MIL-STD-2073.pdf

This document is the Packaging and Marking Guide for the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically published by the Defense Contract Management Agency in March 2014. The guide provides comprehensive instructions on military packaging requirements, preservation methods, and marking standards for items being shipped or stored. It details five basic methods of military preservation (physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof protection, water/vaporproof protection), and explains different packaging levels (Level A for severe worldwide conditions, Level B for moderate conditions) with specific container and packaging guidelines. The document also covers critical aspects like hazardous materials packaging regulations, container marking standards, special handling requirements, and includes detailed illustrations of packaging techniques, container types, and marking protocols for military shipments.

The guide emphasizes precise packaging procedures to ensure item integrity during transportation and storage, with specific requirements for cleaning, preserving, wrapping, and cushioning items. It references multiple military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and various ASTM standards, and provides extensive guidance on package markings, including identification markings, bar code requirements, address markings, and special markings for items like shelf-life products, fragile materials, and hazardous goods. The document includes examples of unit and exterior container labels, military shipping label formats, and references useful websites for additional packaging information, such as the Defense and Federal specification resources and RFID implementation guidelines.