scope:

Purpose.

This document outlines standard processes for the development and documentation of military packaging, as distinct from commercial packaging. This standard covers methods of preservation to protect materiel against environmentally induced corrosion and deterioration, physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, multiple handling, and shipment of materiel in the defense transportation system. A decision chart is included for determining the applicability of commercial or military packaging practices (see figure 1). If military packaging is applicable, figure 1 will further aid in the development of detailed packaging requirements.

Applicability.

The requirements of this standard apply to items for which military packaging is required to meet operational demands. These items include but are not limited to:

a. Items that cannot be protected and preserved in a cost-effective manner using standard practices for commercial packaging

b. Items delivered during wartime for deployment with or sustainment to operational units

c. Items that are depot level repairables

d. Items requiring reusable containers

e. Items intended for delivery-at-sea

f. Security Assistance/Foreign Military Sales/Grant Aid (unless otherwise directed by the destination country)

Applicability determination.

Further guidance on the criteria for determining applicability of this standard is discussed in 6.11.

intended Use:

Detailed descriptions regarding the intended use of this standard can be found within 1.1, 1.2, and 6.11.