How to Decipher MIL-STD-2073 Codes
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To help you understand military packaging better, we have provided a packaging code
cross reference to military packaging and marking standards, three
illustrations of DLA Land and Maritime's most common contract packaging requirement formats, and links to applicable information throughout our DLA Packaging web site. This information will help you decode and understand the packaging requirements in your contract. If you still need help, please contact the Inventory Control Point which issued the purchase order, solicitation, or contract or use our
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Container weight & dimension information
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The following table is an interpretation and cross reference for MIL-STD-2073-1 packaging requirements.
| MIL-STD-2073 PACKAGING REQUIREMENT SEQUENCE FORMAT INTERPRETATION |
| DESCRIPTION |
CODE |
STANDARD |
LOCATION |
| Quantity Unit Pack (QUP) |
001 |
|
Appendix B, Paragraphs B.3 - B.4.2 |
| MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Paragraph J.4.3 |
| Preservation Method |
41 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.I or J.Ia |
| MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Paragraphs 5.2.3 through 5.2.4.8 |
| Cleaning and Drying Procedures |
1 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.II |
| MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Paragraph 5.2.1 |
| Preservative Material |
00 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.III or J.IIIa |
| MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Application: Paragraphs 5.2.2.1 through 5.2.2.3 |
| Wrapping Material |
CA |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.IV or J.IVa |
| Cushioning and Dunnage Material |
JC |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.V or J.Va |
| Cushioning and Dunnage Thickness |
A |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.VI |
| Unit Container |
D3 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.VII or J.VIIa |
| Optional Indicator Code (OPI) |
O |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.VIIIa |
| Intermediate Container |
EC |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.VII or J.VIIa |
| Intermediate Container Quantity |
024 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix B, Table B.I and Paragraphs B.5.1 through B.5.2 |
| MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Paragraph J.4.11 |
| Packing Code |
Q |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.IX or J.IXa |
| Packing Level |
B |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Paragraphs 3.10b(1), 3.10b(2), and 5.4 |
| Special Marking Code |
00 |
MIL-STD-2073-1 |
Appendix J, Table J.X |
| MIL-STD-129 |
ALL |
NOTE: Under the heading 'CODE' is a sample of a packaging requirement--for demonstration purposes only. The following illustrations are the three most common contractual packaging requirement formats used by DLA Land and Maritime.
| Format as it would appear in Section 'D' of a DLA Land and Maritime Contract |
| |
J.I/J.Ia |
J.II |
J.III |
J.IV |
J.V |
J.VI |
J.VII |
J.VIIIa
|
J.VIIIa |
App J
J.VII |
App B |
J.VIII |
J.IX |
J.X |
MIL-STD
2073-1 |
Preser-
vation
Method
|
Cln
and
Dry |
Preser-
vative
Mat'l |
Wrap-
ping
Mat'l |
Cushion
and
Dunnage |
Cushion
Thick-
ness |
Unit
Container |
Opt.
Ind.
Code |
Qty Unit
Pack |
Interm.
Cont. |
Interm.
Cont. Qty |
Pkg.
Lvl. |
Pkg.
Rqmt.
Code |
Special
Marking
Code |
Digit
Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
9 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
Pkg.
Code |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
C |
A |
J |
C |
A
|
D |
3 |
O |
0 |
0 |
1 |
E |
C |
0 |
2 |
4 |
B |
Q |
0 |
0 |
NOTE: The above packaging requirements is an illustration of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) prep for delivery.
| Format as it would appear in a DLA Land and Maritime purchase order |
PACKAGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1
QUP= 001: PRES MTHD= 41: CLNG/DRY= 1: PRESV MAT= 00:
WRAP MAT= CA: CUSH/DUNN MAT= JC: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS= A:
UNIT CONT= D3: OPI= O:
INTRMDTE CONT= EC: INTRMTE CONT QTY= 024: PACK= U:
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE= 00 - NO SPECIAL MARKING.
DOD BAR CODE MARKING REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MIL-STD-129 (LATEST REVISION) MARKING AND BAR
CODING IN ACCORDANCE WITH AIM BC1
|
NOTE: The above packaging requirements is an illustration of a prep for delivery to stock locations (depots). No 'PACKING LEVEL' is specified for this type of delivery due to the changes in MIL-STD-2073-1.
Format as it would appear in a DLA Land and Maritime Long Term Contract:
| PREP FOR DELIVERY: MIL-STD-2073 1 |
| Quantity Unit Pack (QUP) |
CODE |
001 |
| Preservation Method |
CODE |
41 |
| Cleaning and Drying Procedures |
CODE |
1 |
| Preservative Material |
CODE |
00 |
| Wrapping Material |
CODE |
CA |
| Cushioning and Dunnage Material |
CODE |
JC |
| Cushioning and Dunnage Thickness |
CODE |
A
|
| Unit Container |
CODE |
D3 |
| Optional Procedure Indicator |
CODE |
O |
| Intermediate Container |
CODE |
EC |
| Intermediate Container Quantity |
CODE |
024 |
| FOR DLA STOCK: |
| Pack |
CODE |
U |
| FOR OCONUS PRIORITY 9 THRU 15 AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS): |
| Pack |
CODE |
Q |
| Packing |
CODE |
B |
| MARKING AND BAR CODE REQUIREMENTS: |
ALL SHIPMENTS FOR DLA STOCK, OCONUS PRIORITIES 9-15, AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) SHALL BE MARKED AND BARCODED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129R AND AIM BC1 (UNIFORM SYMBOLOGY SPECIFICATION CODE 39)
|
| Special Marking Code: 00 (NO SPECIAL MARKING) |
| FOR NON-FMS AND NON-STOCK ORDERS FOR CONUS DELIVERY AND OCONUS PRIORITIES 1 THRU 8: |
MARKED AND PACKAGED STANDARD COMMERCIAL IAW ASTM D 3951 AND BAR CODED IAW AIM BC1.
Wood Packing Material Notice |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: |
NOTE: Many packaging requirement sequences are possible within MIL-STD-2073-1. The illustrations above are examples of such packaging requirements. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding contract packaging requirements, we highly recommend you consult the managing Packaging Specialist for assistance.
Last Updated 15 Feb 2018