Military Specifications

Military Specification Packaging

Military packaging standards and document references

This page highlights the military packaging standards and related documents most relevant to packaging, preservation, labeling, and unitization. Hosted PDFs are provided where available for convenience, and official sources are included alongside them for current-reference checking.

Featured documents

Use hosted copies for speed and convenience. Use the official source links to verify current revisions and status.

MIL-STD-2073-1E

Standard Practice for Military Packaging

Core military packaging requirements for preservation, packing, and related packaging decisions.

Hosted copy + official reference
Use the hosted PDF for convenience, but verify current revisions through DLA Quick Search.
MIL-STD-129

Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

Military marking standard for shipment, storage, labels, and related barcode/identification practices.

Hosted copy + official reference
Official DLA PDF should be treated as the current reference.
MIL-DTL-117

Bags, Heat-Sealable

Detail specification covering heat-sealable bags used in military preservation and packaging applications.

Hosted copy + official reference
Active document; keep the official Quick Search link alongside your hosted file.
MIL-PRF-61002

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels for Bar Coding

Performance requirements for barcode labels used in packaging and identification workflows.

Hosted copy + official reference
Quick Search shows this as an active document.
MIL-STD-147E

Palletized Unit Loads

Methods and requirements related to palletized unit loads and load formation.

Hosted copy + official reference
Use the hosted copy for convenience and the DLA page as the official source.
MIL-STD-1686 / JEDEC JS-001

ESD Control Reference

Reference point for ESD control in electronics-related packaging and handling contexts.

Hosted JEDEC file + reference link
Your existing file is JEDEC JS-001. Keep it clearly labeled rather than presenting it as a direct MIL-STD PDF.
MIL-C-104C

Crates, Wood, Lumber and Plywood — Cancellation Notice

Legacy cancellation notice for MIL-C-104C. Keep only as an archive/reference item, not as an active packaging standard.

Canceled / archive
This should be visually separated from active standards.

Handbooks and reference material

Legacy and canceled documents should stay clearly labeled so users do not mistake them for current requirements.

MIL-HDBK-775 — Procedures for Foam-In-Place Packaging

Good handbook candidate to keep on the page.

Public / current reference

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MIL-HDBK-263 — Electrostatic Discharge Control Handbook

Move to an archived references section or remove from the main experience.

Canceled

View source

MIL-HDBK-304 — Package Cushioning Design

Do not feature as current guidance.

Canceled

View source

DLA packaging documents

Public DLA PDFs are linked directly. Restricted items are labeled accordingly.

DLAI 4145.11 — Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials

Public DLA PDF.

Public PDF

Open link

DLAM 4145.12 — Joint Service Manual for Storage and Materials Handling

Public DLA PDF.

Public PDF

Open link

DLAR 4145.11 — Safeguarding of DLA Sensitive Inventory Items

Public DLA PDF.

Public PDF

Open link

DLAR 4145.21 — Temperature-Sensitive Medical Material Shipment Guidance

Keep as a reference link only; do not present as a downloadable public PDF.

Restricted / not public

Open link

Publisher and reference standards

These are best handled as reference-only links rather than hosted downloads.

ASTM D3951 — Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

ASTM D4727 — Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock

ASTM D5118 — Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes

ASME MH1 — Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases for Unit Loads

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