Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-773       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Electrostatic Discharge Protective Packaging Scope:  This handbook provides detailed guidance to all personnel involved in assembly, handling, packaging, and storing of ESDS items, excluding ordnance and ordnance-containing electronics. Items that contain ordnance assemblies may be considered an ESDS item; however, the static control and grounding required to ensure the safety of the item and ordnance operators are beyond the scope of this handbook. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement. Status:  Active Document Date:  10-MAR-2026         Next Review Due:  09-MAR-2031 FSC/Area:  PACK Doc Category:   Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SM  Army Materiel Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.     Preparing Activity: SM  Army Materiel Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr. Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  SM   Army Materiel Command, Packaging, Storage & Containerization Ctr.   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  20   Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)   DLA Custodian:  DH   Defense Logistics Agency (DepSO)

Projects

Project Number:     PACK-2026-001

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

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