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A and the applicable appendix (TRC) for the item.
(3) Evaluation and reporting. Evaluation shall
Quality
defect code
Group
be made in accordance with paragraph 2-7 and
0
Cleaning, preservation, painting, plating, or other
reporting shall be accomplished in accordance with
processing.
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Packaging.
d. Pre-issue Inspection (PI).
2
Packing and loading.
3
Marking and labeling.
(1) Frequency.
This inspection shall be
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Materiel deficiencies.
performed prior to OCONUS shipment of the item.
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Materiel deficiencies (continued>.
(2) Examination and test. When one-half or
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Functional certification or performance test.
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Document recording or routing deficiencies.
less of the periodic cycle remains, the periodic cycle has
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Storage deficiencies.
been exceeded or the date of the last surveillance
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Miscellaneous.
inspection is unknown, a complete inspection shall be
(3) General groups and defects (second and third digits).
performed in accordance with appendix A and the
(a) Group 0 cleaning, preservation, painting, plating,
applicable appendix (TRC) for the item. When more
or other processing.
than one-half of the periodic cycle remains, only a visual
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examination in accordance with appendix A and the
defect code
Explanation
applicable appendix (TRC) is required.
00
Appearance (paint runs, overspray, not uniform,
(3) Evaluation and reporting. Evaluation shall
not up to standard).
be made in accordance with paragraph 2-7 and
01
Cleaning improper or inadequate.
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Preservation improper or inadequate.
reporting shall be accomplished in accordance with
03
Wrapping improper or inadequate.
04
Protection afforded not compatible with mode of
e. Special Inspection (S). This inspection shall be
shipment, type of storage, destination, or other
performed in accordance with the direction given by
environment.
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Inadequate coverage or improper thickness.
higher headquarters or instructions provided locally as
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Improper and inadequate preparation.
deemed necessary to satisfy local installation
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Wrong type, method, or color.
requirements. This inspection may also be performed to
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Drying improper or inadequate.
determine the economic advisability of conducting
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Reserved for future use.
(b) Group 1 (packaging).
further inspection (screening) on unsegregated items,
returns from overseas, or used items which have not
Quality
been reconditioned.
Reporting in accordance with
defect code
Explanation
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No packaging applied.
as may be directed by higher headquarters. Reports
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Sealing defective (bags or containers).
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Failed pressure retention, leak, or other test.
prepared for local use are authorized.
13
Container damaged or deteriorated.
2-6.
Coded Standards.
The following is an
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Protection not compatible with mode of shipment,
explanation by heading of the codes used in appendix A
type of shipment, destination, or other en-
vironment.
of this storage serviceability standard.
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Wrong level applied.
a. Quality Defect Code. Quality defect codes are
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Containers or other packaging materials do
given as three-digit numbers. The first digit identifies
not meet specifications (size, type, class, style,
the severity of the defect. The second digit identifies
etc.).
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Wrong quantity per unit package. (Chargeable
one of the general groups. The third digit identifies the
as one defect per unit pack. Major if shor-
actual defect within one of the general groups.
tage-minor if overage.)
Example: Using the codes below, "Code 113" indicates
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Reserved for future use.
1-major, 1-packaging group, 3-container damaged or
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Reserved for future use.
(c) Group 2 (packing and loading).
deteriorated.
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(1) Severity (first digit).
defect code
Explanation
Quality
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Improper loading, blocking, bracing, tie-down, etc.
Defect code
Category
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Stapling, nailing, strapping, or banding improp
0
Critical
er or inadequate.
1
Major
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Excessive weight or dimensions for containers.
2
Minor
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Containers, boxes, crates, or pallets damaged
or deteriorated.
(2) General
Groups
(second
digit).
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Intermediate or exterior container protection
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