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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-71167       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cartridge, 7.62MM: Short Range Training Ammunition Ball - M973 Cartridge, 7.62MM: Short Range Training Ammunition Tracer - M974
Scope:  This specification describes the performance requirements and verification methods for the Cartridge, 7.62MM: plastic ball, practice M973, and the Cartridge, 7.62MM: plastic tracer, practice M974. These rounds are commonly referred to as Short Range Training Ammunition (SRTA). For the rest of this document both rounds will be referenced as SRTA and each single round by its model number. All requirements in this specification apply to both M973 and M974 rounds, unless otherwise noted that they are specific to the M974 round (see 6.1).
Status:  Active Document Date:  30-AUG-2024      
  Next Review Due:  29-AUG-2029
1305 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
Air Force Custodian:  184   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
lock Revision C Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)D30-AUG-202442430.7 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)D29-SEP-202242428.7 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)D01-NOV-201739306.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - ValidationA24-DEC-201512.0 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)D17-FEB-201138504.4 KB
lock Revision C D14-DEC-201038276.8 KB
lock Revision B D31-MAR-201037464.2 KB
Document ImageRevision A A14-APR-200046165.2 KB
Document ImageBase Document A23-SEP-1993642813.6 KB

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