PACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL C MINIMAL PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IXB.
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Code values (7)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Performance Test Requirements | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MEET THE PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM-D4169, DISTRIBUTION CYCLE 18, ASSURANCE LEVEL 3. |
| 8 | Level a Packing | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL A PACKING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED FOR THE ITEM. |
| 9 | Level B Packing | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL B PACKING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED FOR THE ITEM. |
| 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. |
| L | Fiberboard Boxes | PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING FIBERBOARD BOXES FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D5118, CLASS DOMESTIC OR ASTM-D5168, CLASS NON-WEATHER RESISTANT. |
| U | Itemsthat Require Packing | ITEMS OR PACKAGES THAT REQUIRE PACKING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE CARRIER SHALL BE PACKED IN EXTERIOR TYPE SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN A MANNER THAT WILL ENSURE SAFE TRANSPORTATION AT THE LOWEST RATE TO THE POINT OF DELIVERY AND SHALL MEET, AS A MINIMUM, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS APPLICABLE TO THE MODE(S) OF TRANSPORTATION TO BE UTILIZED: (A) POSTAL REGULATIONS, (B) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS, (C) CIVIL AIR REGULATIONS, (D) UNIFORM FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION RULES, (E) NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION RULES, (F) AMERICAN TRUCKERS' ASSOCIATION RULES, (G) OTHER APPLICABLE CARRIERS' RULES, (H) MILITARY AIR REGULATIONS FOR DANGEROUS MATERIALS. CONSOLIDATION OF SHIPMENTS. ALL EXTERIOR PACKS OF 1.5 CUBIC FEET OR LESS HAVING NO SINGLE DIMENSION (LENGTH, WIDTH, HEIGHT) EXCEEDING 40 INCHES (AND WHEN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SUCH CONTAINERS IN ANY INDIVIDUAL SHIPMENT EXCEEDS 25), SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED, USING FLAT PALLETS, BOX PALLETS, OR CONTAINERS AS THE CONSOLIDATING MEDIA. DANGEROUS GOODS SHALL BE PREPARED FOR SHIPMENT ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT BY PARCEL POST MUST COMPLY WITH POSTAL REGULATIONS. |
| Z | Special Requirement | SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OR DRAWINGS PROVIDED. |
About LVL_C
What is LVL_C in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
LVL_C (Packing Requirement) pACKING REQUIREMENT CODE: A ONE POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER REQUIRED FOR LEVEL C MINIMAL PACKING PROTECTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.IXB.
What does LVL_C code 6 mean?
LVL_C code 6 means "Performance Test Requirements". PACKING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MEET THE PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM-D4169, DISTRIBUTION CYCLE 18, ASSURANCE LEVEL 3.
How many LVL_C codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 7 LVL_C (Packing Requirement) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
Last updated 2026-05-26. Published by DAITK™ against the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) FLIS code dictionary, governed by DoD 4100.39-M (Federal Logistics Information System Procedures Manual).
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