DEFSTAN 05-101(PT2)/1(2005) : 2005

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
5 Abbreviations
6 General Proof Policy
7 Proof Equipment
   7.1 General
   7.2 Contracts - Proof Equipment Defined
   7.3 Contracts - Proof Equipment Not Defined
8 Proof Schedules
9 Ordnance, including Mortars, of calibre greater than 51 mm
   9.1 General
   9.2 Proof
   9.3 Proof Pressure Terms and Measurement
   9.4 Rounds to be fired
   9.5 Variations and Exceptions
   9.6 Submission for Reproof
10 Small Arms and Cannon
   10.1 Small Arms
   10.2 Proof Policy
   10.3 Strength of Design Testing
   10.4 Proof Schedule
11 Munitions (less Guided Weapons and Rockets)
   11.1 General
   11.2 Munition Testing
         11.2.1 Batch/Lot Acceptance (B/LA)
         11.2.2 Complete Round Testing (CTR)
         11.2.3 Component Testing
   11.3 Small Arms Ammunition
   11.4 Cannon Ammunition
   11.5 Grenades
   11.6 Mortar Ammunition
   11.7 Bombs
   11.8 Depth Charges
   11.9 Large Calibre Ammunition
   11.10 Sub-munitions
   11.11 Propellant
   11.12 Action Prior to Disposal
12 Guided Weapons and Rockets
   12.1 General
   12.2 Scope
   12.3 Sub-Systems
   12.4 Missile Propulsion
         12.4.1 Rocket Motors and Launch Tubes/Canisters
         12.4.2 Ramjets and Ramrockets
         12.4.3 Gas Turbines
   12.5 Warheads and Fuzing Systems
         12.5.1 Warheads
         12.5.2 Boosters and Stemming
         12.5.4 Detonators
         12.5.5 Triggering Mechanisms
   12.6 Ignition Safety Devices
   12.7 Power Supplies
   12.8 Missile Guidance and Control Sub-Systems
         12.8.1 Energetic Devices
13 Armour and Armours containing Explosives
   13.1 General
   13.2 Armour Proof Review
   13.3 Requirements Rationale
   13.4 Material Specification and Properties
         13.4.1 Material Specification
         13.4.2 Product Conformity Certificate
   13.5 Test Houses
   13.6 Armour Material Release
   13.7 Procurement Aspects
14 Mines, Demolitions, Explosives and Pyrotechnics
   14.1 General
   14.2 Reliability, Safety and Performance
   14.3 Proof Schedules
   14.4 Mines
   14.5 Demolitions
   14.6 Pyrotechnics
         14.6.1 General
         14.6.2 Proof of Safety of Life at Sea and Life
                Saving Stores
15 Tri-Service In-Service Surveillance Proof Policy
   15.1 General
   15.2 Principles of In-Service Surveillance
Annex A - Armour Types, Related Specifications and Specific
          Proof Matters
   A.1 Rolled Plate Armour
   A.2 Cast Armour
   A.3 Extruded Armour
   A.4 Forged Armour
   A.5 Multi-Component Armour
   A.6 Transparent Armour
   A.7 Fibre Reinforced Plastic Armour
   A.8 Ceramic Armour
   A.9 Spall Liners
   A.10 Armours containing Explosive Material
   A.11 Personal Armour Systems
   A.12 Armour not covered by National Defence Standards
Annex B - Example of Product Conformity Certificate for Armour
Annex C - Approved Proof Marks

Provides guidance relating to the generic proof policy and requirements applicable to all weapons, munitions and other explosive related components.