A-A-50111 Piton, Mountain, FlatThis commercial item description covers the requirements for pitons to be used to provide security for personnel or equipment in operations involving steep ascents by driving the pitons into cracks in rock. The type IV pitons can also be used to remove dirt and vegetation from cracks and to aid in removing wired stoppers from cracks with the hook cut into the piton blade.

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MILITARY INTERESTS:                  CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY GSA - FSS

Custodians

Army - GL                                                                 PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Air Force - 99                                                                         DLA-CT Navy - NU

Review Activities

Air Force - 11.6                                                                      Project Number

Navy - MC                                                                              8465-0300

Piton, Mountain, Flat

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