MIL-K-70606 Knife, Bayonet, Multipurpose, M9 with ScabbardThis specification covers the M9 Multipurpose Bayonet System MPBS. This system is comprised ofa multipurpose knife which functions as a bayonet, field craft knife, combat knife and wire cutter and is carried in a detachable scabbard which may also SClVC as part of the wire cutter. The term bayonet, hereinafter mentioned in this specification, shall be the multipurpose knife described above.

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MIL-K-70606(AR)

4.2 Quality assurance terms and definitions. Quality assurance terms and definitions used herein are in accordance with MIL-STD-109.

4.3 Classification of inspections. The following types of inspections shall be conducted on this item.

a.  First Article Inspection (see 4.4)

b.  Quality Conformance Inspection (see 4.5)

4.4 First article inspection.

4.4.1 S ubmission.

The contractor shall submit a first

article sample as designated by the Contracting officer for evaluation in accordance with provisions of 4.4.2. The first article sample shall consist of the following items in sample quantities as indicated.

4.4.2 Inspections to be performed. The first article shall be selected from pistols produced prior to the beginning of quantity production and submitted for testing in accordance with the contract requirements (see 6.2). The first article shall be representative of production processes to be used during quantity production. The first article shall be subjected to all examinations and tests specified in Table I and II and such other inspection as necessary to determine that all the requirements of the contract have been met.

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