COMDTINST 4000.12
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND CONCEPTS
A.
General. The AIT contract is now the bar code standard for government-wide use. The
standard identifies the machine-readable symbology to be used by commercial vendors,
DOD and CG activities on items, unit packs, outer containers and other selected items. This
standard uses bar code technology in automated logistics systems and is ideally suited to
improve materiel readiness while lowering overall costs.
B.
System Description. The major components of the AIT bar code system are:
1.
Portable Data Collection Device (PDCD), One Handed. Warranty Period - 3 years
2.
Bar Code Label Printer. Warranty Period - 3 years
3.
Wedge Reader. Warranty Period - 5 years
4.
Optical Link Adaptor. Warranty Period - 1 year
5.