MIL-STD-1168C
4.8.3 Ammunition lot theater indicator marking and documentation. The theater indicator shall be placed on the outer packaging of the assets. Inner packs and assets shall be marked when the ammo is opened for any type of maintenance, inspection, or use. A new ADC shall be created and associated with the revised lot number. The ADC shall note the specific theater the ammunition was in and the corresponding theater indicator that was applied. Any suspensions and restrictions applied to the parent lot shall also be applied to the lot with the theater indicator.
4.8.4 Ammunition lot theater indicator selection and coordination. Theater indicators shall be coordinated jointly by all services when sufficient concern with environmental effects on the performance of the ammunitions and energetics will be impacted by storage, handling, and use within a specific region of the globe. Application of the theater indicator shall follow the requirements established here. For specific information on new theater indicators, see the owning service's applicable directions, technical bulletins, and information notices. Alpha characters chosen for the theater indicator shall not be those already in use as lot identifier codes or lot theater indicator codes. This standard shall also be updated to include the new theater indicators.
4.8.5 Previous ammunition lot theater indicators. The guidance and examples above apply to theater indicators assigned after the date of this standard. This is not intended to affect lots previously marked with Y, W, or T per the previous MIN and AIN instructions.
4.9 Ammunition lot number - marking on energetic components, inert components, complete rounds, and missiles. (This section is not to be used as instructions to the service draftsman for the preparation of marking drawings.)
4.9.1 Marking drawings. Drawings shall be prepared for each item showing all required markings. These drawings shall locate, describe, and specify method(s) and material(s) for all markings and shall be known as marking drawings. Approved marking drawings shall be required before commencing the manufacture of the ammunition or energetic materiel involved. Marking shall be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate marking drawing.
4.9.2 Energetic loaded components. (See 4.9) Each energetic loaded component shall be identified by a loader's lot number, meeting the requirements of this standard, which shall appear on the item itself. If the size of the item does not permit a lot number, guidance from the procuring activity shall be requested. The location, method of marking, and size of the lot number shall be shown on the applicable marking drawing. The marking shall be permanent in nature and may consist of a stamping in the material of the item; a permanently attached non-destructible plate; or stenciling with a marking fluid of material that is highly resistant to weather and wear. The method of marking shall be an engineering determination (see 6.3). The location of the marking shall be an engineering determination also, due to such considerations as kind of material to be marked, size and shape of item, etc. The size the marking shall be such that the identification of the lot number may be readily determined. Examples of such
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