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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-46506       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Boxes, Ammunition Packing, Wood, Wirebound
Scope:  This specification covers two types and six classes of wirebound box designs intended for ammunition use (see 6.1). All boxes have looped closures, and are top opening. Boxes may or may not have handles made from rope or webbing. Ends may be one piece plywood.
Status:  Active Document Date:  24-FEB-2023      
  Next Review Due:  23-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:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
Air Force Custodian:  69   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Packaging Technology and Engineeri  

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 E Notice 2 - ValidationA24-FEB-202312.0 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A31-OCT-2016332341.8 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A12-NOV-2015342405.5 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A04-AUG-2015352407.2 KB
Document ImageRevision E Notice 1 - ValidationA06-AUG-201411.9 KB
Document ImageRevision E A19-AUG-2009342085.5 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 7 A21-MAY-2002938.9 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 6 (all previous amendments incorporated)A04-JAN-199411390.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 5 A18-MAR-19919321.4 KB
Document ImageRevision D A30-AUG-1984371635.2 KB

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