NAVY MIL-STD-322B-1984
Explosive Components, Electrically Initiated, Basic Evaluation Tests for

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NAVY MIL-STD-322B-1984

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1984

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NAVY MIL-STD-322B-1984

Introduction

Standard Name: Military Standard Explosive Components, Electrically Initiated, Basic Evaluation Tests

Standard Number: MIL-STD-322B

Approval Date: 20 March 1984

Supersedes: MIL-STD-322A (31 December 1975)

Scope:

• General: This standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
• Application: It provides basic evaluation tests for electrically initiated explosive components.
• Computer Program: Not specified.

Key Updates:

• Introduction of the One Shot Transformed Response (OSTR) method, which allows for statistical interpretation and typically requires fewer samples for a given confidence level compared to the Bruceton Method.
• Format revisions have been made, but the test procedures and passing criteria from MIL-STD-322A remain unchanged.
• This standard does not establish design specifications for Electric Initiators; for such cases, MIL-I-23659 applies.

Referenced Documents:

• Issues of documents and other publications are referenced but not detailed here.

General Requirements:

• Detailed descriptions of tests are provided, covering various aspects of electrically initiated explosive components.

Detailed Requirements:

• Test procedures and equipment are outlined, ensuring standardized evaluation methods.

Notes:

• Additional information and references are provided in the notes section.

Figures:

• Figure 1: Twelve Meter Drop Test Fixture
• Figure 2: Block
• Figure 3: Clamp

NAVY MIL-STD-322B-1984 history

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