TM 750-136 CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPMENT: SURFACE VESSEL TRANSPORT 2-1. General a. This chapter provides instructions for preservation, packaging, packing and deprocessing as it applies to rapid deployment, redeployment, and retrograde. b. The instructions herein apply to packaging in a limited sense since the packaging will sustain serviceability of the item for a maximum of 180 days. The instructions include: (1) Cleaning and drying. (2) Preservative application which is the use of protective measures to prevent deterioration resulting from exposure to atmospheric conditions during shipment and storage. (3) Packaging which includes the use and mark. ing of wrapping materials and interior containers. (4) Packing which includes the use of exterior shipping containers, assembling items or packages of items therein and marking of shipping containers. 2-2.
DesignationTM 750-136
EditionMay 1969
StatusSuperseded
Pages204
FunctionSustainment
CollectionHistoric