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5.1.3 Intermediate packaging. When specified in the contract or purchase order, flags of one
size, style, material, type, and class only, unit packaged as specified in 5.1.2, shall be neatly
stacked and packed within a snug-fitting corrugated box, class domestic, style optional. Closure
and reinforcement of the boxes shall be in accordance with good commercial practices. The
weight of the contents of each such box shall not exceed 65 pounds.
5.1.4 Packing. Packing and shipping within the U.S. shall be acceptable by common carrier
under the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification (see 2.2).
Pallets or skids used for import and export shipping shall be in compliance with the International
Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standard ISPM #15 cited in 2.2.
5.1.4.1 Use of intermediate packaging. When specified in the contract or purchase order,
packaging as specified in 5.1.3 shall be considered final packing, and no further packing shall
be required.
5.1.4.2 Other packing. Packing shall be commercial as specified in the contract or purchase
order.
5.1.5 Marking. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or order, unit
packages, intermediate packages, and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with
MIL-STD-129.
5.2 Civil agency procurement.
5.2.1 Preservation, packaging, and packing. Preservation, packaging, and packing shall be as
specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2).
5.2.2 Marking. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2).
6. NOTES. INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. (This section contains information of a
general or explanatory nature that is helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The flag and Union Jack covered by this specification are intended to be used
as the National Flag and National Ensign of the United States of America by all civil and military
activities of the Government.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Material, star design application, heading (type and class), and size (see 1.2). When
nylon is required, specify lightweight or heavyweight.
c. When a first article is required (see 3.1) and number of items to be inspected,
arrangements for inspection, application of test results, and disposition of first article(s).
d. When artificial leather is required for tabs (3.3.11). (Also see 6.3.)
e. Fringe, when required (3.3.12).
f. Cords and tassels, when required (see 3.3.13).
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