INCH-POUND
A-A-55278A
January 2, 2001
SUPERCEDING
A-A-55278
May 5, 1995
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
COVERALLS, ANTI-EXPOSURE
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description
in lieu of MIL-C-29109.
1. SCOPE. This Commercial Item Description covers the requirements for a hooded submarine
deck exposure coverall intended for use by Navy topside personnel to provide thermal protection
in extreme wet/cold environments.
1.1. CLASSIFICATION. The coveralls shall be in the following sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, Extra-Extra-Large
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Description. The fully lined coverall shall have a flexible foam interlining and two fleece-
lined hand warmer chest pockets; two cargo pockets with flaps (hook and loop tape closures) on
front of garment; pencil pocket (four slot) with flap on upper left sleeve; retro-reflective tape
positioned vertically at center of attached hood, down the front panels, and horizontally across
the center back of the garment for improved night time visibility; and a braided cord and
attachable cord lock inserted within a 1/2 inch channeled hem on hood to secure closure around
the neck. The braided cord shall measure 28-1/2 inches (minimum) after ends are knotted. The
two chest pockets shall have horizontal bartacks at the top, vertical bartacks at the bottom and
two cargo pockets shall have drain holes in the lower corners, both sleeves shall have four drain
holes located on the lining according to the marks on patterns. All drain holes shall be reinforced
with corrosion resistant eyelets. The front closure shall have a slide fastener and storm flap
(hook and loop closure) from the neck to crotch of garment. In addition each sleeve opening
shall have a slide fastener closure and each leg opening shall have a slide fastener and storm flap
Beneficial comments, (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any data which may be
of use in approving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center
Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-COCT, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096.
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