NATO AAITP-02 PDF

GENERAL

The data elements for use with the labels in this publication are described in STANAG 2495.

The mandatory qualifier standards (STANAG 2495) and associated symbologies (AAP-44) are as follows:

a. GS1-128 symbology - GS1 Application Identifiers (AI).

b. PDF 417 - ANSI/FACT Data Identifiers (DI), ATA Spec 2000 Text Element Identifiers (TEI), DOD Data Element Identifier (DEI).

c. Bar codes used shall meet the requirements of AAP-44.

Where information is bar coded using GS1-128 bar codes, the information title is to be printed in clear in the human readable portion of the label.

The recommended sizes for these labels are ISO standard paper size A5, (148 x 210 mm), or US 4 x 6 inches. The figures depicting these labels are not to scale; depicted measurements are to the nearest millimetre.

Markings shall be applied by a method that provides a legible, durable and non-fading result capable of withstanding normal exposure to the environment and envisaged handling. The print quality shall be a minimum of a B grade at printing according to ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO/IEC 15416 as described in AAP-44.