MIL-STD-1525A, MILITARY STANDARD: VERIFICATION TESTING OF PARACHUTE TEXTILE MATERIALS (13 SEP 1974)., This standard establishes the verification tests for parachute materials (subcontracted supplies) used in the fabrication of parachutes. These tests are for the purpose of confirming subcontractor test reports, determining conformance of material to contract specifications, and to provide data for the computation of reliability for these materials.