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b. Level B shipments shall be packed in snug-fitting, wood-cleated, plywood boxes conforming to PP-B-601
(domestic) or in snug-fitting fiberboard containers conforming to PPP-B-636 (weather-resistant). The type of container
used shall be determined by the weight limitation of the box specifications.
c. Specific Packing Requirement for the 3-Person Recompression Chamber.
(1)
Wrap all BII, COEI and AAL items in bubble pack, and tape closed.
(2)
Place these items into a box, tape box closed, and secure box to inside of chamber.
(3)
Coat all hose and pipe couplings with non-hydrocarbon preservative and double bag with polyethylene.
(4)
Secure chamber doors with aluminum travel bars (held with wing nuts).
(5)
Cover view ports with fiber board, and tape in place.
(6)
Crate chamber.
6-29. Government-Furnished Containers. If Government-furnished containers are not in a new condition, they shall
be refurbished to a degree and at a cost to be negotiated. Criteria for inspection and classification shall be in accordance
with TB 55-8100-200-24.
6-30. Marking.
a. Shipments shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
b. Exterior shipping containers of Selected Item Management System (SIMS) material shall be marked with SIMS
Projection Code Disc labels in accordance with the MIL-STD-129. The contracting officer shall supply the labels on
request. The requestor shall specify the quantity required and the label size (3 x 3 or 9 x 9 in.) desired.
6-31. Materiel Condition Tags .
NOTE
These instructions apply to those items that required reporting (DA Form 2410) per TB 55-1500-307-24,
and to all overhauled items.
Tags attached to the exterior of a package or container must be fully protected from weather and hauling
damage.
a. A DD Form 1574, Serviceable Materiel Condition Tag shall be securely attached directly to the item. A duplicate
tag shall be securely attached to the exterior of the package or container.
b. A DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag shall be used in the event that an overhaul contractor is
required to return an unserviceable, reparable item to Army storage.
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