DD 2169_Special Packaging Instructions (SPI)_10 Apr 2026.pdf

This is a Special Packaging Instructions document that establishes preservation, packing, and marking requirements for kits under SPI No. 00-715-0697. The document applies to Level A (overseas) and Level B (domestic) packaging standards, with detailed specifications referencing IAW MIL-STD-2073 Appendices D for preservation and drying procedures, and IAW MIL-STD-129 for marking requirements.

Packaging specifications vary by protection level and include gross cubic footage, gross weight in pounds, design fragment, and dimensions (length, width, depth). All containers must include specific marking information including SPI number, reusable container designation, and item identification. Level A containers must be overseas type per MIL-STD-2073 with minimum three-inch forklift openings, while Level B containers must be domestic type with the same forklift entry requirement. Hazardous materials must be marked per IAW AFMAN 24-204, and repairables or incomplete kits must be preserved per ASTM D 3951. The document also references alternative standards including ASTM D 6251/D 6651 M for wood-cleated panelboard boxes, ASTM D 6256/D 6256 M for wood-cleated shipping boxes, ASTM D 6255/D 6255 M for steel or aluminum slotted angle crates, and AFP standards for corrosion control and interior blocking. Four revision iterations are documented with dates ranging from 2003 to 2009.