SPI has precedence over packaging requirements?

• A. General packaging procedures only
• B. Item TOs only
• C. Both item TOs and general packaging procedures
• D. Neither

Answer: (C)

Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs) set item-specific packaging requirements and take precedence over both general packaging procedures and item-specific Technical Orders (TOs). SPIs are issued to address unique or critical handling, packing materials, or conditions for a particular item that aren’t fully covered by general rules or by standard item TOs. When an SPI exists, its provisions apply ahead of any conflicting guidance in the general packaging procedures or the item TO.

So SPIs have precedence over both general packaging procedures and item TOs. The other options would ignore this hierarchy: general procedures-only would miss item-specific needs; item TOs-only would miss the broader general guidelines; neither would ignore the SPI’s authoritative role.