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FIIG:  T358-E

Entry Date:  Sep-15-1989

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  EC

Type:  0

Definition:  A shipping and storage container designed to hold various types of war material, and to protect them against impact, vibration, climatic conditions and the like, during transport and storage. Includes containers for more than one type of munition.

Basic INC:  70635

Basic Name:  SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER

Description:  1. A reusable noncollapsible item of any configuration so designed as to provide protection for a specific item(s) to be enclosed against impact, vibration, climatic conditions, and the like, during handling, shipment and storage. It has integral fastening and/or shock absorbing media and it may be capable of being pressurized or hermetically sealed. The item may include a compartment(s) for component parts and accessories which are of a supplementary nature to the item which it accommodates. It is usually equipped with attachments for handling by a hoist, forklift truck, or by skidding. Excludes: DRUM,SHIPPING AND STORAGE; CHEST (as modified); CRATE (as modified). See also CASE (as modified); BOX (as modified). Use an application modifier, such as rocket motor.