Published January 8, 2015

This instruction provides policy and delineates specific responsibilities for the packaging of Navy material. This instruction is being reissued with a new date, updated version and signature authority to meet Chief of Naval Operation’s age requirement for Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) instructions. This is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

This instruction further defines the criteria for application of military packaging standards of reference (c). References (a) through (c) provide direction and guidance on implementation of policy; packaging requirements; and specifications and levels of protection and procedures for developing protection requirements. The objective is to achieve optimum asset protection for all Navy weapon system assets, ashore and afloat, at the lowest total ownership costs throughout the life cycle of the weapon system.

Supersedes OPNAVINST 4030.1A

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