MIL-STD-2073.pdf

This document is the Defense Contract Management Agency's Packaging and Marking Guide for the Department of Defense (DoD), dated March 2014. It provides comprehensive guidance on military packaging requirements, preservation methods, and marking standards for items being shipped or stored. The guide covers five basic military preservation methods, packaging levels (Level A for severe worldwide conditions and Level B for moderate conditions), and details various packaging techniques such as physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof protection, and watervaporproof protection.

The document includes technical specifications for packaging, such as container selection, cushioning requirements, marking standards, and special handling considerations. It outlines requirements for different packaging methods, including heat-sealed bags, containers, and wood packaging materials. Key standards referenced include MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and ASTM D-3951, with guidance on how to properly prepare items for military shipment across different transportation modes and environmental conditions. The guide serves as a technical reference for contractors and logistics personnel to ensure proper item preservation and packaging for military logistics operations.