MIL-STD-2073.pdf

This document is the Packaging and Marking Guide for the Department of Defense (DoD), developed by the Defense Contract Management Agency in March 2014. The guide provides comprehensive instructions for military packaging methods, focusing on preserving and protecting items during shipment and storage. It details five basic military preservation methods: physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof protection, watervaporproof protection, and watervaporproof protection with desiccant.

The document covers multiple packaging approaches, including various levels of protection (Level A for severe worldwide conditions and Level B for moderate conditions), specific packaging techniques for different environments, and requirements for handling hazardous materials. It includes detailed guidance on packaging requirements, marking standards, container selection, and special handling considerations. The guide also addresses specific requirements for different transportation modes, emphasizes the importance of proper labeling, and provides references to key military standards and specifications for packaging and shipping military equipment.