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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-223       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Powder, Black
Scope:  This specification covers black powder intended for use in ammunition.
Status:  Active Document Date:  26-MAR-2022      
  Next Review Due:  25-MAR-2027
1376 Doc Category:   Detail 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:  70   Air Force Sustainment Center - Ogden  

Projects
 Project Number:     1376-2022-006

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision D A26-MAR-202221304.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - CancellationA07-DEC-2021159.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 4 - ReactivationA17-APR-2014151.2 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 3 - InactivationA28-MAR-2014114.6 KB
Document ImageRevision C Interim Amendment 1 A10-JUN-1997411.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C Interim Revision A05-FEB-199328807.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 2 - ValidationA04-NOV-1991117.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 1 - ValidationA27-AUG-1991118.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 3 A15-MAY-197311381.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B A26-FEB-196212492.9 KB

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