A-A-50113B, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION (CIDS): PITON, MOUNTAIN, ICE (26-JUN-2000)

A-A-50113B, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION (CIDS): PITON, MOUNTAIN, ICE (26-JUN-2000)., This commercial item description covers the requirements for pitons to be used to provide security for personnel or equipment in operations involving steep ascents by screwing the pitons into ice formations. This piton is also known as a Tubular Ice Screw.