How to Decipher MIL-STD-2073 Codes

How to Decipher MIL-STD-2073 Codes

To help you understand military packaging better, we have provided a packaging code cross reference to military packaging and marking standards, a link to the SAIC Code Lookup web page, 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 feedback form.

Container weight & dimension information

Code Lookup - Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) MIL-STD-2073 Packaging Code Lookup website.

NOTES:
1. As of April 4, 2003, the Navy has conducted a completed review of the packaging codes listed in this database. All descriptions are MIL-STD-2073-1D compliant. Any discrepancies or access difficulties should be directed to: webmaster@icptarp.net.

2. Some descriptions are truncated to not include the entire unbridged MIL-STD-2073-1D description. To review the entire description, the user can simply select the title of the code (located to the left of the code description) and the user will be directed to the full code description.

The following table is an interpretation and cross reference for MIL-STD-2073-1D packaging requirements.

MIL-STD-2073 PACKAGING REQUIREMENT SEQUENCE FORMAT INTERPRETATION
DESCRIPTION	CODE	STANDARD	LOCATION
Quantity Unit Pack (QUP)	001	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix B, Paragraphs B.3 - B.4.2
Quantity Unit Pack (QUP)	001	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Paragraph J.4.3
Preservation Method	41	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.I or J.Ia
Preservation Method	41	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Paragraphs 5.2.3 through 5.2.4.8
Cleaning and Drying Procedures	1	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.II
Cleaning and Drying Procedures	1	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Paragraph 5.2.1
Preservative Material	00	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.III or J.IIIa
Preservative Material	00	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Application: Paragraphs 5.2.2.1 through 5.2.2.3
Wrapping Material	CA	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.IV or J.IVa
Cushioning and Dunnage Material	JC	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.V or J.Va
Cushioning and Dunnage Thickness	X	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.VI
Unit Container	D3	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.VII or J.VIIa
Optional Indicator Code (OPI)	O	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.VIIIa
Intermediate Container	EC	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.VII or J.VIIa
Intermediate Container Quantity	024	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix B, Table B.I and Paragraphs B.5.1 through B.5.2
Intermediate Container Quantity	024	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Paragraph J.4.11
Packing Code	Q	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.IX or J.IXa
Packing Level	B	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Paragraphs 3.10b(1), 3.10b(2), and 5.4
Special Marking Code	00	MIL-STD-2073-1D	Appendix J, Table J.X
Special Marking Code	00	MIL-STD-129P	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 2073-1D	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	X	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-2073-1D (15 DEC 99)
QUP= 001: PRES MTHD= 41: CLNG/DRY= 1: PRESV MAT= 00:
WRAP MAT= CA: CUSH/DUNN MAT= JC: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS= X:
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-2073-1D.

Format as it would appear in a DLA Land and Maritime Long Term Contract:

PREP FOR DELIVERY: MIL-STD-2073 1D Dated 15 Dec 99
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	X
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-129P 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-2073-1D. 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.