1. NAVSUP WSS Code N94 Packaging Standards Presented by: Ms
NAVSUP WSS Code N94 Packaging Standards Presented by: Ms. Diane Cole Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) 25 August :00PM – 3:00PM (EST)
Some or you may already know me or have spoken to me on the phone. For those of you who do not, I am Introduce myself.

2. Code N94… A Entity of itself
NAVSUP WSS (Code 94)
Code N94 Packaging
I am here to give you a brief overview of how our dept is the same and how it differs regarding Military PHS&T.
Code N94… A Entity of itself

3. Mission Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program NAVICP Code N94
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.
Our organization is what we call a vertical org. which makes in nice for me because I am in walking distance to all the key personal involved in any contracting or QA issue involving pkg. We manage all our items, cradle to grave here in N94. If you call into your Contracting POC regarding a pkg issue, then know immediately who to direct the question to, which allows for quick resolution, in most cases.

4. PROPER PACKING IS A MUST
Some may question the need for military pkg since it does cost more and requires specific methods and material. But our items are not for off the shelf sale at places like Walmart. They can be storage for long amounts of time in harsh and unknown conditions and handled may times. The materials used in Military pkg have been performance tested, in a lab, to withstand what may be a harsh supply system.

5. PROPER PACKING IS A MUST
A repair part that is needed on a boat or ship needs to be ready for Issue and use, when needed. It has to come RFI condition from our supply system.
If an item is KNOWN to be for immediate use, we have that covered in our Contract clause, DA07, 1. a.
There is no reason to incur the cost and time for pkg from point A to point B (use). The need for immediate use has to be provided by N94 contracting.
However, there is no need for a MOD to the contract. It is already part of the contract. The vendor just needs to confirm that and that part of the clause is invoked.
Marking is not waived, even for this situation.

6. Agenda
Steps in the Military Preservation, Packaging, Packing & Marking Cycle
Pack Levels
Fiberboard Containers
Wood Boxes & Crates
Marking
Resources
Questions
These are the topics we will to cover in this module.
Included are:
An illustration of the Steps in the PPP&M Cycle which indicates at what point the exterior container is selected.
It is important to understand the Pack Levels in order to select the correct exterior container.
Fiberboard and wood boxes will be discussed in detail.
Also, it’s important to know where to find information. Either by calling you POC or knowing where to look on the web. 6

7. Steps in the PPP&M Cycle
This slide depicts the preservation (packaging) and packing process operations which are sometimes considered as being the same thing, but each one has its own operation. The pkg code appears in the contract, where the pack is based on the DA07 clause and the ship to address. The packing operations are known as the packing cycle and where the exterior shipping container is determined. The shipping container to be selected and used may be spelled in a specifications, Drawing or other contract instructions. In instances where a group of containers are authorized or when the container is not specified, the responsibility of container selection is then placed on the contractor through specific contract instructions.
Factors considered when selecting containers includes the destination (domestic or overseas); mode of transportation; physical characteristics of the item(s), such as weight, size, shape, and fragility; type of load; initial cost of the container; weight and cube of the container; simplicity and economy of assembly; closure; availability of the container and reusability of the container.
Containers available for use are generally fiberboard boxes, cleated panel boxes, crates, or designated containers. All except vendor unique can be found in 2073, table C-II exterior shipping containers. 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.
All pkg codes are formatted the same way. But there is no such thing as “saying pkg to 2073” without a pkg code is a means to format, lookup a pkg code and also it contains general information and requirements, such as QA req for you pkg.
If there is no IPROD or no unique pkg for an item the pkg methods and material will be the same.
There may be pkg materials and methods unique to NRP but the code will STILL be in the 2073 format. There can be details provided by other means.
Like ref an IRPOD, drwg, SPI or even contract award notes. But a contract schedule will always have the pkg code “IAW MIL STD 2073” .

9. Unique Resources IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data)
Mil-Std (pkg)
Mil-Std (cleaning)
Mil-std (cleaning)
Drawings with special procedures
Water Chemical Requirements
Special storage conditions
Guidance provided by IRPOD
An IRPOD can direct special cleaning above are a few examples but not all. Irpods may have drawing or even detail on pkg invoked and the pkg code will direct you to ref the IRPOD.
Now we have updated to the Tarp site, on a go forward bases, to add many IRPOD details or other unique pkg info that may be needed to understand a unique pkg.

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.)
A pkg code item will be iaw 2073, as stated. The methods and material will be “code” out, in detail when possible. You will find this code on the contract schedule page. This pkg code will take precedence. There are times when an IRPOD may ref 23199, but the code has a bag, CUD or UC to use, you use that is very general and there are times when general is not good enough and exact method and materials are needed to add to

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
This is an example of the key Methods and values of a common pkg code. You slide may show an X for CUD. However, Xs are no longer allowed in the pkg code, beside in the PMT. This is because X’s will no longer be a valid code in the upcoming Rev of 2073 so we stopped assigning them now.

12. MIL-STD-2073, Continued Unit Container CODE D3
Optional Procedure Indicator CODE O
Intermediate Container CODE EC
Intermediate Container Quantity CODE 024
Here are more codes in the pkg line.

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
These are the basic, now unique, pkg PMT. Details can be found in 2073.

14. Special Preservation
Table J. Ia, SPECIALIZED PRESERVATION CODES (MILSTD- 2073, pages )
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
Here are examples of some specialized codes that are commonly used.
If you see a Z anywhere in the pkg code, it is used to indicate there I something that need to referenced that cannot be codes out with either a common PMT or a Specialized one. If a Z appears look for Supplemental pkg information that directs you to that information.

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:
This is allowed when an item has be confirmed by the contracting poc that it is for immediate use.

16. QUP vs UNIT OF ISSUE
Quantity per Unit Pack & Intermediate Pack determination is specified on contract, (and criterion referenced on pages 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
Level A Packing is most often specified for shipments going overseas by ship (vessel). It is the protection required to meet the most severe worldwide shipment, handling and storage conditions. It must be capable of protecting material from the effects of direct exposure to extremes of climate, terrain, and operational and transportation environments.
It may also be specified whenever the Buying Activity is uncertain about the conditions to be encountered, since they believe it is better to overpack than to underpack. 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
Level B Protection is required to meet moderate worldwide shipment, handling, and storage conditions. A Level B pack must, in tandem with the applied preservation, be capable of protecting material not directly exposed to extremes of climate, terrain, and operational and transportation environments. Level B Packing is often used for FMS contracts or overseas shipments moving through the post office or by air. 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.
Minimal packing was cited in many contracts, prior to July 2014 for items shipped to a CONUS.
This is now not an option for stock buys. It can be used for immediate use. Only Level A & B appear in our contracts.
It is important to note that items packed to meet Minimum Protection must be packed in a manner that complies with the regulations of the carrier. (Trucking and Rail transport, Post Office, UPS, FEDEX, etc.). 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)
The correct terminology to describe a “cardboard” box is “fiberboard” box. “Cardboard” is used to make the backs of tablets or shoeboxes. Fiberboard is much stronger and used for unit and exterior shipping containers.
ASTM D 4727 is the specification for the fiberboard material to make boxes. Fiberboard comes in sheet stock (layers or sheets of flat fiberboard glued together) or corrugated stock (two layers of flat fiberboard with a center corrugated layer).
Corrugated fiberboard is stronger than sheet stock and is used more for containers. Sheet stock is used more as a liner or divider. 7

21. Fiberboard Containers
Two types:
(SF) Solid Fiberboard
(CF) Corrugated Fiberboard
Three varieties of CF:
Single-wall
Double-wall
Triple-wall
There are two types of fiberboard used to make containers. One type uses solid fiberboard, identified as SF, and the other uses corrugated fiberboard, identified as CF.
The three varieties of CF are single‐wall, double‐wall, and triple‐wall which describes the number of layers of corrugated fiberboard that are glued together to form the box material. 21

22. Fiberboard Containers
Three Classes:
Domestic
Weather-resistant
- Water-vapor resistant
Box Styles:
Describes how the
body, flaps or cover
are made
The three Classes describe the ability to withstand moisture:
Class 1- domestic, with standard moisture resistance
Class 2- weather resistant, where a resin has been added to the fiberboard during manufacture to make it withstand water. It is NOT “waterproof!”
Class 3- water and water-vapor resistant, where one layer of the fiberboard is laminated with polyethylene (plastic). Currently, we do on invoke Class 3.
Note: Only Classes 1 and 2 are used for military applications.
The most common box Style is RSC (Regular Slotted Carton), where the top and bottom flaps meet in the center when closed.
Other types are Full Telescoping Carton (FTC) and One Piece Folder (OPF). 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
Definition of Bursting Strength - The pounds per square inch required to punch a hole in a sheet of fiberboard.
Domestic grade 200 psi refers to the pounds per square inch required to punch the hole.
Weather-resistant grades were first manufactured during WW II and were given names such as “Victory board.” The V-board designations remain to this day.
Weather-resistant grades are equivalent to their domestic counterparts. For example, V3c and grade 275 have the same strength.
ASTM D 5118 contains box style descriptions with drawings. 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.
This is the most common type of manufacturer’s box certification.
Note the gross weight to be placed in the container is the bottom number, not to be confused with the Bursting Strength above.
This certification marking is usually on the bottom of the container, but may also appear on any side. 11

25. Fiberboard Containers
Rectangular Marking: Indicates compliance with the new Edge Crush Test.
This certification may also be in the circular form, but is usually shown in this rectangular manner. 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”.
There will be no ASTM designation on domestic boxes but there will be on weather-resistant boxes. 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)
NMWP: You have to be careful of shipping containers made of plywood that have solid wood skid rails, inside corner posts, support beams, etc. The solid wood components must be certified by an authorized agency. 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):
Pallet_and_Wood_Treatment.htm
The next series of slides will discuss wood boxes and crates. Wood is a common material used to make containers for shipping military supplies and equipment. Wood boxes are strong and rugged and hold up well under shocks and impacts during shipping and handling. Wood packaging material is defined as wood packing other than that comprised wholly of wood-based products such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, veneer, etc., which have been created using glue, heat and pressure or a combination thereof.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has set standards for wood packaging material (WPM) imported into and exported from the United States. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standard describes phytosanitary measures that reduce the risk of introduction and spread of quarantine pests associated with the movement in international trade of wood packaging material made from raw wood.
ISPM #15 rule states that all regulated wood packaging material shall be appropriately treated and marked.
It is important to note you must be careful of shipping containers made of plywood that have solid wood, or dimensional lumber, skid rails, inside corner posts, support beams, etc. The solid wood components must be ISPM marked by an authorized agency. 28

29. MIL-STD D 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.
The 80% fill requirement is to keep contractors from using boxes which are way too large for the item.
Small voids can be filled by additional dunnage—however, loose fill is prohibited for military packages. 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
This table is used when Packing Code “Q” is specified.
Use the Level of Packing specified in the contract (either A or B) and select a container that will meet the required Packing Levels and is adequate to hold the weight being packaged.
Note that Level C (minimal) Packing requirements are no longer shown on this table, which is for military applications only. 23

31. MIL-STD-129 Marking
Page 176 in MILSTD 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)
To date the lasted Rev of Mil STD 129 is R. This rev appears on in our contracts.

32. Example of Markings
Here is an example of the marking req. This is on a box that is the shipper.

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

34. Resources RFID Supplier Site
A Supplier Guide that contains information that details requirements for compliance is located at
(MIL-STD-2073 packaging code interpreter)
ANSI Quick Search
As of now, only the ship address on this 1st link need RFID tags. And Only the most exterior box/s needs the tags.

35. Contract Points 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
Here are ref and poc of contact you can reach to get information on pkg.

36. Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T)
Contact Information
Diane Cole
Program Manager
Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T)
(717)

37. Questions????
Questions?