1. for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-129P
W/Change 2
10 February 2004
Military Marking
for Shipment and Storage
Presented By: Edward J. Guenkel
Packaging FSR
DCMAE-OCTB
Date: 11 March 2004

2. Latest Revision W/Changes
MIL-STD-129P 15 December 2002
MIL-STD-129P W/Change January 2004
MIL-STD-129P W/Change February 2004 2

3. Latest Revision W/Changes
MIL-STD-129P 15 DEC 2002
Incorporates MIL-HDBK-129
Requires MSL for DTS Shipments
Requires Cage Code, Nomenclature & Serial
Number/s
Requires Bar Coded Cage Code & Serial Number/s
Deletes Cube 3

4. Latest Revision W/Changes
MIL-STD-129P W/Change 1, 15 JAN 2004
Requires MSL for All Shipments Unless Otherwise Specified in the Contact
Relocates the Part Number Markings
( P/N Located Under Cage Code Markings on Unit, Intermediate & Exterior Containers) 4

5. Latest Revision W/Changes
MIL-STD-129P W/Change 2, 10 FEB 2004
Omissions in Change 1 (“Due to a Computer Error”) are Now Back in Table IV, Titled, MSL Generic Cargo 2D Symbol Format, Starting on Page 120 5

6. Why Do We Need Markings? 6

7. Why do We Need Markings? Identify Items Shipped & Received
Assist Depot Personnel to Sort Shipments, Pull Stock & Take Inventory
Communicate Degree of Protection of Item Contained
Communicate Hazards and Special Handling
Expedite the Shipment
Communicate the Reusability of the Container
Communicate the Destination of the Shipment 7

8. Identification Markings
MIL-STD-129P W/Change 2
Identification Markings On
Unit
Intermediate
Exterior
Containers 8

9. Unit & Intermediate Containers
CAGE 57685
PN 341
CARBURETOR EA
DAA C-1056
M /03
SHELF LIFE
SER NO 157 9

10. Exterior Containers 2910-00-456-7416 CAGE 57685 PN 341 2 EA
DAA C-1056
M /03
WT 14 10

11. In-The-Clear Marking Tips:
NSN includes spaces, dashes, prefix & suffix
Cage Code is company awarded the contract
Nomenclature required on UC, IC but not EXT CTR
Unit of Issue abbreviations (EA,RO,DZ) on page 7
Contract Number includes the delivery order
Serial Number required when assigned to item
( paragraph exception: “ Serial numbers assigned by the mfg. solely for indicating the quantity produced shall not be shown.” ) 11

12. Bar Code Marking Bar Code Marking Tips:
Bar code NSN without spaces, dashes, prefix & suffix
The NSN Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) is not to be substituted for the in-the-clear NSN of the Item Identification Marking.
The bar coded Contract Number is to include the Delivery Order Number. 12

13. Military Shipping Label (MSL)
Why
When
How 13

14. Military Shipping Label
Why ?
Unless specifically exempted in the contract, DoD and contractor or vendor shipping activities will apply address markings using a bar coded MSL.
Reference: MIL-STD-129P W/Change 2, paragraph 4.2.1 14

15. Military Shipping Label
When ?
DLA - Effective 17 FEB 2004 solicitations issued by (DSCR, DSCC & DSCP) will include the requirements of MIL-STD-129P and the Linear Code, 3 of 9 and two-dimensional, 2D Bar Coded MSL.
NAVY NUCLEAR (SMICs X2, X3, X4 & X5) Code letter of 8 MAR 2004 – Effective immediately, the use of MIL-STD-129N in lieu of MIL-STD-129P is Revoked. 15

16. Military Shipping Label
How ?
Obtain the necessary software:
Information Spectrum, Inc.
Computer Automated Transportation Tool (CATT)
Free CATT MSL Software Download (MIL-STD-129P compliant)
Runs on a Windows 95/98/NT platform.
Generates labels on standard Windows-compatible laser printers or on label printers.
Technical support available. Phone: FAX: 16

17. Military Shipping Label
How ?
Easysoft Corporation
32338 Orchard Park
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Phone: FAX:
EasyForm MSL $279.00 17

18. Military Shipping Label
How ?
MilPac Technology, Inc.
Std-Barc for Windows produces MSL with new 2D bar code.
Sales Department Phone Number:
(Labels only, no software)
Military Logmars Plus 18

19. Military Shipping Label
Required unless otherwise
specified in the contract
Requires Bar Coding
Code 39 (Linear)
TCN
Piece Number
Ultimate Consignee DODAAC
PDF 417 (2D)
MSL Text
Line Item
TCMD Data 19

20. Military Shipping Label
MILITARY SHIPMENT LABEL/BAR CODED INFORMATION
Linear Bar Code 39, ISO/IEC 16388:
Transportation Control Number
Piece Number
Ultimate Consignee /Mark for Address (DoDAAC)
Two-dimensional 2D (PDF417) Bar Code, ISO/IEC 15438:
MSL Text
Supply Line Item Information
Transportation Control & Movement Document Data (TCMD) 20

21. Military Shipping Label
MILITARY SHIPMENT LABEL/BAR CODED INFORMATION
The Code 39 and the 2D (PDF417) bar codes shall be easily machine readable. (para )
MSL label shall be of a water-resistant grade of paper, coated on one side with water-insoluble permanent type adhesive. (para 5.1.2)
MIL-PRF can be used as an acquisition tool when labels are not performing satisfactorily. ( para 5.1.2)
ASTM D 5486, type I, class 2 tape can be used to waterproof labels on exterior containers. (para ) 21

22. Military Shipping Label
MILITARY SHIPPING LABEL/IN-THE-CLEAR TEXT
GENERAL CARGO SEE PARA , MSL DATA CONTENT)
TCN POD DATE SHIPPED
TAC/POSTAGE PROJECT CODE FMS CASE #
FROM ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE PIECE #
TYPE SERVICE WEIGHT TOTAL PIECES
SHIP TO RDD
PRIORITY CUBE
ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS SEE PARA 3.1.b 22

23. Military Shipping Label
HELPFUL HINTS
Transportation Control Number (TCN)
1. When not provided by the government transportation office then develop the 17- digit TCN.
a. first 6 letters of company name.
b. 4-digit Julian date (11 MAR 2004 = 4071).
c. Last 7 digits of contract or NSN number.
2. To avoid duplicate TCN numbers, use any combination of the last 7 digits of the contract number or NSN that will provide a unique number for trace ability purposes. 23

24. Military Shipping Label
HELPFUL HINTS
Transportation Account Code (TAC)
Enter 4-digit TAC code provided in Navy and Air force contracts.
If not in contract obtain from Transportation.
Postage
For mail shipment enter postage data such as:
a. meter mail stick on postage
b. appropriate agency authorization for permit mail 24

25. Military Shipping Label
HELPFUL HINTS
Transportation Priority ( TP )
Stipulated in the contract as TP 1, 2, 3 or 4.
If none in contract it will be TP 3 for routine shipment.
Project Code
The Project Code is a three-digit code found in the contract.
2. Not all contracts have Project Codes. 25

26. Military Shipping Label
HELPFUL HINTS
FROM
Use the Consignor DoDAAC
Contactors without DoDAAC use Cage Code and in-the-clear address to include the ZIP code.
In-the-clear address limit is 3 lines with 35 characters each line.
Adjust the in-the-clear address accordingly using abbreviations where possible. 26

27. Military Shipping Label
HELPFUL HINTS
Required Delivery Date ( RDD )
The three digit Julian Date as shown in some contracts.
If no RDD is in the contract, leave blank or zero fill.
Weight & Cube
Gross weight of piece label will be placed on rounded up to the whole pound.
Cubic Feet of this piece rounded up to the next whole number. 27

28. Direct Vendor Delivery ( DVD )
Definition:
DVD shipments are shipments made to “other than a DLA Distribution Depot.”
They can typically be described as a shipment from the contractor directly to the user.
Shipments that move through the Consolidation and Containerization Points (CCPs) at New Cumberland PA or Lathrop CA are not shipments for stock at those locations and are considered to be DVD. 28

29. Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD)
Requirements:
DVD shipment documentation requires additional Bar Codes as required by paragraph (Look for the DVD requirement in the Section “D” portion of the contract clauses.)
Bar Codes are placed on the DD250 or commercial packing list.
Applicable to shipments “to a location other than a DLA Distribution Depot.” 29

30. Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD)
Three Lines of Bar Coded Information Required:
Line 1 = Fourteen digit Requisition Number.
Line 2 = Thirteen digit NSN & two additional codes as applicable ( Navy SMIC or Air Force MMAC Codes).
Line 3 = Inventory Control Point, Routing Identifier Code (RIC), Unit of Issue, Quantity, Condition Code, Distribution Code & Unit Price (total of 20 characters on this line, see paragraph 4.5 c. for breakdown of digits ). 30

31. Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD)
HELPFUL HINT
ROUTING IDENTIFIER CODE ( RIC )
Routing Identifier Codes (RICs) identify the activity originating the supply document. RICs may also identify the recipient of the supply document, and/or the shipper. Contact the Transportation office if you are unsure.
Source for RICs: 31

32. DVD Bar Code on DD 250 32

33. Helpful Web Sites DOD Specifications and Standards
DOD Hardcopy Forms and Labels
DLA Packaging Web Site
DCMA Packaging Web Site 33

34. Unique Identification (UID)
MARKING 34

35. Unique Identification (UID)
WHAT IS UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION?
- A combination of data elements that differentiates one
item from another.
- A lifetime serial number, unique throughout the DOD
system.
- An internationally recognized method of identifying
parts (meets ISO standards).
- Can be used to track an item and link to data about
the item for it’s entire life. 35

36. Unique Identification (DVD)
WHY UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION?
Provides DOD with source data to:
- improve the acquisition of equipment and performance
based logistics services.
- Capture timely, accurate and reliable data on items.
- Improve life-cycle asset management.
- Track items within DOD and industry systems for
operational, logistic, and financial accountability
purposes 36

37. Unique Identification (DVD)
WHERE CAN I FIND POLICY AND INFORMATION?
- Information Memorandum Nos & 147
- DFARS Clause
- DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying items
- DCMAD 1 (“One Book”) SQA,
- MIL-STD-130L, DoD Standard Practice Identification
Marking of U.S. Military 37

38. Unique Identification (UID)
DOD AIT Website—
DOD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items
Data submission procedures
DFARS Clause
DCMA Information Memorandum No
ASSIST Website—
Download a copy of MIL-STD-130L 38

39. Unique Identification (UID)
WHEN IS UID REQUIRED?
- Solicitations issued on or after JAN 1, 2004.
WHAT ITEMS REQUIRE UID?
- All items for which the Government’s unit acquisition
cost is $5,000 or more: and
- Items under $5,000 listed in paragraphs (c) (1) (i) & (ii)
of DFAR Clause (e.g. Contract Line,
Subline, or Exhibit Line Items) when specified in the
contract. 39

40. Unique Identification (UID)
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF THE UID?
- Each Enterprise (business) has two options for
creating the UID:
UID CONSTRUCT # 1 OR
UID CONSTRUCT # 2 40

41. UID CONSTRUCT # 1
Contractors who have a unique serial number for every item at their location would be likely to use Construct # 1.
Issuing Agency Code (Registration authority)
Enterprise ID (Cage Code of Enterprise)
Serial Number (Assigned by the Enterprise) 41

42. UID CONSTRUCT # 2
Most contractors would use Construct # 2, since they are more likely to serialize within a part number.
Issuing Agency Code (Registration authority)
Enterprise ID (Cage Code of Enterprise)
Original Part Number (Assigned by the Enterprise)
Serial Number (Assigned by the Enterprise) 42

43. SAMPLE UIDS 43

44. Unique Identification (UID)
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