1.1 This specification covers engineering and design criteria required for the development of rigid wall relocatable structures (RWRS) and shall be applied to the design of expandable and non-expandable RWRSs. This specification applies to present engineering and design requirements for effective RWRSs which are operable in a variety of environments without degradation and are capable of all specified transport modes. This specification shall be applied to the design of expandable and non-expandable RWRSs. This specification is a conversion of a military standard that was approved by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthesis are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test required portion, Section 10, of this specification. This specification does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.