This Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guide, "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD," provides essential information for familiarization with packaging and marking requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. It outlines where to find packaging requirements within solicitations and contracts (Sections A-J) and emphasizes adherence to modal regulations for hazardous materials (Title 49 CFR, IMO/IMDG, ICAO/IATA, AFMAN 24-204_IP). The guide details packaging standards, including ASTM D-3951 for commercial packaging and MIL-STD-2073-1E for military packaging, which covers various preservation methods (e.g., physical protection, preservative coating, waterproof, watervaporproof with or without desiccant) and packing levels (A and B). It also covers MIL-STD-2073-1E worksheets, packaging requirement codes (PRC), quality assurance provisions (Appendix G) including visual inspections and leakage tests, and different types of package markings (identification, bar code, address, and special markings). Additionally, it addresses requirements for heat-treated wood packaging material (WPM), palletization standards (MIL-STD-147), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for tracking shipments. The document concludes with a list of useful websites and key specifications for packaging and marking. This guide is critical for contractors to ensure compliance with DoD packaging and marking mandates.