. <pre> SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL <cite>QQ-B-626</cite> - Brass, Leaded and Nonleaded; Rod, Shape, Forgings and Flat Products with Finished Edges (Bars, and Strips.) <cite>QQ-C-320</cite> - Chromium Plating (Electrodeposited.) <cite>QQ-C-390</cite> - Copper Alloy Castings, (Including Cast Bar.) <cite>QQ-P-416</cite> - Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited.) <cite>TT-E-489</cite> - Enamel; Alkyd Gloss (for Exterior and Interior Surfaces.) <cite>TT-L-32</cite> - Lacquer, Cellulose Nitrate, Gloss for Aircraft use. <cite>TT-P-59</cite> - Paint; Ready-Mixed, International Orange. <cite>TT-P-636</cite> - Primer Coating, Alkyd, Wood and Ferrous Metal. <cite>TT-V-119</cite> - Varnish, Spar, Phenolic-Resin. <cite>UU-P-268</cite> - Paper, Kraft, Wrapping. <cite>MMM-A-100</cite> - Adhesive, Animal-Glue. <cite>MMM-A-125</cite> - Adhesive, Casein-Type, Water-And Mold-Resistant. <cite>PPP-B-566</cite> - Boxes, Folding, Paperboard. <cite>PPP-B-636</cite> - Boxes, Shipping Fiberboard. <cite>PPP-B-676</cite> - Box, Set-Up. <cite>PPP-P-291</cite> - Paperboard, Wrapping, Cushioning. <cite>PPP-T-45</cite> Tape, Gummed Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing. MILITARY <cite>MIL-A-22397</cite> - Adhesive, Phenol and Resorcinol Resin Base (For Marine Services.) <cite>MIL-I-17214</cite> - Indicator, Permeability, Low-mu (Go-no-go). STANDARDS FEDERAL <cite>FED-STD-151</cite> - Metals, Test Methods <cite>FED-STD-595</cite> - Colors MILITARY <cite>MIL-STD-105</cite> - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. <cite>MIL-STD-129</cite> - Marking for Shipment and Storage <cite>MIL-STD-1363</cite> - Measurement of Wood Moisture Content. DRAWINGS THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY <cite>B-7-1</cite> Flagstaff Head Eagle <cite>B-7-2</cite> Flagstaff Head Spread Eagle <cite>B-7-3</cite> Flagstaff Head Halberd (Navy) <cite>B-7-4</cite> Flagstaff Head Ball (Navy) <cite>B-7-5</cite> Flagstaff Head Spear, Army, Male section <cite>B-7-6</cite> Ferrule, Flagstaff, Army and Flagstaff Head, Spear Female section <cite>B-7-7</cite> Flagstaff Head, Star (Navy) <cite>B-7-8</cite> Flagstaff Head Battleaxe (Navy) <cite>B-7-9</cite> Truck Flagstaff Head (Navy) <cite>B-7-10</cite> Flagstaffs, Army, Details and Assembled views <cite>B-7-11</cite> Flagstaff, Automobile, Metal, Assembly and Details <cite>B-7-12</cite> Flagstaff, Battalion, Navy, Assembly and Details <cite>B-7-13</cite> Flagstaff, Minesweeping, Wooden <cite>B-7-14</cite> Flagstaff, Metal, Floats <cite>B-7-15</cite> Flagstaff Boat (Navy) <cite>B-7-17</cite> Flagstaff Head, Acorn (Wooden) <cite>B-7-19</cite> Flagstaff, Presidential, Details and Assembled Views <cite>B-7-20</cite> Ferrules, Upper and Lower, Presidential Flagstaff <cite>B-7-21</cite> Couplings, Male and Female, Presidential Flagstaff <cite>B-7-26</cite> Flagstaff, Band</pre> <br> <br>(Copies of specifications, standards, and drawings required by the contractor in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) <br>In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document shall take precedence. <br><b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> Flagstaffs covered by this specification are intended to be used by various offices and units to display national, organizational, individual, or identification flags used within the Department of Defense. <br>