Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0028
0028-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
References
MIL-B-117
MIL-B-121
MIL-STD-129
MIL-STD-1186
PPP-B-601
PPP-B-621
PPP-B-636
PPP-B-640
PPP-C-843
PPP-F-320
PPP-T-76
SPI 00-856-6885
PACKAGING
1. Packaging of the M16A2 Rifle and the M4/M4A1 Carbine shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and
the following:
ARMY ONLY: Army users shall package the rifle and the carbine in accordance with each respective
Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) for shipment or storage which may exceed 90 days. The PDS is part of the
Army Master Data File Retrieval Microform System (ARMS) Packaging File.
AIR FORCE ONLY: Air Force users shall package the rifle in accordance with each respective Special
Packaging Instruction (SPI) 00-856-6885 for shipment or storage which may exceed 90 days. The SPIs are
part of the Army Master Data File Retrieval Microform System (ARMS) Packaging File.
2. Packaging, if required, for shipping/storage which will not exceed 90 days shall be as follows:
a. Clean in accordance with operator's manual.
b. Wrap with MIL-B-121 waterproof material.
c. Place in barrier bag MIL-B-117, Type I, Class C, or wrap with MIL-B-121, Type I, Grade A, and
seal with tape, PPP-T-76.
d. Place one or more of item in minimum size container. Block and brace in accordance with MIL-
STD-1186. Cushion the M16 and similar weight items with PPP-C-843, and use PPP-F-320 as
filler, to create a tight pack.
(1) Fiber board containers shall be in accordance with PPP-B-636 and may be Class Domestic.
Gross weight and size of material shall determine grade of fiberboard container. PPP-B-640
may also be used.
(2) Wood containers shall be in accordance with PPP-B-601 or PPP-B-621.
e. Equivalent materials may be used.