NPFC - A-A-52024
COMPASSES, MAGNETIC: SURVEYOR'S AND TRANSIT, POCKET; WITH OPTIONAL BALL AND SOCKET JOINT OR BALL AND SOCKET HEAD, AND JACOB'S STAFF
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 12 March 1991 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 9 |
scope:
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Federal Specification GG-C-560D.
This description covers two types of magnetic compasses, and includes the optional ball and socket joint, or ball and socket head, and Jacob's staff. Type I compasses are intended for use in topographical surveying field work done by the U.S. Forest Service. Type II compasses are used in geology and survey reconnaissance.
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