MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-IX
Level A packing codes
Shipping container for Level A (maximum protection) military packing.
| Code | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2 J-IX | Packing shall be accomplished using cleated-plywood boxes, overseas type, conforming to ASTM D6251, Type III, Class 2, or nailed wood boxes conforming to ASTM D6880, Class 2, heavy duty. |  |
| B J-IX | Packing shall be accomplished using ASTM D6251, Type III, Class 2, overseas cleated plywood boxes or wirebound wood boxes conforming to PPP-B-585, Class 3 (military overseas). | |
| C J-IX | Packing shall be accomplished using cleated-plywood wood boxes conforming to ASTM D6251, Type III, Class 2 or nailed wood boxes conforming to ASTM D6880, Class 2, heavy duty, or covered wood crates conforming to ASTM D6039/D6039M, Type V, Style B, or lumber and plywood sheathed wood crates conforming to ASTM D7478/D7478M, or load-bearing base skidded wood-cleated boxes conforming to ASTM D6256/D6256M, Type II (overseas), or steel or aluminum slotted angle crates conforming to ASTM D6255/D6255M, Type I, or open wood crates conforming to ASTM D7478/D7478M | |
| E J-IX | Packing shall be accomplished to meet the performance test requirements of ASTM D4169, Distribution Cycle 18, Assurance Level 1. | |
| F J-IX | Packing is not required: the unit container shall also serve as the shipping container. Closure, sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with applicable specification for shipping container. | |
| Q J-IX | Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table C.II for the packing level specified. Closure sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with applicable specification for shipping container. | |
| Z J-IX | Special requirement. 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.