This manual contains information on packaging management and its implementation by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the Defense Logistics Agency. It is published for use as an official document to support operations and the training of individuals and units of the Armed Forces. It is based on policy and doctrine issued by the Defense Logistics Agency and the various services. It is intended to improve management responsibilities in regard to packaging administration matters. This manual covers one of the elements of the science of logistics. Packaging, in its broadest sense, is that element which enhances handling in shipment and storage and provides life cycle protection to material from point of origin to the ultimate use. It also provides protection during return or disposal.
DesignationFM 38-746
EditionMar 1998
StatusSuperseded
Pages115
FunctionSustainment
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)