Military Packaging Standards Presentation

1. NAVSUP WSS Code N94 Packaging Standards Presented by: Ms. Diane Cole Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) 25 August 2016 1:00PM – 3:00PM (EST)

2. NAVSUP WSS (Code 94) Code N94 Packaging Code N94… A Entity of itself

3. Mission Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Responsible for the research, design, development, operation, testing, maintenance, and disposal of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants. NAVICP Code N94 Provide a separate, vertical organization which is solely responsible for program management, provisioning, allowance list/development and maintenance, cataloging, packaging, inventory management, item identification, procurement, procurement quality assurance and supply overhaul outfitting program management, in support of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants equipment.

4. PROPER PACKING IS A MUST

5. PROPER PACKING IS A MUST

6. Agenda • Steps in the Military Preservation, Packaging, Packing & Marking Cycle • Pack Levels • Fiberboard Containers • Wood Boxes & Crates • Marking • Resources • Questions 6

7. Steps in the PPP&M Cycle 7

8. Similar Practices Codes are formatted iaw Mil-Std-2073. Packaging Codes for Nuclear (non unique) items are designed using the same logic as like Navy items.

9. Unique Resources IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data) • Mil-Std-2073 (pkg) • Mil-Std-767 (cleaning) • Mil-std-2041 (cleaning) • Drawings with special procedures • Water Chemical Requirements • Special storage conditions

10. MIL-STD-2073 • Coded Packaging data for items going into the Military distribution cycle • Information contained on solicitations and awards specifying the packaging coded data required to protect item through life cycle (Section B, on solicitations & awards) • Determined by item characteristics (fragility factors, destination considerations, etc.)

11. Example of Requirements • 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 0

12. MIL-STD-2073, Continued • Unit Container CODE D3 • Optional Procedure Indicator CODE O • Intermediate Container CODE EC • Intermediate Container Quantity CODE 024

13. Preservation Methods • Method 10 Physical protection only • Method 20 Preservative coating requirement • Method 30 Waterproof protection • Method 40 Water vapor proof protection • Method 50 Water vapor proof with desiccant

14. Special Preservation • Table J. Ia, SPECIALIZED PRESERVATION CODES (MILSTD- 2073, pages 143- 148) Codes used for packaging procedures that cannot be conveniently or adequately described without amplification of the basic method and material symbols. “AE” means seal/ plug all openings & preserve Method 10 “BL” means seal/ plug all openings & preserve Method 20 “GX” means preserve Method 41 with ESD & electromagnetic protection “HM” means package and mark I/ A/ W applicable hazmat regulation

15. ASTM D-3951 MARKED AND PACKAGED STANDARD COMMERCIAL IAW ASTM D 3951 AND BAR CODED IAW MIL-STD-129(R) Document may be ordered from: http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/index.shtml

16. QUP vs UNIT OF ISSUE • Quantity per Unit Pack & Intermediate Pack determination is specified on contract, (and criterion referenced on pages 65- 68 in MILSTD- 2073) • Unit of Issue considerations (example BX, PG, RL, FT, EA, etc.) • Quantity and Unit of Issue. (5 EA, as an example) A nondefinitive unit of issue shall be accompanied by a quantitative expression such as “ 1 RO (100 FT)”.

17. Military Packing Levels Military Pack Level A: Protection required to meet the most severe worldwide shipment, handling, and storage conditions Overseas Style wood boxes (≤1000 pounds) meet Level A Most hard shell reusable containers meet Level A 17

18. Military Packing Levels Military Pack Level B: • Protection required to meet moderate shipping, handling and storage conditions • Used for worldwide shipments of material not directly exposed to extremes of climate, or storage in favorable warehouse conditions • Weather resistant corrugated fiberboard meet Level B • V3c, W5c, W6c – Single Wall Construction • V11c, V13c, V15c – Double Wall Construction • Domestic Wood boxes (Class 1) meet Level B • Maximum weight of 1000 pounds 18

19. Military Pack Levels Military Pack Level Minimum (Old Level C) • Military packing level describing protection required for known favorable shipping conditions with limited handling and short term storage. • Not to be confused with ASTM D3951 – Commercial Packaging Standards when called out in DLA Contracts • Sufficient protection is required to ensure material arrives safely at it’s destination. • Anticipated environments similar to those found in commercial distribution systems. 19

20. Fiberboard Specifications • ASTM D 4727—Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock & Cut Shapes • ASTM D 5118—Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes (replaced PPP-B-636) • ASTM D 1974—Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Shipping Containers • ASTM D 5168—Fabrication & Closure of Triple Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers (replaced PPP-B-640) • ASTM D 5486—Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure & Sealing (replaced PPP-T-60 & PPP-T-76) 7

21. Fiberboard Containers • Two types: (SF) Solid Fiberboard (CF) Corrugated Fiberboard • Three varieties of CF: Single-wall Double-wall Triple-wall 21

22. Fiberboard Containers • Three Classes: • Domestic • Weather-resistant • - Water-vapor resistant • Box Styles: Describes how the body, flaps or cover are made 9

23. Fiberboard Containers Grade Designation: • Describes box strength & refers to Bursting Strength (not the weight a box will hold) • Domestic grades are 200, 275 or 350 psi. • Weather-resistant grades are V3c, W5c, etc. • Gross weight & size limitations for each grade of box are shown in ASTM D 5118 10

24. Fiberboard Containers • Fiberboard Containers Box Certification: Indicates the box manufacturer, strength test met (grade), max box size & gross weight limitations • Circular Marking: Indicates compliance with the transportation freight classification rules. 11

25. Fiberboard Containers Rectangular Marking: Indicates compliance with the new Edge Crush Test. 12

26. Fiberboard Containers • Domestic Boxes : No ASTM designation required • Weather-Resistant: In addition to the box certification markings, these boxes must also be marked with the grade, date of manufacture & “Complies with ASTM D 5118”. 13

27. Wood Boxes and Crates • Non-Manufactured Wood Products (NMWP): All NMWP (solid wood) must be certified free from bug infestation for all DOD shipments by showing the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) Heat Treatment (HT) certification stamp. • The stamp can only be applied by contractors who meet the standards of an accredited agency of the ALSC. • Plywood & particle board are examples of manufactured wood products. • Websites for WPM (Wood Packaging Materials) https://www.tarp.navicp.navy.mil/wpm http://www.alsc.org/ 14

28. Wood Boxes and Crates • Wood Packaging Material (WPM) • All solid wood must be certified free from infestation for all shipments to DoD by showing American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) Heat Treatment (HT) certification stamp • The ALSC Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Enforcement Regulations is based on the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade • International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Number 15 requires specific treatment and certification mark • Plywood & particle board are examples of manufactured wood products and do not require the ISPM #15 Certification Mark • Websites for WPM (Wood Packaging Materials): • https://tarp.navsisa.navy.mil/wpm/wpm_training.nsf/wpm+home • https://360.dcma.mil/projects/LSP/training%20depository/PalletandWPM/ Pallet_and_Wood_Treatment.htm • http://www.alsc.org 28

29. MIL-STD-2073-1D Appendix C • Appendix C provides general container requirements • Unit Container selected should not be too large—item & necessary cushioning should fill 80% of container volume (para. C.3.1) • Unit containers may serve as shipping containers if they meet the Packing Level in the contract. 22

30. TABLE C.II. EXTERIOR CONTAINER SELECTION SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION WEIGHT OF PACKING CONTENTS LEVEL ASTM-D-6251 PLYWOOD: (PPP-B-601) DOMESTIC 1,000 LBS. B OVERSEAS 1,000 LBS. A, B ASTM-D-6880 NAILED WOOD: (PPP-B-621) OVERSEAS 1,000 LBS. A, B DOMESTIC 600 LBS. B ASTM D-5118 FIBERBOARD, WEATHER- SEE TABLE RESISTANT IN THE SPEC B 23

31. MIL-STD-129 Marking • Page 176 in MILSTD- 2073 complete listing of all Special Marking Codes • Mandatory for all locations both Conus (Continental United States) and OConus (Outside of Continental United States) • Including MSL (Military Shipping Label) and RFID requirements • Latest revision MILSTD- 129(R)

32. Example of Markings

33. Military Shipping Label Required Bar Coding Code 39 (Linear) •TCN •Piece Number •Ultimate Consignee DODAAC PDF417 (2D) •Shipment •Line Item •TCMD Data The recommended size for the MSL is 4 inches by 6 inches

34. Resources • RFID Supplier Site • A Supplier Guide that contains information that details requirements for compliance is located at www.dodrfid.org/supplierguide.htm • (MIL-STD-2073 packaging code interpreter) http://www.palm.saic.com/code_lookup.nsf/codecheck • ANSI Quick Search http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch

35. ContractPoints of Contact • NAVSUP Buyer • Check Solicitation • NAVSUP Contract Administrator • Check your Contract • DCMA QAR • He is the individual that inspects material • Web • Military Packaging Specs and sites. • Diane Cole

36. Contact Information Diane Cole Program Manager Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) diane.cole@navy.mil (717) 605-1140

37. Questions???? Questions?