1. LESSON 9 Packaging, Marking, and Unique Identification
15November2013
Lesson 4: Safety Stock

2. Lesson Introduction
Given a contract with packaging and marking requirements, you will be able to identify the Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) surveillance responsibilities.

3. Lesson Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
Identify Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance methods for specific contractual packaging and marking requirements.
Identify the packaging code information available on the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)-approved packaging code lookup site.
Identify different package marking labels.
Select Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings.
Select RFID and IUID contractual QA surveillance requirements.
Recognize the relationship between RFID and IUID markings.
Lesson 4: Safety Stock

4. Lesson Topics This lesson covers the following topics:
Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

5. WIIFM?
This lesson:
Helps you to understand basic Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking (PPP&M) policies and standards
Opens your eyes to the fact that PPP&M is much more than putting an item in a box/bag and shipping it to its destination
Directs you to PPP&M references that can assist you and your suppliers with packaging requirements

6. Key Packaging Definitions
Lesson Topics:
Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

7. Topic 1: Key Packaging Definitions
Key terms include:
PPP&M
Supplemental data
Special Packaging Instruction (SPI)
Case
Palletized Unit Load

8. Key Terms (1 of 3)
Preservation - Application of materials or methods designed to protect items during shipment, handling, storage, and worldwide distribution
Packaging - A means to specify military preservation and packing
Packing - Application of exterior protective methods, materials, or devices to assure item integrity
Marking - The application of numbers, letters, labels, tags, symbols, or colors to provide identification
PPP&M

9. Key Terms (2 of 3)
Supplemental Data - In-the-clear requirements such as, “Sandwich gasket between two pieces of fiberboard”
Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) - Reference to a drawing such as SPI , Packaging of Ferrous & Nonferrous Bolts, Screws & Studs

10. Key Terms (3 of 3)
Case - Either an exterior container within a palletized load or an individual exterior shipping container
Palletized Unit Load - A quantity of packed items arranged on a pallet in a specified manner and secured on the pallet so that the whole palletized load is handled as a single unit

11. Question and Answer
Which of these terms is described as the application of exterior protective methods, materials, or devices to assure item integrity?
Preservation
Packaging
Packing
Palletized

12. QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Lesson Topics:
Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

13. Topic 2: QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
QA contract responsibilities to include:
Contract review
Process review
Product examination

14. QAS Responsibilities – Contract Review
Confirm contract includes correct, complete, and adequate PPP&M requirements such as:
Military Standard (MIL-STD) (Military Packaging)
Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs)
MIL-STD-129 (Military Marking & Labeling)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D3951 (Commercial Packaging)
Section “D” Clauses and Palletization Clauses (Section “F”)
RFID Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
IUID DFARS Clause
Hazardous Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (PSN, Haz Class, and UN Number)

15. QAS Responsibilities – Process Review
Process reviews may remove the need for product examination if supplier’s packaging process controls are adequate. PPP&M is:
Part of Government Contract Quality Assurance (GCQA) surveillance planning
Subject for process review (i.e., packaging control process, labeling procedures, etc.)
PPP&M

16. QAS Responsibilities – Product Examination
QAS inspects shipments for compliance with contract PPP&M requirements such as:
Military Preservation Method
Specification Packaging Materials
Required Testing and Visual Inspection
Packing Level
MIL-STD-129 Container Item Identification Markings
Special Markings: Bar Code, RFID, Shelf Life, Hazmat, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

17. Question and Answer
Which surveillance method would a QAS use to check compliance of a supplier’s packaging process controls?
Contract Review
Product Examination
Calibration
Process Review

18. Packaging and Marking Standards
Lesson Topics:
Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

19. Topic 3: Packaging and Marking Standards
Policies regarding packaging and marking include
Military preservation methods
Wood packaging material

20. Military Packaging Background
Poor packaging caused…
Icelandic exercises
Guadalcanal
High supply loss
World War (WW) I and WWII
System failures
Vietnam War
Strategic and climatic obstacles
Gulf War
Sandstorms as the new challenge

21. MIL-STD-2073-1 Standard Practice for Military Packaging provides:
Military packaging standards for items expected to enter Department of Defense (DoD) distribution system
System for codification of packaging materials and processes used in military packaging

22. MIL-STD (cont.)
Standard Practice for Military Packaging provides Packaging Requirement Codes (PRCs) that are:
Useful for procurement and contract administration purposes
Found in DCMA-administered contracts
PREP FOR DELIVERY
PKGING DATA - MIL-STD D,
QUP = 001: PRES MTHS = 10: CLNG/DRY = 1: PRESV MAT = 00: WRAP MAT = 00
CUSH/DUNN MAT = NA: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = B: UNIT CONT = D3: OPI= O
INTRMDTE CONT = E5: INTRMDTE CONT QTY = AAA: PACK CODE = U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129
SPECIAL MARKING CODE 00 – NO SPECIAL MARKING

23. MIL-STD PRC Sample
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract MIL-STD D PRCs
PREP FOR DELIVERY
PKGING DATA - MIL-STD D,
QUP = 001: PRES MTHS = 10: CLNG/DRY = 1: PRESV MAT = 00: WRAP MAT = 00
CUSH/DUNN MAT = NA: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = B: UNIT CONT = D3: OPI= O
INTRMDTE CONT = E5: INTRMDTE CONT QTY = AAA: PACK CODE = U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129
SPECIAL MARKING CODE 00 – NO SPECIAL MARKING

24. Packaging Code Lookup Site
Website for interpreting MIL-STD PRCs:

25. MIL-STD-2073-1 PRC Interpretation
PRC Code
Site Lookup Field
PRES MTHS
Method of Preservation
CLNG/DRY
Cleaning & Drying
PRESV MAT
Preservative Materials
WRAP MAT
Wrapping Material
CUSH/DUNN MAT
Cushion Material
CUSH/DUNN THKNESS
Cushioning Thickness
INTRMDTE CONT; INTRMDTE CONT QTY
*Unit/Intermediate Container
PACK CODE
Packing Code
PRC Code
Site Lookup Field
Special Material Content
Hazardous Material
SPECIAL MARKING CODE
Special Marking
UNIT CONT
Unit Container Level
OPI
Optional Procedures
Shelf-Life
Shelf-Life Action
Type of Storage

26. SAMPLE MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
Provides marking requirement instructions for military supplies intended for storage and shipment within DoD distribution system
SAMPLE

27. MIL-DTL-117 Heat-Sealable Bags
Describes the heat-sealable bags used in military preservation by type, class, and style

28. ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
Establishes minimum requirements for supplies and equipment packaging
Excludes ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials
All shipment marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129
Access standards via DCMA Site Index, Information Handling Service (IHS) Standards Expert

29. Question and Answer
Which standard is used for marking packages within the DoD distribution system?
ASTM D3951
MIL-STD-2073
MIL-STD-129
MIL-DTL-117

30. Military Preservation Methods
Protection Level
Explanation 10
Physical protection (unpreserved) 20
Preservative coating only
Preservative material required 30
Waterproof protection
Submethods 31-33
Submethod 33 provides Waterproof and Waterproof/Greaseproof protection 40
Watervaporproof protection
Submethods 50
Watervaporproof protection with desiccant
Submethods 51-55

31. Military Preservation Methods (cont.)
Appendix G, Quality Assurance Provisions
Mandatory part of MIL-STD-2073
MIL-STD-3010 outlines requirements for conducting quality conformance
inspection tests on all military packages
Leak Tests - Test Method 5009 for Preservation Methods 31-33, 41-45, and 51-55
Heat-sealed Seam Tests - Test Method 2024 for Preservation Methods 31-33, 41-43, and 51-53
Visual Examination - Specific defects listed in Table G-1

32. Wood Packaging Material - NWPM
Non-manufactured Wood Packaging Material (NWPM)
Unprocessed, raw wood
Includes:
All wood species used in box, pallet, and skid construction, dunnage, blocking, and bracing
Does not include:
Fiberboard, plywood, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), or particle board
Pathway for the global spread of destructive pests
Heat-treated Only

33. Wood Packaging Material Standard
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
(ISPM) 15 mandates:
NWPM is heat-treated/kiln-dried to minimum core temperature of 56°C (133°F) at least 30 minutes in approved closed chamber
All DoD-acquired NMWP must meet ISPM 15 requirements and include Certification/Quality Markings I P C
ISPM 15
CERTIFIED R

34. Wood Packaging Certification Mark Example
Trademark – Identifying symbol, logo, or name of American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC)-accredited agency
Facility Identification – Product manufacturer name, brand, or assigned facility number
Heat-Treated Mark – Indicates NWPM has been Heat-Treated (HT)
Country Code – Two-letter International Organization for Standardization (ISO) country abbreviation
Approved International Symbol for compliant wood packaging material
Dunnage – Indicates NWPM used for blocking and bracing
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

35. Wood Packaging References
The ALSC website with a list of accrediting agencies:
The latest ALSC regulations are available at:
Enforcement_Regulations.pdf

36. Question and Answer
What is the preservation requirement for Military Preservation Method 20?
Unpreserved physical protection
Preserved physical protection
Waterproof
Watervaporproof

37. Container Markings and Illustrations
Lesson Topics:
Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

38. Topic 4: Container Markings and Illustrations
MIL-STD-129 container marking requirements:
Identification
Bar Code
Address
Special

39. Container Markings - Identification
NSN (National Stock Number)
Contractor and Government Entity Code (CAGE) Code
PN (Part Number)
Nomenclature
Quantity and Unit of Issue
Contract Number
Military Method of Preservation and Date of Unit Pack Preservation
Gross Weight (on exterior containers)
Shelf Life (if applicable)
Serial Numbers (if applicable)
CAGE 19207 PN
TEST SET ELECT
1 EA
F M-0860
M10-11/07
SER NO 6312

40. Container Markings - Bar Code
Unit and Intermediate Containers require coded NSN and Serial Number, if applicable
Exterior Containers require coded NSN, Contract Number, CAGE Code, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Shipment Number, and Serial Number, if applicable
Code 39 or 3 of 9
ISO/IEC 16388

41. Bar Code Markings - Unit and Intermediate Containers
#1 - IDENTIFICATION
MARKINGS
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
CAGE CODE
PART NUMBER
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY AND UNIT OF ISSUE
CONTRACT NUMBER & LOT NUMBER
MILITARY METHOD &
DATE OF UNIT PRESERVATION
SERIAL NUMBER (WHEN ASSIGNED)
CAGE 19207 PN
TEST SET ELECT
1 EA
F M-0860
M /07
SER NO 6312
6312
#2 - BAR CODES
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN)
SERIAL NUMBER (WHEN ASSIGNED)

42. Bar Code Markings - Exterior Containers
#1 - IDENTIFICATION
MARKINGS
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
CAGE CODE
PART NUMBER
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY AND UNIT OF ISSUE
CONTRACT NUMBER & LOT NUMBER
MILITARY METHOD &
DATE OF UNIT PRESERVATION
SERIAL NUMBER (WHEN ASSIGNED)
#3 - ADDRESS MARKINGS
MILITARY SHIPMENT LABEL (MSL)
CAGE 19207 PN
20 EA
F M-0860
M /07
WT 55
SERIAL NUMBER
LIST INSIDE
F M0860
19207
0001AA
MTE0001Z
#2 - LINEAR BAR CODES
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN)
CONTRACT NUMBER
CAGE CODE
CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN)
CONTRACTOR SHIPMENT NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER (WHEN ASSIGNED)

43. Container Markings - Address
Military Shipping Label (MSL) required unless exempted in the contract
Code 39 bar code required for Transportation Control Number (TCN), Piece Number, and DoD Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) of Ultimate Consignee
2D (PDF417) Data Symbol required for Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD) data and line item supply data
(PDF417 – ISO/IEC 15438)

44. Address Markings - MSL Requires Bar Coding Code 39 (Linear)
TCN
Piece Number
Ultimate Consignee Dirac
PDF417 (2D)
Shipment
Line Item
TCMD Data

45. Container Markings - Special
Hazardous Material
Set Marking, Project Code
Warranty, Manufactured, Cured, or Assembled Date
Expiration, Inspection, or Pack Date
Arrows, Fragile, Special Handling, etc.
RFID Tag
UII 2D (PDF417) Data Symbol

46. Special Markings - Examples
Project Code
Method 50
9GF
METHOD 50
FORMERLY METHOD II
PACKAGE
PACKAGED WITH
DESSICANT
DO NOT OPEN
UNTIL READY FOR USE
OR INSPECTION
ESD
Expedited Handling

47. Question and Answer
If applicable, exterior containers require bar coded NSN, Contract Number, CAGE Code, CLIN, Shipment Number, and what other item?
Serial number
Shelf life action
Gross weight
Unit of issue

48. Using RFID and IUID Lesson Topics: Key Packaging Definitions
QA Contract PPP&M Responsibilities
Packaging and Marking Standards
Container Markings and Illustrations
Using RFID and IUID

49. Topic 5: Using RFID and IUID
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Technology
Active/passive
Requirements
Item Unique Identification (IUID)

50. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
An Automatic Data Capture (ADC) technology using radio-frequency waves to transfer data between a reader and movable item(s) to identify, categorize, and track the item(s).
Fast and reliable
No physical sight or contact between reader/scanner and tagged item required
RFID is not IUID
RFID used on packaging
IUID used on actual item/product

51. Active RFID Powered by an internal battery Lasts for five years
Holds a large amount of data (128K)
Data can be rewritten or modified
Read range of up to 300 feet
Approximate cost $100

52. DFARS 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification
Passive RFID
Consists of antenna and chip with serial number
Obtains power from the reader
Stores limited amount of data
Read-only tag; up to 10 feet
Applied to exterior shipping container and unitized pallet load
Smaller, lighter than Active RFID
Approximate cost .25 each
DFARS Passive Radio Frequency Identification

53. Passive RFID Information
Four information fields:
Header - Specifies how data was constructed
Filter - Identifies pallet, case, or IUID item
Government Managed Identifier - CAGE Code or Dirac
Serial Number - Unique assigned number
United States Department of Defense
Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide
Version 15.0

54. RFID Technology Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
How RFID Technology Works

55. RFID Requirements RFID required when all three conditions occur:
Contract incorporates RFID DFARS Clause
Item is Class of Supply listed in RFID DFARS Clause
Item being shipped to one of the destinations (DoDAACS) listed in website given in the RFID DFARS Clause

56. DLA RFID Requirements
DLA requires RFID when a contract contains statement directing supplier to the DLA Master Solicitation for “Mandatory” clauses
DFARS in “Mandatory” clause list
Depots write Supplier Deficiency Reports (SDRs) when supplier doesn’t provide RFID tag as required
Supplier
Deficiency
Report

57. RFID Tag Application RFID tags required on:
Each case (exterior containers) and palletized unit load (passive RFID)
Each case (exterior container) on a palletized unit load
Place RFID tags 32” to 48” from bottom of the pallet
NOT directly on pallet, too low for tag readability
32”- 48”

58. Item Unique Identification (IUID)
Permanent label
Serial numbered
Applied directly to item vice packaging
2D PD417 Data Matrix Symbol

59. IUID Requirements IUID required when these two conditions occur:
Contract incorporated IUID DFARS Clause ; MIL- STD-130 defines requirements
Items valued:
> $5K
Below $5K, in one of these three categories:
Serially managed
Mission essential
Controlled inventory

60. Question and Answer
Which of these tags has a range of 10 feet, gets power from a reader, and costs about .25 cent per tag?
Active RFID
UIUD
Military Shipping Label
Passive RFID

61. RFID/IUID Data in WAWF

62. Packaging Points Of Contact (POCs)
DCMAO-LSPP Packaging Branch
Packaging Director – Kevin Cowley, (215)
Eastern Region - Ed Guenkel, (215)
Central Region – Leroy Jaramillo, (214)
Western Region and Hazmat - Doug Jokinen, (952)
DCMA International - Jeanne Sax, (215)
Navy Special Emphasis Operations POC
Laurie Chappelle, (215)
Packaging Management Program (PMP) Portal in eTools

63. Packaging Training DCMA, DoD, and supplier personnel
Formal computer-based training (CBT)
Onsite packaging training at the Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), McAlester, OK
Courses with descriptions:
DCMA Home Page > Packaging Management Program Portal > Packaging Training Modules

64. Packaging References Packaging Code Lookup ASSIST Quick Search
ASSIST Quick Search

65. Summary Having completed this lesson, you should now be able to:
Identify QA surveillance methods for specific contractual packaging and marking requirements.
Identify the packaging code information available on the DCMA-approved packaging code lookup site.
Identify different package marking labels.
Select RFID and IUID markings.
Select RFID and IUID contractual QA surveillance requirements.
Recognize the relationship between RFID and IUID markings.
Lesson 4: Safety Stock

66. Summary (cont.)

67. Questions

68. Review Question 1
Which of these is the QAS looking at during a product examination of a shipment?
(Select all that apply.)
MIL-STD-129 Container Item Identification Markings
Military Preservation Method
Packaging Control Process
Packing Level

69. Review Question 2
If a supplier is shipping warrantied items, what type of marking should the QAS expect to find on the packaging?
IUID
Address
Identification
Special

70. Review Question 3
If a contract specifies “on- product” identification, what should the QAS expect to find in the current requirements?
Active RFID
IUID
Passive RFID
Military Shipping Label

71. Review Question 4 Which of these types of tags is used on packaging?
AFID
BFID
IUID
RFID

72. Exercise: Packaging Code Lookup Website Use
Students work in pairs to gather packaging information.
One student access the Packaging Code Lookup website.
One student access the CMQ101_M7_L9_E1_PkgCodes.pdf document.
Practice reviewing the excerpts for packaging information and entering it into the Packaging Code Lookup site.
Time: 10 minutes