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MIL-STD-2073-1E

The MIL-STD-2073-1E revision outlines the Department of Defenses standard practice and processes for military packaging as distinct from commercial packaging. This standard covers methods of preservation to protect material against environmentally induced corrosion and deterioration, physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, multiple handling, and shipment of material in the defense transportation system.

Packaging Requirements

MIL-STD-2073-1E PACKAGING OR STANDARD COMMERCIAL PACKAGING

THE TWO DISTINCT PACKAGING CATEGORIES FOR MILITARY EQUIPMENT

The first category would consist of items that are not entering the military distribution system, and are for immediate use or that are not mission capable use standard commercial packaging options.

There is a separate category for items that will enter the military distribution system and will be subjected to extended storage periods, have reusable components, or are delivered during wartime which may include battlefield conditions Our team of experts will help you identify what is required for your labeling and approved shipping in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E. 

MIL-PRF-3420H WRAPPING MATERIALS, VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITOR TREATED, OPAQUE

TREATED CARRIERS ARE FURNISHED IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AND STYLES

CLASSES 1. Heavy Duty 2. Medium Duty 3. Light Duty

STYLES 1. Kraft, flat: Single ply or laminated 2. Kraft, creped or embossed: Single ply or laminated 3. Greaseproof, waterproof, moldable: Laminated to carriers conforming to QQ-A-1876

The appearance of finished wrapping materials that are coated or impregnated shall not contain any voids in the coating or substrates (see 4.3.2.2). The material shall be clean and free from holes, tears, cuts, sharp creases, wrinkles, or other imperfections. The treated carrier shall be cut and trimmed of any selvage (see 4.3.2.1). On crepe material, bursting strength value shall be obtained with specimen stretched. Crepe requirements shall be 50 percent of flat.

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The Importance of MIL-STD-129

Military Standard 129 (MIL-STD-129) is the military marking for shipment and storage approved and used by the Department of Defense. Military shipping labels are like a shipment’s fingerprint; they can identify various aspects of the cargo. Depending on the shipment, and where it’s going, a contractor may have to fulfill various labeling requirements.

Common Label Requirements:

• 2D (PDF417) bar code • Linear (Code 39) bar code • NSN/NATO stock number • CAGE code • PN or P/N (part number) • Item description • Quantity and UI • Contract number or purchase order number • PIIN • Four digit delivery order or call number • Modification for change order number • Military preservation method and date of unit preservation • Shelf life • Serial number • TCN • Hazmat markings

Accuracy Matters

The military is constantly receiving large shipments of supplies and equipment from various contractors around the world. MIL-STD-129 requirements help the DoD track those items through the distribution process efficiently and accurately.

One of the most important logistical elements to consider before labeling a shipment is how long the supplies/equipment must be stored. If the shipment is not properly labeled, it can be stopped midway and identified as “frustrated freight.” The shipment would need further inspection and labeling corrections before resuming its journey — a costly oversight.

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The Importance of Military Packaging

It Wasn’t Always Easy

The importance of military packaging is quite simple: preservation. It’s been that simple since the military started shipping supplies to soldiers. But it’s never been that easy. It took decades to modernize military packaging.

During World War II, defense leaders quickly realized failure to protect equipment or supplies could lead to unfavorable missions. The packaging of the past wasn’t going to cut it. What worked domestically, didn’t work for military purposes. In order for soldiers to be battlefield ready, equipment and supplies needed to be protected at all costs.

Lessons Learned from WWII

In the early 1940s, in the midst of World War II, both the Army and Navy suffered major supply loses overseas, according to the Defense Logistics Agency. Water damage proved to be a detriment to our troops, but a lesson was learned. The military started seriously talking about updating shipping methods to a more efficient process.

Shortly after the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941, semblances of military standards started popping up for canned goods shipped overseas. By early 1945, talks of making military packaging specifications more uniform started taking shape, but not without its challenges over the years.

Modernized Specifications

The history of military packaging is riddled with hurdles and complications, but over the decades those hardships have helped standardize Military Spec Packaging (MIL-SPEC) requirements. Below are some of the most common MIL-SPEC codes:

MIL-STD-129 – Military Standard Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-130 – Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-2073 – DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging

The U.S. Department of Defense’s packaging specifications are intended to protect military supplies during short-term or long-term storage. Although current requirements are streamlined from their early beginnings, the same goal applies in modern times: preservation.

Versatile Options

Every product is unique, and every business requires different packaging and shipping solutions to get goods out in the market. At MAC Packaging, we believe the packaging process should be equally creative as your product in order to achieve maximum results and profits. We are here to simply the experience while saving you time and money.

Our dedicated in-house team can identify a tailored design and provide a rapid turnaround to ship your product anywhere in the world. Over the past 40 years, we’ve packaged products for various climates and transportation: truck, airline, air drop, jeep — even backpack! We continually fine-tune or services and keep up with industry trends to better server your business.

Tailored Services

MAC Packaging offers a 4-step packaging and shipping process to satisfy your company’s commercial packaging needs. Our proven techniques boost efficiency, save money and sets your business up to profit.

1. Ideation This can be the hardest challenge in the packaging process because it requires time, patience and research. We’ve worked with various goods and materials over the past 40 years and can help you quickly identify the best concept for your product.

2. Prototyping Testing Our experienced team will throughly examine and test the prototype until the results produce a successful final product.

3. Production Once the packaging is perfected, we’ll supply all the materials and take care of the manufacturing process and production.

4. Just-in-Time (J-I-T) Delivery We can deliver when you need it, providing your business greater flexibility to increase productivity and lower production costs.

Versatile Options