can you use the priority mail Mili-Pac envelope if it is not for the military?

[midwestflow]

I have all these Priority mili pack Tyvek envelopes. Can I use them for non-military address w/ Priority shipping of course?

Thanks & Happy holidays.

[disneyshopper]

No.

Use the regular Priority tyvek envelopes.

[alseyf-73]

The description, written in English, says The Priority Mail® MILI-PAC Envelope is a durable, water-resistant Tyvek® envelope that offers you ease and usability when addressing packages to our military men and women. This envelope is both sturdy and self-sealing.

So as long as the recipient is a military men and women anywhere, active or not, your aloud to take advantage of that offer of ease and usability when addressing packages.

[jazzman0722]

Can I use tomatoes  if I do not have oranges? Not I can not. The same answer to your question. No you can not.  

[a_c_green]

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@alseyf-73 wrote:

The description, written in English, says The Priority Mail® MILI-PAC Envelope is a durable, water-resistant Tyvek® envelope that offers you ease and usability when addressing packages to our military men and women. This envelope is both sturdy and self-sealing.

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The USPS doesn't state any particular restrictions on use of the MILI-PAC envelope, beyond saying that it should be addressed to a military recipient. 

There is also a MILI-PAC version of the Large Flat Rate Box, and that does have restrictions on it, stating that it is intended for military personnel serving overseas (which means an APO, FPO or DPO address). That package includes a $1.50 discount on postage, shipping for $18.45. Those address restrictions and discount pricing are not mentioned for the MILI-PAC envelope anywhere that I can find.

Ref: https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-apofpo-flat-rate-box-milifrb-P_... 

[johnrj1226]

@midwestflow 

@a_c_green

Read this - strongly states the Mili-Pac is for those station overseas

http://www.sitemason.com/newspub/dtWzug?id=25381&mode=print

[itsjustasprain]

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@johnrj1226 wrote:

@midwestflow 

@a_c_green

Read this - strongly states the Mili-Pac is for those station overseas

http://www.sitemason.com/newspub/dtWzug?id=25381&mode=print

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I read that too. That was written 14 years ago. It does not state any restriction on who the Milipac Tyvek envelope can be sent to. It just says that the envelope has spaces on it to fill in a military address & they encourage you to use it for shipping to any military address. They do NOT say that you cannot use it for other recipients. 

That article does not mention the flat rate box that IS restricted to military addresses because it also comes with a discount. They might not of even had it back in 2005 when that article was written.

I would go by what the Usps says about it in their own website. They do not give any restriction on who you can send the tyvek envelope to.

[walwalwill]

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@jazzman0722 wrote:

Can I use tomatoes  if I do not have oranges? Not I can not. The same answer to your question. No you can not.  

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Cute.

Now how about you tell us where in the DMM we can find that restriction?

@johnrj1226 wrote:
@midwestflow 

@a_c_green

Read this - strongly states the Mili-Pac is for those station overseas

http://www.sitemason.com/newspub/dtWzug?id=25381&mode=print

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Oooo, so close, but still not the DMM. It's a promotional release that mentions that they're available & what benefits one can get from using them. It doesn't even mention any restrictions.

[dastap9594 · Accepted solution]

Mili-Pacs, developed with the Military Postal Service Agency, are Tyvek envelopes with Old Glory on one side and feature detailed addressing information. It is encouraged that this process be followed for all mail destined for military units overseas. The address block on the Mili-Pac accommodates service members full name, rank or rating, military organization or unit, APO/FPO with 9-digit ZIP Code.

All packages and mail must be addressed to individual service members, in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense regulations.

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Seems pretty clear

[midwestflow]

No, but you can use ketchup if you don't have tomatoes. I should know as I put it on my BLT this morning.

No need for you to be rude. 

[lja440]

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@jazzman0722 wrote:

Can I use tomatoes  if I do not have oranges? Not I can not. The same answer to your question. No you can not.  

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OK, now you have me thinking.

I think I have several recipes that call for tomato's (Spanish and Italian in flavor) that could have a interesting Asian twist subbing oranges for tomato's.

Thanks for the suggestion. 

[variety_nook]

That's odd. If you used Ketchup instead of a tomato to make a BLT, wouldn't that be called a BLK?

[findsforyou33]

Did Something Crazy and called USPS...lol and, YES, you can use them domestically to non-military. To quote my postmaster,"Oh Yes, absolutely!"

ps. Excuse all the random caps. been posting this morning....lol

[findsforyou33]

yes

[lja440]

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@findsforyou33 wrote:
Did Something Crazy and called USPS...lol and, YES, you can use them domestically to non-military. To quote my postmaster,"Oh Yes, absolutely!"

ps. Excuse all the random caps. been posting this morning....lol

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I  wasn't sure so I didn't say. I got around to asking. Mil packs do not inherently have the military discount. The discount is attached to the military address (APO FPO). So yes nothing in the rules stating that they can't be used like any other flat rate mailer.