MIL-STD-398A
METHOD 201
FRAGMENT RETENTION TEST
1. PURPOSE. Fragment testing is conducted to verify that a prototype operational shield will meet the following criteria:
a. Contain all fragmentation or direct fragmentation away from areas requiring protection.
b. Prevent generation of secondary fragmentation within areas requiring protection. c. Prevent movement, overturning, or structural deflections which could result in
personnel injury.
2. DESCRIPTION OF TEST. A maximum credible incident is created to test the operational shield.
3. CRITERIA FOR PASSING TEST. The operational shield shall do the following:
a. Contain all fragmentation or direct fragmentation away from areas requiring protection.
b. Prevent generation of secondary fragmentation within areas requiring protection. c. Prevent movement, overturning, or structural deflections which could result in
personnel injury.
4. TEST EQUIPMENT. Still picture camera equipment.
5. TEST PROCEDURE
5.1 Fragment retention test.
5.1.1 If the shield is designed for use with more than one model or type of ammunition, select that item which will have the greatest potential fragmentation or shape charge effect. Equipment, or a reasonable simulation thereof, which perform the intended function on the ammunition, shall be positioned to generate secondary fragments.
5.1.2 Apply an overload equal to 25 percent or more of the filler weight of the ammunition selected for the test, unless otherwise directed in an approved test plan.
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