MIL-STD-2073.pdf

This document is a Packaging and Marking Guide for the Department of Defense (DoD), prepared 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 covers five basic methods of military preservation (physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof protection, water/vaporproof protection, and water/vaporproof protection with desiccant) and details various packaging techniques for different environmental conditions.

The document outlines specific packaging requirements including marking standards, container types, special handling instructions, and documentation protocols. Key technical specifications include different preservation levels (Level A for severe worldwide conditions, Level B for moderate conditions), packaging methods for various item types, and guidelines for hazardous materials shipping. The guide also addresses specialized marking requirements such as shelf-life indicators, project codes, fragile item handling, and international shipping regulations. It references multiple military standards and provides extensive visual diagrams and examples of proper packaging techniques across different scenarios.