DD Form 1750 – Packing List

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DD Form 1750 is the official Department of Defense packing list used across the U.S. military and DoD supply chain to document the contents of boxes, containers, kits, sets, and assemblies. It provides a clear inventory of stock numbers, nomenclature, and quantities so the consignee knows exactly what is inside each package.

The current edition remains DD Form 1750, SEP 70 (EG) (edition date 09/01/1970). It is still listed as an active, non-controlled form on the official DoD Forms Management Program website, with the Department of the Army as the Office of Primary Responsibility.

Official Form Information

Purpose of DD Form 1750

The form serves three main purposes:

  1. Provides the consignee with a detailed list of contents (stock number and nomenclature) for guidance and accountability.
  2. Acts as a supporting document for property books when equipment sets or assemblies are involved.
  3. Can be retained with the equipment itself as a component parts listing.

It is especially useful when a single stock-numbered set, kit, or assembly is packed in multiple containers, or when unlike items are consolidated and full descriptions cannot appear on the exterior of the package.

When DD Form 1750 Is Required?

According to longstanding DoD packaging guidance (including TM 43-0156 and related unit-movement doctrine):

  • Prepare a separate packing list for each box or container holding unlike items or a single stock-numbered item made up of unlike components.
  • Use it for multi-pack containers, kits, sets, and assemblies.
  • Do not place packing lists on the exterior of containers holding classified material.
  • A master packing list may be required when one stock-numbered set spans multiple shipping containers.

In Army unit moves, DD Form 1750 (or the related DA Form 5748-R) is commonly required for vehicles, containers, pallets, crates, and bundles so contents are fully documented.

Note: This form is for military equipment and supply shipments. It is not the primary inventory used for personal household goods (HHG) or personally procured moves (those use different inventories and DD Forms such as the descriptive inventory).

How to Fill Out DD Form 1750? (Step-by-Step)

The form is simple but must be accurate. Instructions appear on the reverse side under “Notes to Consignee.”

Header section

  • Packed by: Typed name and title of the person or activity that packed the shipment.
  • 1. No. Boxes: Total number of boxes in the set.
  • 2a. Requisition No.: The requisition number from the DD Form 1348-1 (or equivalent).
  • 2b. Order No.: Order number if applicable. Cite this number in any correspondence about the shipment.
  • 3. End Item: Stock number, nomenclature, type number (when available), and the directive under which the end item was assembled. For miscellaneous repair parts only, note that instead.
  • 4. Date: Date of preparation.
  • 5. Page of Page(s): Page numbering for multi-page lists.

Table columns

Column Description
(a) Box No. Container number when more than one box is used.
(b) Contents – Stock Number and Nomenclature Primary identification. Prefer Federal Stock Number (FSN/NSN). If none exists, use manufacturer’s code and part number. Note any authorized component shortages/waivers next to the nomenclature.
(c) Unit of Issue Self-explanatory.
(d) Initial Operation Quantities required for initial operation of the equipment (optional).
(e) Running Spares Concurrently shipped spare parts and accessories (optional).
(f) Total Total quantity of the item.

Certification (Item 6)
“This certifies that the items listed hereon are within the specified boxes.”
Typed name and title + signature of the packer or responsible official.

Continuation sheets: Use additional copies of DD Form 1750 as needed and number the pages accordingly.

Placement and Distribution

Standard practice (TM 43-0156 and unit-movement guidance):

  • Place one copy loose inside the container on top of the contents.
  • Place a second copy in a water-resistant envelope securely attached to the outside of the container in the most protected location.
  • For overseas shipments, further protect the exterior copy with an envelope marked “Packing List.”
  • When a set spans multiple containers, also prepare a master packing list.

In many unit deployments, five copies are prepared and distributed to the movement plan file, exterior of the shipment unit, interior, unit representative, and hand-receipt holder.

  • DD Form 1348-1: DoD Single Line Item Release/Receipt Document (frequently referenced on the packing list).
  • DA Form 5748-R: Shipment Unit Packing List and Load Diagram (often used alongside or in place of DD 1750 for Army unit moves).
  • Military Shipping Labels (DD Form 1387 series) and other MIL-STD-129 marking documents.

Download the Official Form

Always download the official PDF directly from the Executive Services Directorate:

Download DD Form 1750 PDF

Third-party fillable versions exist, but the official government source is the only version that should be used for accountability purposes.

Practical Tips for Accuracy

  • Use current NSNs whenever possible.
  • Clearly note any waived shortages so the receiving unit can requisition them through normal channels.
  • Keep the list legible—typed or carefully printed.
  • Prepare enough copies for the required distribution.
  • Never list classified material on an exterior packing list.
  • Retain a copy for property book support when the shipment is an equipment set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DD Form 1750 still current?
Yes. As of the July 2026 update of the DoD Forms catalog, the September 1970 edition remains the active version.

Who issues or controls the form?
The Department of the Army. Contact the Forms Management Branch at the email listed above for hard-copy or special issues.

Can civilians or contractors use it?
It is intended for DoD and military logistics. Non-DoD users generally do not need this form.

Is there a newer electronic version?
The official form is still the 1970 PDF. Some units create local electronic equivalents that mirror the same data fields for internal use, but the official form is the paper/PDF version.

DD Form 1750 remains a straightforward but essential accountability tool in the DoD supply system. Completing it correctly protects both the shipper and the receiving activity and supports property book accuracy for equipment sets and assemblies. Always refer to the latest packaging and transportation regulations applicable to your Service or activity for any supplemental local requirements.