Item. A separate particular in an enumeration, account, or series.

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Inspection Level (IL). The inspection level is the number of items to be inspected which, for purposes of sampling

inspections, provides an acceptable representation of the true lot condition.

Packaging. Application or use of protective measures, including appropriate cleaning and drying methods, preservatives,

protective wrappings, cushioning and containers, and complete package identification marking. The unit package is the

first tie, wrap, or container applied to a single item, or a quantity of single items of the same stock number, preserved or

unpreserved, and which is completely identified. Packaging is classified as follows:

a. Level A Packaging. The degree required for protection against the most severe conditions known or anticipated to

be encountered during shipment, handling, and storage. Level A packaging is designed for direct exposure to all extremes

of climatic, terrain, operational, and transportation environments without protection other than that provided by the package

and pack. In general, the following criteria determine the requirements for Level A design:

(1) Multiple rough handling during transportation and in-transit storage from manufacture to ultimate user.

(2) Shock, vibration, and static loading during shipment, including deck ship loading and offshore or over-the-

beach discharge, to ultimate user.

(3) Environmental exposure during transit where port and warehouse facilities are limited or nonexistent.

(4) Extended unimproved open storage in all climatic zones, particularly while under static loads imposed by

stacking.

(5) Special package and pack features for field and combat operations (handling and utility).

(6) Special features as required by combat development agencies.

b. Level B Packaging. The degree required for protection under conditions known to be less severe than those

requiring Level A, but more severe than those for which Level X is adequate. Level B packaging is designed to protect

items from physical and environmental damage during shipment, handling, and storage for conditions other than those

identified herein for Level A or Level X protection.

(1) Multiple handling during transportation and in-transit storage.

(2) Shock, vibration, and static loading of shipment world-wide by truck, rail, aircraft, or ocean transport.

(3) Favorable warehouse environment for extended periods.

(4) Effects of environmental exposure during shipment and in-transit transfers, excluding dock loading and

offshore cargo discharge.

(5) Stacking and supporting superimposed loads during shipment and extended storage.

(6) Special features as required by military and technical characteristics and logistical conditions.

c. level X Packaging. The degree required for protection under known conditions during shipment, handling and

limited tenure of storage. Level X packaging is designed to protect items against physical and environmental damage

during known favorable conditions of shipment, handling, and storage. In general, the following criteria determine the

requirements of Level X:

(1) Limited handling during transportation and in-transit storage.

(2) Shock, vibration, and static loading during the limited transportation cycle.

(3) Controlled warehouse environment for temporary periods.

(4) Effects of environmental exposure during shipment and in-transit delays.

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