MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-IXa
Level B packing codes
Shipping container for Level B military packing.
| Code | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 7 J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished using cleated-plywood boxes conforming to ASTM D6251, Type III, Class 1 (domestic), or nailed wood boxes conforming to PPP-B-621, Class 1, or wirebound boxes conforming to PPP-B-585, Class 1. |  |
| 8 J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with the Level A packing requirements as specified for the item. | |
| A J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished using fiberboard boxes, weather resistant class, fabricated in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M, or triplewall fiberboard boxes conforming to ASTM D5168, class weather resistant. |  |
| F J-IXa | 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. | |
| H J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished using boxes fabricated in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M, class weather-resistant. | |
| P J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished using open wood crates conforming to ASTM D6039/D6039M, Type V, Style B, or open wood crates conforming to ASTM D7478/D7478M, or open steel or aluminum slotted angle crates conforming to ASTM D6255/D6255M, Type I. |  |
| Q J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table C-II for the packing level specified. Closure sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with the appropriate shipping container specification. | |
| R J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished to meet the performance test requirements of ASTM D4169, Distribution Cycle 18, Assurance Level 2. | |
| T J-IXa | Packing shall be accomplished by use of fiberboard containers fabricated in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M, weather-resistant class, or triple wall fiberboard boxes conforming to ASTM D5168, class weather resistant; or whenever practicable, by means of shrink-film conforming to A-A-3174. | |
| 0 J-IXa | Packing not authorized, see next higher level of packing for requirement. | |
| Z J-IXa | 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.