a procurement source in accordance with cataloging handbooks H4-1 and H4-2, Federal Supply Codes for Manufacturers. MARGIN—The space from the outer row of stitching to the edge of the fold of cloth. MILDEW—A damaging fungus or mold that forms on cloth and leather. It is caused by dampness and the absence of fresh air and sunlight. MIS-PICK—An extra or incorrectly posi- tioned filling thread. MISSING PICK—A filling yarn (pick) wholly or partially missing. MISSING STITCHES—A space between stitches in the same row in which there is no thread. MM—Abbreviation for millimeters. NAMEPLATE—A label attached to equipment, giving data as to type, model number, date of manufacture, date placed in service, etc. The stenciled gore on a canopy is called the nameplate gore. N E E D L E  D A M A G E — W h e r e  n e e d le penetration has damaged threads in the cloth. NOTE—An informative item. The note may precede or follow the step or item to which it refers. OVEREDGE—Stitching around the outer edge of cloth to prevent the edges from raveling or fraying. OVERFOLD—An excess of material causing edge of inner fold to double, wrinkle or pleat. OVERLAP—To extend over and cover apiece of cloth. OVERLAP, CORE—The overlapping of an incoming and outgoing suspension line inner core line. PACK—To put together compactly; to store neatly; for example,    the act of packing a parachute consists of stowing suspension lines and canopy in the container assembly in such a way as to ensure safe storage and proper opening of the parachute assembly. PACK ASSEMBLY—A rigged and packed parachute. See also CONTAINER. PACKING BOARD—A tool used to tension suspension lines with the anti-squid lines attached to the connector links. Basically it consists of a board and two large spools. PACKING TRAY—The suspension line stowage assembly on the NES-8B parachute assembly. It is a cloth-covered board with hesitater tubes attached. After stowage of suspension lines, the container is moved up around the tray. The tray is then secured by bolts, which pass through the bottom of the container. PAD, BACK—A pad attached to the inside of the parachute harness to provide comfort. PALM, SEWING—A hand protector that is used when sewing. PANEL, END SCOOP—A scoop-shaped cloth pocket attached to the bottom of the LW-3B parachute assembly in place of an end flap. PARACHUTE—A device that offers resistance to the air, thereby decreasing the velocity of a descending body to permit landing at a suitable rate of descent. PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY—A complete parachute, including the canopy assembly, container assembly, harness assembly, and riser/lift web assembly. PARACHUTE, ATTACHED-TYPE—A parachute assembly, such as T-10 or NES-15A, that has its container opening device attached to the aircraft or ejection seat by a static line. PARACHUTE, BACK-TYPE—A parachute that is worn on the back to allow the wearer freedom of movement; for example, the NB-6 parachute assembly. PARACHUTE, CARGO—A parachute used to air drop materials such as food, water, explosives, clothing, weapons, and supplies. PARACHUTE, CHEST-TYPE—A para- chute that is attached to D-rings on the chest-type AI-9