Army Drill Instructor Hat, Olive Drab

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. A-A-50526D August 16, 2024 SUPERSEDING A-A-50526C February 21, 1995 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION HAT, SERVICE, MAN’S, DRILL INSTRUCTOR The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID) by all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This CID covers the requirements for a felt hat with chin strap intended for wear by male personnel of the Department of Defense. 2. CLASSIFICATION. The hat shall be of one (1) type and class in the following sizes: 2.1 Classes: Class 1 - Army/Marine Corps (MC) Olive Drab 441 Class 2 – Air Force (AF) Blue 1571 2.1.1 Sizes. Schedule of sizes 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Description. The hat shall be of fur felt in campaign style, having a leather chin strap with a sliding keeper and buckle and have grosgrain ribbon and bow trim (see Figure 1). The hat shall be a "Montana" peak crown model which height measurement varies depending on the size AMSC N/A FSC 8405 6-1/2 7-1/4 6-5/8 7-3/8 6-3/4 7-1/2 6-7/8 7-5/8 7 7-3/4 7-1/8 INCH-POUND Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: Attn: DLA Troop Support, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096. Since contact information can change, verify the currency of the address information using Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System ASSIST online database https://assist.dla.mil. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2024-09-17T12:15ZCheck the source to verify that this is the current version before use. -- 1 of 12 -- A-A-50526D 2 (see Table III), a double thick, stiff, flat brim 3 (± 1/8) inch wide with grosgrain ribbon and bow trim securely hand or machine sewn with four (4) concealed tack stitches under the bow and four (4) tack stitches on the corners of the bow that do not have to be concealed; four (4) round eyelets in the crown for ventilation and two (2) oblong eyelets in the brim for the chin strap (see Figure 1). 3.1.1 Figures. Figures 1 and 2 are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figures, the written document shall govern. 3.2 Materials. 3.2.1 Basic material. The basic material shall be a felt from a fur mixture composed of only virgin cur furs. The finished felt shall conform to the requirements specified and when tested in accordance with the methods listed below in Table I. TABLE I. Felt physical and colorfastness requirements. Characteristic Requirement Test Method Weight, oz./yd. 2 , (min.) 25 ASTM D3776/D3776M, Opt. C Bursting strength, lbf., (min.) 170 ASTM D3787 Colorfastness, grade (min.): Light (after 80 AFU or 340 kJ/(m2 nm) @ 420 nm) 2/ Perspiration Crocking (wet and dry) Dry cleaning 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 AATCC TM16.3 Opt. 3 1/ AATCC TM15 3/ AATCC TM8 4/ AATCC TM132 3/ Visual shade matching See 3.2.2 See 3.2.2.1 Toxicity See 3.12 See 3.12.1 1/ AFU: AATCC Fading Units. 2/ Rated using the AATCC EP1, Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change. 3/ Rated using the AATCC EP1, Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change and Rated using the AATCC EP2, Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Staining. 4/ Rated using the AATCC EP8, Evaluation Procedure for AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale. 3.2.2 Color. The color of the felt material shall be Army and MC Olive Drab 441, and AF Blue shade 1571 or as specified in the contract or purchase order. The finished felt material shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 7.4). 3.2.2.1 Visual shade matching. The color and appearance of the felt material shall match the standard sample when viewed using the AATCC EP 9, Option C, (see 7.4.1) with a primary light Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2024-09-17T12:15ZCheck the source to verify that this is the current version before use. -- 2 of 12 -- A-A-50526D 3 source simulating the spectral quality of average daylight, CIE Illuminant D65, with a color temperature of 6500 (± 200) Kelvin (K) illumination of 100 (± 20) foot candles. Alternatively, the color and appearance of the felt material shall match the standard sample with a primary light source simulating artificial daylight, CIE Illuminant D75, with a color temperature of 7500K (± 200) illumination of 100 (± 20) foot candles in lieu of D65, (see 7.4.2). The felt material shall also be a good match to the standard sample with a secondary source simulating the spectral quality of incandescent lamplight, CIE Illuminant A, with a color temperature of 2856K (± 200). 3.2.3 Sweatband. The sweatband shall be full grain, vegetable-tanned leather. The sweatband shall be 1-1/2 (± 1/8) inches wide, 0.04-inch thick, and shall be brown or black in shade. A plastic or oil silk interlining not less than 1-inch wide shall be zigzag-sewn between the sweatband and the hat. The ends of the sweatband shall be butted with zigzag or other ornamental offset stitch type. 3.3 Eyelets. The hat shall have four (4) round eyelets with an outside diameter of 1/4-inch and an inside diameter of 1/8-inch located on the crown for ventilation and two (2) oblong eyelets 1/2-inch wide by 7/8-inch long on the brim for the chin strap in accordance with markings on the patterns (see Figure 1). The eyelets shall be made of brass or aluminum and enameled in a shade closely matching the shade of the hat. 3.4 Chin strap, with keeper. Each hat shall have a black leather chin strap and keeper. The chin strap shall be 29 (± 1/4) inches long by 3/8 (± 1/16) inch wide with finished (back dyed) edges. The chin strap shall weigh 0.5 ounces. The sliding keeper shall be approximately 1/16-inch thick and shall conform in width to the width of the chin strap. The strap shall be pointed a…