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Document ID:   MIL-S-23389       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Shipping and Storage Container, Cartridge, 20MM, M548
Scope:  This specification covers one model steel container for shipping and storing ammunition.
Status:  Active Document Date:  02-MAR-2023      
  Next Review Due:  29-FEB-2028
8140 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  OS  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision B Notice 2 - ValidationA02-MAR-202311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 5 (all previous amendments incorporated)A09-JAN-201814317.7 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)A12-OCT-201714309.6 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 1 - ValidationA27-FEB-201711.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A28-MAY-20121356.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A09-FEB-20101357.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 1 A26-OCT-1993233.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B A29-SEP-197513665.7 KB

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