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How to read a Military Packing Data Requirements
Document.
Enter the desired packaging code(s) into the corresponding
entry box and select the "Get Packaging Data" button.
Packaging Codes
are derived from MIL-STD-2073-1 and DoD standards.
If two codes are desired,
place a comma(,) or semi-colon (;) between your entries.
Example of a packing data document.
PKGING DATA -
MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999
QUP = 001: PRES MTHD = 20: CLNG/DRY = 1:
PRESV MAT = 49:
WRAP MAT = 00: CUSH/DUNN MAT = AD: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = X:
UNIT CONT
= FO: OPI = M:
PACK CODE = F: PACKING LEVEL = B:
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE: 00 -
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MD00100452 REV B DATED 08183.
QUP = 001:
Means Quantity Unit Pack.
PRES MTHD =20:
Means Preservation Method
Methods of preservation and codes
CLNG/DRY = 1:
Means Cleaning and Drying
Cleaning and drying methods and codes PRESV MAT = 49:
Means Preservative Material
Preservative Material methods and codes WRAP MAT = 00:
Means Wrapping Material
Wrapping Material codes. CUSH/DUNN MAT = AD
Means Cushioning and Dunnage Material
Cushing material materials and codes.CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = X
Means Cushioning and Dunnage Thickness.
Cushioning
/ Dunnage Thickness codes.UNIT CONT / INTERMEADIATE CONT. = FO:
Means Unit Container
Unit /
Intermediate Containers types and codes.OPI = M
Means Optional Indicator Code
Optional
Procedure Index Codes.
PACK CODE = F:
Means Packing Code
PACKING LEVEL = B:
Means Packing Level
SPECIAL MARKING CODEs: 00
Means Special Marking Code
MIL-STD-2073 PACKAGING REQUIREMENT SEQUENCE FORMAT INTERPRETATION
Decipher MIL-STD-2073 Codes
United States Department of Defense Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide
Version 15.0
Location of Packaging Requirements in Solicitations & Contracts.
Packing documents can contain information on:
Method of Preservation:
Cleaning & Drying
Preservative Materials
Wrapping Material
Cushioning Material
Cushioning Thickness
Unit/Intermediate
Container Packing Code
Special Material Content
Hazardous Material
Special Marking
Unit
Container Level
Optional Procedures
Shelf-Life
Shelf-Life Action
Type of Storage
Breaking Down military packing codes:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999:
How to Decipher MIL-STD-2073 Codes
Special Marking Codes
Packaging Code Lookup
MIL-STD-129
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MILITARY MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
This standard has
been approved to be used by the United States Department of Defense and all
other government agencies.
Packaging and Marking for the Government & DoD.
The following table is an interpretation and cross reference for
MIL-STD-2073-1D packaging requirements.
Preservation Methods:
A means of specifying the level of
Military Preservation and Packing that a given item requires to ensure that
it is not degraded during shipment and storage.
There are Five (5) Basic Methods of Military Preservation and 13
sub-methods, 22
specialized preservation codes,
and many
special packaging instructions (denoted with 'ZZ').
| MIL-STD-2073-1D |
METHOD |
SUPERSEDED CODES FROM |
| MIL-P-116J |
MIL-STD-2073-2C |
|
10 |
Physical Protection |
III |
10 |
|
20 |
Preservative coating only (with greaseproof wrap, as required) |
I |
11 |
|
30 |
Waterproof protection |
IC |
2Y |
|
31 |
Waterproof bag, sealed |
IC-3 |
2D |
|
32 |
Container, waterproof bag, sealed |
IC-2 |
2M |
|
33 |
Greaseproof-waterproof bag, sealed |
IC-1 |
2E |
|
40 |
Water vapor proof protection |
IA |
3Y |
|
41 |
Water vapor proof bag, sealed |
IA-8 |
3G |
|
42 |
Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed, container |
IA-14 |
3Q |
|
43 |
Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed |
IA-16 |
3H |
|
44 |
Rigid container (other than metal), sealed |
IA-13 |
3T |
|
45 |
Rigid metal container, sealed |
IA-5 |
3V |
|
50 |
water vapor proof protection with desiccant |
II |
4Y |
|
51 |
water vapor proof bag, sealed |
IIc |
4G |
|
52 |
Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed, container |
IIb |
4Q |
|
53 |
Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed |
IIa |
4H |
|
54 |
Rigid container (other than metal), sealed |
IIf |
4T |
|
55 |
Rigid metal container, sealed |
IId |
4V |
| ZZ |
Refer to
MIL-STD-2073-1D, paragraph J.4.1.c
and supplemental
instructions |
|
ZZ |
Packing Level requirements
MIL-STD-2073-1d Levels of Preservation are designed to protect an item
during shipment, handling, undetermined storage, and distribution to
consignees worldwide.
Examples of containers used for Level A & B
LEVEL A
Level "A" is the level of packing required for protection of material
against the most severe worldwide
conditions known or anticipated to be encountered during shipment,
handling and storage. A pack designated Level "A" will be designed, in
tandem with the applied preservation, to protect material against direct
exposure to extremes of climate, terrain, operational and transportation
environments without protection other than provided by a pack in outdoor
storage conditions for a minimum of 1 year.
LEVEL B:
Level "B" is the level of packing required for protection of material
under moderate (anticipated) worldwide shipment, handling and storage.
Packing designated Level "B" must be designed, in tandem with the
applied preservation, to be capable of protecting material not directly
exposed to extremes off climate, terrain, and operational and
transportation environments. It must be able to protect material against
physical damage and deterioration during favorable conditions of
shipment, handling and storage in warehouse conditions for a minimum of
18 months.
Military Levels of Packing
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Location of Packaging Requirements in Solicitations & Contracts
Part 1, Section A - Table of Contents
Section B - Schedule of Supplies & Services
Section C - Specifications
Section D - Packaging & Marking
Section E - Inspection & Acceptance
Section F - Deliveries & Performance
Attachments
Special Marking Codes
| CODE |
EXPLANATION OF CODE |
| ZZ |
Special requirements |
| 01 |
Fragile |
| 02 |
Arrow up |
| 03 |
Method 50 |
| 04 |
Fragile, Arrow up and Method 50 |
| 05 |
Delicate instrument |
| 06 |
Delicate instrument and Arrow up |
| 07 |
Glass - do not drop |
| 08 |
Keep dry |
| 09 |
Perishable - keep frozen |
| 10 |
Keep at 40 degrees temperature |
| 11 |
Sling point |
| 12 |
Fragile, Method 50 |
| 13 |
Open this side |
| 14 |
Center of balance |
| 15 |
Use no hooks |
| 16 |
Top |
| 17 |
Reusable container |
| 18 |
Remove top first |
| 19 |
Method 50 reusable container |
| 20 |
Do not bend |
| 21 |
Do not sling |
| 23 |
Perishable biologicals, do not freeze |
| 24 |
Open for inspection or use only |
| 25 |
Box ___ of ___ |
| 26 |
Load bearing area |
| 28 |
Do not drop or throw |
| 29 |
Do not hump |
| 30 |
Top heavy |
| 31 |
Center of gravity |
| 32 |
Type I, shelf life |
| 33 |
Type II, shelf life |
| 34 |
Manufacturer's part number |
| 36 |
Fragile, arrow up, and glass |
| 37 |
Fragile, arrow up |
| 39 |
ESD sensitive electronic device requirements of MIL-STD-129
apply |
| 40 |
Omission of marking for sensitive, controlled or pilferable
items per MIL-STD-129 |
| 51 |
Marking shall be accomplished in accordance with the marking
requirements in the applicable procedural packaging
specification |
| 52 |
Hardness critical |
| 60 |
Asbestos Warning label |
| 00 |
No special marking |
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