PACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL A MAXIMUM PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IX.
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Code values (7)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cleated Plywood Boxes Overseas Type | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING CLEATED PLYWOOD BOXES, OVERSEAS TYPE, CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 2, OR NAILED WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6880, CLASS 2, HEAVY DUTY. |
| B | Astm-d6251 | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 2, OVERSEAS CLEATED PLYWOOD BOXES OR WIREBOUND WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO PPP-B-585, CLASS 3 (MILITARY OVERSEAS). |
| C | Cleated Plywood Wood Boxes | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING CLEATED PLYWOOD WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 2 OR NAILED WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6880, CLASS 2, HEAVY DUTY, OR COVERED WOOD CRATES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6039, TYPE V, STYLE B, OR LUMBER AND PLYWOOD SHEATHED WOOD CRATES CONFORMING TO MIL-C-104, OR LOAD-BEARING BASE SKIDDED WOOD-CLEATED BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6256, TYPE II (OVERSEAS), OR STEEL OR ALUMINUM SLOTTED ANGLE CRATES CONFORMING TO MIL-C-9897. TYPE I, OR OPEN WOOD CRATES CONFORMING TO MIL-C-3774. |
| E | Requirements of Astm-d4169 | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MEET THE PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM-D4169, DISTRIBUTION CYCLE 18, ASSURANCE LEVEL 1. |
| F | Packing Is Not Required | PACKING IS NOT REQUIRED. THE UNIT CONTAINER SHALL ALSO SERVE AS THE SHIPPING CONTAINER. CLOSURE, SEALING AND REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER. |
| Q | Table C.ii | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE C.II FOR THE PACKING LEVEL SPECIFIED. CLOSURE, SEALING AND REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER. |
| Z | Special Requirement | SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OR DRAWINGS PROVIDED. |
About LVL_A
What is LVL_A in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
LVL_A (Packing Requirement) pACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL A MAXIMUM PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IX.
What does LVL_A code 2 mean?
LVL_A code 2 means "Cleated Plywood Boxes Overseas Type". PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING CLEATED PLYWOOD BOXES, OVERSEAS TYPE, CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 2, OR NAILED WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6880, CLASS 2, HEAVY DUTY.
How many LVL_A codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 7 LVL_A (Packing Requirement) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
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