COMDTINST 4000.4A
NOV 6 1995
6.
DISCUSSION. This section provides direction on usage and implementation of standardized
bar code symbology for all logistics applications.
a.
Purpose and Application.
(1)
The Standard DOD Bar Code Symbology, MIL-STD-1189 (series), requires the
use of 3-of-9 bar code and is established as the standard for the automated marking
and reading of items of supply, equipment, property, materiel, unit and
intermediate packs, outer containers and selected documents in logistics
operations. An intermediate pack is defined as a number of packages that, by
themselves, can be shipped separately but are shipped together in an overpack
container (i.e., crate).
(2)
All bar code marking and reading must be accomplished In Accordance With
(IAW) MIL-STD-1189. This standard shall be applied IAW the Standard for
Marking for Shipment and Storage, MIL-STD-129 (series). MIL-STD-129
provides requirements for uniform marking of military supplies and equipment for
shipment and storage. It sets forth standard methods for applying labels to
materiel, intermediate and exterior packs and further defines label data (e.g.,
Contract number, National Stock Number). It accommodates the requirements for
movement processing as specified in the Military Standard Requisitioning and
Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), DOD 4000.25-1-M, the Military Standard
Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures (MILSTRAP), DOD 4000.25-
2-M and in the Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures
(3)
Bar Code Marking Information for End Item Materiel (Serialized, Warranty),
MIL-STD-130G, provides the item marking requirements and methods for
identification of items of military property produced, stocked, stored and issued by
or for DOD.
b.
Computer Resource Support.
(1)
Standardization of Hardware. Bar code equipment shall be standardized to
interface with the CG Standard Workstation. Policy regarding Automated Data
Processing equipment associated with implementing AIT applications is published
in reference (a).
(2)
Standardization of Software. Bar code software is defined as software which
resides in a portable bar code reader, a micro, mini or a mainframe computer.
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