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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - York, Pennsylvania Facility | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 25, 2016
Site Contingency [Line Items] |
Site contingency portion of total cost, percentage | 47.00%
Navy |
Site Contingency [Line Items] |
Site contingency portion of total cost, percentage | 53.00%

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