Document ID:	MIL-STD-2073       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:	1

Overview

Title:  Standard Practice for Military Packaging Scope:  This document outlines standard processes for the development and documentation of military packaging. This standard covers methods of preservation to protect materiel against environmentally induced corrosion and deterioration, physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, multiple handling, and shipment of materiel in the Defense Transportation System (DTS). For the purpose of this standard, military distribution system includes the processes by which materiel, not intended for immediate use, is stored or moved within or between DoD facilities. A decision chart is included for determining how to develop military packaging requirements (see figure 1). If military packaging is applicable, figure 1 will further aid in the development of detailed packaging requirements. Status:  Active Document Date:  27-JUN-2024         Next Review Due:  25-JUN-2034 FSC/Area:  PACK Doc Category:   Military Standard -Military Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SM  Army Sustainment Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.     Preparing Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  SM   Army Sustainment Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   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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