This regulation:
a. Establishes the Defense Packaging Policy Group to assure a uniform DOD approach to implementing packaging policies and packaging training programs. The DPPG is a permanent forum established to develop and recommend changes to policy, guidance, and standardization of packaging throughout the Military Services and the Defense Logistics Agency.
b. Establishes joint policies for all Department of Defense components in developing uniform requirements for packaging of materiel.
c. Provides uniform criteria for selecting and prescribing packaging.
d. Provides detailed guidance on the organization and function of the DOD Container Design Retrieval System.
e. Establishes lead service activities for testing and evaluation of packaging materials and processes.
