MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-IXb
Minimal packing codes
Shipping container for minimal packing (shown as Level C in PUB LOG).
| Code | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 6 J-IXb | Packing shall be accomplished to meet the performance test requirements of ASTM D4169, Distribution Cycle 18, Assurance Level 3. | |
| 8 J-IXb | Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with the Level A packing requirements as specified for the item. | |
| 9 J-IXb | Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with the Level B packing requirements as specified for the item. | |
| F J-IXb | 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. | |
| L J-IXb | Packing shall be accomplished using fiberboard boxes fabricated in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M, Class domestic or ASTM D5168, class non-weather resistant. |  |
| U J-IXb | Items or packages that require packing for acceptance by the carrier shall be packed in exterior type shipping containers in a manner that will ensure safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery and shall meet, as a minimum, the requirements of the following rules and regulations, as applicable to the mode(s) of transportation to be utilized: (a) Postal Regulations (b) Department of Transportation Regulations (c) Civil Air Regulations (d) Uniform Freight Classification Rules (e) National Motor Freight Classification Rules (f) American Truckers' Association Rules (g) Other applicable carriers' rules (h) Military Air Regulations for dangerous materials Consolidation of Shipments. All exterior packs of 1.5 cubic feet or less having no single dimension (length, width, height) exceeding 40 inches (and when the total number of such containers in any individual shipment exceeds 25), shall be consolidated, using flat pallets, box pallets, or containers as the consolidating media. Dangerous goods shall be prepared for shipment according to applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and international regulations in effect at time of shipment. Shipments by parcel post must comply with Postal Regulations. |  |
| 0 J-IXb | Packing not authorized, see next higher level of packing for requirement. | |
| Z J-IXb | 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.