MIL-STD-648E establishes general design guidelines and associated tests for specialized shipping
containers used by the Department of Defense. Definitive requirements for specific containers will be defined by the
individual specification, acquisition, or task order. This standard is intended to be used as the basic reference
document in all specifications and standards prescribing performance requirements to be applied to a specialized
shipping container. Compliance with this intent is expected through normal application of the specification or
standard preparation and revision processes.