ASQC Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
Published by the American Society for Quality.

ASQC Z1.4 defines sampling plans by inspection levels and AQLs (Acceptable Quality Levels, see Quality FAQs). It is equivalent to the former MIL-STD-105.

Parco uses ASQC Z1.4, inspection level II, 2.5 AQL to accept products for surface quality unless the customer's purchase order and associated documents specify otherwise.

MIL-STD-105, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
Published by the Department of Defense.

The U.S. Army canceled MIL-STD-105E by issuing Notice 1 in February 1995. That notice refers readers to ASQC Z1.4-1993. The Army issued Notice 2 in March 2001. That notice reiterates the cancellation and asks military procurement agencies to consider MIL-STD-1916 for government contracts.

MIL-STD-1916, DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product
Published by the Department of Defense.

MIL-STD-1916 defines various methods of demonstrating conformance. It includes statistical process control and capability analysis as well as sampling at final inspection. Zero is the acceptance number for all sampling plans.