MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-X
Special marking codes
Special markings applied according to MIL-STD-129.
| Code | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 J-X | Fragile |  |
| 02 J-X | Arrow up | |
| 03 J-X | Method 50 | |
| 04 J-X | Fragile, Arrow up and Method 50 | |
| 05 J-X | Delicate instrument | |
| 06 J-X | Delicate instrument and Arrow up | |
| 07 J-X | Glass – do not drop | |
| 12 J-X | Fragile, Method 50 | |
| 14 J-X | Center of balance | |
| 17 J-X | Reusable container | |
| 19 J-X | Method 50 reusable container | |
| 20 J-X | Do not bend | |
| 24 J-X | Open for inspection or use only | |
| 32 J-X | Type I, shelf life | |
| 33 J-X | Type II, shelf life | |
| 36 J-X | Fragile, arrow up, and glass | |
| 37 J-X | Fragile, arrow up | |
| 39 J-X | ESD sensitive electronic device requirements of MIL-STD-129 apply |  |
| 40 J-X | Markings shall be omitted for sensitive, controlled or pilferable items per MIL-STD-129 | |
| 60 J-X | Asbestos Warning Label | |
| 00 J-X | No special marking | |
| ZZ J-X | Special requirements |
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.