scope:

Purpose.

This standard provides inspection criteria and procedures to be used when visually examining intermodal freight containers. Following the criteria and procedures contained herein will enable personnel to identify containers that are serviceable and safe for loading and shipping.

This standard is not to be used for performing container repairs.

Applicability.

This standard applies to any International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container or ISO-configured tactical shelter or equipment requiring inspection, certification, and periodic examination under the provisions of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) detailed in 49 CFR 450-453. This standard applies to any ISO-configured container, shelter, or equipment that require a CSC certification/ recertification and a CSC safety data plate and are in FSC 5411, 8150, or in any other FSC. This standard is specifically used worldwide by Department of Defense (DOD) civilian, contractor, and military personnel responsible for inspecting ISO-containers or ISOconfigured tactical shelters or equipment being offered for shipment internationally in the Defense Transportation System (DTS).