FAQ > DoD > How do I label my shipment to the DoD?
This is probably one of the top 5 most asked questions that we get here at SimplyRFiD. And while the answer is not so clearly included in the MIL-STD-129-P, we won't make you read that mammoth of a document.
As per the MIL-STD-129 P change 4: Page 35: "The exact location of the identification markings may vary slightly. They shall be applied to the upper left two-thirds of the side of the container having the greatest overall, usable marking surface. "
"The required markings shall not be obscured by cleats, strapping or closure tape. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or solicitation or when required by the carrier, such as parcel post, one end and the top and bottom of every external container shall be free of markings. Marking materials used shall meet the requirements specified in Section 5. Unless otherwise specified by the cognizant activity, the size of the identification marking lettering shall be as specidied in 5.1.9."
"Address labels should be affixed at a suitable location where there is minimum risk of damge and in accordance with the provisions of 4.3.2." For RFID-enabled address labels, affix the passive RFID tag at a suitable location where there is a minimum risk of damage and the highest potential for successful passive RFID tag interrogation.
So....What this means! You should label your boxes/containers on the upper left hand 2/3's of the longest box side. We suggest leaving a minimum of 1" clearance from all edges of the box to ensure that the labels are not damaged in any way. The RFID tag should go in the inner most area of the tagging area to ensure that it is not damaged and it is in an area that has a high potential for a successul scan.
The image below is a great help for those visual learners!!
Last updated on January 13, 2012 by Emily Jacobs
