PAM 700-32 — Packaging Of Army Materiel
PAM 700-32 governs uniform Army packaging and marking guidelines, including requirements for protection, transport, storage, and identification.
- Publication number: PAM 700-32
- Title: PACKAGING OF ARMY MATERIEL
- Date: 10/23/2023
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 700-32 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses packaging preparation and documentation, life cycle support, control and evaluation, training, asset protection, phytosanitary measures, and reusable containers. It requires military packaging technical data, approved packaging methods, proper marking, and protection throughout distribution and storage.
Applies to: Packaging for the Army will conform to this pamphlet regardless of where performed.
Topics covered
- Packaging requirements
- Military packaging technical data
- Packaging design and testing
- Life cycle environmental requirements
- Packaging waivers
- Wood packaging material
- Long-life reusable containers
- DA Form 7635
Questions and answers
What must expendable and recoverable item packaging provide?
Expendable and recoverable item packaging will preserve and protect to military level and provide for all distribution and any necessary field handling. (paragraph 2-1)
When are reusable containers required for depot-level reparable items?
Ensure packaging requirements for depot-level reparable items specify reusable containers for the life cycle of the item. (paragraph 2-1)
Can items be transported without military distribution and packaging technical data?
Do not procure or present items for transport or distribution within the Army supply system without military distribution and packaging technical data. (paragraph 2-1)
How must packaging materials address environmental requirements?
Ensure packaging materials meet life cycle environmental requirements (for example, green products and sustainable materials), including their disposal, per DoDI 4140.01, to reduce waste volume, costs related to disposal, and negative environmental impacts and to preserve natural capital. (paragraph 2-1)
Can waivers for HAZMAT shipments be approved locally?
Waivers for HAZMAT shipments are not approved locally. (paragraph 4-1)