MMS No. 1D

23 Feb 2024

SUPERSEDING 

MMS NO. 1C 

02 Nov 2017

MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1D 

MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN 

DLA TROOP SUPPORT 

ATTN: PACKAGING (FSSB) 

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5092
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CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE

I. SCOPE 9 

II. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS 9 

III. TERMINOLOGY 11 

III.A. General packaging definitions 11 

III.B. Unit of issue (UI or U/I) designations 11 

III.C. Abbreviations/Acronyms 11 

III.D. Definitions/Descriptions 14 

III.D.1. thru III.D.66 Various definitions/descriptions in alphabetical order 19 

III.E. Descriptions of marking elements (unit, intermediate package, 

exterior (shipping) container and unitized load, as applicable) 20 

III.E.1. NSN 20 

III.E.2. CAGE code and part number (PN or P/N) 20 

III.E.3. Item identification (also known as item description or nomenclature) 20 

III.E.4. Quantity and unit of issue 20 

III.E.5. Contract/purchase order number 20 

III.E.6. Preservation method and date of unit preservation/packaging 20 

III.E.6.a. Military preservation 20 

III.E.6.b. Commercial preservation 20 

III.E.7. Gross weight 20 

III.E.8. Hazardous materials markings 20 

III.E.9. Shelf life markings 20 

III.E.10 Lot (control) number 21 

III.E.11. Bar codes 21 

III.E.12. Other markings 21 

III.F. Destination address label 21 

III.F.1. Military shipping label 21 

III.F.2. Contractor/vendor-originated address label 21 

III.G. passive Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID) tagging 21 

IV. ENGLISH-METRICCONVERSION 22 

TABLE I. Standard English-Metric equivalents 22 

TABLE II. Medical Marking Standard - English-Metric conversions 22 

V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 24 
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V.A. Acceptable abbreviations 24

V.A.1 Unit of issue

Item identification 

Marking requirements 

Unit

Military packaging and, when specified in the contract/purchase 

order, commercial packaging

Bar codes 

Intermediate package 

Bar code 

Identification data

Exterior (shipping) container 

Identification data

Bar codes

Destination address label

Blank

Unitized load 

Identification data 

Bar codes

Destination address label

Blank

Marking methods 

Marking size 

Marking placement

Immediate container (individual package) 

Unit

Intermediate package 

Exterior (shipping) container 

Unitized load

Packing list

Destination address label 

Military shipping label 

Commercial shipment label

24

V.A.2 24

V.B. 24

V.B.1. 24

V.B.1.a. 24

V.B.1.b. 24

V.B.2. 24

V.B.2.a. 24

V.B.2.b. 24

V.B.3. 24

V.B.3.a. 25

V.B.3.b. 25

V.B.3.c. 25

V.B.3.d. 25

V.B.4. 25

V.B.4.a. 25

V.B.4.b. 25

V.B.4.c. 25

V.B.4.d. 26

V.C. 26

V.D. 26

V.E. 27

V.E.1. 27

V.E.2. 27

V.E.3. 28

V.E.4. 28

V.E.5. 29

V.E.6. 30

V.E.7. 32

V.E.7.a. 32

V.E.7.b. 32
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V.E.8. Bar codes 33

V.E.8.a. Requirements

Intermediate package, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load 

Packing list

Military shipping label 

Linear bar codes

2D bar codes 

Protected cargo 

Marking requirements

Non-hazardous protected cargo 

Controlled substances 

Hazardous protected cargo 

Blank

Medical clothing and textile items 

Set (assembly) markings

Deployable medical systems (DEPMEDS) markings 

Hazardous material (HAZMAT)

General information 

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 

Regulatory requirements 

Labeling and marking 

Interior containers

Exterior (shipping) containers 

Hazardous protected cargo

Kits containing hazardous components 

Package configuration certification 

Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods 

Other required markings

Shelf life markings 

Type I

Type II

Specific shelf life markings 

Expiration date

33

V.E.8.a.(1) 33

V.E.8.a.(2) 33

V.E.8.a.(3) 34

V.E.8.a.(3)(a) 34

V.E.8.a.(3)(b) 34

V.E.9. 35

V.E.9.a. 35

V.E.9.b. 35

V.E.9.c. 36

V.E.9.d. 36

V.E.9.e. 36

V.E.10. 36

V.E.11. 36

V.E.12. 37

V.E.13. 37

V.E.13.a. 37

V.E.13.b. 37

V.E.13.c. 38

V.E.13.d 38

V.E.13.e. 38

V.E.13.f. 38

V.E.13.g. 38

V.E.13.h. 38

V.E.13.i. 38

V.E.13.j. 39

V.E.14. 40

V.E.14.a. 41

V.E.14.a.(1) 41

V.E.14.a.(2) 41

V.E.14.a.(3) 41

V.E.14.a.(3)(a) 41
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V.E.14.a.(3)(b) Date of manufacture 41

V.E.14.a.(3)(c) Inspection/test date 41

V.E.14.a.(4) Examples of shelf life markings 41

V.E.14.a.(5)

TABLE III

Shelf life codes

Shelf-life codes

41

42

V.E.14.b. Material requiring special handling marking and/or storage legends 42

V.E.14.c. Warranty markings 43

V.E.14.d. Flash point 43

V.E.14.e. Cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drug markings 43

V.E.14.f. Transportation special handling/protective services 43

V.E.14.g. Perishable medical material 44

V.E.14.g.(1) Cold chain management items 44

V.E.14.g.(c)(1) Stringent cold chain management protocols 44

V.E.14.g.(c)(2)

TABLE IV

TABLE V

Insulated shipping containers

Insulated shipping containers

Additional Supplies

44

45

45

V.E.14.g.(c)(3) DD Form 3035 Cold Chain Shipping Label 46

V.E.14.g.(c)(4) DD Forms 1502/1502-1/1502-2 and 1502N/1502-1N/1502-2N 46

V.E.14.g.(d) Orders for Temperature Sensitive Products 46

V.E.14.g.(e) Protocols for use with Refrigerated items 46

V.E.14.g.(f) CONUS Temperature Sensitive Shipments 46

V.E.14.g.(g)

TABLE VI

Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and In-Vitro Diagnostic Substances, 

Reagents, Test Kits and Sets requiring freezing temperatures

Additional Supplies

47

47

V.F. Kitting requirements 48

V.F.1. General 48

V.F.2. Unit of Issue 48

V.F.3.

V.G.

Exterior (shipping) container 

UPN

48

48

VI. REDIRECTION/DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS FOR OCONUS 

SHIPMENTS

48

VI.A. General

Labeling and marking 

General information 

49

VI.B 49

VI.B.1. 49
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VI.B.2. Special handling 

Documentation 

Packing list 

Requirements

Linear bar codes 

Military shipping label 

Bar codes

Linear bar codes 

2D bar codes

Military shipping label

Blank

Material requiring special handling 

Perishable items

Protected cargo

Hazardous protected cargo

HAZMAT

49

VI.B.3. 49

VI.B.4. 49

VI.B.4.a.

VI.B.4.b.

49

49

VI.B.5. 49

VI.B.5.a. 50

VI.B.5.a.(1) 50

VI.B.5.a.(2) 50

VI.B.5.b. 50

VI.B.6. 51

VI.B.7. 51

VI.B.8 51

VI.B.9 51

VI.B.10 52

VI.B.11 52

52

VI.B.11.a. Requirements 52

VI.B.11.b. OCONUS shipments. 

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Protected cargo

Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods

Shipping and labeling instructions for OCONUS shipments diverted 

into the Defense Distribution Depots

Labeling and marking requirements 

Destination labeling requirements 

Transshipment points

Shipments redirected/diverted through Military Air Terminals 

Applicable labels

Transportation special handling/protective service 

Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods

Additional information

POINT OF CONTACT

52

VI.B.11.c. 52

VI.B.11.d. 52

VI.B.11.e. 52

VI.C. 52

VI.C.1. 52

VI.C.2. 52

VI.D. 53

VI.E. 55

VI.F. 56

VI.F.1. 56

VI.F.2 56

VI.F.3 56

VII 56
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TABLES

NUMBER SUBJECT PAGE

I Standard English-Metric Equivalents 22 

II Medical Marking Standard – English-Metric Conversions 22 

III

IV

V 

VI

Shelf Life Codes

Insulated Shipping Containers

Additional Supplies

Additional Supplies

42 

45

45

47

FIGURES

NUMBER SUBJECT PAGE

2 Unit – Commercial Packaging – All FSCs 27

3 Unit – Military Packaging/Commercial Packaging when applicable – All 

FSCs

28 

4 Intermediate package – Military/Commercial Packaging - All FSCs 28

5 Exterior (shipping) container – Preferred bar code placement – All 

FSCs

29

6 Exterior (shipping) container – Optional bar code placement – All 

FSCs

29

7 Unitized load –Preferred bar code placement – All FSCs 30 

8 Unitized load – Optional bar code placement – All FSCs 30

9 DD Form 250 - Materiel Inspection and Receiving Report - All FSCs 31

10 Military shipping Label – All FSCs 32

11 Commercial Shipment Label – All FSCs 33

12 Intermediate Package - Linear Bar Code – All FSCs 33

13 Exterior (Shipping) Container and Unitized Load - Linear Bar Codes – 

All FSCs

33

14 Packing List - Linear Bar Codes - All FSCs 34

15 Military shipping Label - Linear Bar Codes - All FSCs 34

16 Military shipping Label - 2D Bar Code - All FSCs 35

17 Exterior (shipping) container –Non-hazardous items ONLY – Protected 

Cargo - Preferred Bar Code Placement – All FSCs

35

18 Exterior (shipping) container – Non-hazardous items ONLY – 

Protected Cargo - Optional Bar Code Placement – All FSCs

35

19 Medical Clothing and Textile Items – All FSCs 36

20 Set (assembly) – All FSCs 36

21 Identification Data – DEPMEDS items – All FSCs 37

22 Exterior (shipping) container – Hazardous Items – All FSCs 39
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23 Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods - Hazardous Items – All 

FSCs

40

24 Shelf-life Markings – All FSCs 41

25 Warranty Markings – All FSCs 43

26 Flash Point Marking – All FSCs 43

27 Cytotoxic Marking – FSC 6505 43

28 DD Form 1387-2 – Special Handling Data/Certification - All FSCs 44

36 Packing List – Linear Bar Codes – All FSCs 50

37 Military Shipping Label - Linear Bar Codes - All FSCs 50

38 Military Shipping Label - 2D Bar Code - All FSCs 50

39 Military Shipping Label - All FSCs 51

40 Vendor Request for Shipping Instructions – DLA Supply Chain 

Transportation – All Shipments – All FSCs

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I. SCOPE

A. This document provides the marking requirements for contractor/vendor-originated shipments of 

medical material, and shall be applicable to both military and commercial packaging. Additional 

markings may be required in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW or by the cognizant activity.

B. Except as otherwise stated, this document shall be used for marking contractor/vendor-originated 

shipments of medical material.

C. Marking consists of numbers, letters, bar codes, labels, tags, symbols, colors, etc., applied to 

provide identification and to expedite and safe handling during shipment and storage.

D. This revision is effective upon publication.

II. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

A. The following documents and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified 

herein. Unless otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, the document in effect 

on the issue date of the contract/purchase order and/or SOW shall apply. Additional documents and 

publications may also be applicable, as specified in the contract/purchase order, and/or SOW.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS 

MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-PRF-61002 – Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels for Bar Coding 

MILITARY STANDARDS

MIL-STD-129 – Standard Practice - Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-130 – Standard Practice for Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property 

MIL-STD-2073-1 – Standard Practice for Military Packaging

(Copies of specifications and standards may be obtained from DLA Document Services, 

Bldg 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 or electronically through 

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qssearch.aspx.)

REGULATIONS

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

Title 29 CFR – Labor

Title 49 CFR – Transportation

DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (DFAR)

DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT(DFARS)

(Copies of CFR, DFAR and DFARS may be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. 

Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.)
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JOINT MILITARY

AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP – Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military 

PUB 505/MCO 4030.19I/DLAI 4145.3/ Air Shipments

DCMAD1, CH3.4 (MH 24)

DLAD 4145.41/AR 700-143/AFJI – Packaging of Hazardous Material 

24-210/NAVSUPINST 4030.55B/

MCO 4030.40B

DLAI 4145.21/TB MED 284/ – Preparation of Medical Temperature-Sensitive 

NAVSUPINST 4610.31A/AFJI 41-208 Products Requiring Freeze or Refrigerated

(Chill) Environments for Shipment

(Copies may be obtained from Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DSS-CV, 8725 John J. Kingman 

Road, FT Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.)

NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS 

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D 996 - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments 

ASTM D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

ASTM D 5445 - Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods

(Copies are available for purchase from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West 

Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or electronically through http://www.astm.org/.)

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)

Dangerous Goods Regulations

(Copies are available for purchase from International Air Transport Association, 2000 Peel Street, 

Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R4, CANADA.)

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO)

Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air

(Copies are available for purchase from International Regulations Publishing and Distributing 

Organization, P. O. Box 60105, Chicago, IL 60660.)

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

(Copies are available for purchase from International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert 

Embankment, London SE1 7SR, England.)

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

STANAG 4281 – NATO Standard Marking for Shipment and Storage 

STANAG 4329 – NATO Standard Bar Code Symbology

(Copies of Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) are available from DLA Document Services, 

Bldg 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 or electronically through 

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qssearch.aspx.)
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AM - Ampoule

BT - Bottle

BX - Box

CN - Can

CK - Cake

CN - Can

CO - Container

CS - Case

DR - Drum

DZ - Dozen

EA - Each

FT - Foot

HD - Hundred

IN - Inch

JR - Jar

KT - Kit

LB - Pound

PD - Pad

PG - Package

PL - Pail

PR - Pair

PT - Pint

QT - Quart

RL - Reel

RM - Ream

RO - Roll

SE - Set

SH - Sheet

SL - Spool

TU - Tube

VI - Vial

YD - Yard

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) AND UNIQUE ITEM IDENTIFIER 

(UII) DOCUMENTS

DoD Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide 

Supplier Implementation Plan

DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items

The UII Guide is available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html)

B. Non-Government documents and publications are normally available from the organizations that

prepare or distribute them. They may also be available through libraries or other informational 

services.

C. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the 

text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable 

laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

III. TERMINOLOGY

A. General packaging definitions. General packaging definitions may be found in ASTM D 996, as 

well as other referenced documents. Hazardous material definitions are listed in Title 49 CFR, Part 171, 

and other related publications.

B. Unit of issue (U/I or UI) designations. The correct U/I for an item will be as listed in the contract/ 

purchase order and/or SOW. The following listing is representative of the U/I's for medical items and is 

provided for information purposes only:

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms. The following abbreviations and acronyms are used in this document 

and/or are commonly associated with marking. Abbreviations shall be in accordance with the standards 

and/or documents cited for use.

2D - 2-Dimensional

ABCA - American, British, Canadian, and Australian

ASC - Accredited Standards Committee
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ADC - Automatic Data Capture

AIM - Automatic Identification Manufacturers

AIT - Automatic Identification Technology

ALSC - American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc.

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASTM - ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)

APO - Air Post Office

BDN Build Directive Number

C - Celsius

CAGE - Commercial and Government Entity

CASKO - Component, Assembly, Set, Kit or Outfit

CCP - Consolidated and containerization Point

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

COC - Certificate of Conformance

COE - Certification of Equivalency

COND - Condition Code

CONUS - Continental United States

CPI - Characters per Inch

CU - Cube

DCMA - Defense Contract Management Agency

DDC - Defense Distribution Center

DDJC - Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, CA

DDSP - Defense Distribution Depot, Susquehanna, PA

DEPMEDS - Deployable Medicine System

DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (Supplement)

DLA - Defense Logistics Agency

DoD or DD - Department of Defense

DoDAAC - Department of Defense Activity Address Code

DoDAAF - DoD Activity Address File

DoDIC - Department of Defense Identification Code

DoDISS - Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards

DoT - Department of Transportation

DOT-E - Department of Transportation – Exemption

DOT-SP - Department of Transportation – Special Permit

DPSC Defense Personnel Support Center (now known as DLA Troop Support)

DSCP - Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (now known as DLA Troop Support)

DTS - Defense Transportation System

DVD - Direct Vendor Delivery

ECAT - Electronic Catalog

EDI - Electronic Data Interchange

EXP - Expiration

F - Fahrenheit

FDA - Food and Drug Administration

FMS - Foreign Military Sales
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FPO - Fleet Post Office

- Federal Supply Class

- Government Bill of Lading

- General Services Administration

- Hazardous Materials

- Hazardous Materials Information System

- International Air Transport Association

- In Accordance With

- Inventory Control Point

- International Civil Aviation Organization

- Item Identification (also known as item description/nomenclature)

- International Maritime Dangerous Codes

- International Maritime Organization

- Inspection

- International Organization for Standardization

- Item Unique Identification

- Manufactured

- Manufacturer

- North American

- Military Traffic Management Command

- Military Shipping Label

- North Atlantic Treaty Organization

- National Drug Code

- National Item Identification Number

- Not Otherwise Specified

- National/NATO Stock Number

- Outside Continental United States

- Optical Character Reader

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration

- Portable Data File 417

- Procurement Instrument Identification Number

- Product/Part Number

- Performance-Oriented Packaging 

Passive Radio Frequency Identification 

Proper Shipping Name

- Quadripartite Standardization Agreement

- Quality Notification (also known as Supply Discrepancy Report)

- Quantity

- Quantity per Unit Pack

- Required Delivery Date

- Routing Indicator Code

- Radio Frequency

- Radio Frequency Identification

- Standard Automated Material Management System

- Supply Discrepancy Report (also known as Quality Notification) 

- Safety Data Sheet

FSC

GBL

GSA

HAZMAT

HMIS

IATA

IAW

ICP

ICAO

II or I.I.

IMDG

IMO

INSP

ISO

IUID

MFD

MFR

NA

MTMC

MSL

NATO

NDC

NIIN

N.O.S. or n.o.s. 

NSN

OCONUS 

OCR 

OSHA 

PDF417 

PIID

PN or P/N 

POP 

pRFID 

PSN 

QSTAG 

QN

QTY 

QUP 

RDD 

RIC 

RF 

RFID

SAMMS 

SDR 

SDS
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SEAVAN - Commercial or Government-owned (or leased) Shipping Container

SER NO - Serial Number

SF - Standard Form

SKO - Set, Kit or Outfit

SLC - Shelf Life Code

SLEP - Shelf Life Extension Program

SPEDE - SAMMS Procurement by Electronic Data Exchange

STANAG - Standardization Agreement

TAC - Transportation Account Code

TCMD - Transportation Control Movement Document

TCN - Transportation Control Number

TP - Transportation Priority

UI or U/I - Unit of Issue

UID - Unique Identification

UII - Unique Item identifier

UM - Unit of Measure

UN - United Nations

UP or U/P - Unit Price

UPC - Universal Product Code

UPN - Universal Product Number

USPS - United States Postal Service

USTRANSCOM - United States Transportation Command

WPM - Wood Packaging Material

WT - Weight

D. Definitions/Descriptions. 

1. Bar code. An array of rectangular bars and spaces in a predetermined pattern representing 

coded elements of data that can be automatically read and interpreted by automatic bar code reading 

devices. A bar code may be either linear or 2-dimensional.

2. Case. Either an interior container within a palletized unit load or an individual exterior 

(shipping) container.

3. Cognizant activity. The activity having responsibility for a contract or jurisdiction over it. At 

a contractor’s facility, the cognizant activity is the procuring contracting officer or the administrative 

contracting officer.

4. Cold chain management. The process of preparing specific temperature-sensitive medical 

products (such as FSC 6505 Vaccines) for shipment utilizing standardized systems and procedures, as 

well as ensuring that required temperatures are properly maintained throughout the supply chain and 

the validation that those required conditions are met during all phases of distribution until delivery.

5. Commercial and government entity (CAGE) code. A five-position alphanumeric code which 

identifies each supplier of items to the Federal Government. The CAGE code may be found on the first 

page of the contract/purchase order in the same block as the awardee’s name and address. The prefix 

“CAGE” shall be used to identify this number.

6. Consignee (receiver). The party to whom material is shipped and whose name and address 

appear in the “ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE” or “MARK FOR” block of the shipping label.
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7. Consignor (shipper). The party who ships material and whose name and address appear in 

the “FROM” block of the shipping label.

8. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). A four to six-digit number used to identify each delivery 

date and/or destination’s quantity in the contract schedule.

9. Contract/purchase order number. The identification number assigned to the contract/ 

purchase order. When applicable, the contract number may include a four-digit delivery order number. 

Also referred to as the procurement instrument identification number (PIID).

10. Controlled item. An item which requires additional control and security in accordance with 

published regulations and statutes, i.e., narcotics, drug abuse items, etc.

11. Cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drug. A drug that is highly toxic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and 

carcinogenic; used for cancer chemotherapy.

12. Date manufactured. The date the item was fabricated, processed, produced, or formed for 

use. For pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biologicals, the date of manufacture shall conform to the 

definition established by the Food and Drug Administration, or other regulatory agencies.

13. Date preserved. The month and year that the product was packaged in the unit container, 

regardless of the date of exterior (shipping) container packing. For military preserved and packed 

material, the military preservation method shall precede the date preserved, i.e., in “M10-6/13”, the 

letter “M” indicates that a military preservation method has been used; “10” is the MIL-STD-2073-1 

method number; “6/13” indicates the date of preservation. For commercially preserved and packed 

material, the date preserved shall be shown as “COMM’L 6/13”.

14. Destination address label. The label containing all required delivery information. The label 

may be a bar-coded military shipping label or a suitable commercial shipment label. A bar-coded 

military shipping label shall be required for all OCONUS shipments moving through the DTS. A 

commercial shipment label is acceptable for CONUS shipments and for OCONUS shipments moving 

through commercial channels, unless otherwise specified in the contract/ purchase order.

15. Defense Transportation System (DTS). The portion of the worldwide transportation 

infrastructure that supports Department of Defense transportation needs across the range of military 

operations. The DTS consists of those common-user military and commercial assets, services and 

systems organic to, contracted for, or controlled by DoD. It includes military-controlled or operated 

terminal facilities, Air Mobility Command (AMC)-controlled or arranged airlift, Military Sealift Command 

(MAC)-controlled or arranged sealift, and Government-controlled air or land transportation.

16. Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC). A distinct six-position 

alphanumeric code assigned to identify specific units, activities, or organizations as found in the 

Department of Defense Activity Address Directory. The DoDAAC may also be found in the acquisition 

document “SHIP TO” information

17. Deployable medical system (DEPMEDS). A hospital equipment system which is capable of 

being located in a desired or required area of operation during a contingency, war, or national 

emergency. The system includes all medical supplies and equipment and selected non-medical 

equipment such as electrical generators, environmental control equipment, dolly sets, rigid and fabric 

shelters, and power distribution systems.

18. Expiration date. The date beyond which non-extendible shelf life items (Type I) should be 

suspended from continued issue or use.
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19. Exterior (shipping) container. A container which meets carrier regulations and is capable of 

protecting the contents from damage during shipment, handling, and storage. Depending on the item 

being supplied, an exterior (shipping) container may contain one or more units and/or intermediate 

packages.

20. Government Bill of Lading (GBL). A Government document used to procure transportation 

and related services from commercial carriers.

21. Gross weight. The total weight of the exterior (shipping) container or unitized load being 

marked. The gross weight shall be stated in pounds, rounded up to the nearest pound, and shall be 

preceded by “WT”. For unitized loads, the gross weight shall include the weight of the pallet or 

container base.

22. Hazardous material (HAZMAT). A substance or material which has been determined by the 

Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and 

property, including material which, due to its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or 

infectious characteristics, may either cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an 

increase in serious, irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness, or pose a substantial present or 

potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, 

disposed of, or otherwise managed. This includes all items which have been so designated as 

hazardous in Titles 29, 40, 49 CFR or in other applicable modal HAZMAT regulations effective at the 

time of shipment.

23. Hazardous materials packaging. Packaging having the ability to perform to a specific level of 

integrity when subjected to performance tests.

24. Human-readable interpretation. An exact interpretation of the encoded bar code data 

presented in a human-readable font.

25. Immediate container. The first wrap when the unit contains a specific quantity of 

individually-wrapped items; also referred to as the primary container or individual package.

26. Inspection/test date. The date by which all extendible shelf life items (Type II) should be 

subjected to testing or visual inspection.

27. Intermediate package. A container, wrap, box, bundle, etc., containing two or more unit 

containers of identical items. Normally, one or more intermediate packages will be combined into a 

exterior (shipping) container.

28. Item identification (also known as item description or nomenclature). The description of an 

item as it appears in the contract/purchase order and/or requisition.

29. Item unique identification (IUID). A system of establishing unique item identifiers within the 

DoD by assigning a machine-readable character string or number to a discrete item, which serves to 

distinguish it from other like and unlike items.

30. Kit. A packed unit or group of items normally used in modification, installation or survival.

31. Levels of protection. The extent of packing required to prevent deterioration of or damage to 

supplies and equipment due to hazards to which they may be exposed during shipment, handling and 

storage. Protection will be as specified in the contractor/order and may be either military or 

commercial. Military levels of protection may be either level A or level B. Level A provides maximum 

protection to meet the most severe worldwide shipment, handling, and storage conditions; level B 

provides protection to meet moderate worldwide shipment, handling, and storage conditions. Levels of 

protection are not applicable for commercially preserved and packed material. 

32. Lot (control) number. A series of numbers and/or letters established by the manufacturer to
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record production and control of the product; also referred to as the batch or identification number. 

33. Manufacturer. The owner/operator of a factory or establishment that produces, on the 

premises, materials, supplies, articles, or equipment required under the contract/purchase order.

34. Military preservation. The preservation designed to protect an item during shipment, 

handling, indeterminate storage, and distribution to consignees worldwide. Military preservation 

methods and procedures are defined in MIL-STD-2073-1.

35. Military shipping label. A bar-coded address label which shall be required for all shipments 

moving through the DTS. In addition to in-the-clear markings, the military shipping label shall include 

both linear and 2-dimensional bar codes.

36. National/NATO stock number (NSN). The 13-digit number divided into two parts, the first 4 

digits represent the Federal Supply Class (FSC) and the last 9 digits represent the National Item 

Identification Number (NIIN). The first 2 digits of the NIIN identify the country assigning the 

NSN and are referred to as the National Codification Bureau codes. The remaining 7 are serially 

assigned numbers. The NSN shall always include appropriate spaces or dashes, except when barcoded. The NSN bar code and human readable interpretation shall not contain any spaces or dashes. 

The prefix “NSN” shall not appear in any markings.

37. Packaging. The processes and procedures used to protect material from deterioration, 

damage, or both. It may include cleaning, drying, preserving, packaging, packing, marking, and 

unitizing, as applicable.

38. Packing. The assembly of items into unit packs and intermediate or exterior containers, with 

the necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, reinforcement and marking.

39. Palletized unit load. A quantity of items, packed or unpacked, arranged on a pallet in a 

specified manner and secured, strapped, or fastened on the pallet so that the palletized unit load is 

handled as a single unit. A palletized or skidded load is not considered to be a shipping container.

40. Parcel post. Any packed material placed into the United States Postal Service channels.

41. Perishable item. An item that normally requires some type of environmental control, such as 

refrigeration or freeze temperatures during shipment and storage.

42. Passive radio frequency identification (pRFID) tag. An RFID device which modulates and 

reflects a carrier signal from an interrogator. pRFID tags operate without a separate external power 

source and obtain operating power generated from the reader.

43. Pilferable item. An item which has a ready resale value and is especially subject to theft.

44. Port of debarkation (PoD). An authorized point where shipments enter a country, either from 

CONUS or from a foreign country.

45. Port of embarkation (PoE). An authorized point where shipments leave a country, either from 

CONUS or from a foreign country.

46. Preservation. Application of protective measures, including cleaning, drying, preservative 

materials, barrier materials, cushioning, and containers, when necessary. Shall protect an item during 

shipment, handling, indeterminate storage, and distribution to consignees worldwide. Applicable level

of preservation may be military or commercial, as specified in the contract/order and shall be included 

in markings. The date of preservation is the date the item was placed in the unit pack.
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47. Product/part number (PN or P/N). The number assigned to the item by the

supplier/manufacturer; i.e., catalog number, National Drug Code (NDC), Universal Product Number 

(UPN), etc. The prefix “PN” or “P/N” shall be used to identify this number. “P.N” is not acceptable

and shall not be used.

48. Project code. A three-position alphanumeric code that identifies plans, programs, and

exercises. When applicable, the project code will be stated in the contract/purchase order.

49. Proper shipping name (PSN). The name of a hazardous item shown in Roman print (not 

italics) in part 172 of Title 49 CFR and in other hazardous materials related publications.

50. Protected cargo. Items required to be secured, accounted for, identified, segregated or 

handled in order to insure their integrity. Protected cargo is subdivided into classified, controlled, 

pilferable, and sensitive items. Medical controlled cargo includes controlled and pilferable, such as 

narcotics, drug abuse items (needles, etc.,), alcohol, precious metal alloys, selected medical clothing and 

textile items, etc.

51. Quantity. The number of units of issue in a unit container, intermediate package, exterior 

(shipping) container, and unitized load. The quantity is always listed together with the Government 

unit of issue designation, i.e., 1 BT, 12 PG, 144 EA, etc.

52. Quantity per unit pack (QUP). The quantity of individual items in a unit container. For most 

items managed by the Medical Supply chain, the QUP shall be one.

53. Required delivery date (RDD). The day of the year (e.g., 087, 198, etc.) specified in the 

requisition, when material is required by the requisitioner or the consignee.

54. Semi-perishable item. An item that does not normally require refrigeration or freeze 

temperatures during shipment and storage. 

55. Serial number. An assigned designation that provides a means of identifying a specific

individual item. The number on the item which is assigned by the manufacturer or the Government for 

identification or control of an item.

56. Set. A unit and its assemblies, subassemblies, and parts, which together perform an 

operational function. 

57. Shelf life. The total period of time that an item is suitable for issue and use. For items

managed by the Medical Supply Chain, shelf life may mean the total period of time beginning with the 

date of manufacture, the date the unit was packaged, or the total expiration dating period of the item. 

Shelf life should not be confused with service life. Shelf life markings for Medical items may include the 

date of manufacture, expiration date, inspection/test date, as applicable, and as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW.

a. Assembled date. The date items/parts are assembled into components, assemblies, sets, 

kits, or outfits (CASKOs), or the date various CASKOs are assembled into a larger unit.

b. Expiration date. The date by which non-extendible shelf-life items (type I) will be discarded 

as no longer suitable for issue/use.

c. Manufactured date. The date the item was fabricated, processed, produced, or formed for 

use. For drugs, chemicals, and biologicals, the date of manufacture for products submitted to 

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certification prior to release is the date of the 

official certification notice. For products manufactured under the license of the Agricultural 

Research Service (ARS), the date manufactured conforms to the definition established by the 

ARS.
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d. Inspection/test date. The date by which extendible shelf-life items (type II) will be 

subjected to visual inspection, certified laboratory tests, or restoration.

58. Shelf life code (SLC). A code assigned to an item to identify the number of months of 

original shelf life and also whether the original shelf life is non-extendible (Type I) or extendible (Type 

II). Table III provides a listing of shelf-life codes and the applicable shelf life time periods.

59. Shelf life item. An item of supply that possesses unstable or deteriorative characteristics to 

the degree that a storage time period must be assigned to insure that the item will perform 

satisfactorily in service. There are two types of shelf life items: type I items have a definite nonextendible period of shelf life; type II items have an assigned shelf life period which may be extended 

after the completion of prescribed inspection/test/restorative actions. Typically, extension of type II 

shelf life shall be in one-year increments, with a maximum of 3 one-year extensions shall be permitted. 

However, when specified for certain type II items, extension period may be eighteen months, with a 

maximum of 2 eighteen month extensions.

a. Shelf life item, Type I. A type I shelf life item is an individual item of supply which is 

determined through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual experience, to be an 

item with a definite non-extendible period of shelf-life. One exception is type I medical shelflife items that may be extended if they have been accepted into and passed testing for 

extension in the DoD/FDA Shelf-Life Extension Program (SLEP).

b. Shelf life item, Type II. A type II shelf life item is an individual item of supply having an 

assigned shelf-life time period that may be extended after completion of visual 

inspection/certified laboratory test, and/or restorative action.

60. Shipping container. An exterior container which meets carrier regulations and is of sufficient 

strength, by reason of material, design, and construction, to be shipped safely without further packing 

(e.g., wooden boxes or crates, fiber and metal drums, and corrugated/solid fiberboard boxes).

61. Transportation control number (TCN). The single standard shipment identification number for 

all vendor shipping transactions involving DoD material. A seventeen-position, alphanumeric data 

element assigned to control a shipment unit through the transportation pipeline, including CONUS 

shipments, shipments entering the DTS, and commercial systems. When applicable, the TCN will be 

specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW.

62. United Nations (UN) identification number. A serial number assigned to a hazardous item

under the UN classification system.

63. Unitization. An assembly of a quantity of containers in a single load for ease in shipping, 

handling, and storage. With prior approval from the procuring activity, unitization may be 

accomplished by any suitable commercial means.

64. Unit of issue (UI or U/I). The standard unit designation assigned to each item. The 

applicable U/I is indicated in the contract/purchase order, i.e., EA, BT, PG, etc.

65. Unit pack. The first tie, wrap, or container applied to a single item, or a quantity thereof, or 

to a group of items of a single NSN, which constitutes a complete or identifiable package. A unit pack 

may often be referred to as the unit of issue.

66. Warranty markings. The markings that apply when a shipment contains items with a service 

life defined in a specific amount of hours, a specific end date, or a specific operating time. When 

applicable, the requirement for warranty markings will be stated in the contract/purchase order and/or 

SOW.
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E. Descriptions of marking elements (unit, intermediate package, exterior (shipping) container and

unitized load, as applicable). See various figures for marking samples.

1. NSN. The in-the-clear NSN listed in the identification markings will include dashes; however,

dashes will not be included in the bar-coded NSN and human readable interpretation. If no NSN is

assigned, this line may be omitted.

2. CAGE code and part number (PN or P/N). The CAGE code of the company awarded the

contract/ purchase order for the item being shipped shall be listed,

followed by the company's product/part number for the item. The CAGE code shall be 

preceded by "CAGE" and the product/part number shall be preceded by "PN" or "P/N".

3. Item identification (also known as item description or nomenclature). The exact name and 

description of the item as it appears in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Item identification 

may be listed on more than one line, if necessary. Standard abbreviations may be used for lengthy 

item identifications.

4. Quantity and unit of issue. The official Government quantity and unit of issue for the item 

(i.e., 1 BT, 1 PG, 1 EA, etc.).

5. Contract/purchase order number. Identification number assigned to the contract/purchase 

order, which is also referred to as the PIID (Procurement Item Identification Number). When 

applicable, this number shall also include the 13 Character task/delivery order identifier.

6. Preservation method and date of unit preservation/packaging. Type and date of unit 

preservation/packaging, either Military or commercial, as specified in the contract/purchase order 

and/or SOW. Military preservation method will vary depending on the item and shall always be 

indicated by “M” followed by the method of preservation. Commercial preservation will 

always be indicated by "COMM'L" or “COMM”. This requirement is currently applicable to 

shipments of all items managed by the Medical Supply Chain, except commercial product in FSC 

6505/6509 commercial preserved. Method of preservation only is required. "COMM'L" or "COMM". No 

Date.

a. Military preservation. Military preservation shall be listed as "M10-6/13", "M20-

6/13", etc., as applicable, where:

"M" military preservation has been applied

"10" indicates the method of military preservation 

"6/13" indicates the date of military preservation

b. Commercial preservation. Commercial preservation shall be listed as "COMM'L 6/13", or, 

as an alternate, “COMM 6/13”, where:

“COMM’L” or “COMM” indicates commercial preservation has been applied 

“6/13” indicates the date of commercial preservation.

7. Gross weight. Gross weight will be expressed in pounds rounded up to the nearest pound. 

"WT" shall precede the gross weight.

8. Hazardous materials markings. Markings required by 49 CFR and other hazardous materials 

regulations, as applicable. Markings include the proper shipping name (PSN) and either the North 

American (NA) or United Nations (UN) identification number.

9. Shelf life markings. Shelf life markings shall be supplied as required in the contract/ 

purchase order and/or SOW. Shelf life markings may include the expiration date, date of manufacture, 

inspection/test date, etc., as applicable.
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10. Lot (control) number. The lot (control) number shall be supplied as required in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW.

11. Bar codes. Bar codes shall be supplied as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or 

SOW. Other markings. Additional markings shall be supplied as specified in the contract/ 

purchase order and/or SOW. Additional markings may include storage legend(s), pictorial

markings, etc.

F. Destination address label. The address label shall be supplied on the marked side of the 

container and shall not interfere with any required markings. If adequate space is not available on the 

marked side, the address label shall be placed on the opposite side. However, when the shipment 

requires unitization, the address label need only be supplied on one of the marked sides of the unitized 

load.

1. Military shipping label. Except as otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order and/or 

SOW, a completed military shipping label shall be supplied on each exterior (shipping) container and/or 

unitized load for all OCONUS shipments moving through the DTS.

2. Contractor/vendor-originated address label. Unless otherwise specified in the contract/ 

purchase order, the contractor/vendor may supply a commercial address label on each exterior 

(shipping) container and/or unitized load.

G. passive Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID) tagging. 

DoD is amending the DFARS to remove requirements for the use of passive radio frequency 

identification (RFID) tags for shipments that meet the criteria at DFARS 211.275-2. DoD no 

longer requires the use of passive RFID tags for shipments due to the use of more cost-effective 

technologies.

Accordingly, this rule removes and reserves the contract clause at DFARS 252.211-7006, Passive 

Radio Frequency Identification, which requires contractors to submit advance shipment notices to 

associate the passive RFID tag with the corresponding shipment, and removes and reserves 

section 211.275, Passive radio frequency identification. DFARS sections 211.275-1, Definitions; 

211.275-2, Policy; and 211.275-3, Contract clause, are also removed. DFARS clause 

252.211-7006 is removed from the list of solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the 

acquisition of commercial items at DFARS 212.301. 
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IV. ENGLISH-METRIC CONVERSION

The following tables are provided for information purposes. For convenience in calculation, Metric 

equivalents are expressed to two decimal places (nearest hundredth), wherever practical.

TABLE I 

STANDARD ENGLISH-METRIC EQUIVALENTS

Volume

1 fluid ounce = 29.57 milliliters

1 pint = 0.47 liter

1 quart = 0.95 liter

1 gallon = 3.79 liters

Weight

1 ounce (avoirdupois) = 28.35 grams

1 pound (avoirdupois) = 453.59 grams or 0.454 kilogram

Length

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters or 0.305 meter

39.37 inches = 1 meter (3.28 feet = 1 meter)

M

Volume (Liquids)

Gallons

EDICA

=

TABLE II

L MARKING STANDARD - ENGLI

Liters

SH-METRIC CONV

Weight

Ounces

RSIO

=

NS

Grams

1 3.79 1 29.35

5 18.95 10 283.50

50 89.50

55 208.45 (1000 grams = 1 kilogram)

Volume (Solids)

Cubic feet 

1.0

= Cubic meters 

0.030

Cubic feet 

6.0

= Cubic meters 

0.180

1.2 0.036 6.5 0.195

1.3 0.039 8.4 0.250

2.0 0.060 9.0 0.270

2.5 0.075 10.0 0.300

3.0 0.090 12.0 0.360

4.1 0.123 30.0 0.900

4.7 0.141 60.0 1.800

5.3 0.160 66.5 1.995
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TABLE II (Continued) 

Pounds = Kilograms Pounds = Kilograms

1.0 0.45 100.0 45.40

2.2 1.00 125.0 56.75

10.0 4.54 144.0 65.37

11.0 4.99 150.0 68.10

50.0 22.70 200.0 90.80

52.0 23.61 500.0 227.00

65.0 29.51 1000.0 454.00

75.0 34.05 1700.0 771.80

Centimeters

2.54

3.81

5.08

6.35

7.62

10.16

12.70

25.40

27.00

54.00

65.76

NOTE: 10 millimeters equals 1 centimeter.

Feet = Meters

1.00 0.305

3.28 1.000

25.00 7.620

50.00 15.240

150.00 45.730

Temperature Conversion

To change degrees Celsius (C) to degrees Fahrenheit (F), multiply temperature by 1.8 and add 

32.

To change degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C), subtract 32 from temperature and 

divide by 1.8.

Degrees Fahrenheit = Degrees Celsius

32 0

35 2 

46 8 

100 38

212 100

Inches = Centimeters Inches =

0.0258 0.07 1.0

0.03 0.08 1.5

0.0625 0.16 2.0

0.095 (3/32) 0.24 2.5

0.10 0.25 3.0

0.125 (1/8) 0.32 4.0

0.188 (3/16) 0.48 5.0

0.375 (3/8) 0.95 10.0

0.50 1.27 50.0

0.875 (7/8) 2.22 100.0

0.90 2.29 144.0
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V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Acceptable abbreviations. 

1. Unit of issue. The correct unit of issue for marking purposes is the unit of issue as listed in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW. The official Government 2-letter abbreviation shall be listed. 

Periods or other editorial marking shall not be used.

2. Item identification. When necessary due to space limitations, readily identifiable abbreviations 

may be used. Periods shall not be used.

B. Marking requirements. Medical material shall be marked in English as specified herein and in the 

applicable contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Required markings may include identification data, bar 

codes, destination address, shelf life, lot (control) number, storage legends, markings for items requiring 

special handling (i.e., perishable items, controlled items, hazardous items, etc.) and shall be supplied as 

applicable. Exact placement of markings may vary slightly from the examples. In addition, for all items

except DEPMEDS and hazardous items, order of markings may vary slightly. Markings include, but

are not limited to, the following:

1. Unit. Each unit shall be marked in accordance with commercial practice. In addition, the 

following markings shall be supplied on each unit, as applicable (see para. V.E.2.d.):

a. Military packaging and, when specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, commercial

packaging (see figures 3). 

NSN

CAGE code and manufacturer’s product/part number 

Complete item identification

Government quantity and unit of issue

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery 

order identifiers when applicable)

Type and date of unit preservation (either Military method or "COMM'L" an

date preserved, as applicable)

TCN

b. Bar codes. Bar codes are not required on the unit unless the unit is also the exterior 

(shipping) container.

2. Intermediate package. Commercial markings on the container are acceptable, provided they 

do not interfere with placement of required Government markings. The following markings shall be 

supplied on each intermediate package, as well as any additional markings as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW (see figure 4):

a. Bar code. 

NSN

b. Identification data. 

NSN

CAGE code and manufacturer’s product/part number 

Item identification

Government quantity and unit of issue (total number of units of issue in the 

intermediate package)

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery 

order identifiers, when applicable)

Type and date of unit preservation (either Military method or "COMM'L" and 

date preserved, as applicable)

3. Exterior (shipping) container. The following markings shall be supplied on the side of the 

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specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW (see figures 5 and 6):

a. Identification data. 

NSN

CAGE code and manufacturer’s product/part number

Government quantity and unit of issue (total number of units of issue in 

exterior (shipping) container)

Type and date of unit preservation (either Military method or "COMM'L", as 

applicable, and date preserved)

Gross weight

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery order identifiers 

when applicable)

MFD EXP

b. Bar codes (see figure 13). 

NSN

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery order identifiers

when applicable)

CAGE code

c. Destination address label. A destination address label shall be supplied on each exterior

(shipping) container. A bar-coded military shipping label shall be required for OCONUS shipments 

moving through the DTS and when required in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Unless 

otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, the contractor/vendor may supply a 

commercial address label on each exterior (shipping) container and/or unitized load for 

CONUS/OCONUS shipments moving through commercial channels. NOTE: When unitization is 

required, the applicable destination address label need only be supplied on the unitized load.

4. Unitized load. The following markings shall be supplied on one side of the unitized load, as 

well as any additional markings as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW; markings 

identified by an asterisk (*) shall also be supplied on an adjacent side (see figures 7 and 9):

a. Identification data. 

* NSN

* CAGE code and Manufacturer’s part number

* Government quantity and unit of issue (total number of units of issue in 

unitized load)

* Type and date of unit preservation (either Military method and date preserved 

or “COMM’L” and date preserved, as applicable)

* Weight (total weight of load, including pallet)

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery order identifiers, when 

applicable)

b. Bar codes (see figure 13). 

NSN

Contract/purchase order number (including 13 Character task/delivery order 

identifiers, when

applicable) 

CAGE code

MFD EXP

c. Destination address label. A destination address label shall be supplied on each unitized

load. A bar-coded military shipping label shall be required for OCONUS shipments moving through the 

DTS, and when specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Unless otherwise specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW, the contractor/vendor may supply a commercial address label on 

each exterior (shipping) container and/or unitized load for CONUS/OCONUS shipments moving through 
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commercial channels.

C. Marking methods. 

1. All surfaces to be marked shall be clean, dry and free of contaminants. All markings shall be 

clear, legible, durable, nonfading, and permanent. Unless otherwise specified in the contract/purchase 

order and/or SOW, all markings shall be black or dark blue, except when applied to a surface on which 

they are not legible. In this case, markings shall be supplied in a color that provides a definite contrast, 

i.e., white or yellow markings on an olive drab surface. Prior approval is required from the procuring 

activity if any color other than black or dark blue is used for markings.

2. Marking may be accomplished by any suitable means that provide the require degree of 

legibility and durability, i.e., stenciling, ink jet printing, machine printing, laser printing, silk screen 

printing, labeling, etc. Labels may be used to supply required markings on commercially-marked 

containers, provided all markings that may be required by applicable regulations are not obliterated.

Markings may be supplied on one label or on multiple labels (i.e., one label for each set of required 

markings. When labels are used, they shall be weather-resistant, remain securely affixed and have a 

finish capable of withstanding normal handling during shipment and storage.

3. Hand-printing of complete required markings is not acceptable and may never be 

automatically approved without proper evaluation/response. However, hand-marking of certain 

specified information may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The vendor shall submit a formal 

request to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer prior to hand-marking any containers. The 

request shall contain all applicable information, such as the containers to which the request is applicable, 

together with the detailed information which the vendor proposed to hand-mark. As specified, the 

vendor shall not hand-mark containers until a response to the request has been provided. The response 

shall specifically list the information which may be hand-marked. If hand-marking is approved, all 

hand-marking shall be either black or navy blue, in block uppercase letters, in a height similar to all 

other printed marking, and shall be clear, legible, and permanent. Cursive writing shall not be 

acceptable.

4. Markings on the unitized load may be placed on a marking board or placard by using a label or 

by direct stenciling. For loads with smooth, flat surfaces, markings may be applied directly to two

adjacent sizes of the load, either by using a label or by direct stenciling; markings shall extend from 

one container to another.

5. If not inherently waterproofed, all markings on the exterior (shipping) container and unitized 

load shall be waterproofed by any suitable means, provided legibility or readability of the package 

markings are not affected. Suitable acceptable means which may be used as protective coatings, may 

include spar varnish, acrylic coating compound, sealing compound, label adhesive, polyurethane 

coatings, and clear pressure-sensitive tape. As specified, the protective coating shall not restrict or 

preclude legibility or readability of the required markings.

D. Marking size. 

1. Markings on all sizes of containers shall be in block upper case letters of equal height and

shall be proportionate to the available marking space on the unit, intermediate package, exterior

(shipping) container and unitized load.

2. For intermediate packages and exterior (shipping) containers, stenciled or printed lettering for 

identification data and special markings shall be not less than 1/4 inch nor more than 1-1/4 inch in 

height. When labels are used, lettering shall be not less than 3/32 inch in height. Label size shall not 

exceed the available marking surface area of the container.

3. For unitized loads, stenciled or printed lettering for identification data and special markings 

shall be proportionate to the overall size of the unitized load; however, markings shall be not less than 

3/4 of an inch in height.
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4. Bar codes shall be not less than 1/4 inch nor more than 1-1/4 inch in height.

E. Marking placement. Required markings shall be placed on each container as follows:

1. Immediate container (individual package). When supplied, immediate containers (individual 

packages) shall be marked in accordance with commercial practice and as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Markings may be supplied in any suitable location. NOTE: The 

immediate container may also be referred to as “primary container”.

2. Unit. 

a. Markings specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW shall be supplied on the unit 

container in any suitable location, provided all commercial markings required by applicable regulations 

are not obliterated. However, placement of required markings on the bottom of the container shall not 

be acceptable.

b. When the unit container is wrapped in a transparent film wrap, markings shall be applied to 

the container, in lieu of the outside wrap. When the immediate container (bottle, tube, ampoule, vial, 

etc.,) is packaged in a unit carton, required markings need only be supplied on the unit carton, unless 

otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. When a bottle is supplied without a unit 

carton, specified markings may be supplied in any suitable location, except on the cap or the bottom of 

the bottle.

c. For items that are not supplied in unit containers, i.e., stainless steel pails, chairs, beds, tables, etc., 

unit markings may be supplied on a suitable tag that is securely fastened to the unit.

d. When the contract/purchase order and/or SOW specifies military preservation and Level

A or Level B packing, complete identification data markings on the unit shall be required in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Normally, when the contract/purchase order and/or SOW

specifies commercial packaging, commercial markings shall be supplied on the unit. For FSCs 6505 

and 6509, only commercial markings are required at the unit level. For FSC 6508, the

commercial markings shall be supplied, together with the NSN. For all other FSCs, the NSN, 

Government quantity, and unit of issue are required, in addition to commercial markings. In certain

circumstances, military markings may be required on commercial packaging; when applicable, this 

requirement shall be specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW.

e. Bar codes are not required on the unit unless it is also the exterior (shipping) container.

f. See figures 2 and 3 for sample unit markings. These figures are provided for guidance

only; when specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, additional markings may also be

required on the unit.

Figure 2. Unit

Commercial Packaging – All FSCs

TCN

CAGE ABCDE P/N 987654

LITTER, NONRIGID, POLELESS, NYLON 

1 EA

SPM2DH-13-M-5432

COMM’L 6/13

MFD EXP
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6530-00-783-7510

CAGE ABCDE P/N 987654

LITTER, NONRIGID, POLELESS, NYLON 

1 EA

SPM2DH-13-M-5432

COMM’L 6/13

MFD EXP

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6515006903198

6515-00-690-3198

CAGE LMHTS P/N 58474680

HOLDER, SUTURE NEEDLE, DEBAKEY, 7 INCH, TUNGSTEN

CARBIDE INSERTS

12 EA

COMM’L 6/13

Figure 3. Unit

Military Packaging/

Commercial Packaging when applicable 

All FSCs

3. Intermediate package. 

a. Bar code, identification data and other markings specified in the contract/purchase order 

and/or SOW shall be supplied on the intermediate package in a location that permits markings to be 

easily read while material is in storage.

b. See figure 4 for a sample of markings required on all intermediate packages. This figure is 

provided for guidance only; when specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, additional 

markings may also be required on the unit. In addition, when the contract/purchase order and/or SOW 

calls for military preservation, the intermediate package shall be marked with the method preservation 

and date of pack, i.e., "M10-6/13", in lieu of "COMM'L 6/13".

Figure 4. Intermediate Package

Military/Commercial Packaging 

All FSCs

4. Exterior (shipping) container. Markings on the exterior (shipping) container shall include 

identification data, other markings as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, bar codes, 

and destination address, as follows:

a. Identification data markings specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW shall be 

supplied in the upper left corner of the side of the exterior (shipping) container having the largest 

marking surface. In addition, when an exterior (shipping) container is 10 cubic feet or larger, 

identification data markings shall also be supplied on the end of the container that is to the left of the 

identification-marked side.

b. Other markings specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW may include shelf life 

and storage legend(s). The preferred location for the lot (control) number is on same line the

contract/purchase order number, with the shelf life and storage legend(s) on the lines immediately 

following the weight and cube.

c. Bar codes shall be supplied on the exterior (shipping) container. The preferred location is 

the upper right corner opposite the identification markings; optionally, bar codes may be supplied in 

the lower right corner.

d. Destination address label shall be supplied on the exterior (shipping) container when 

unitization is not required.
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As specified in

para. VI.E.4.a.,

identification

data shall be

repeated here

when container

is 10 cu ft or

larger.

6515-00-068-4898

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 44113

TUBE, SUCTION, SURGICAL, PLASTIC,

DISPOSABLE

48 EA

COMM’L 6/12

WT 47

MFD 6/13 EXP 6/19

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6515000684898

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS13MM1234

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LHTC1

SPM2DS-13-M-1234 LOT NO. 1234567

ABC MANUFACTURING COMPANY

357 NINTH STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-2828

DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

As specified in

para. VI.E.4.a.,

identification

data shall be

repeated here

when container

is 10 cu ft or

larger.

6515-00-068-4898

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 44113

TUBE, SUCTION, SURGICAL, PLASTIC,

DISPOSABLE

48 EA

COMM’L 6/13 WT 47

MFD 6/13 EXP 6/19

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LOT NO. 1234567

ABC MANUFACTURING COMPANY

357 NINTH STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-2828

6515000684898

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS13M1234

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LHTC1

DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

e. In rare instances, insufficient space may be available on the identification-marked side of 

the exterior (shipping) container for proper application of the bar code and/or military shipping label. 

In those instances, these markings may be applied either to the opposite side or to an adjacent side of 

the container.

f. See figures 5 and 6 for sample exterior (shipping) container markings and location of 

destination address label.

Figure 5. Exterior (Shipping) Container 

Preferred Bar Code Placement 

All FSCs

Figure 6. Exterior (Shipping) Container 

Optional Bar Code Placement 

All FSCs

h. See para. IV.E.9 for markings applicable to protected cargo. See para. IV.E.12. for 

markings applicable to DEPMEDS items. See para. IV.E.13 for markings applicable to medical HAZMAT.

5. Unitized load. 

a. Markings on the unitized load shall include identification data, bar codes, other markings as 

specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, and destination address label. When the bar 

codes on the exterior (shipping) containers comprising the unitized load are scannable, no additional 

bar codes are required on the unitized load.

b. Markings shall be supplied on two adjacent sides of the load. All markings as specified in 

the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, including identification data, bar codes, and destination 

address label, shall be supplied on one side; in addition, markings as illustrated in figure 7 shall be 

supplied on an adjacent side.
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6520-00-556-8000

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 01-437 

4800 PG

COMM’L 6/13 

WT 288

6520-00-556-8000

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 01-437

SPATULA, DENTAL, #324,

CORROSION-RESISTING STEEL

4800 PG

COMM'L 6/13

WT 288

SPM2DS-13-M-5678

JOHN’S MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY

436 SPRUCE STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1944

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6515010276536

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS13M5678

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LHTC1

DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

6520-00-556-8000

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 01-437 

4800 PG

COMM’L 6/13 

WT 288

6520-00-556-8000

CAGE LHTC1 P/N 01-437

SPATULA, DENTAL, #324,

CORROSION-RESISTING STEEL

4800 PG

COMM'L 6/13

WT 288 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS-13-M-5678 6515010276536

JOHN’S MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

436 SPRUCE STREET SPM2DS13M5678

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1944 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

LHTC1

DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

c. When the load is wrapped with shrink or stretch wrap, markings may not be clearly visible 

through the wrap. Therefore, in addition to all required marking, pressure-sensitive labels containing 

required markings may also be placed on the outermost layer of wrap on either marked side of the 

load.

d. See figures 7 and 8 for sample unitized load markings and location of destination address label.

Figure 7. Unitized Load

Preferred bar code placement All FSCs

Figure 8. Unitized Load

Optional bar code placement All FSCs

6. Packing list. 

a. A packing list shall be supplied with each shipment of medical material. Either a suitable 

commercial packing list or DD Form 250 may be used. At least one copy shall be placed inside each 

exterior (shipping) container. One copy shall be sealed in a suitable water-resistant envelope and shall 

be affixed to the outside of container no. 1. Exterior packing lists are required on all contractor/ 

vendor-originated shipments of medical material, except for most shipments of protected cargo. When 

required, linear bar codes shall also be supplied on each packing list or DD Form 250. For information, 

a copy of DD Form 250 is provided as figure 9. 
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Figure 9. DD Form 250 - Material Inspection and Receiving Report 

All FSCs

b. To assure that all receiving activities can properly identify items requiring special handling 

and storage, the vendor shall also annotate the packing list with the notation: “REQUIRES SPECIAL 

HANDLING AND/OR STORAGE” together with applicable storage statements, i.e., “STORE BETWEEN 2o

– 8o C (36o - 46o F)”, “KEEP FROZEN”, “FLAMMABLE”, etc.

c. For shipments of controlled, classified, and pilferable items, the packing list shall be placed 

inside container no. 1. The container shall be marked with the legend “PACKING LIST HERE” or any 

similar legend. 

d. For OCONUS shipments moving through the DTS

and when required in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, the packing list shall 

also include linear bar codes. See para. V.E.8.a.(2) and figure 12 for sample packing list bar codes.
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For DLA Distribution Transshipment of medical material, the required documentation/packing list shall 

also include Unit Price, TCN, NSN/Part Number/NDC, Nomenclature, DoDAAC, special handling 

requirement when applicable to material: Harmonized code/schedule B, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), 

Hazardous Material Shipper Declarations Sheet, Annotate the packing list with the notation: 

“REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING AND/OR STORAGE” together with applicable storage statements, i.e., 

“STORE BETWEEN 2° – 8° C (36° - 46° F)”, “KEEP FROZEN”, “FLAMMABLE”, etc. The Controlled Item 

Identification Code if shipment contains classified, Sensitive, or Protective Items. For shipments of 

controlled, classified, and pilferable items, the packing list shall be placed inside container no. 1. The 

container shall be marked with the legend "PACKING LIST HERE" or any similar legend. Point of 

contact information for the destination customer in order to send a RESHIP. A list of all harmonized 

codes can be found through https://hts.usitc.gov/

7. Destination address label. The destination address label shall be supplied on the marked side 

of the exterior (shipping) container and shall not interfere with any required markings. If adequate 

space is not available on the marked side, the address label shall be placed on the opposite side. 

However, when the shipment requires unitization, the address label need only be supplied on one of the 

marked sides of the unitized load. See figures 5, 6 and 7 for placement of the destination address label.

a. Military shipping label. A completed military shipping label shall be supplied on each exterior 

(shipping) container and/or unitized load for all OCONUS shipments moving through the DTS, except as 

otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Complete technical requirements for the 

military shipping label are contained in MIL-STD-129, paras. 4.2 through 4.2.3, as applicable. See para. 

V.E.8.a.(3) for required data and figures 13 and 14 for sample military shipping label bar codes. See 

figure 9 for a sample military shipping label.

Figure 10. Military shipping Label 

All FSCs

b. Commercial shipment label. For all CONUS/OCONUS shipments moving through 

commercial channels, and when permitted in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, the 

contractor/vendor may supply a suitable commercial shipment label. See figure 11 for a 

sample commercial shipment label.
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6515008886122

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6515008886122

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS12W1234

|||||||||||||||

LMHTC

Figure 11. Commercial Shipment Label

All FSCs

8. Bar codes. 

a. Requirements. 

(1) Intermediate package, exterior (shipping) container, and unitized load. 

(a) Bar codes are required on the intermediate package, exterior (shipping) container, 

and unitized load, as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. On the intermediate 

package, bar code marking shall consist of the NSN and human readable interpretation and shall be 

located above the identification data, as illustrated in figure 4. On the exterior (shipping) container and 

unitized load, bar code markings shall consist of the NSN, PIID and CAGE code, together with respective 

human readable interpretations. Preferable location is to the right of the identification data, as shown 

in figures 5 and 7. Optional location is shown in figures 6 and 8.

(b) Bar codes shall be a minimum of 2.0 inches (50.8 mm) from the top and bottom 

edges and 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) from the side edges. A minimum distance (quiet zone) of 0.25 inch 

(6.35 mm) from the nearest identification/ contract data marking shall be maintained. Standard bar 

code density range for linear bar codes shall be from 3.0 to 9.4 characters per inch (CPI). Bar codes 

shall be in a horizontal configuration, and shall not include any spaces or dashes. The PIID shall 

include the 13 Character task/delivery order identifiers, when applicable. The human readable 

interpretation shall be an exact interpretation of the bar code data and shall not contain any spaces or 

dashes. The preferred location for the human readable interpretation is below the bar code; optionally, 

it may be above the bar code. Single bar code is shown in figure 12. Multiple bar codes shall be 

stacked as shown in figure 13.

Figure 12. Intermediate Package Figure 13. Exterior (Shipping) Container/Unitized Load 

Linear Bar Code Linear Bar Codes

All FSCs All FSCs

(2) Packing list. When required in the contract/order, linear bar codes shall be supplied on 

the packing list. Bar codes may be printed directly on the packing list, or as an alternate, they may be

printed on a pressure-sensitive label which is securely affixed to the packing list. The following lines of 

bar-coded data, together with human readable interpretation, shall be provided on the packing list:

TCN: FM123463260008XXX

NSN/Part Number/NDC

Nomenclature HAZMAT Identification label/marking iaw 

domestic/international regulations (if applicable)

MFD Date EXP Date (if applicable)

From: Contractor’s Name and phone number

Ship To: DODAAC

Mark For: DODAAC

WT CU (weight and cube of the exterior(shipping) container or, for 

unitized shipments, weight and cube of the unitized load)

UOI OF (Unit of Issue, OF how many of that issue)

BOX * OF *

Special Handling Requirements (if applicable)
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

FM123400001234

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

6530001234567

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SMSPG00001A00000145

1st bar code: TCN (for example, FM123463260008XXX) 

2nd bar code: NSN (or in absence of NSN, the CAGE and PN)

3rd bar code: SMS (ICP RIC), 2-position unit of issue, 5-position left zero-filled quantity, condition code

(shown as "A" unless otherwise specified) 2-position left-zero-filled distribution code and 6-position left zerofilled unit price.

Sample packing list linear bar codes are shown in figure 14.

Figure 14. Packing List - Linear Bar Codes 

All FSCs

(3) Military shipping label. Bar codes shall be required on the military shipping label. Both 

linear and 2D bar codes shall be supplied, as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW. See 

figure 9 for sample military shipping label and locations of required bar codes.

(a) Linear bar codes. Each linear bar code on the military shipping label shall be one-half 

inch high and shall be accompanied by the human readable interpretation. Linear bar codes shall include 

the following:

1st bar code: TCN (for example, FM1234000012348XXX) 

2nd bar code: Piece number - Do not left zero-fill. 

3rd bar code: DoDAAC for the ultimate consignee/mark for consignee 

Sample military shipping label linear bar codes are shown in figure 15.

Figure 15. Military shipping Label - Linear Bar Codes 

All FSCs

(b) 2D bar codes. The 2D bar code elements shall include document number and suffix 

(in absence of document number, the contract/purchase order number), NSN (or in absence of NSN, 

the CAGE and PN), SMS, 2-position unit of issue, 5-position left zero-filled quantity, condition code 

(shown as "A" unless otherwise specified) 2-position left-zero-filled distribution code and 6-position left 

zero-filled unit price. See figure 16 for a sample 2D bar code.
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DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

LABEL HERE

Figure 16. Military shipping Label - 2D Bar Code 

All FSCs

9. Protected cargo. 

a. Marking requirements. Protected cargo includes all items identified as controlled, classified, 

sensitive, or pilferable. All required markings shall be supplied on all shipments of protected cargo,

except as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or the SOW, and as specified herein.

b. Non-hazardous protected cargo. For all shipments of all non-hazardous protected cargo, 

if there are no NSNs assigned to the part number, TCN/Part Number/NDC shall be used in lieu of the 

NSN on the exterior (shipping) container and unitized load. In addition, only the bar codes for the

contract/purchase order number and CAGE code shall be shown; the bar code for the NSN shall be

omitted. Signature service shall be used for all shipments of protected cargo. See figures 17 and 18 

for sample non-hazardous protected cargo markings.

TCN/PN/NDC 

NOMENCLATURE 

CAGE YFOD1

288 PG 

COMM’L 6/13 

WT 24

MFD 12/16 EXP 12/21

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE 

15o - 30o C (59o - 86o F)

DO NOT PERMIT TO FREEZE

SPM2DS-13-M-3210 LOT NO. 3456789 

RFC MANUFACTURING COMPANY

335 SPRUCE STREET, 

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1945

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS13M3210

|||||||||||||

YFOD1

Figure 17. Exterior (Shipping) Container 

Non-hazardous Items ONLY 

Preferred bar code placement 

All FSCs

TCN/PN/NDC 

NOMENCLATURE 

CAGE YFOD1

288 PG 

COMM’L 6/13 

WT 24

MFD 6/16 EXP 6/21

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE 

15o - 30o C (59o - 86o F)

DO NOT PERMIT TO FREEZE

SPM2DS-13-M-3210 LOT NO. 3456789 

RFC MANUFACTURING COMPANY

335 SPRUCE STREET, 

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1945

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

SPM2DS13M3210

|||||||||||||

YFOD1
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SHIPMENT NO. 1 

LOT (CONTROL) NUMBER 12345 

XYZ COMPANY

123 FRONT STREET

BROOKLYN, NY 11033-1962

CONTAINER NO. 4 

SYSTEM 1 

CARTON 1 OF 2

Figure 18. Exterior (Shipping) Container 

Non-hazardous Items ONLY 

Optional bar code placement 

All FSCs

c. Controlled substances. 

(1) To assure that all Controlled Substances as defined by Federal, State, and Local 

regulations can be properly identified by the customer’s receiving point the shipper shall annotate the 

following statement on its packing list for those orders which require Controlled Substances:

“CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REQUIRES * STORAGE.”

*SHIPPER will enter the words “VAULT” or “LIMITED ACCESS.”

In accordance with Federal regulations, these items are identified by a distinctive Controlled Substance 

Schedule Symbol. This symbol appears only on the immediate container or carton. “VAULT” is to be 

used for items bearing Symbol C-II; “LIMITED ACCESS” is to be used for items bearing Symbol C-III,

C-IV or C-V.

(2) Use of the word “narcotics” on shipping containers or packing list is prohibited.

(3) All sensitive/controlled/pilferable items, regardless of whether the item is classified as 

Schedule II, III, IV or V, shall be shipped via traceable means. Signature service shall 

be used for all shipments of these items.

d. Hazardous protected cargo. For items classified as both protected cargo and hazardous 

material, i.e., ALCOHOL, USP, the NSN and Proper Shipping Name (PSN) shall be listed. In addition, 

material shall be marked as specified in para. V.E.13.

10. Medical clothing and textile items. Accountability is required for certain Medical clothing and 

textile items managed by the Medical Supply Chain, DLA Troop Support. These items include clothing 

(physician’s smocks, operating gowns, etc.), sheets, blankets, bags. etc. When specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW, additional markings are required and shall be listed directly below 

all required identification data. The container number shall be consecutively numbered for each 

shipping point for the duration of the contract. See figure 19 for a sample of required markings.

Figure 19. Medical Clothing and Textile Items 

All FSCs

11. Set (assembly) markings. When a set (assembly) is packed in two or more exterior 

(shipping) containers, all containers shall be shipped together. Each container shall be marked with its 

own number within the set, the total number of containers making up the set, and the number of the 

set within each shipment. Set (assembly) markings shall be placed in the lower right corner of the 

identification-marked side of the container. A two-inch black disc shall be placed above the numbers on 

each container. For surfaces on which black is not legible, marking shall be white or yellow and a white 

or yellow disc shall be applied. See figure 20 for sample set (assembly) markings.

Figure 20. Set (assembly) markings

All FSCs
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12. Deployable medical systems (DEPMEDS) markings. DEPMEDS items shall be marked as specified 

herein and in the applicable contract/purchase order and/or SOW. In addition, identification

data markings on exterior (shipping) containers containing DEPMEDS items shall be listed in the order 

shown in figure 21.

NSN

Contractor's CAGE code 

Contractor’s PN, when applicable 

Complete Item Identification 

Quantity and Unit of Issue

Gross Weight

Serial Number 

Contract Number

Contractor’s Complete Name and 

Address

1/ Manufacturer’s Name 

Type or Model Number

Electrical Characteristics

Date of Manufacture prefixed by “MFD”

2/ Index No. 

1/ The manufacturer’s name is required

only

when the item is manufactured by someone

2/ The line following “Index No.” shall

be

Figure 21. Identification Markings

DEPMEDS Items

All FSCs

13. Hazardous material (HAZMAT). 

a. General information. HAZMAT includes any material defined as hazardous under 49 CFR

171.8 and the latest version of FED-STD-313.

(1) Per 49 CFR 171.8, a hazardous material means a substance or material, including a 

hazardous substance, which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of 

posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which 

has been so designated.

(2) Compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements is mandatory. These 

requirements application requirements is mandatory. 

b. Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 

(1) Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910-1200 (g) and 

FED-STD-313. The shipper shall obtain and maintain a file of all required SDS's and Hazard 

Warning Labels (HWLs) from suppliers, upon receipt of applicable items. The shipper shall 

furnish the customer with all applicable SDS's with each shipment of hazardous material.

The shipper shall also assure that all hazardous material is labeled correctly.

(2) A copy of each SDS, annotated with the item name and either the National Stock 

Number (if available) or the commercial part number, shall be provided to DLA Troop Support, 

ATTN: FSSB (Packaging); upon request, SDS's will also be provided to the DLA Troop

Support Contracting Officer.
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(3) If at any time during the contract there is a change in the composition of any item or a 

revision to FED-STD-313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data previously submitted, the 

shipper shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may, at his/her option, 

require the shipper to resubmit the revised SDS to each ordering facility as well as to DLA Troop 

Support, ATTN: FSSB (Packaging).

(4) Nothing contained in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, station of work, and/or 

this document shall relieve the shipper from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, 

codes, ordinances and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with 

hazardous materials. Neither the requirements of the contract/purchase order, SOW, and/or this 

document, nor any act or failure to act by the Government, shall relieve the shipper of any responsibility 

or liability for the safety of Government, shipper, or subcontractor personnel or property.

c. Regulatory requirements. Packaging, labeling and marking of hazardous items shall 

comply with applicable domestic and international transportation regulations, i.e., FED-STD-313, Title 

49 Code of Federal Regulation (49 CFR), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical 

Instructions (excluding para. 1.4 of Chapters 1 and 3), or International Maritime Dangerous Goods 

Code (IMDG) and International Air Transportation Association (IATA). Marking of hazardous materiel 

destined for shipment through a military aerial port via military aircraft shall comply with Preparing 

Hazardous Materials For Military Air Shipments (AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38- 250/ NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO 

4030.19/DLAI 4145.3).

d. Labeling and marking. In addition, labeling and marking shall be in accordance with one of 

the following, as applicable:

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act

Consumer Product Safety Act 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act 

Federal Alcohol Administration Act

OR, if the material is not subject to one of the above acts, 

Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910-1200 et seq.

e. Interior containers. All interior containers shall be labeled and marked as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW, and as specified herein.

f. Exterior (shipping) containers. Exterior (shipping) containers identified for international 

transportation shall be marked, labeled, and documented to meet UN requirements in accordance 

with the appropriate modal regulation. Unless otherwise specified, UN-recommended certification 

markings for HAZMAT shall be placed on the side of the exterior (shipping) container opposite the 

side containing the identification, contract data and bar code markings. See figure 22 for sample 

HAZMAT markings.

g. Hazardous protected cargo. Exterior (shipping) containers containing material classified as 

both hazardous and protected shall be marked as specified for hazardous material. In addition, the 

NSN and Proper Shipping Name shall be shown in all markings (see para. III.E.8.). Signature service 

shall be used for all shipments of material classified as protected cargo.

h. Kits containing hazardous components. Kits containing hazardous components in small 

quantities (i.e., adhesives, inks, solvents, and other flammable liquids) shall be marked and labeled in 

accordance with the requirements as specified herein. The UN packaging certification markings are 

required only when the quantity of HAZMAT in the individual kit or exterior (shipping) container 

containing 2 or more kits exceeds the quantity designed as exempted in the applicable modal 

regulation(s).

i. Package configuration certification. The supplier’s signed certification that the package 

configuration meets Title 49 CFR, and either ICAO or IMDG requirements, as applicable, shall be 

included on the packing list (DD Form 250 may be used) accompanying each shipment.
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DESTINATION 

ADDRESS 

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FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. 

UN 1993

MFD 6/13 EXP 6/18

FLAMMABLE

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM 

TEMPERATURE 15o-30o C (59o-86oF)

SPM2DS-13-M-5252 LOT NO. 468579

SJS SOLVENT COMPANY, INC. 1733 

ORIANNA STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA

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Figure 22. Exterior (Shipping) Container 

Hazardous Items

All FSCs

j. Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. In addition to all requirements as specified 

herein, each shipment via commercial or military air shall be accompanied by a properly completed 

standard commercial “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods", which is available for purchase from 

commercial vendors specializing in HAZMAT transportation supplies. The form shall meet the format, 

size and color specifications outlined in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation, Section 8-documentation, 

and shall be prepared in accordance with each modal requirement for each segment of the shipment. A 

minimum of 3 completed original forms shall be supplied with each shipment. Each completed original 

form shall have vertical red borders and shall be signed by the certifying official. See figure 23 for a 

copy of the form.

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Figure 23. Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods 

Hazardous Items

All FSCs

14. Other required markings. Other required markings shall be as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW. They shall be supplied in a conspicuous location on the
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EXPIRATION INSPECTION/TEST

EXP DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS/BIOLOGICALS

EXP DATE 10/16 

INSP/TEST DATE 

DATE OF ALL OTHER MEDICAL

MFD MFD DATE 6/13 

INSP/TEST DATE

identification-marked side of the container. If sufficient space is not available on the identificationmarked side, they may be supplied on the opposite size, unless otherwise specified in the contract/ 

purchase order. However, they shall not be supplied on the bottom of the container. Other required 

markings may include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Shelf life markings. When applicable, shelf-life markings shall be supplied as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW. Shelf-life markings may include the expiration date, date of 

manufacture, and/or inspection/test date. There are two types of shelf-life items:

(1) Type I. Type I items have a definite non-extendable period of shelf life. Medical Type I 

items shall be marked with the expiration date and the date of manufacture. For Type I shelf-life items 

with an expiration date, the expiration date shall be shown.

(2) Type II. Type II items have an assigned shelf life time period that may be extended 

after completion of inspection, test, or restorative action. For Type II shelf-life items with an expiration 

date, the expiration date shall be shown. For Type II shelf-life items without an expiration date, the 

date of manufacture shall be shown. The inspection/test date shall be shown in addition to either the 

date of manufacture or expiration date. The inspection/test date shall be shown on the unit, 

intermediate package (if supplied), exterior (shipping) container and unitized load.

(3) Specific shelf life markings. Specific shelf life markings are as follows:

(a) Expiration date. For Type I items, the expiration date is the date by which an item 

should be discarded as being no longer suitable for issue or use. For Type II items, the expiration date 

is the date when an item should be inspected or tested to determine the inspection/test date.

(b) Date of manufacture. The date of manufacture is the date the item was produced, 

fabricated, processed, or formed for use. Items requiring a date of manufacture may be either Type I 

or Type II.

(c) Inspection/test date. The inspection/test date is the date by which Type II items 

should be subjected to inspection, test, or restoration. The inspection/test date shall be left blank for 

Type II drugs, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals. For all other Type II items, the inspection/test date 

shall be supplied.

(4) See figure 24 for examples of shelf-life markings.

Figure 24. Shelf-Life Markings 

All FSCs

(5) Shelf life codes. The following table, which contains a listing of shelf-life codes and the 

applicable shelf life time periods, is provided for information:
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TABLE III

SHELF-LIFE CODES

Shelf-Life Period Type I Type II

Non-Deteriorative - No Shelf-Life Applies 0 (numeric) 0 (numeric)

1 Month A N/A

2 Months B N/A

3 Months C 1 

4 Months D N/A

5 Months E N/A

6 Months F 2 

9 Months G 3 

12 Months H 4 

15 Months J N/A

18 Months K 5 

21 Months L N/A

24 Months M 6 

27 Months N N/A

30 Months P N/A

36 Months Q 7 

48 Months R 8 

60 Months S 9 

72 Months I N/A

84 Months T N/A

96 Months U N/A

Variable V N/A

120 Months W N/A

180 Months Y N/A

240 Months Z N/A

Shelf-Life Period Greater than 60 Months 

for Type II Extendible Items

N/A X 

b. Material requiring special handling marking and/or storage legends. 

(1) In addition to applicable commercial markings, and all markings as specified in the 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW, special handling and/or storage legends shall be supplied on the 

unit, intermediate package, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load, as applicable, and may

consist of printed legends and/or pictorial markings. Placement shall not interfere with or obscure any 

other markings.

(2) As an example, storage legends may include the following or similar alternates: 

“STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE 59o - 86o F (15o – 30o C)”, “STORE BETWEEN 2o – 8o C 

(36o - 46o F)”, “KEEP FROZEN”, “FLAMMABLE”, etc. In addition, shipping containers shall be marked
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WARRANTED ITEM WARRANTED ITEM WARRANTED ITEM

WARRANTY EXPIRES 

AFTER 1000 HOURS 

0F OPERATION

WARRANTY EXPIRES

1 JANUARY 2016

WARRANTY GOOD FOR

180 DAYS FROM DATE 

ITEM IS PUT INTO USE

FLASH POINT 80o F

CYTOTOXIC

with applicable special handling and storage statements, in accordance with commercial practice. This is 

in addition to labeling and marking as specified herein.

(3) Marking legends may also include “TOP”, “UP”, “THIS SIDE UP”, “GLASS”, 

“PERISHABLE”, “KEEP FROZEN”, etc. When necessary, arrows shall be used with the legends “TOP” or 

“UP”. 

(4) Examples of acceptable pictorial markings may be found in ASTM D 5445.

c. Warranty markings. Warranty markings are not required for medical material unless a 

contract/purchase order and/or SOW/delivery order specifically states that all containers are to be 

marked with a warranty legend. The warranty markings shall be applied by labeling, tagging, or

printing and shall be prefaced by "WARRANTED ITEM". All information shall be in upper case letters of 

the same style font and shall be located adjacent to or above the contract data markings. See figure 25

for sample warranty markings.

Figure 25. Warranty Markings 

All FSCs

d. Flash point. For items having a flash point of not more than 141 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or

60.5 degrees Celsius (C), each intermediate package and exterior (shipping) container shall be marked 

with the flash point. The flash point shall be preceded by the words “FLASH POINT” and may be shown 

in degrees F or C, or both. The flash point shall be determined by using testing methods prescribed in 

Title 49 CFR. See figure 26.

Figure 26. Flash Point Marking 

All FSCs

e. Cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drug markings. Cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drugs shall be

marked and labeled as specified in applicable transportation regulations and in the contract/purchase

order and/ or SOW/delivery order. In addition, each intermediate package and exterior (shipping) 

container containing cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drugs shall be marked with a diamond-shaped figure

with the word “CYTOTOXIC” printed inside the figure in black letters on a white background. See

figure 27.

Figure 27. Cytotoxic Marking

FSC 6505

f. Transportation Special Handling/Protective Services. Certain shipments of nonhazardous medical materiel may require special handing/protective services when being transported by 

military-controlled aircraft. When applicable, a properly completed DD Form 1387-2, NOV 2004 

(Special Handling Data/Certification) label shall be affixed to the exterior (shipping) container. The 

vendor/contractor shall complete the form by entering all applicable information, and shall firmly affix 

the completed form adjacent to the Military Shipping Label. The signature block shall be completed by
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the person preparing the shipment. Blank copies of this form (illustrated in figure 28) may be obtained 

by contacting DLA Troop Support, FSSB (Packaging) via email at fssb@dla.mil. 

Figure 28. DD Form 1387-2 

Special Handling Data/Certification 

All FSCs

g. Perishable medical material. 

(a). Packaging, packing, labeling, and marking of perishable medical materiel shall be in 

accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and commercial practice, and as specified 

herein.

(b). Perishable medical materiel requiring chill or freeze temperatures shall be properly 

packaged and packed to ensure that the required temperature shall be maintained during 

shipment. Required packaging shall be determined by the type of materiel being shipped, the 

climatic conditions under which the shipment will be made, and the destination's ambient 

temperature. Prior to preparing perishable medical materiel for shipment, contact the DLA Troop 

Support Contracting Officer for guidance. DLA Troop Support will conduct a site survey and 

provide cold chain management training prior to the start of shipping live perishable material.

(c). Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and In-Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits 

and Sets requiring constant refrigeration. Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and In-Vitro Diagnostic 

Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets requiring constant refrigeration shall be prepared for 

shipment in accordance with stringent cold chain management protocols as specified in paragraph 

V.E.14.g.(e). These protocols, which have been developed for several weather conditions, as 

specified herein, are subject to change.

(1) Weather protocols shall be followed when packaging Medical items requiring 

application of stringent refrigerated cold chain management protocols. Protocols are subject to 

change. The most up to date protocols are available at: Medical Supply Chain Homepage: click on 

“I Agree”; select “Pharmaceuticals”; select “Cold Chain Packaging” in the menu on the left side of 

the page; select “View Packaging Protocols” in the first paragraph. There are three separate 

weather protocols: warm weather, moderate weather, or cold weather. The specific weather 

protocol to be used shall be determined by the destination's current ambient temperature. Since

these weather protocols will change during the term of the contract, suppliers shall be required to 

check this website when the season changes to obtain updates to these weather protocols. For 

assistance in determining which weather protocol should be used, please contact DLA Troop 

Support via e-mail at DSCPcoldchain@dla.mil.

(2) Acceptable insulated shipping containers for use with these protocols are listed in 
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TABLE IV. Note that the term "CARGO SPACE" is listed in lieu of the term "CAVITY" in TABLE IV; 

this corresponds with the dimensions specified in the protocols. These protocols also require the 

contractor to use refrigerant packs (gel packs) and the temperature monitor as listed in TABLE V. 

For each shipment requiring the use of a temperature monitor, the contractor shall also include a 

Temperature Monitor Return Package (TMRP) with the shipment. DLA Troop Support will provide 

the contractor with the TMRPs. Each TMRP includes customer instructions for return the 

Temperature Monitors to DLA Troop Support, a prepaid/preaddressed shipping air bill, and a 

shipping pouch. Suggested sources for the containers, refrigerant packs, and temperature 

monitors are listed at the Medical Supply Chain Homepage. Additional information, to include 

specific requirements applicable to all shipments of MMR, Oral Typhoid, and Botox are in NOTE 1 

below:

TABLE IV - INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINERS) 1/

PRODUCT NO. DIMENSIONS (Length x Width x Height) APPROIMATE 

WEIGHT (FULLY 

CARGO SPACE OUTER CONTAINER LOADED)

Extra Large 18" x 14 1/2" x 12" 24" x 24" x 24" 145 lbs

Large 16-1/2" x 12" x 7" 22-1/2" x 19" x 17-

1/2"

75 lbs

Medium 12" x 6-1/2" x 6-

1/2"

18" x 12" x 18" 40 lbs

Small 10-3/4" x 6-12" x 4" 15-1/2" x 12" x 14" 20 lbs

1/ These containers are designed for use for "ANY TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE PRODUCT" and must

be used in accordance with the Packaging Protocols as identified above. These containers should 

maintain the required temperature as indicated in the applicable protocol for at least 72 hours 

during shipment.

TABLE V - ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES 2/

Refrigerant Packs

SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS

Small 24 oz 8" x 6" x 1-1/4"

Medium 48 oz 10-1/4" x 8" x 1-1/2"

Temperature Monitors

TempTale®4 (TT4)

2/ Pre-cool (condition) applicable containers, gel packs, and temperature monitors to 4o C for at 

least 24 hours prior to packaging and closing. Frozen gel packs, when applicable, must be 

conditioned at -17o C to -20C for at least 24 hours prior to packaging and closing. Packaging will be 

done in refrigeration and removed prior to closing.

NOTE 1: APPLICABLE TO MMR, ORAL TYPHOID, and BOTOX.

The suppliers shall pack containers utilizing the Hybrid Packaging Protocols and utilize 

yellow- labeled TT4s (Catalog # T4400-02-360); all frozen gel packs (conditioned for at least 

24hrs at -20 degrees C), cargo space requirements, fiberboard barrier, and foam plug, as 
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specified in the existing Cold Chain protocols, shall still be used. All of the in-transit instructions, 

and customer receiving procedures shall remain unchanged. All startup delays and procedures 

shall be the same.

DD Form 3035-2 yellow label shall still be completed with the following information: 

Packager’s name Date of packing

The requirement for the 5-day-out-refrigeration date shall be filled in.

The Hybrid TT4 instruction sheet and FedEx materials shall also be included.

(3) Suppliers shall affix the Appropriate DD Form 3035 Cold Chain Shipping Label to the 

upper right-hand corner of the container’s lid on each insulated container. The label shall be 

accurately completed in its entirety; for example, Instruction 1) - “Refrigerate Container in-transit 

If After This Date”, must be completed as follows: If the shipment was packaged on March 1, the 

“Refrigerate Container in-transit If After This Date” will be March 6. For supplies of this label, 

contact DLA Troop Support via e-mail at DSCPcoldchain@dla.mil.

(4) DD Forms 1502/1502-1/1502-2 and 1502N/1502-1N/1502-2N shall not be used for 

shipments of Temperature Sensitive materiel packaged in accordance with stringent cold chain 

management protocols.

(d). Orders for Temperature Sensitive Products. Temperature Sensitive products shall 

always be ordered under a separate call number. Additionally, orders for MMR, Oral Typhoid, and 

Botox should also be placed on separate call numbers due to their modified packaging 

requirements. For orders that contain Temperature Sensitive products, depending on the 

destination, suppliers shall ship on Mondays and/or Fridays only (NOTE: Thursdays for Guam) to 

ensure that shipments of Temperature Sensitive products do not arrive on a weekend or are not 

delayed while in transit. NOTE: The contractor shall not ship over a holiday.

(e). Complete packaging protocols for use with Refrigerated items are available at: 

Medical Supply Chain Homepage

(f). CONUS Temperature Sensitive Shipments. For the shipment of pharmaceuticals, 

vaccines, and In-Vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits and sets requiring constant 

refrigeration or freezing temperatures within the Continental United States (to include Hawaii) the 

suppliers shall use one of the following acceptable commercial-off-the-shelf insulated shipping 

containers, together with the accompanying validated packaging protocols:

AcuTemp:

Large - Part# 710009-03-48 

Medium - Part# 710009-02-48 

Small - Part# 710009-01-48

Minnesota Thermal Science:

Large - Credo Series 4-2896 (Part# CR28A42896) 

Medium - Credo Series 4-1296 (Part# CR12A41296) 

Small - Credo Series 4-496 (Part# CR04A4496)

The acceptable shipping containers are reusable. Suppliers shall coordinate with each 

ordering facility regarding the return of all shipping containers to the suppliers. Suppliers shall 

coordinate with the applicable container vendor regarding the requirements necessary for reuse of 

the shipping container.

For each shipment, suppliers shall also include one of the following temperature monitoring 

devices as well as a Temperature Device Instruction Sheet (TDIS) with the shipment. DLA Troop 

Support will provide the suppliers with the TDISs. Each TDIS includes customer instructions for 

utilizing the temperature monitoring devices:

TempTime:
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TransTracker CF - Part# TBD

ShockWatch:

Cold Chain Complete - Part# TBD

If suppliers already have qualified packaging solutions that are validated for 2-8C and -15C 

to -25C for a minimum of 48hrs, and an industry acceptable temperature monitoring device 

already in use, they may submit proof of that packaging validation and device details to DLA for 

approval.

DD Forms 1502/1502-1/1502-2 and 1502N/1502-1N/1502-2N shall not be used for 

shipments of Temperature Sensitive materiel packaged in accordance with stringent cold chain 

management protocols.

Orders for Temperature Sensitive Products. Temperature Sensitive products shall always be 

ordered under a separate call number.

(g). Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and In-Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits 

and Sets requiring freezing temperatures. Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and In-Vitro Diagnostic 

Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets requiring a constant freezing state (-15C to -25C) shall 

be prepared for shipment in accordance with stringent cold chain management protocols. These 

protocols, which have been developed for all weather conditions, as specified herein, are subject 

to change. Perishable Medical items requiring constant freeze temperatures (-15C to -25C) shall 

be packaged and marked as follows:

(1) Medical items which are identified as freezer products shall be stored and shipped in 

a constant frozen state. Packaging protocols shall be followed when packaging Medical items 

requiring application of stringent frozen cold chain management (-15C to -25C). Protocols are 

subject to change. The most up-to-date protocols are available at Medical Supply Chain 

Homepage. Protocols are a universal pack out. Diluents and component parts of freezer products 

shall be packed in separate containers normally used for non-freezer products. Set assembly 

markings shall be used in these cases. For assistance with protocols, please contact DLA Troop 

Support via e-mail at DSCPcoldchain@dla.mil

(2) Acceptable insulated shipping containers for use with these protocols are listed in 

TABLE I above. These protocols also require the contractor to use only frozen Phase Change/ 

water-based hybrid coolant material (bricks) and the temperature monitor as listed in TABLE IV. 

For each shipment requiring the use of a temperature monitor, the contractor shall also include a 

Temperature Monitor Return Package (TMRP) with the shipment. DLA Troop Support will provide 

the contractor with the TMRPs. Coolant material shall be preconditioned in a -30° C freezer for at 

least 24hrs before packaging. Suggested sources for the containers, coolant bricks, and 

temperature monitors are listed are listed at the Medical Supply Chain Homepage.

TABLE VI - ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES 2/

PCM/Gel Hybrid Bricks

SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS

420 24 oz 7.5" x 6.1" x 1"

Temperature Monitors

TempTale®4 (TT4)

2/ Pre-cool (condition) bricks to -30o C and temperature monitors to -20C for at least 24 hours 

prior to packaging and closing. Containers will be preconditioned at room temperature and 

packaging and closing will be done at room temperature. Frozen bricks will be benched at room 

temperature for 30 minutes prior to packaging and closing.
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(3) Suppliers shall affix the appropriate DD Form 3035 Cold Chain Shipping Label to the 

upper right-hand corner of the container’s lid on each insulated container. The label shall be 

accurately completed in its entirety; for example, Instruction 1) - “Freeze Container in-transit If 

After This Date”, must be completed as follows: If the shipment was packaged on March 1, the 

“Freeze Container in-transit If After This Date” will be March 6. For supplies of this label, contact 

DLA Troop Support via e-mail at DSCPcoldchain@dla.mil. 

(4) DD Forms 1502/1502-1/1502-2 and 1502N/1502-1N/1502-2N shall not be used for 

shipments of Temperature Sensitive materiel packaged in accordance with stringent cold chain 

management protocols.

F. Kitting requirements. 

1. General. Contractor/vendor-originated shipments of medical material in support of the kitting 

mission shall require minimum markings, as specified herein and in the contract/purchase order and/or 

SOW.

2. Unit. Each unit shall be marked in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. 

Markings shall include the applicable shelf-life markings. Shelf-life markings shall include the lot 

(control) number and the date of manufacture prefixed by “MFD”, expiration date prefixed by “EXP”, 

inspection/test date shown as “INSP/TEST DATE 6/2016”, as applicable.

3. Exterior (shipping) container. As a minimum, markings on each exterior (shipping) container 

shall include the following, as applicable:

NSN

SUPPLIER’S CAGE AND PART NUMBER 

SUPPLIER’S NAME AND ADDRESS 

ITEM DESCRIPTION/NOMENCLATURE

QUANTITY AND UNIT OF ISSUE (EX. “1 PG”) 

SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT NUMBER INCLUDING CALL NUMBER 

TRANSPORTATION CONTROL NUMBER (TCN) 

BUILD DIRECTIVE NUMBER (BDN)

SHIP TO/MARK FOR ADDRESS 

G. UPN. 

1. The Government requires all medical/surgical items to have a Universal Product Number (UPN) 

assigned by the original manufacturer or private labeler. The UPN can meet one of three acceptable 

commercial industry standards. Medical product manufacturers can select either the Health Industry 

Business Communication Council’s (HIBCC) LIC standard, the Uniform Code Council’s (UCC) SSC-14 

format, or the Food and Drug Administration’s National Drug Code (NDC). The bar-coded UPN shall be 

included on all labels, as applicable.

2. The UPN is a machine-readable bar code and is the single ordering number for a nonpharmaceutical healthcare product being supplied through the Medical Prime Vendor Program. Each 

UPN, which consists of the manufacturer’s identifier and product identification number, is unique to a 

manufacturer’s specific product, and cannot be duplicated. At the manufacturer’s option, each UPN 

may conform to either the Uniform Code Council (UCC) or Health Industry Business Communication 

Council (HIBCC) primary data structure.

3. The UPN requirement is not applicable to non-prime vendor shipments of medical material to 

military supply depots and to medical treatment facilities. However, containers marked with the UPN 

are acceptable, provided all required markings as specified herein and in the contract/purchase order 

and/or SOW, including the NSN, are supplied.

VI. REDIRECTION/DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS FOR OCONUS SHIPMENTS
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A. General. 

1. This section is applicable to OCONUS shipments which are being redirected/diverted through 

the Defense Transportation System. It does not apply to routine shipments made from the supplier 

directly to the OCONUS customer, unless otherwise specified. These marking requirements are 

included in this document for information purposes only. In the event of a conflict between the text of

this document and the requirements specified in the applicable contract/purchase order and/or SOW, 

the requirements as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW shall take precedence.

2. It may become necessary to route OCONUS shipment(s) through the Defense Transportation 

System (DTS). When this happens, properly packaged material shall be marked in accordance with the 

redirection/diversion requirements as specified in the contract/purchase order.

B. Labeling and marking. 

1. General information. For all OCONUS shipments redirected/diverted to/through Defense 

Distribution Depots, Aerial Ports of Embarkation, Prepositioned Ship Operations sites, or the Norfolk, VA 

Container Freight Station, packages of medical material shall be marked and labeled in accordance with 

the contract/purchase order and/or SOW and as specified herein for Military items.

2. Special handling. Labeling and marking for items requiring special handling, i.e., hazardous, 

perishable, and sensitive/controlled/pilferable materiel shall be in accordance with applicable regulations 

and as specified herein.

3. Documentation. The shipper shall provide all necessary documentation to speed the 

processing of materiel through the customs process. 

4. Packing list. 

a. Requirements. A packing list shall be supplied with each shipment of medical material. 

Either a suitable commercial packing list or DD Form 250 may be used. At least one copy shall be 

placed inside each exterior (shipping) container. One copy shall be sealed in a suitable water-resistant 

envelope and shall be affixed to the outside of container no. 1. Exterior packing lists are required on all 

contractor/ vendor-originated shipments of medical material, except for most shipments of protected 

cargo. It shall contain the TCN, the name of the shipper, the contract/purchase order number, date of 

order, itemized list of shipped items by product number/NSN/NDC, nomenclature, quantity ordered, 

quantity shipped, delivered unit price, the total delivered cost for the order, DoDAAC, the harmonized 

code, SDSs, and any special handling instructions. The product number used in both the order and 

confirmation must be duplicated on the packing list. The packing list must be in identical sequence to 

the delivery order placed by the ordering facility. The delivered unit price will reflect two decimal places

(the third decimal place will be rounded down for “4” and below, and will be rounded up for “5” and

above). DD Form 250 or a commercial equivalent may be used as the packing list. See figure 9 for an 

example of the DD Form 250. A list of all harmonized codes can be found through 

https://hts.usitc.gov/. Special handling instructions may include “REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING 

AND/OR STORAGE” together with applicable storage statements, i.e., “STORE BETWEEN 2° – 8° C 

(36° - 46° F)”, “KEEP FROZEN”, “FLAMMABLE”, etc. For shipments of controlled, classified, and 

pilferable items, the packing list shall be placed inside container no. 1. The container shall be marked 

with the legend “PACKING LIST HERE” or any similar legend. Point of contact information for the 

destination customer in order to send a REPSHIP. The Controlled Item Identification Code If shipment 

contains classified.

b. Linear bar codes. The packing list shall also include linear bar codes. Bar codes may be 

printed directly on the packing list, or, as an alternate, printed on a pressure-sensitive label which is 

securely affixed to the packing list. The following lines of bar-coded data, together with human readable 

interpretation, shall be provided on the packing list, in the format as shown in figure 36.:

 1st bar code: TCN (for example, FM1234000012348XXX) 

2nd bar code: NSN (or in absence of NSN, the CAGE and PN)
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FM123400001234

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6530001234567

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SMSPG00001A00000145

TCN FM123400001234

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Piece No. 1 

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DoDAAC W55XGJ

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3rd bar code: SMS (ICP RIC), 2-position unit of issue, 5-position left zero-filled quantity 

condition code (shown as "A" unless otherwise specified) 2-positition 

left-zero-filled distribution code and 6-position left zero-filled unit price.

Figure 36. Packing List - Linear Bar Codes 

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5. Military shipping label. A military shipping label shall be supplied on the marked side of the 

exterior (shipping) container and shall not interfere with any required markings. If adequate space is 

not available on the marked side, the military shipping label shall be placed on the opposite side. 

However, when the shipment requires unitization, the military address label need only be supplied on 

one of the marked sides of the unitized load.

a. Bar codes. Bar codes shall be required on the military shipping label. Both linear and 2D 

bar codes shall be supplied.

(1) Linear bar code. Each linear bar code on the military shipping label shall be one-half 

inch high and shall be accompanied by the human readable interpretation. Linear bar codes shall 

include the following:

1st bar code: TCN (for example, FM1234000012348XXX) 

2nd bar code: Piece number - Do not left zero-fill. 

3rd bar code: DoDAAC for the ultimate consignee/mark for consignee

Sample military shipping label linear bar codes are shown in figure 37.

Figure 37. Military shipping Label - Linear Bar Codes 

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(2) 2D bar codes. The 2D bar code elements shall include document number and suffix 

(in absence of document number, the contract/purchase order number), NSN (or in absence of NSN, 

the CAGE and PN), SMS, 2-position unit of issue, 5-position left zero-filled quantity, condition code 

(shown as "A" unless otherwise specified) 2-position left-zero-filled distribution code and 6-position left 

zero-filled unit price. See figure 38 for a sample 2D bar code.

Figure 38. Military shipping Label - 2D Bar Code 

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b. Military shipping label. A properly completed, bar-coded military shipping label shall be 

required for each shipment. See figure 39 for sample military shipping label and locations of required 

bar codes.

Figure 39. Military shipping Label 

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7. Material requiring special handling. 

a. In addition to all markings as specified in the contract/purchase order and/or SOW, and as 

specified herein, to ensure that the receiving activity can properly identify items requiring special 

handling and storage, the vendor shall annotate the packing list with the following notation: 

“REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING AND/OR STORAGE” together with applicable storage statements, i.e., 

“STORE BETWEEN 2° – 8° C (36° - 46° F)”, “KEEP FROZEN”, “FLAMMABLE”, etc. In addition, the 

vendor shall mark the shipping (exterior) container with applicable special handling marking, storage

legends, and/or pictorial markings. statements, in addition to labeling and marking as specified 

herein. Details and expels of markings and legends are available in para. V.E.14.b. Examples of

acceptable pictorial markings may be found in ASTM D 5445.

b. All protected cargo (i.e., sensitive/controlled/pilferable items) regardless of whether the 

item is classified as either Schedule II, III, IV or V, shall be shipped via traceable means. Signature 

service shall be used for all shipments of protected cargo.

8. Perishable items. 

a. Properly packaged perishable items require proper marking in order to ensure that

the requiring temperature is maintain during shipment and storage.

b. Complete details regarding marking required for shipment of perishable items are specified 

in para. V.E.14.g. and subparagraphs.

9. Protected cargo. 

a. Complete details regarding marking required for shipment of protected cargo are specified 

in para. VI.B.9. and subparagraphs, as applicable. 

b. All sensitive/controlled/pilferable items, regardless of whether the item is classified as 
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Schedule II, III, IV or V, shall be shipped via traceable means. Signature service shall be used for 

all shipments of these items.

c. Hazardous protected cargo. The requirements specified in para. V.E.13. shall apply to any 

shipment of a sensitive, controlled, or pilferable item which is also identified as hazardous material.

10. HAZMAT. 

a. Requirements. Shipments of HAZMAT must be properly packaged, labeled, marked and 

certified in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements, as specified in para. V.E.13. and 

subparagraphs.

b. OCONUS shipments. In addition to all specified requirements, all OCONUS shipments 

redirected/ diverted through the DTS for shipment via military aircraft shall comply with 

AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO 4030.19/DLAI 4145.3. These shipments are

identified with Ship To Addresses to the Container Consolidation Points at: DLA Distribution 

Susquehanna PA (DODAAC: W25N14, RIC: SDQ, SPLC: 209405270) or DLA Distribution Depot, San 

Joaquin, CA (DODAAC: W62N2A, SPLC: 875702270); to the Norfolk, VA Container Freight Station 

(DODAAC: N45631, POE: IMJ, RIC: None found); or to the USAF Aerial Ports of Embarkation at 

Norfolk, VA (DODAAC: N45627, RIC: None found), Dover Air Force Base, DE (DODAAC: FB4497, RIC: 

DJN), Charleston Air Force Base, SC (DODAAC: FB4418, RIC: DKY) or Travis Air Force Base, CA 

(DODAAC: FB4427, RIC: DZK).

c. SDS's. The vendor shall maintain a file of all applicable SDS's and HWLs from suppliers and

shall furnish all applicable SDS's and HWLs to the customer with each shipment of HAZMAT, as well as to 

DLA Troop Support, ATTN: FSSB (Packaging) upon receipt of applicable items. The shipper shall furnish 

the customer with all applicable SDS's with each shipment of hazardous material. The shipper shall also 

assure that all hazardous material is labeled correctly. A copy of each SDS, annotated with the item 

name and either the National Stock Number (if available) or the commercial part number, shall be 

provided to DLA Troop Support, ATTN: FSSB (Packaging). In addition, SDS's will be provided to the DLA 

Troop Support Contracting Officer, upon request.

d. Protected cargo. The requirements specified in para. V.E.9. shall apply to any shipment of a 

sensitive, controlled, or pilferable item which is also identified as hazardous material.

e. Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. In addition to all requirements as specified 

herein, each shipment via commercial or military air shall be accompanied by a properly completed 

standard commercial “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods", which is available for purchase from 

commercial vendors specializing in HAZMAT transportation supplies. The form shall have vertical red 

borders and shall meet the format, size and color specifications outlined in IATA Dangerous Goods 

Regulation, Section 8-documentation. Each shipment of HAZMAT shall be accompanied by a shipper’s 

declaration for dangerous goods, properly prepared in accordance with each modal requirement for each 

segment of the shipment. A minimum of 3 completed original forms shall be supplied with each 

shipment. Each completed original form shall be signed by the certifying official. See figure 23 for a 

copy of the form.

C. Shipping and labeling instructions for OCONUS shipments diverted into the Defense Distribution

Depots. 

1. Labeling and marking requirements. All shipments shall be labeled and marked as specified 

in the contract and/or purchase order and as specified herein. 

2. Destination labeling requirements. The correct DODAAC and the

name of the Medical Ordering Facility shall be shown on the inner package, the packing list, and the

military shipping label. Each exterior (shipping) container and or unitized load shall have a 

completed, bar-coded military shipping label firmly affixed to the container, as specified 

herein. The DODAAC is used to identify the ultimate consignee. Without a DODAAC, a 

shipment may end up as frustrated cargo, especially at a transshipment point. The “SHIP TO”
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address is the transshipment point. The “MARK FOR” entry is required to identify the ultimate 

destination.

D. Transshipment points. 

1. For shipments going to CENTCOM (Oman), EUCOM, JFCOM and SOUTHCOM, the transshipment 

points are as follows:

Routine Medical Shipments – NORMAL CARGO DDSP Site East

SHIP TO:

SW3329

DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA 

East U Avenue,

Bldg. 89, Door 6

New Cumberland, PA 17070-5000

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Hazardous Medical Shipments (Includes Toxic, Poisonous, Infectious, or other Hazardous items)

For APO-AA, APO-AE

 SHIP TO: 

SW3330 

DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA 

Marsh Run Road BLDG 87 

(TCN: WK4FV1-XXXX-XXXX) 

Hazardous Material Section

New Cumberland PA 17070-5000

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Temperature Sensitive Medical Shipments (Includes Frozen items or any Large Shipment of 

Temperature Sensitive Items)

For APO-AA, APO-AE 

SHIP TO:

SW3331 

DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA 

(TCN: WK4FV1-XXXX-XXXX) 

U Avenue

Bldg. 89, Door 6

New Cumberland, PA 17070-5000

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Note:

Temperature Controlled Items: A temperature control labels must be affixed to the outside 

shipping container for all temperature-controlled items (or orders). The label will help to 

quickly identify temperature-sensitive items which will facilitate in properly storing and 

distributing the material.

Controlled Substances (Medical, Schedules I through V) 

For APO-AA, APO-AE 

SHIP TO:

SW3332 

DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA 

(TCN: WK4FV1-XXXX-XXXX) 

East U Avenue,

Bldg 89V, SW3332, Door 6
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New Cumberland, PA 17070-5000 

Attn: Vault Personnel Tel (717) 770-2779 

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

2. For shipments to INDOPACOM, the transshipment point is as follows:

Routine Medical Shipments – NORMAL CARGO

SHIP TO:

SW3336 

DLA Distribution Depot San Joaquin 

SW3336 CONSOL AND 

CONTAIN PT 209 839 5028 25600 S 

CHRISMAN RD CCP WHSE 30 

TRACY, CA 95304-5000

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Hazardous Medical Shipments (Includes Toxic, Poisonous, Infectious, or other Hazardous items)

For APO-AP, APO-AK 

SHIP TO:

SW3334

DLA Distribution Depot, San Joaquin 

25600 South Chrisman Rd

(TCN: WT4J8S-XXXX-XXXX) 

Warehouse 28

Tracy, CA 95304-5000

Tel. (209) 839 5134

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Temperature Sensitive Medical Shipments (Includes Frozen items or any Large Shipment of 

Temperature Sensitive Items)

For APO-AP, APO-AK 

SHIP TO:

SW3333 

DLA Distribution Depot, San Joaquin 25600 

South Chrisman Road

(TCN: WT4J8S-XXXX-XXXX) 

Warehouse 28

Tracy, CA 95304-5000

Tel. (209) 839-5134

MARK FOR: (Fill in the DODAAC and the name of the medical ordering facility.) 

Note:

Temperature Controlled Items: A temperature control labels must be affixed to the outside 

shipping container for all temperature-controlled items (or orders). The label will help to quickly 

identify temperature-sensitive items which will facilitate in properly storing and distributing the 

material.

Controlled Substances (Medical, Schedules I through V)

For APO-AP, APO-AK 

SHIP TO:

 SW3335

DLA Distribution Depot, San Joaquin 

25600 South Chrisman Road

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Warehouse 19-3 

Tracy, CA 95304-5000

Tel. (209) 839-4452

E. Shipments redirected/diverted through military air terminals. In addition, when shipments are 

redirected/diverted through a Military Air Terminal, the following shipping instructions shall also apply:

1. All suppliers who ship to overseas medical facilities by military air must call for an air 

clearance.

2. Shippers must obtain permission to ship controlled substances by military air. If approved, 

Signature Tally Service is required. Approval can be obtained when calling for an air clearance (See 

para. VI.E.3.).

3. It is mandatory that all shipments to Air Mobility Command (AMC) air channels obtain 

shipment clearance from the Service Air Clearance Authority 24 hours prior to arrival. To obtain 

clearance, the shipper must contact Enterprise Transportation (ET) at (800) 456-5507, fax (717) 770- 

2701, email delivery@dla.mil, and provide the following information:

a. DoDAAC (ET will provide a Transportation Control Number (TCN)).

b. Date of shipment, mode and number of days enroute.

c. Number and type of containers, weight and cube.

d. Special handling instructions (e.g., perishable, hazardous, etc.).

4. The shipper will also be asked to complete a request form and fax it to ET. See figure 40 for a 

sample of the ET request form.

5. Once ET has received the shipping information from the contractor, ET will email or fax the 

contractor a Transportation Control Movement Document (TCMD). The TCMD shall be affixed to the 

outside of the exterior (shipping) container or, as an alternate, shall be inserted into a pouch which is 

securely affixed to the box.

6. When the air clearance has been obtained, ET will provide the contractor with the applicable 

AMC channel address. AMC channels are as follows:

EUCOM, CENTCOM, JFCOM and SOUTHCOM: 

FB4418

Charleston AFB, SC

FB4497

Dover AFB, DE

FB4484

McGuire AFB, NJ

Officer in Charge 

Air Freight Terminal 

Bldg. 178 

Charleston AFB

Charleston, SC 29404 

(843)963-3187/3188

Air Freight Terminal 

505 Atlantic

Dover AFB, DE 19902 

(302)677-4272/4273

Traffic Management Office 

Bldg 1702

Vandenberg Ave. Bay 2 

McGuire AFB, NJ 08641 

(609)724-3434/2228

N45627

Norfolk NAS, VA

Naval Air Terminal Norfolk 

8449 Air Cargo Road Bldg. 

LP-205

Norfolk, VA 23511-4997

INDO-PACOM: 
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FB4427

Travis AFB, CA

Traffic Management Office 

Bldg. 977

90 Ragsdale Road 

Travis AFB, CA 94535

F. Applicable labels. The following labels may also be required for OCONUS shipments, as

specified herein and in the contract and/or purchase order or SOW:

1. Transportation Special Handling/Protective Services. This form is used when a shipment of 

non-HAZMAT Medical Material requires special handling/protective services. This form is not for use 

with HAZMAT shipments. See para. V.E.14.f. for details. See figure 28 for a sample of the blank form.

2. Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. This form is required for all shipments of HAZMAT 

via commercial or military air. See para. V.E.13.j. See figure 23 for a sample of the blank form.

3. Additional information. Requests for additional information and/or supplies of forms

referenced in this document, may be forwarded via email to the point of contact listed in para. VII.

VII. POINT OF CONTACT

A. For clarification of packaging and marking requirements, to request additional copies of this 

Marking Standard (document can be provided either in hard copy or electronically), or to information 

regarding forms and/or to request a supply of specific forms, contact:

DLA Troop Support 

ATTN: FSSB (Packaging)

700 Robbins Avenue - Bldg 6A 

Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092 

E-MAIL: fssb@dla.mil

B. When requesting forms, include in your request the form number(s) and the number of copies 

desired. For all requests (whether for copies of this Marking Standard or referenced forms), to

ensure timely delivery, also include your complete mailing address and a point of contact (name,

telephone number and/or email address).
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ET REQUEST FORM

Figure 40. Vendor Request for Shipping Instructions 

DLA Supply Chain Transportation

All Shipments 

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