A-A-50158 Candlestick, Altar

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A-A-50158

3. PACKAGING.

3.1 Packaging. Candlesticks shall be individually wrapped in two thickness of neutral unbleached tissue paper. Two candlesticks of one size shall be packaged in a snug-fitting fiberboard box. The two candlesticks shall be alternated, end to end, to uniformly distribute the load. The candlesticks shall be sufficiently cushioned to prevent movement and protect against abrasion during shipment and storage.

3.2 Packing. Eight candlesticks (four pair), packaged as specified, shall be packed in a a snug-fitting RSC style shipping container conforming to type CF, (variety SW) or SF, class domestic, grade 275 of PPP-B-636. The shipping container shall be completely filled with no voids and or a size that can be palletized in accordance with MIL-STD-147. Each shipping container shall be closed in accordance with the appendix of PPP-B-636.

3.3 Palletization. When specified (4.2) candlesticks shall be palletized in accordance with load type Ia of MIL-STD-147. Each prepared load shall be bonded with primary and secondary straps in accordance with bonding means K and L, or film bonding means O or P. Pallet pattern shall be in accordance with the appendix of MIL-STD-147. Interlocking of loads shall be affected by reversing the pattern of each course.

3.4 Marking. In addition to any special markings required by the contract or purchase order, unit packs, shipping containers, and unitized pallet loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

4. NOTES.

4.1 Intended use. The candlesticks are intended for use in Religious Services in Military Chapels.

4.2 Ordering data.

a. Title, number and date of this document.

b. When palletization is required (see 3.3).

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians:

Army-GL

Navy-PE

Air Force- 28

Review Activities:

DLA-GS

Armed Forces Chaplains Board

CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY:

GSA-FSS

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Army-GL

Project No. 9925-1009