AR 700-15 — Packaging Of Materiel {opnavinst 4030.2; Afman 24 - 206; Mco 4030.33f; Dlar 4145.7/dcma - 1101}
AR 700-15 governs military packaging requirements and procedures for materiel across acquisition, distribution, sustainment, and storage.
- Publication number: AR 700-15
- Title: PACKAGING OF MATERIEL {OPNAVINST 4030.2; AFMAN 24 - 206; MCO 4030.33F; DLAR 4145.7/DCMA - 1101}
- Date: 07/28/2020
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 700-15 covers packaging training, requirements development, packaging data systems, reusable containers, storage, retrograde materiel, and disposal transfers. It requires military packaging baselines, compatible packaging data, discrepancy reporting, and performance metrics.
Topics covered
- Military packaging training
- Packaging requirements development
- Packaging data systems
- Reusable containers
- Materiel in storage
- Retrograde materiel
- Packaging discrepancies
- Performance metrics
Questions and answers
What workforce training does AR 700-15 require for military packaging?
DoD components must have a trained workforce with functional knowledge in the latest and most effective concepts and techniques of military packaging. (paragraph 2-1)
When must military packaging training be completed?
Further training for each area must be completed within the first 2 years in the position or within 2 years of the date of this revision if already assigned to one of the identified functional areas. (paragraph 2-3)
When must a military packaging baseline be developed?
A military packaging baseline must be developed for all relevant items. (paragraph 3-1)
What factors determine packaging methods and materials?
At a minimum, item composition, criticality, finish, preservative compatibility, weight, size, fragility, shipping, handling, the length and type of storage considerations, and other performance factors dictate the methods and materials selected for P&P. (paragraph 3-1)
Can reparable repair parts use ASTM D3951 packaging?
Do not preserve or pack reparable repair parts and components using ASTM D3951 packaging. (paragraph 6-2)