MIL-DTL-46506E

Abstract

This specification covers two types and six classes of wirebound box designs intended for ammunition use (see 6.1). All boxes have looped closures, and are top opening. Boxes may or may not have handles made from rope or webbing. Ends may be one piece plywood.<b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> Wood, wirebound, ammunition packing boxes covered by this specification are intended for shipment of ammunition, components, bombs accessories, rockets grenades, pyrotechnics, mines, jatos, guided missiles, demolition materials, special weapons components, and cartridge activated devices. Grade A boxes are preservative and heat treated boxes for unrestricted overseas shipment or long term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition components. Grade B boxes are heat treated non-preservative treated boxes for overseas shipment and short term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition components. Grade C boxes are boxes without preservative or heat treatment. For interplant shipment and for storage and handling under controlled conditions of ammunition or explosive ammunition or explosive ammunition components, for domestic shipment only.<br>