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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1320       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  For Designing Unit Loads, Truckloads, Railcar Loads, and Intermodal Loads for Ammunition and Explosives
Scope:  This standard establishes general guidelines for the preparation of loads used to move ammunition and explosives (A&E). Definitive requirements for specific loads will depend on the type of load. The load types covered in this standard are unit loads, truckloads, railcar loads, and intermodal loads. This standard will be used by all personnel engaged in the transportation of A&E for the Department of Defense (DoD) as the basic reference document for the design of these specific loads.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-MAY-2021      
  Next Review Due:  24-MAY-2026
8140 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  OS  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
  Preparing Activity: OS  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AV   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center  
Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
Air Force Custodian:  170   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Ogden  
DLA Custodian:  GS   DLA Aviation - Richmond  

Changes to military standards or handbooks 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 A25-MAY-202122824254.7 KB
Document ImageRevision D A08-APR-201421919777.5 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - ValidationA13-MAR-1991120.3 KB
Document ImageRevision C Change Notice 1 A01-MAR-1991141.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C A30-AUG-1979722400.0 KB
Document ImageBase Document A03-SEP-19749392.7 KB

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