scope:

This specification covers the requirements for packaging, packing, and marking of equipment, components, repair parts and tools (all hereinafter referred to as components, except as otherwise stated herein) to safeguard cleanliness, prevent damage and corrosion, and preserve identification during shipment and storage.

This specification provides for three levels of packaging and packing (A, B and C) with applicability as specified in equipment specifications, ordering documents or other contractual requirement. The sections/paragraphs of this specification which apply to each level of packaging and packing are designated in Table I. The requirements for component storage on board ship (see 3.2.2.6, 3.3.1.1.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.2.1) are as specified (see 6.1) or an stated in the contractual requirements. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 05Q4, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20362-5101, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.