MIL-STD-1186A, MILITARY STANDARD: CUSHIONING, ANCHORING, BRACING, BLOCKING AND WATERPROOFING; WITH APPROPRIATE TEST METHODS (12 MAR 1981) [SUPERSEDING JAN-P-100] [NO S/S DOCUMENT]

MIL-STD-1186A, MILITARY STANDARD: CUSHIONING, ANCHORING, BRACING, BLOCKING AND WATERPROOFING; WITH APPROPRIATE TEST METHODS (12 MAR 1981) [SUPERSEDING JAN-P-100] [NO S/S DOCUMENT]., This standard covers common packing requirements which may be omitted from detailed specifications for items or categories of items when this standard is referenced in the detail specification. It does not contain requirements for shipping containers themselves or for preservations of items both of which may also provide physical protection. Tests for determining the adequacy of the protective measures to prevent damage to the items or materials (barriers) are included in Appendix A. Quality Assurance provisions are given in Appendix B and forms a mandatory part of this standard. Appendix C is for general information only.