PACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL B INTERMEDIATE PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IXA.
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Code values (10)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cleated Plywood Boxes | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING CLEATED PLYWOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 1 (DOMESTIC), OR NAILED WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO PPP-B-621, CLASS 1, OR WIREBOUND BOXES CONFORMING TO PPP-B-585, CLASS 1. |
| 8 | Level a Packing Requirements | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL A PACKING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED FOR THE ITEM. |
| A | Fiberboard Boxes Weather Resistant | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING FIBERBOARD BOXES, WEATHER RESISTANT CLASS, FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D5118, OR TRIPLEWALL FIBERBOARD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D5168, CLASS WEATHER RESISTANT. |
| 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. |
| H | Boxes Fabricated with Astm-d5118 | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING BOXES FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D5118, CLASS WEATHER-RESISTANT. |
| P | Open Wood Crates | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING OPEN WOOD CRATES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6039, TYPE V, STYLE B, OR OPEN WOOD CRATES CONFORMING TO MIL-C-3774, OR OPEN STEEL OR ALUMINUM SLOTTED ANGLE CRATES CONFORMING TO MIL-C-9897, TYPE I. |
| 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 THE APPROPRIATE SHIPPING CONTAINER SPECIFICATION. |
| R | Requirements of Astm-d4169 | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MEET THE PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM-D4169, DISTRIBUTION CYCLE 18, ASSURANCE LEVEL 2. |
| T | Fiberboard Containers | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY USE OF FIBERBOARD CONTAINERS FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D5118, WEATHER RESISTANT CLASS, OR TRIPLE WALL FIBERBOARD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D5168, CLASS WEATHER RESISTANT; OR WHENEVER PRACTICABLE, BY MEANS OF SHRINK-FILM CONFORMING TO A-A-3174. |
| Z | Special Requirement | SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OR DRAWINGS PROVIDED. |
About LVL_B
What is LVL_B in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
LVL_B (Packing Requirement) pACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL B INTERMEDIATE PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IXA.
What does LVL_B code 7 mean?
LVL_B code 7 means "Cleated Plywood Boxes". PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING CLEATED PLYWOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO ASTM-D6251, TYPE III, CLASS 1 (DOMESTIC), OR NAILED WOOD BOXES CONFORMING TO PPP-B-621, CLASS 1, OR WIREBOUND BOXES CONFORMING TO PPP-B-585, CLASS 1.
How many LVL_B codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 10 LVL_B (Packing Requirement) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
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