Document ID:	MIL-STD-648       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Specialized Shipping Containers Scope:  This standard establishes general design guidelines and associated tests for specialized shipping containers used by the Department of Defense. Definitive requirements for specific containers will be defined by the individual specification, acquisition, or task order. This standard is intended to be used as the basic reference document in all specifications and standards prescribing performance requirements to be applied to a specialized shipping container. Compliance with this intent is expected through normal application of the specification or standard preparation and revision processes. Status:  Active Document Date:  26-MAY-2023         Next Review Due:  24-MAY-2028 FSC/Area:  PACK Doc Category:   Military Standard -Design Criteria Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SM  Army Sustainment Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.     Preparing Activity: OS  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  SM   Army Sustainment Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.   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   DLA Custodian:  DH   Defense Logistics Agency (DepSO)

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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