Packaging requirements summary
Summary
| Requirement | Code | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity per unit pack | 1 | 1 per unit pack |
| Method of preservation | 31 | Waterproof bag, heat sealed 5.2.3.5.1 requirement: Waterproof bag, heat sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.5, shall be enclosed in a heat-sealed bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type III, Class B, Style 2. (Note: When specified in the contract or order, a carton or box shall be required to effect the unit container, and the primary cushioning shall be placed between the outside of the bag and the inside of the carton or box.) When it has been determined to protect items with VCI, they shall be preserved in accordance with 5.2.4.9. Table J-I |
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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.
