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i. (10.6.3) Autopsied remains. If a partial or complete autopsy has been performed, a six-point arterial injection with multi-site drainage shall be accomplished. The arterial chemical injection concentration solution requirements indicated in paragraph 10.6.1, as applicable, shall also apply. Following the arterial injection, the thoracic and abdominal walls shall be hypo-injected by means of a trocar or syringe with an arterial solution of the same strength as injected arterially. Treatment for organs or portions of organs that have become separated during autopsy investigation shall be removed from the cavities and immersed in concentrated cavity chemical having a 30-index (percent) or greater. Inner surfaces of body cavities shall be treated with a liberal application of a gel preservative, then the organs or portions of organs returned to the cavities in their normal anatomical location and covered with hardening compound. The calvarium shall be replaced, scalp sutured, and hair treated as indicated for adult autopsied remains. j. (10.6.4) Treatment of scalp (viewable). When scalp has been shaved, procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.4 shall apply. k. (10.6.5) Mutilated hands (viewable). Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.5 shall apply. l. (10.6.6) Dressing remains. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.6 shall apply. m. (10.6.7) Embalmer evaluation. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.7 shall apply. n. (10.6.8) Placement in casket. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.8 shall apply. o. (10.6.9) Quality assurance. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.9 shall apply. p. (10.6.10) Encasing casket. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.10 shall apply. q. (10.6.11) Loading remains. Procedures indicated in paragraph 6.1.11 shall apply. C–11. (11) Transportation of remains a. (11.1) Removal of remains. Transport remains in a suitable covered vehicle (hearse, ambulance, covered truck) that prevents exposure of the shipping container to public view, from a place designated by the contracting officer or his designate to the place where processing or reprocessing is to be performed. More than one remains may be moved in said vehicle at a time, but stacking of one container on top of another is prohibited. b. (11.1.2) Delivery of remains. Delivery of remains, to include the escort and the escort’s return from a crematory or a National Cemetery (when interment is immediate), will be in a suitable covered vehicle (as indicated above) from place where processing or reprocessing is performed, to any place designated by the contracting officer or his designate, to include delivery to the flight line at the aerial port of embarkation (APOE). Stacking of one casket or outer case on top of another is prohibited. (1) (a) Remains moving by common carrier shall be delivered to the airport or rail terminal not later than 2 hours before scheduled departure time. (2) (b) Remains to be moved by air from APOE will be delivered to flight line at the time designated by the contracting officer or the contracting officer’s designate. (3) (c) A hearse shall be required when remains are delivered direct to: (1) a national cemetery, (2) a funeral home or residence, or (3) a crematory. The hearse shall be clean, highly polished, and in good mechanical condition. (4) (d) Remains moved to a National Cemetery, crematory, funeral home or residence will arrive at destination at the time specified by the contracting officer or the contracting officer’s designate. (5) (e) The personnel dress code indicated in paragraph 7.4 shall apply. (6) (f) The reusable metal transfer case shall be returned to a location as directed by the contracting officer or the contracting officer’s designate. The contractor shall clean and sanitize the transfer case each time after removing remains from the case. C–12. Cremation Cremation procedures contained in paragraph 8.1 shall apply. C–13. Hygienic practices Hygienic procedures contained in paragraphs 9a and b shall apply. C–14. (1) Scope a. (1.1) This specification (in two sections) establishes minimum standards for caskets and shipping cases. b. This paragraph is reserved for future use. Section II Caskets C–15. (2) Classification a. (2.1) Casket types and sizes. Burial caskets covered by this specification shall be the following type and sizes. b. (2.1.1) Standard size 18-gauge metal sealer cut-top casket. The inside dimensions shall not be less than 78 inches in length, measured between the inner surfaces of the end panels, and 23 inches in width, measured between the inner surfaces of the side panels. 90 AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000
c. (2.1.2) Oversize 18-gauge metal sealer cut-top casket. The inside dimensions shall not be less than 81 inches in length, measured between the inner surfaces of the end panels, and 25 inches in width, measured between the inner surfaces of the side panels. C–16. (3) Applicable documents a. (3.1) Federal specifications and military standards documents. The following documents, of the issue in effect on the date of the invitation for bids or requests for proposals, form a part of the armed services specification to the extent specified herein: (1) Specifications (Federal): TT–C–490 (Cleaning Methods and Pretreatment Methods of Ferrous Surfaces for Organic Coatings). (2) Standards (Military): MIL–STD–105 (Sampling procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes). b. Copies required by bidder. Copies of specifications and standards required by a bidder in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring agency or as directed by the contracting officer. C–17. (4) Requirements a. (4.1) Sample casket. When specified a sample completed casket or sample casket without upholstery shall be made available to the contracting officer or the contracting officer’s authorized representative for quality assurance inspection in accordance with paragraph 6. The approval of the sample is acceptance of the casket but does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for compliance with all applicable provisions of this specification. The pre-furnished samples shall be manufactured in the same facilities to be used for the manufacture of caskets to be furnished under contract. b. (4.2) Materials. Materials shall, as a minimum, conform to the applicable specifications and requirements specified as follows. Unless otherwise specified here, tolerances for materials shall, as a minimum, conform to this specification. c. (4.2.1) Steel. Steel sheet shall be common or standard to that used within the metal casket industry. d. (4.2.2) Fabric (lining). The construction of this cloth shall be as a minimum as follows: warp, 92 ends—100 denier dull acetate yarn; filling, 52 picks—150 denier dull acetate yarn. The acetate taffeta fabric’s finish shall be flat or embossed. The color shall be white (ivory). e. (4.2.3) Nonwoven fabric material tissue. The nonwoven material for backing the fabric of the lining assemblies shall be scrim laminate consisting of 3 by 2 1 ⁄ 2 nylon scrim with two plies of tissue adhesively bonded to each side of scrim and white in color. f. (4.2.4) Pillow and body pocket. The pillow and body pocket shall be a minimum of 40 percent cotton and 60 percent linters or synthetic equivalent. g. (4.2.5) Welding. All component parts to be welded shall be properly aligned into position prior to welding. Resistance, arc, or gas welds shall be sound and free from pits, holes, or fissures. Welding shall be accomplished without burning through the welded metals. After any flash welding, outside exposed flash shall be removed entirely and no trace of the joint shall be visible after finishing. All arc or gas welds shall have sufficient penetration to form a joint of strength equal to that of the parent metal. Exposed welds shall be finished flush to the original surface and shall be undetectable after finishing. Repair of welds will be accepted, provided such repaired welds meet the requirements of this specification. h. (4.2.6) Upholstering. See the following paragraphs. i. (4.2.6.1) Lining assemblies. The lining assemblies for the interior of the head panel lid, sides and ends of casket, overlay, mattress spread, pillowcase, two-piece top (lid) supports (one-piece top (lid) supports shall be finished to compliment the casket), and the sides of the casket body shall be as specified in paragraph 4.2.2, backed with fabric specified in paragraph 4.2.3. The head top shall be lined with interior styling. The foot top shall be lined with fabric and backing as specified in paragraphs 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 or may be upholstered by applying a rigid one-piece insert, simulating fabric finish. The assemblies for the lid or head panel (as applicable), top of the pillowcase, outside exposed body lining, and top side of overthrow shall be “Wave Crushed,” tufted, or shirred either by hand or machine. The interior assemblies for the sides and ends of casket shall be tailored or shirred by hand or machine. Before lining the casket, the inside of the shell shall be cleaned of all foreign material. j. (4.2.6.2) Pillow. The pillow shall be made of nonwoven material specified in paragraph 4.2.3 and filled with a minimum of 2 1/4 pounds of the specified filling material. The pillow shall then be encased in an outer fabric cover as specified in paragraph 4.2.2. The pillow shall be sized to properly fit the casket. k. (4.2.6.3) Mattress. The mattress shall be made of fabric specified in paragraph 4.2.3 or polyethylene (.004) film and filled with cotton as specified in paragraph 4.2.4 or synthetic filling in one piece, such as polyester or fiberglass, excluding all foam type and excelsior materials. The quantity of mattress fill, if cotton or similar, shall be 16 pounds, plus or minus 1 pound. Should the casket be equipped with an adjustable inner spring, the mattress fill shall render a minimum uniform thickness of 2 inches. In either case, the mattress shall be sized to properly fit the casket. l. (4.2.6.4) Side panels. Side panels of the casket body shall have padding in the skirting or apron area. AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 91
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