MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-V
Cushioning and dunnage codes
Material used to cushion, block or brace the item.
| Code | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AD J-V | Cushion, anchor, block or brace as required. |  |
| BG J-V | A-A-1898, Grade II, water resistant cellulosic cushioning |  |
| BN J-V | PPP-C-850, polystyrene cushioning | |
| DA J-V | A-A-1051, paperboard cushioning |  |
| FA J-V | PPP-C-1120, Class A, water resistant bound fiber |  |
| FE J-V | PPP-C-1120, Type II, Class A, medium soft density, water resistant bound fiber | |
| FH J-V | PPP-C-1120, Type III, Class A, medium firm density, water resistant bound fiber | |
| FL J-V | PPP-C-1120, Type IV, Class A, firm density, water resistant bound fiber | |
| GA J-V | A-A-59136, cushioning material, closed cell, foam plank |  |
| GD J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type I, Class 1, rigid polyurethane foam | |
| GE J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type I, Class 2, Grade A, flexible polyurethane foam, light load range | |
| GF J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type I, Class 2, Grade B, flexible polyurethane foam, medium load range | |
| GH J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type I, Class 2, Grade C, flexible polyurethane foam, heavy load range |  |
| GK J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type III, Class 2, Grade A, Anti-static, flexible polyurethane foam, light load range | |
| GL J-V | MIL-PRF-26514, Type III, Class 2, Grade B, Anti-static, flexible polyurethane foam, medium load range | |
| GM J-V | A-A-59136, Type I, Class 1, Grade A, standard polyethylene, closed cell foam plank cushioning material | |
| GN J-V | A-A-59136, Type I, Class 1, Grade B, static dissipative, polyethylene, closed cell plank cushioning material | |
| GT J-V | PPP-C-1797, polypropylene foam cushioning | |
| HA J-V | A-A-1507, chipboard sheet used as a stiffener on one side of item |  |
| HB J-V | A-A-1507, chipboard sheet used as a stiffener on both sides of item | |
| HD J-V | A-A-1507, chipboard sheet used as pads, cells, die cuts or sleeves | |
| JA J-V | ASTM D4727/D4727M, domestic fiberboard used as a stiffener on one side of item | |
| JB J-V | ASTM D4727/D4727M, domestic fiberboard used as a stiffener on both sides of item | |
| JC J-V | ASTM D4727/D4727M, domestic fiberboard used as pads, cells, die cuts or sleeves | |
| LC J-V | PPP-C-795, Class 1, cellular plastic film cushioning |  |
| LK J-V | Wood blocking and bracing, fasteners, or steel strapping, for tie-down purposes. If the item has rubber tired wheels, the wheels shall be blocked clear of the floor of the crate or skid and shall not be load bearing. |  |
| LN J-V | Plastic containers (vials, boxes, etc.) shall be constructed of rigid, transparent material that, if applicable, is resistant to any lubricant or preservative being used | |
| LT J-V | PPP-C-795, Class 2, antistatic closed cell plastic film cushioning |  |
| MA J-V | MIL-PRF-83671, Class 2, Grade A, flexible foam-in-place polyurethane | |
| MB J-V | MIL-PRF-83671, Class 1, rigid foam-in-place polyurethane | |
| MD J-V | MIL-PRF-83671, Class 2, Grade B, flexible foam-in-place polyurethane | |
| NA J-V | PPP-C-795, closed cell plastic cushioning; or A-A-3129, open cell plastic cushioning; or PPP-C-1797, polypropylene foam cushioning. | |
| NB J-V | A-A-3129, Type I, Grade B, static dissipative open cell plastic cushioning. | |
| NC J-V | PPP-C-1797, Type II, electrostatic protective, polypropylene foam, resilient, low density | |
| NG J-V | A-A-3129, Type I, Grade A, open cell plastic cushioning | |
| NS J-V | Weather resistant fiberboard meeting the requirements of ASTM D4727/D4727M used as pads, cells, die cuts or sleeves; or polyurethane foam conforming to MIL-PRF-26514 | |
| P4 J-V | MIL-DTL-81997, Type I, cushioned pouch, electrostatic protective, transparent |  |
| P5 J-V | ASTM D5168, triple wall fiberboard used as pads, cells, sleeves, or die-cuts | |
| P6 J-V | A-A-59135, packaging material, sheet |  |
| 00 J-V | No requirement | |
| ZZ J-V | Special requirements. See specific instructions or drawings provided. |
Product photos courtesy of All Military Packaging (allmilspecpackaging.com), used with permission. Photos show a product made to the specification and are for reference.
Descriptions from MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4 (22 April 2019), Appendix J; validated by Notice 1 (27 June 2024). Illustrations show the general type of material and are not specification-exact. Always confirm requirements against the contract and the current standard in ASSIST.