INCH POUND
A-A-55080A
24 August 2000
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55080
Oct 1 1992
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
COVER, WATERPROOF, MULTIPURPOSE
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in
preference to MIL-C-1997.
1. Scope This document covers one type of waterproof cover.
2. Classification. The cover shall be of the following sizes:
Size
1
- 8inches wide, 18 inches long
Size
2
- 10inches wide, 56 inches long
Size
3
- 15inches wide, 45 inches long
Size
4
- 20inches wide, 84 inches long
3. Salient Characteristics.
3.1 Description. All covers shall be constructed from polyethylene lay flat tubing. One end of the tube
shall be closed with a heat seal. Excess material beyond the seal shall be trimmed evenly. Covers are
intended to provide waterproof, lightweight protection for small arms against rain and moisture, as water
carrying bags, or protectors for miscellaneous small items of clothing and equipment, or they may be
inflated to improvise light-weight water crossing rafts. The end of the tube shall be closed with a heat
seal and shall not be less than 1/16 inch wide nor more than ¾ inch wide. Excess material beyond the
seal shall be trimmed evenly, not to exceed ½ inch.
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of
use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing
& Textiles Directorate, ATTN: DSCP-COET,700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION IS
UNLIMITED.
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