MIL-DTL-13714F
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be
helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The trailers covered by this specification are military unique. These
trailers are used during tactical military operations, used under extreme or unusual conditions of
climate, weather, terrain and military service. The trailers also must withstand the lifting and
lowering from ground, trains, and ships, hence these trailers are military unique.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of the specification.
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3).
c. When first article is required (see 3.1).
d. If landing device is not required (see 3.4.6).
e. Exterior paint color (see 3.6.1).
f. Rustproofing, if not required (see 3.6.2).
g. Identification marking if other than as specified (see 3.6.3).
h. Servicing and adjustment if other than specified (see 3.7).
i. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 Definitions. The following definitions should be used with the classification of defects
for leaks:
a. Weep:
Any evidence of fluid beyond the seal.
b. Seep:
Any evidence of fluid beyond the seal that does not result in
formation of a droplet.
c. Droplet:
Any evidence of fluid beyond the seal that results in the
formation of a droplet.
d. Drip:
Any evidence of fluid beyond the seal where droplet forms and fails.
6.4 Subject term (key word) listing.
Landing device
Payload
Towing
Transportability
6.5 Recommended service products. Typically, the "vehicles" should be serviced with the
following product listed in table V or equivalent.
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