STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FLARE, FUSEE TYPE, SEQUENTIAL BURNING RED, GREEN, AND YELLOW (1370-H00-7950) (1370-H00-8786) (1370-H00-8787)

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• Publication Date: October 1, 1967
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Appendix 4.41
(Revised)
October 1967
STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE
FOR
FLARE, FUSEE TYPE, SEQUENTIAL BURNING
RED, GREEN, AND YELLOW
(1370-H00-7950)
(1370-H00-8786)
(1370-H00-8787)
1. Technical:
This item consists of three separate modified, railroad type fusee
flares that may be utilized in a one-, two-.0 or maximum three-unit section-
alized assembly for drop zone authentication. The sequential burning time
varies from approximately 10 minutes for one section through as much as
20 for two and 30 minutes for all three sections. Each section has an
igniter in its base which provides for the chain ignition of the next sec-
tion it two or three sections are used. The flares are available in unit
packs of three sections in the following colors:
RED, GREEN, OR YELLOW
The flare sections may be easily and rapidly assembled end-to-end
by pulling the cloth tab of the first section upwards to remove the pro-
tective cap and inserting this exposed top into the adjustable plastic
sleeve at the base of another section. The resultant assembly, in turn,
is inserted into a special base mount provided for this purpose. The
base mount must be placed in the ground at a slight angle to assure com-
plete burning and to prevent a chimneying effect.
The complete unit, including flares, sleeves, and base mount, is
first sealed with foil vaporproof barrier and then placed in a cylind-
rical fiber container having metal ends.
Flare components are:
3 Sections (each 4 inches long with 10-minute burning time)
2 Plastic Sleeves
1 Plastic Mounting Base
2. Samples Required:
The number of samples required to represent a lot is as follows:
For classification test 15 (45 Sections)
For confirmation test As directed
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3. Selection of Samples:
The samples will be randomly selected in accordance with normal sam-
pling practices except that 5 each may be taken from each of 3 wooden
boxes.
4. Preparation of Samples:
a. Samples sections will be numbered 1 through 1 through 45 and
such numbers will be maintained throughout the actual testing.
b. Samples will receive the preparation required for each of
the following phases:
(1) Phase I - Burning time, burning quality and ignition
-transfer. Sample Sections 1 through 21 will be tested in this
phase with no preparation.
(2) Phase II - Spontaneous ignition test. Sample sections
22 through 33 will be exposed continously to a temperature of
70?C plus or minus 5?C (158?F plus or minus 9?F) for 72 hours
and then tested as soon as possible thereafter.
(3) Phase III-Submersion test. Sample sections 34 through
45 will be tested in this phase with no preparation.
5. Visual Inspection:
Al]. samples will be given a careful visual inspection covering the
following points:
a. Suitability of inner and outer packing in regard to with-
standing additional handling and storage.
b. Sterility.
c. Missing or damaged components which would preclude use of
the item for its intended purpose.
6. Procedure for Function Test:
a. Phase I - Each sample will be assembled into 3 section
flares and ignited by removing the paper covering over the cap with
the aid of the tear strip, and striking the match head with the
striking composition on the outer surface of the cap. The flare will
then be placed in an inclined position in the ground or in a holder
and allowed to burn out.
b. Phase II
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(1) Each sample section will be removed from the temperature
conditioning oven and observed to determine if spontaneous ig-
nition has occurred due to the elevated temperature.
(2) Each sample section Which did not ignite spontaneously
will be ignited separately and placed in an inclined position in
the ground or in a holder and allowed to burn out.
c. Phase III - Each sample section will be ignited separately
and after burning in air for approximately 5 seconds or until definite
flare color is established, will be submerged in water in a vertical
position with head down. After 2 minutes the samples will be removed
from the water, placed as in b above and allowed to burn out if still
burning.
Observations:
a. Phase I
(1 Fails to ignite.
(2 Color and intensity of illuminant.
Burning time in minutes and seconds.
Ignition transfer from). section to another.
b. Phase II
(1) Fails to ignite.
L32) Evidence of spontaneous ignition
) Color and intensity.
) Burning time.
c. Phase III
(1)
2)
3)
(4)
Fails to ignite.
Color and intensity
Fails to burn two minutes under water.
Fails to continue burning to complete consumption.
8. Classification of Defects:
Defects observed during visual inspection and function test will be
classified in accordance with paragraphs 9 and 10. Any defects found
which are not listed will be reported in detail along with the senior
ordnance officer's recommendations as to classification.
9. Non-functional Defects:
a. Critical:
(1) Item not sterile.
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b. Major: None
c. Minor:
(1) Missing bonnet on cap.
(2) Excessively loose or missing spike.
(3) Torn or missing tear strip.
(4) Body tube damaged.
(5) Instruction sheet missing.
10. Functional Defects:
a. Critical:
(1) Spontaneous ignition of any flare section.
(2) Improper flare color. (Different from physical color)
b. Major:
(1) Failure to ignite.
(2) Fails to transfer ignition from one section to another,
Phase I.
(3) Chimney in such a manner as to materially observe the
flare.
(4) Burning time of 7 minutes or less for each section,
Phase I & II.
(5) Burning time of 15 minutes or more for each section,
Phase I & II.
(6) Fails to burn 2 minutes under water, Phase III.
c. Minor:
(1) Burning time between 7 and 8 minutes per section,
Phase I & II.
(2) Burning time between 13 and 15 minutes per section,
Phase I & II.
(VOTE: Acceptable burning time is between 8 and
13 minutes.)
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11. Grading:
a. Non-functional grades will be established in accordance with
the following:
(1) Grade J - A lot will be classified Grade J if critical
defect is observed.
(2) Subgrade A - A lot having not more than 3 major defec-
tives and not morethan 5 minor defectives in the 45 sample sec-
tions inspected will be classified Subgrade A.
(3) Subgrade B - A lot not meeting the requirements for Sub-
grade A but having not more than 6 major defectives and not more
than 11 minor defectives in 45 samples will be classified Sub-
grade B.
(4) Subgrade D - A lot not meeting the requirements for
Subgrades A or B will be classified Subgrade D.
b. Functional grades will be established in accordance with the
following:
(1) Grade J - A lot will be classified Grade J if one criti-
cal defect is observed.
(2) Subgrade A - A lot having not more than one major defec-
tive and not more than one minor defective in each of the three
phases will be classified Subgrade A.
(3) Subgrade B - A lot not meeting the requirements for
Subgrade A and not having more than 2 major defectives and not
more than 4 minor defectives in each of the three phases will
be Subgrade B.
(4) Subgrade D - A lot not meeting the requirements for
Subgrades A or B will be Subgrade D.
11. Classification for Shipping
Shipping Nomenclature ------ --------- Fusee, Railway
ICC Nomenclature ------------------ Railway Fusees - Handle
Carefully - Keep Fire Away
ICCClass .......... ------------- C
Ordnance Explosive Class 2
Coast Guard Class ---------- II-C
Storage Compatibility Group ----- N
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SEQUENTIAL
BURNING
? FUSEE
1. Remove the fusee sections from the protective skim bag.
2. Pull the cloth tab and remove the protective caps from thefl
ends of the fusee sections.
3. Assemble the fusee sections for the desired amount of time
(1 section-10 minutes, 2 sections-20 minutes, 3 sections-
30 minutes), using the adjustable plastic sleeve. (See figure 1.)
Place the spiked sleeve on the base end of the assembled
fusee sections. (See figure 2.)
5. Stick the assembled unit into the ground at a slight angle
(200) to assure complete burning. (See figure 2.)
6. Ignite by scratching the top fusee against the striker board
of the protective cap.
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description This item consists of three separate, modified, railroad-type
flares that may be utilized in a one-, two-, or maximum three-
unit sectionalized assembly for DZ authentication. The sequential
burning time varies from 10 minutes for one flare through as much
as 20 or 30 minutes for multiple-flare usage. Each flare has an
igniter on its base which provides for the chain ignition of the next
flare if two or three are used. The flares are available in unit
packs of three in the following colors: RED, GREEN, or YELLOW.
The flares may be easily and rapidly assembled end to end. Mul-
tiple-flare assembly is done simply by pulling the cloth tab of the
first flare upwards to remove the protective cap and inserting this
exposed top into the adjustable plastic sleeve at the base of another
flare. The resultant assembly, in turn, is inserted into a special
base mount provided for this purpose. The base mount must be
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stuck into the ground at a slight angle to assure complete burning
and to prevent a chimneying effect.
The complete unit, including flares, sleeves, and base mount,
is first sealed within barrier material of heavy, foil-lined paper and
then placed in a cylindrical cardboard tube having metal ends. All
items discussed above are sterile regarding marks of identification.
specifications Modified standard railroad flares (red, green, or yellow)
1 flare -- length, 8-1/2 inches; burning time, 10 minutes
2 flares -- assembled length, 17 inches; burning time, 20 minutes
3 flares -- assembled length, 25-1/2 inches; burning time, 30
minutes
2 plastic sleeves
1 plastic mounting base
procurement 1370-H00-7950 (Color Designation)
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EQUIPMENT SUITABILITY GROUP
Test Report
on
Sequential Flares
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17 March 1964
MEMORANDUM FOR: DC/TSD
SUBJECT : Sequential Flares ESG Project 63-514
1. Attached is the Final Test Report on the Sequential
Flares submitted for test by TSD/EB. All tests were con-
ducted with the exception of night
The
Memorandum, dated 11 December 19b3, whichgives the
results of the tests is included with the Final Report.
Testing was conducted and/or monitored by the
Section of ESG.
2. Based on the results of these tests, it is recommended
that the green flare as presently manufactured not be considered
for Agency use. The red and yellow flares proved very
satisfactory during tests. The packaging in the foil-lined,
asphalt tube is barely adequate for moisture vapor protection.
It is suggested that the requirement be re.evaluated to
determine if a metal tear strip can would not be allowable.
If the asphalt tube is necessary the inner foil heat seal
package should be cloth scrim backed instead of paperbacked.
Results show that the flares should not be issued unpackaged.
3. The blue flares employed in the
observation tests were early prototypes not in sequential
form. These blue flares appeared very promising and it
was understood that the Blue Sequential Flares would be
submitted for test. No such flares have yet arrived.
Attachment: C/TSD/ESG
ESG Tests (Memo For The
Record, dated 11 Dec. 1963)
est Report
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11 December 1963
011.ANDUM FOR Tail', RECORD
SUBJECT: Sequential Flares - a..3G Project 63-514
1. On 5 December 1963,
and the tinders i7 23.0 d
C,T.,-1,:lt1CtCd come observation tests from a helicorIte,.r at
on the red, green, yellow and blue flares. Altituded
re two and three thousand feet. :OLIO to the angle of
cbservzti;.,-,n, the /ine-of-si:;ht distance Via3 three-fifths and
nles. A higher altitude was not obtainable due
to the local air traffic at the time. These testa were
?...erraired to determine if colors were dist14-Iguishable at
various heights when little or no E:round haze e:dsted.
d. Flares of all four colors were, :2laced and ignited
singly in a dark, open field near ele !ort. After
thServiv them c,?ing17, a rn ia elle of, each color
mails-1.71th each flare s:,eed abott forty yards apart
In a Listed below is brief summary of comments
on eh colored flare. lost observers 71 resent were in
gencrai',.,,,.e-rnent with nese statements.
Flares - hcn lased singly and in a
ra with, other colors, the red was easily
ied at 3,000 ft. 1'here is no doubt that a
(...;re.,,i.tcr distance can be obtai-sled with the
red.
i. dflow Flares- A V,212 I clight orange
ef.,..ect occurred at two ra-xi three thousand foot when
they were burned sinlv and in a pattern with other
colors. In previous tests, ground to ground
o:servation 3 Showed the y,.-;13.0%7 to appear almost
ite at about 300 yards. This was not the case
when observed from the air; they wore very easily
identified as yellow even though this slight orange
wect took -olace. A much greater distance with
thLj flare should also be obtainable.
-r,
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C.7.v.71-...e 1.71-..res - They were earJily identified
when buraca se?arately from other colors when observed
at 3, C00 feet. Blue when in a pattern with green was
very vc-ry hard to tell them t. At least with the
nsent green flare, a blue should not, be used in a
to be zhio.t the s,-....qno even
a, 030 feet.
D. .,yeen 21;.-..re3 - Te were not easily
itIid at 2,000 or 3,000 ?feet, either singly or
LIa r_atcern with other colors. The. c,reen appeared
almost white when burned ivIy. In a pattern with
other colors, it could not easily be distinguished
tic blue.
3. 2,12,a.sed on the results cf tliete.sts, it is
reco.y.a.r.,...;en?.ied that green, as it Isr, n.,anufactured,
not be 1voraf;:1y consilore:1 for eur u. There is
no EiC1-:.; t::.1.:z.t a moreouital..;.1?: t--::-L,aen can. be C.eveloped
rarf:,12c(a. C'verall reuIt oZ wt2?.re Isiztch better
since ground to :r..-ound observations made
inaicated pibi or vults in the colors
.zei yellow. The finc.1 r.e.;7ort oil tests conducted at
a Contractor is prese1tl7i--'eln:1:rii and should be
csnylt7.4'.-0.?.1 in Decernber, i93. This report will cover
red, green. and yellow. A proposa/ for con-
&act:111z the SairIC t1/4-2,..sts on the blue flare has been requestea.
arig. j.:-:;17G (63-514
TD/CAL
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