MIL-STD-1168 Ammunition Lot Numbering And Ammunition Data CardThis standard establishes and describes the lot numbering system and ammunition data card requirements that are used to identify and document items of ammunition including guided missiles and energetic materiel during all phases of their life cycles.

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components are defined as those components containing explosive, pyrotechnic, or propellant material and the lot numbers are known as component lot numbers.

4.9.3 Inert components. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.5) or if authorized due to the size of the item, inert components, subassemblies, and parts shall be marked with their respective lot numbers. When size does not permit marking on the individual item, the lot number shall be recorded/ marked on the appropriate packing containers.

4.9.4 Complete assembled rounds. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.5), complete assembled rounds, except for small caliber cartridge (below 20mm) shall be identified by lot numbers on the item itself. Some exceptions are for items that are identified by serial number instead of lot number (see 6.3 for other type exceptions). The location, method

of marking, size, and color of the lot number shall be as 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 markings shall be prominently displayed on the body of the items in such a manner as to be easily read. Marking shall be accomplished in the color specified for the type of ammunition or energetic materiel concerned. For items too small to be identified by lot number or serial number on the item, at a minimum, the lot number shall be recorded/marked on the packaging material down to and including the smallest immediate pack.

4.9.5 Missiles. (See 4.9) Unless otherwise specified (see 6.5), missiles as complete items of ammunition shall be lotted/ serialized. Energetic loaded components shall be lotted and properly identified by the loader's component lot number as described in 4.9.2. If specifically required, the complete nomenclature and lot number of each energetic component shall be marked on the body of the guided missile. Details of marking shall be shown on applicable marking drawings. The size, placement, and application method of the markings shall be verified.

4.10 Ammunition data cards - description and applicability.

4.10.1 Description. Ammunition data cards shall be used for all ammunition end items and their major components, including inert, dummy, or non-energetic items and components unless otherwise specified (see 6.5). Components include but are not limited to items such as fins, fuzes, guidance systems, primers, and energetic materials. Ammunition data cards shall link to the associated ammunition lot number. The ADCs shall contain all required data and information pertaining to the creation of the lot and

any further changes throughout the lifecycle such as rework, repairs, maintenance, and demilitarization. Applicable information contained in the ADC includes manufacturing activities, contracts, drawings, specifications, components, temporary configuration management changes (RFD/RFW/RFV), ECPs, shipment dates, partial shipments, NSNs, and other detailed information. Unless otherwise listed on a sub-assembly or component ADC, the ADC for the ammunition materiel shall be sufficiently detailed to identify all the components.