Photographic Equipment

sufficient width to extend the full distance between the

(5) Wrap each loose photographic lens not

provided with lens caps with antitarnish lens tissue and

reel flanges and sufficient length to overwrap the ends

by at least 6 inches. Secure overwrap with two bands of

secure with tape. Place the wrapped lenses within the

spare parts box.

metallic strapping.

(3) Packing. Pack assemblies per one of the

(6) Cushion all sharp edges, protrusions,

following requirements:

switches, slide holders, bayonet mountings, and

focusing devices of each component; wrap with

(a) Assemblies weighing less than 10

corrugated paperboard; and secure with tape.

pounds, assemblies weighing 10 pounds or more

without reels, or assemblies on nonstackable reels.

d. Perform the following functions, as applicable,

to camera equipment:

Place each assembly or a quantity of assemblies within

plywood consolidation shipping containers and block

(1) Cushion each camera and accessories

and brace to prevent movement. Apply strapping to the

within their accessory bags with cellulosic cushioning

shipping containers subsequent to packing and closure.

material. If accessory bags are not provided, cushion

and place the items within weather-resistant fiberboard

(b) Assemblies on stackable reels. Do

boxes. Close the box and seal all seams and joints with

not repack assemblies that are on stackable reels.

tape (fig 4-3).

(4) Markings. Apply markings to shipping

(2) Consolidate the camera

set, running

containers or reels per paragraph 3-5 and MIL-STD-129.

spares, and accessories, as applicable, within a close-

fitting, weather-resistant fiberboard box. Fill all voids

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with cellulosic cushioning material to prevent

movement. When provided, place technical literature

a. Photographic equipment may be any device

on top of the contents under the lid of the box. Close

consisting of a camera, with or without accessories, film-

the box and seal all seams and joints with tape (fig 4-3).

processing units, motion-picture projector sets, or

e. Package projector equipment as follows:

photographic accessory kits.

Equipment may be

(1) Projector equipment with protective

provided with accessory bags, carrying bags, or cases,

covers. Replace the protective covers and secure with

or it may be installed in shelters, vans, or semitrailers.

fasteners provided. Wrap the projector with cellulosic

Requires no preservative. Examples are KS-15 and

cushioning material and secure with tape. Place each

AN/TFQ-7.

projector and running spares or miscellaneous

b. Individually pack each photographic or sight

components, as applicable, within a close fitting,

lens without caps by wrapping with lens paper (fig 4-3).

weather-resistant fiberboard box. Fill all void space with

Secure the wrap with tape.

cellulosic cushioning material to prevent movement.

c. Perform the following functions, as applicable,

Close the box and seal all seams and joints with tape

to each piece of equipment. Excluded are photographic

(fig 4-3).

equipment in cases or installed in shelters, vans, or

(2) Projector equipment without protective

semitrailers (paras 4-105 and 4-106).

covers. Wrap each item with corrugated fiberboard and

(1) Tighten all screws, knobs, clamps, and

secure with tape. Cushion the item with a double wrap

ensure that equipment locking devices are engaged.

of cellulosic cushioning material.

Place the item,

(2) Coil and secure cord and cable

together with the running spares and miscellaneous

assemblies that are attached to the unit with twine.

components, as applicable, within a close-fitting,

(3) Place the running spares, accessories, or

weather-resistant fiberboard box. Fill all void space with

tools, as applicable, within the designated spaces

cellulosic cushioning material to prevent movement.

provided for in the equipment.

Close the box and seal all seams and joints with tape

(4) Cushion and wrap each running spare and

(fig 4-3).

miscellaneous component (except photographic lens)

f. Perform packing by placing each item, or a

with cellulosic cushioning material and corrugated

quantity of items, in plywood consolidation insert

fiberboard, and secure with tape. Place the items within

shipping containers, and block and brace to prevent

a close-fitting, weather-resistant fiberboard box. Fill all

movement. Apply metallic strapping to the shipping

void space within the box with cellulosic cushioning

containers subsequent to packing and closure.

material to prevent movement. Close the box and seal

g. Apply markings to shipping containers per

all seams and joints with tape (see fig 4-3).

paragraph 3-5.

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