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DSCR F8: DSCR PALLETIZATION FOR MIL-STD-2073 IAW MD00100452 REV B

F8        52.211-9G22     DSCR PALLETIZATION FOR
AND                       MIL-STD-2073 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
F11F36                    D001450000 REVISION C (03290)
                          DSCR (NOV 2003)

    (a)  Palletization.

         (1)  When the total number of containers going to
the same destination is 250 pounds or greater (excluding 
pallet) or a volume of 20 cubic feet or greater, then 
palletization IAW MIL-HDBK-774 is required.  

         (2)  When the total number of containers going to
the same destination is less than 250 pounds (excluding 
pallet) and is less than 20 cubic feet, then palletization
is not required IAW MIL-HDBK-774.

         (3)  Except as otherwise provided in this clause,
shipping containers shall be palletized IAW the guidance 
cited in MIL-HDBK-774 (formerly MIL-STD-147D).  All 
references to MIL-STD-147D are covered in MIL-HDBK-774.  
Special palletization instructions may be further specified
under other preparation for delivery instructions in this
order/contract.  In the case of any inconsistency between
such special palletization instructions in the requirements
cited in this clause, the special palletization 
instructions shall take precedence.

         (4) All pallets shall be new and unused and shall
be seasoned softwood or hardwood as required by the 
applicable pallet specification.  Pallets required for use,
shall conform to ASME MH1.8, Pallet, Material Handling 
Wood, Stringer Construction, 2-way and 4-way (partial), 40"
deep by 48" wide, either soft-wood (preferred) or hardwood.
Maximum weight of the load is 3,000 pounds.  See Mil HDBK 
774, Type 2 and 4 for examples of pallet construction.

***NOTE***Use of nonstandard commercial pallets is 
forbidden unless cited in the contract/purchase order.

              (i)  The following commercial heat treatment 
process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards 
Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Non-Manufactured
Wood Packaging Material (NMWPM) entering a European country
or destined for a Container Consolidation Point (CCP) or an
aerial or water port of embarkation:  All wooden pallets
and wood containers produced entirely or in part of 
non-manufactured softwood species shall be constructed from
Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes)
coniferous material and certified accordingly by an 
accredited agency recognized by the American Lumber
Standards Committee (ALSC) in accordance with 
Non-manufactured Wood Packing Policy and Non-manufactured 
Wood Packing Enforcement Regulations both dated May 
30, 2001.  All wooden pallets and containers produced 
entirely of non-manufactured hardwood species shall be
identified by a permanent marking of "NC," 1.25 inches or 
greater in height, accompanied by the CAGE code of the 
contracted manufacturer and the month and year of the
contract.  On pallets, the marking shall be applied to the
stringer or block on opposite sides and ends of the pallet
and be contrasting and clearly visible.  On containers, the
marking shall be applied on a side other than the top or
bottom, contrasting and clearly visible.

              (ii)  Oak and chestnut wood shall be bark free
and square edged so that none of the natural rounded 
surface tissues remain, or be bark free and have a
moisture content no greater than 20%.  The contractor is
responsible for performing an inspection of each shipment 
to assure compliance with this requirement.

         (5)  Unless otherwise specified in the contract 
or purchase order hazardous material containers, except
cylinders and 55 gallon drums (see paragraph 5(i) thru 
(iv), shall be palletized IAW Load Type VI of MIL-HDBK-774.  
Pallets used shall be as cited above.  "Hazardous Material"
for the purpose of this clause, means any material 
considered hazardous under the Department of Transportation
Hazardous Material Regulations, 49 CFR 171-79, IATA, IACO, 
IMDG,unless otherwise specified.

***NOTE*** Shrink wrap is not authorized for use with 
Hazardous Materials. 

              (i)  55 gallon drums for domestic delivery 
                   shall be palletized 3 per pallet IAW 
                   with load type 3a bonding method G 
                   (stretch wrap) or 4 per pallet IAW load
                   type VI of Mil HDBK 774 (placing an
                   inverted wood cap under and over the
                   load secured by metal strapping).
             (ii)  55 gallon drums for export delivery 
                   shall be palletized 4 per pallet IAW
                   load type VI of Mil HDBK 774 (placing
                   an inverted woodcap under and over the
                   load secured by metal strapping).
            (iii)  Cylinders for domestic delivery shall be
                   palletized vertically IAW load type IX 
                   of Mil HDBK 774 or horizontally using 
                   metal strapping IAW HDBK 774 bonding 
                   method D (figure 56) and notched wood
                   spacers (storage aid #25, figure 49) to
                   assure the stability of the load.
            (iv)   Cylinders for export delivery shall be
                   Palletized (vertically) IAW load type 
                   IX of Mil HDBK 774.

         (6)  The use of stretch-wrap, shrink film or 
nometallic strapping for bonding is not auhorized for 
"Export Shipments".

         (7)  Stretch-wrap, when utilized, shall be 
Accomplished mechanically with a (machine or hand held tool
that based on the weight of items being palletized, maintains
sufficient tension to assure secure bonding of the items to
the pallet during transportation).

         (8)  Unless otherwise specified in the contract or
Purchase order, all polyethylene/plastic containers for 
domestic delivery with or without fiberboard over pack 
shall be palletized IAW load type 3a bonding method G
(stretch wrap) or IAW Load "Type VI of MIL-HDBK 774 to 
ensure stacking support during transportation and
storage.  All polyethylene/plastic containers for
export delivery with or without fiberboard over pack shall
be palletized IAW Load Type VI of MIL-HDBK-774.

    (b)  Loading:  Five-gallon tight head pails shall be
Loaded on pallets IAW Load Type III or IIIA of 
MIL-HDBK-774, except that a triple layer or course may be
used for a total not to exceed 42 pails.
 
    (c)  Unitization:  Supplies that do not lend themselves
to the use of MIL-HDBK-774 palletization due to size, 
weight, configuration, etc. shall be unitized by securely
blocking, bracing, or anchoring the load on a skid base or
commmercial type pallet in a manner that assures safe 
delivery.