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Purpose. This Department of the Army (DA) pamphlet (Pam) provides uniform guidelines for packaging within the U.S. Army; implements Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 4140.1 and Army Regulation (AR) 700-15; and should be used in conjunction with these documents. This pamphlet covers-

a. Army-used or Army-managed material.

b. Specified packaging requirements (how to develop, coordinate, and review).

c. Levels of protection (how to select the proper level).

d. Excessive packaging (how to spot and avoid it).

e. Packaging performed at Army activities.

f. Programs to evaluate and train packaging personnel.

g. Specialized packaging requirements and how to apply them.

h. Packaging data files (how to set up and maintain them).

i. Protocol for the Army Packaging Policy Work Group.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve units that perform or supervise logistics functions.