INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-46506E
19 August 2009
SUPERSEDING
MIL-B-46506D
30 August 1984
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
BOXES, AMMUNITION PACKING, WOOD, WIREBOUND
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers two types and six classes of wirebound box designs intended
for ammunition use (see 6.1). All boxes have looped closures, and are top opening. Boxes may or may not
have handles made from rope or webbing. Ends may be one piece plywood.
1.2 Classification. The basic box design and modifications thereof shall be of the following
types, classes and grades:
Type I
Without handles
Class 1
With plywood ends (see Figure 3)
Class 2
With batten ends (see Figure 4)
Type II
With two handles, Rope or Webbing
Class 1
With regular cleats, Rope Handles (see Figure 5)
Class 2
With regular cleats, 3/8"plywood ends, Webbing Handles (see Figure 6)
Class 3
With wide cleats, 1/2" plywood ends, Webbing Handles (see Figure 7)
Class 4
With wide cleats, 1/2" plywood ends, Webbing Handles and end batten
(see Figure 8)
Grade A
Preservative and heat treated boxes for unrestricted overseas shipment or
long term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition
components.
Grade B
Heat treated non-preservative treated boxes for overseas shipment and
short term storage and handling of ammunition or explosive ammunition
components.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, US Army
ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QES-E, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000, or
ardecstdzn@conus.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the
currency of this address information using the ASSIST online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
AMSC N/A
FSC: 8140
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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