ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-34
2-46. Shipment.
a.
Initial Shipment. The initial packaging and shipping of parachutes is the responsibility of item
manufacturers who are required to comply with federal and military packing specifications as stipulated In
contractual agreements. Air delivery equipment is normally shipped to depot activities by domestic freight or
parcel post, packaged to comply with overseas shipping requirements. Except for those air delivery items
which are unpackaged and subjected to random inspections or testing by a depot activity, parachutes received
by a using unit will be contained in original packaging materials.
b.
Shipping Between Maintenance Activities. The shipping of air delivery equipment between
organizational and direct support maintenance activities will be accomplished on a signature verification basis
using whatever means of transportation are available. Used parachutes and other fabric items will be tagged In
accordance with DA PAM 738-751, and rolled, folded, or placed loosely in a parachute pack, deployment bag,
or other suitable container, as required. Used wood and metal air delivery items will be tagged as prescribed in
DA PAM 738-751 and placed In a suitable type container, if necessary. Unused air delivery equipment will be
transported In original shipping containers. During shipment, every effort will be made to protect air delivery
equipment from weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, and acids. Vehicles used to transport parachutes will
be inspected to ensure the Items are protected from the previously cited material damaging conditions
c.
Other Shipping Instructions. Air delivery equipment destined for domestic or overseas shipment will be
packaged and marked in accordance with AR 700-15, TM 38-230-1, and TM 38-230-2.
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