POLYETHYLENE CANTEEN

Abstract

Two models of an experimental polyethylene canteen (high and low density) were tested to determine their suitability for Marine Corps use. The test items were considered not suitable. It is recommended that: (1) the Department of the Army be requested to develop a plastic canteen (with cup) as a suitable replacement for the standard corrosion resistant steel (CRS) canteen; (2) the Marine Corps participate in the testing of any future canteens; and (3) the Marine Corps utilize the present CRS canteen with cup until a suitable replacement is developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 1961
Accession Number
AD0266829

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Armor
  • Army
  • Body Armor
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistant Steels
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • High Density
  • Landing Forces
  • Low Density
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Equipment
  • Materials
  • Standards

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