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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-32438       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Hot Beverage Box
Scope:  This specification describes the criteria for a hot beverage box (HBB) consisting of a potable water pouch (with fitment and detachable spigot cap) in a collapsible fiberboard box, one heater/heater bag assembly, one activation fluid unit and one instruction sheet that is adhered to the collapsible fiberboard box. This item is for use by the Department of Defense as a supplement to operational rations.
Status:  Active Document Date:  30-MAY-2025      
  Next Review Due:  29-MAY-2030
8970 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SS  DLA Troop Support - Subsistence Items of Supply  
  Preparing Activity: GL  U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  GL   U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center  
Navy Custodian:  SA   Navy Supply Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  35   Air Force Service Activity (AFSVA)  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice 2 - ValidationA30-MAY-202511.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA27-AUG-202011.9 KB
Document ImageBase Document A05-MAR-201320408.2 KB

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