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6.4 Definitions.
6.4.1 Level A packing. The degree of packing which will afford maximum protection during shipment,
handling, indeterminate storage and world-wide redistribution under the most severe conditions.
6.4.2 Level C packing. The degree of packing which will afford protection against damge during direct
domestic shipment from the supply source to the first receiving activity for immediate use. This level will
conform to the applicable carrier rules and regulations and may be the supplier's commercial practice
when such meets the requirements of this level and MIL-STD-129-1.
6.4.3 Primary components. Primary components are all components in which a functional failure
would result in a misfire or malfunction of the cartridge.
6.4.4 Shear pin actuation pressure. The shear pin actuation pressure is the gas pressure required to
actuate the gas operated firing mechanism when a gas pressure of 625 psig (reference) is applied.
6.5 Contract packaging and marking. The following packaging and marking requirements should be
specified in the contract.
6.5.1 Preservation, packaging, and packing. Preservation, packaging, and packing shall be in
accordance with the requirements listed below. The contractor shall also comply with all applicable
transportation regulations.
6.5.1.1 Level A packaging. Level A preservation and packing (see 6.4) shall be used for packaging of all
production lot cartridges by the contractor for distribution.
6.5.1.1.1 Inner container. One cartridge with one O-ring (NAS1611-011 or equivalent) and one label
(Drawing 850AS904), shall be packaged conforming to MIL-P-116, submethod IId sealed rigid metal
container or equivalent. Adequate support and cushioning shall be provided for the packaged items.
Dunnage must be chemically compatable with explosive content. A tight pack is mandatory.
6.5.1.1.2 Outer pack. Fifty (50) cartridges packaged as described in 6.5.1.1.1 shall be packaged into a
box conforming to PPP-B-601, style A or B, or to PPP-B-621, class II, style 4 or 4 1/2 unless otherwise
specified. A tight pack is mandatory.
6.5.1.2 Level C packaging. Level C preservation and packing (see 6.4) shall be used for packaging of
cartridges intended for expenditure in first article and lot acceptance testing accordance with the
contractor's standard packaging procedures.
6.5.2 Marking.
6.5.2.1 Normal marking. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2), the
marking on the inner and outer containers shall be as specified below. The specified markings shall be
applied to the containers in accordance with the applicable provisions of MIL-STD-129-1.
a. Inner Container Marking
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