MIL-STD-2073.pdf

This document is the Packaging and Marking Guide for the Department of Defense (DoD), created 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. Key aspects include five basic preservation methods (physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof protection, watervaporproof protection, and watervaporproof protection with desiccant), detailed packaging requirements for different environments, and specific guidelines for packaging levels A and B. The document covers critical elements such as hazardous material packaging regulations, container selection, marking requirements, and specialized packaging techniques for various transportation modes including land, water, air, and military transport. It also includes extensive information on package labeling, special markings, and compliance with military standards for different types of items and shipping conditions.