Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 2–3. Marking All items of supply packaged in accordance with MIL–STD–2073–1 and entering the military distribution system will be marked in accordance with MIL–STD–129. For materiel entering the military distribution system not packed in accordance with MIL–STD–2073–1 and military markings are deemed essential, then MIL–STD–129 markings shall be specified in procurement contracts. Chapter 3 Procedures for Determining Packaging Requirements 3–1. Determination of packaging requirements The nature of an item determines the type and extent of protection needed to prevent its deterioration.
Shipping, and handling, as well as the length and type of storage considerations, dictate materials selected for preservation and packing (P&P). This determination as applied to P&P will be made in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2–2 and figure 1 of MIL–STD–2073–1. 3–2. Selection of levels of protection Acquiring commands, components, and storage activities will develop procedures for selecting and applying packaging protection. Table 3–1 provides general guidelines for selection of levels of packing. When a higher level of pack is prescribed, the higher level will have preference over the matrix.
Table 3–1 General guidelines for selection of levels of packing Distribution Pattern Military level of pack* SECURITY ASSISTANCE/FOREIGN MILITARY SALES/GRANT AID (unless otherwise directed by coun- try) B WAR READINESS/RESERVE A WAR READINESS/RESERVE ( B DELIVERY OF SERVICEABLE DLRS TO WHOLESALE DEPOT STOCK B OVERSEAS (surface transportation and/or outdoor storage) A OVERSEAS (air transportation and covered storage) B Notes: 1 *This table defines the level of pack. 2 (NOTE: Commercial packaging may be used in lieu of level A or B where it can meet the logistical requirements. This determination must be made by the procuring activity.) a.
Selection and management of long-life reusable containers will be as follows: (1) Reusable containers will be evaluated for use based on level of repair/overhaul of the item, anticipated waste stream of the packaging, performance and anticipated number of trips for the container, and total life-cycle costs. (2) Long-life reusable containers will be specified for materiel subject to retrograde for repair/overhaul unless life cycle costs are clearly prohibitive. (3) Reusable containers will be provisioned so that both the item and the container have separate identities to permit recovery of the container upon consumption/disposal of the item.
(4) When a long-life reusable container is specified for an item, it is the only authorized method of packaging without specific deviation authorized by the integrated materiel manager (IMM) packaging office. (5) When long-life reusable containers are determined to be excess, the following will be accomplished: (a) At the installation/activity/depot level, notify the IMM of the item for which the container was designed. If the item IMM cannot be determined, contact the container IMM.
(b) When the container is determined to be excess to the needs of the IMM, it will be referred to the CDRS/ Management Office (MO) as required by paragraph 5–3g to determine if the container can be used to support any other packaging program. If the CDRS determines no use for the container, the container IMM will be notified, and disposal of the container will be initiated. b. Acquiring commands and components will— 3 AR 700–15/NAVSUPINST 4030.28E/AFJMAN 24–206/MCO 4030.33E/DLAR 4145.7 • 12 January 2004