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AMSC N/A AREA PACK Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited. INCH-POUND MIL-STD-648F 26 May 2023 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-648E 1 November 2016 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DESIGN CRITERIA STANDARD SPECIALIZED SHIPPING CONTAINERS Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:44Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-648F ii FOREWORD 1. This standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 2. This standard establishes the general design criteria and associated tests for specialized shipping containers used by the Department of Defense. The initial step in the creation of a specialized shipping container is to distill the general design criteria within this document in

gns. 5. Copies of this standard are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil. 6. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, ATTN: SEA 05S, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE, Stop 5160, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-5160 or emailed to CommandStandards@navy.mil, with the subject line “Document Comment”. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:44Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-648F iii CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE FOREWORD .............................................................................

configurations, and environments. It is not usually necessary to perform both Title 49 CFR and MIL-STD-648 tests in order to prove a packaging’s ability to perform its function, but it may be necessary to perform some combination of both for particular packagings. DAFMAN24-210, AR700-143, NAVSUPINST4030.55E, MCO4030.40D DLAR4145.41 27 MAY 2026 37 Table A10.1. Acceptable Tests-Larger-than-Large Packaging. 49 CFR § 178.950-985 Large package testing MIL-STD-648 (Qualification and item protection tests) Comparison of MIL-STD- 648 tests to Title 49 CFR tests Drop test, 178.965, 1 drop on most vulnerable part of container bottom. PG I 1.8m (5.9 ft) PG II 1.2m (3.9 ft) PG III 0.8m (2.6 ft) - Corner & Edgewise Drop tests, 5.2.4 & 5.2.5, 8 drops at Level A drop height (12 inches). - Transfer-at-sea

craft, CGU-1/B MIL-DTL-27443 Pallets, Cargo, Aircraft, Type HCU-6/E MIL-DTL-27444 Net, Cargo Tie Down, Aircraft Pallet HCU-7/E, HCU-7 A/E, HCU- 15/C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:43Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-1791D w/Change 1 4 MIL-STD-209 Lifting and Tiedown Provisions MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment MIL-STD-464 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems MIL-STD-648 Specialized Shipping Containers MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Labor

2.1. General. LCPS, USSF, and AFSCPS collaborate and coordinate efforts in order to sustain a robust AF weapon systems packaging program. Packaging specialist must comply with DOD 4100.39M, Federal Logistics Information Systems, Volume 10 to comply with organic contracted data items to support systems. Apply the following when required: (T-2) 2.1.1. MIL-STD-129, DoD Standard Practice, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage 2.1.2. MIL-STD 147, Palletized Unit Loads 2.1.3. MIL-STD 648, Specialized Shipping Containers 2.1.4. MIL-STD-1366, Definition of Materiel Transportation System Dimensional and Weight Constraints. 2.1.5. MIL-STD-2073-1, Standard Practice for Military Packaging. Note: Other acquisition- related documents for all new and modified systems, equipment, and materiel to ensu

s determined to be required by the responsible Item Manager, then an accurate inspection and classification will be performed in accordance with Paragraph 3.8 and a listing of quantities of serviceable, reparable and condemned containers available for final disposition prepared in accordance with instructions by the Item Manager. 3.3 STORAGE. Nested tanks packed in sealed, desiccated metal containers conforming to Specification SAE ARP 1967, MIL-STD-648, or equivalent do not require closed or shed storage. 3.3.1 Outside Storage. When stored outside, the end of the container on which the humidity indicator is located should be placed so that direct sunlight will not strike the humidity indicator. This will reduce the chance of obtaining inaccurate readings. TO 00-85A-03-1 3-1 3.3.2 Stacking. C

C 445 (17.5) 495 (19.5) 648 (25.5) QEL 1386-6 Greater than 381 (15) See A2.4.2 Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:44Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-331D APPENDIX A 34 A2.5.2 Inspect Equipment. Verify that the equipment is in good operating condition: a. All working parts are structurally sound and all screw and bolt connections are tight. b. The liner of the test box is in good condition, having a required thickness of 6.35 mm (1/4 in) minimum in the impact areas. c. The machine, including the test box, is electrically grounded. A2.5.3 Place fuze in box. Place one bare fuze in the box and secure the cover. No more than one fuze per box is permitted even if more than one fuze is to be tested. A2.5.4 Operate machine.