TM 1-1500-204-23-1 Table 9-8.  Color Coding Year Identification 1984 - Yellow 1985 - Black 1986 - Green 1987 - Red 1988 - Blue 1989 - Yellow 1990 - Black 1991 - Green 1992 - Red 1993 - Blue Quarter Identification January Red February March April Blue May June July Green August September October Yellow November December NOTE For  succeeding  years  and  quarters, this cycle repeats. (2) Wrap   cord   with   masking   tape   prior   to cutting    to    prevent    raveling    of    cotton    braid    during subsequent fabrication or handling operations. (3) Stretch  elastic  shock  cord  to  2  1/4  times its original free length NOTE Stretch    fixtures    used    to    elongate elastic shock cord will be capable of securely holding ends of cord without     slippage.          When     elastic shock  cord  is  stretched  to  twice  its original   free   length,   stretch   fixture shall not damage cord ends. (4) Dip   or   brush   cut   ends   of   elastic   shock cord with a coat of sealant MIL-S-4383, and allow to air- dry. NOTE Coating  should  be  heavy  enough  to prevent raveling of cotton braid (5) Locate   lockrings   approximately   1/2   inch from ends of elastic shock cord, however, do not extend ends of cord outside body of terminal fastener. (6) Stretch  elastic  shock  cord  50  percent  in area   of   lockring   or   splice   location   prior   to   crimping lockring in place or serving elastic cord. (7) Crimp lock rings securely in place to form a continuous ring around elastic shock cord. (8) Accomplish  serving  of  elastic  shock  cord using the following items: • Elastic cord, MIL-C-5651 • Cotton cord, Style A, No.  10 (Use for serving elastic   shock   cord   1/2-inch   and   smaller   in diameter.  ) • Nylon   Cord,   MIL-C-5040,   Type   I   (Use   for serving elastic shock cord larger than 1/2-inch diameter ) NOTE Minimum serving lengths are specified in table 9-9. 9-62