DEFSTAN 05-101(PT1)/1(2005) : 2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
5 Abbreviations
6 Generic Proof Policy Requirements
   6.1 General
        6.1.1 Design Analysis
        6.1.2 Product Control
        6.1.3 Production Control
        6.1.4 Sampling Plans
        6.1.5 Design Trends
   6.2 Proof Schedule
        6.2.1 Proof Requirements
        6.2.2 Format
        6.2.3 Review of Proof Schedules
   6.3 Proof Sentencing/Records
   6.4 Proof Equipment
        6.4.1 Contracts Where Proof Arrangements Already Defined
        6.4.2 Contracts Where Proof Arrangements Not Already
               Defined
        6.4.3 Custody and Issue of Proof Equipment Design Data
        6.4.4 Equipment Data Pack Reference
        6.4.4 In-Service Proof Equipment
7 Ordnance, Including Mortars, of Calibre greater than 51 mm
   7.1 General
   7.2 Proof Schedule
   7.3 Proof of Spares
   7.4 Conduct of Proof
   7.5 Preparation for Proof Firing
   7.6 Proof Data Requirements
   7.7 Proof Pressures
   7.8 Rounds to be Fired
   7.9 Projectiles
   7.10 Firing of Additional Rounds
   7.11 Proof Markings
   7.12 Variations and Exceptions
   7.13 Submission for Reproof
8 Small Arms and Cannon
   8.1 Small Arms
   8.2 Hazard Assessment/Proof Schedule
   8.3 Conduct of Proof
   8.4 Proof Marking
9 Munitions (Less Guided Weapons And Rockets) Proof Policy
   9.1 General
   9.2 Small Arms Ammunition (SAA)
   9.3 Grenades
   9.4 Mortar Ammunition
   9.5 Bombs
   9.6 Sub-Munitions
   9.7 Fuzes
   9.8 Propellant
10 Guided Weapons (GW) and Rockets
   10.1 General
   10.2 Proof Schedules for GW/Rocket Sub-Systems
11 Armour and Armours Containing Explosive Material, Proof Policy
   11.1 Armour Supplier
   11.2 System Performance and Test Plan
   11.3 Armour Material Specification and Properties
        11.3.1 Material Specification
        11.3.2 Armour Properties
        11.3.3 Ballistic Sampling Rate
   11.4 Provision of Evidence for Material and System Acceptance
        11.4.1 Certification in Advance of Supply
        11.4.2 Certification of Supply
12 Mines, Demolitions, Explosives and Pyrotechnics
   12.1 Genera
   12.2 Mines
   12.3 Pyrotechnics
        12.3.1 Proof of Safety of Life at Sea and Life
               Saving Stores
13 Tri-Service In-Service Surveillance Proof Policy
   13.1 Surveillance Plan
   13.2 Results and Analysis of In-Service Surveillance
   13.3 In-Service Failures and Defects
Annex A - Format of a Proof Schedule
   A.1 Proof Requirements
   A.2 Proof Sample
        A.2.1 Size
        A.2.2 Scheme
   A.3 Accept/Reject Criteria
   A.4 Lotting
   A.5 Proof Sample Selection
   A.6 Proof Equipment Control
   A.7 Conduct of Proof
   A.8 Recording Proof Results
        A.8.1 Proof Papers
   A.9 Evaluation Results
   A.10 Sentencing
   A.11 Sentencing Authority
Annex B - Service Ordnance Proof Pressures
Annex C - Charges to be Fired at Proof of Ordnance or
          Associated Parts

Specifies generic proof policy and requirements applicable to all weapons, munitions and other explosive related components.