TM 9-1345-203-12
Table 4-1. Inspection Criteria for Packaging - Continued
Irreparable at
Component
Acceptable
Reparable
organizational level
Warping which does not prevent
None
Warping which prevents insertion or
sealing of box or insertion of
removal of rounds and/or sealing
required ammunition.
of the boxes.
Light mold which can be brushed
None
Excessive mildew and mold which
off. Mildew stains which do
cannot be removed and which
not effect legibility of
render markings illegible.
markings.
Sound tight knots the diameter
None
Holes or loose knots which exceed
of which do not exceed 3/4
1-1/2 inches in largest diameter
the width of the board.
or 1/3 width of board.
Skids securely attached to box -
Loose skids.
Knots greater than 1/4
or crate. Knots no greater
the width of skid.
than 1/4 the width of skid.
Strapping
Present and unweakened by
Missing, rusted or distorted.
None
rust or distortion.
Wirebound boxes
Wirebound box
Slight scratches, non-
Slight dry rot or fungus.
Completely crushed or
penetrating dents.
broken. Badly dry
rotted or fungus-
covered inside and out.
Insect infested.
Warping that prevents
reassembly.
Bound panels
Slight scratches, non-
Small break or split in panel.
Panel broken in more
penetrating dents.
Markings illegible.
than one place. Panel
Surface damage leaving
extensively worn
protruding splinters.
punctured.
End panels
Intact and fully secured.
Slight rust. Staples missing.
One wire or more broken.
Wire rusted through.
Fiber containers
Metal ends
Minor rust, cracks, indentions
None
Perforations, excessive
or splits which would not
rust, or ends which are
impair water proofing or
crushed or not securely
serviceability of container.
crimped to body.
Body and cap
No tears, cuts, or gouges.
Cuts, tears, or gouges not
Cuts, tears, or gouges closer than 1
closer than 1 inch to
inch to closure more than 1/2
closure less than 1/2
square inch in area, or through
square inch in area and
all impregnated layers.
unpenetrated layers
which can be spot
painted.
No mold, mildew or rot.
None
Molded, mildewed or rotted.
Free from wrinkles caused by
None
Wrinkled or peeling.
looseness between layers.
Blisters with combined area
None
Blisters with combined
totaling less than 1/2
area of more than 1/2
square inch.
square inch.
No moisture absorption.
None
Wet or soft containers.
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