ASTM D3951-18 is the rulebook for making sure what you pack is what gets opened—in one piece, on time, and within budget.
In essence, it answers the question:
For any organization shipping to the U.S. Department of Defense or a federal agency, this standard is not optional reading. It is the baseline. Master it, and your products will arrive ready for duty. Ignore it, and your shipment may become a costly lesson in the importance of a simple, six-digit document. astm d3951-18