5998-01-255-9749

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. shipment by parcel post must comply with postal regulations.

Options can be exercised as to specific method of preservation or dod approved packaging materials to be used. however, basic preservation method shall be retained, supplemental data shall be complied with, and unit package dimensions shall not be increased by more than one inch. equal or better protection shall be given the item and there shall be no increase in the package cost.

Esd sensitive electronic device requirements of mil-std-129 apply.

Unheated general purpose.

Preserve by method 41 as follows: items subject to damage by electromagnetic and electrostatic field forces shall be initally wrapped in material conforming to mil-prf-81705, type iii, or bags conforming to mil-dtl-117, type ii, class h, style 2, or cushioned in material conforming to a-a-3129 or ppp-c-795, class 2 or ppp-c-1797, type ii, to prevent bag puncture, and unit packed in a heat-sealed bag conforming to mil-dtl-117, type i, class f, style 1. reclosable cushioned pouches conforming to mil-dtl-81997, type i or ii, may be used in lieu of initial wrap or cushioning. lead or terminal configurations for all items shall be maintained as manufactured without causing loads or stresses capable of causing damage to the item. materials used to maintain item position and lead or terminal configuration shall permit item removal without damage to the item. electrostatic discharge (esd) sensitive caution labels shall be applied in accordance with mil-std-129. connectors and plugs (power or data) shall be covered with conductive caps/plugs.

Ppp-c-795, class 2, anti-static cellular plastic film cushioning.

No requirement.