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Table 12-1.—Ammunition Color Codes
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Painting Painting (table 12-1) is the application of the final body coating to ammunition, ammunition components, or   ammunition   containers   by   authorized   activities. Usually,  paint  color  identifies  the  use  or  explosive hazards of the ammunition; however, sometimes it has no meaning. Marking Marking is the application of colored spots, bands, or symbols on ammunition, ammunition components, or ammunition containers. Markings, by their color or shape,  identify  ammunition  fillers  or  the  presence  of specific ammunition components. Chemical   filler   ammunition,   ammunition   com- ponents, and ammunition containers are identified by bands   that   are   color-coded   (table   12-1).   Marking symbols placed on a line parallel to the colored bands identifies chemical fillers. Lettering Lettering is the use of letters, words, abbreviations, or numerals on ammunition, ammunition components, or    ammunition    containers.    Lettering    is    put    on ammunition   by   die   stamping,   stenciling,   decals, etching,  or  rubber-stamping.  Lettering  identifies  the type, mark and modification, ammunition lot number, and   loading   information   of   the   ammunition   item. Lettering applied in black or white has no color-code significance. Mark and Modification Designation The   Mk   number   is   an   Arabic   numeral   and represents   a   basic   design.   A   modification   (Mod) number to represent a less than major change in design follows it. For example, the mark/modification number assigned to a general-purpose bomb without a change to the basic design is Mk 82 Mod O. If a minor change to the basic design is incorporated, it is designated as Mk 82 Mod 1. If further changes are incorporated, the modification  designations  are  assigned  in  sequence, Mod 2, Mod 3, Mod 4, and so forth. Some explosive devices and ordnance or armament (such as cluster weapons and bomblets used in cluster weapons)   are   designated   by   groups   of   letters   and numbers.   An   example   of   this   type   designation   is BLU-7A/B (table 12-2). U.S. Army ammunition retains the Army identifier that  uses  a  letter,  numeral,  and  letter  and  numeral system. For example, the model is designated M23. The first modification of this model is designated M23A1, and   subsequent   modifications   are   designated   by M23A2,  M23A3,  etc.  If  the  Navy  and  Army  jointly developed   an   item,   the   letters   AN   (Army/Navy) precedes   the   model   identifying   designation.   For example,  a  model  is  designated  AN-M173.  The  first modification of this model is designated AN-M173A1. Later  modifications  are  designated  as  AN-M173A2, AN-M173A3, etc. Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) and Navy Ammunition Logistic Code (NALC) The  Department  of  Defense  Identification  Code (DODIC) is a four-digit code assigned by the Defense Logistics    Services    Center    (DLSC).    It    identifies ammunition and explosive items (non-nuclear) within the  supply  system  applicable  to  all  the  armed  forces. The  Navy  Ammunition  Logistic  Code  (NALC)  is  a four-digit code assigned by Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC). It identifies Navy-unique items of ordnance. The DODIC and NALC are interchangeable terms and  are  included  as  part  of  the  letter  identification contained on ammunition and ammunition components.  These  codes  are  used  specifically  for logistic control and ammunition administration. If an ammunition item or ammunition component has been modified, a DODIC/NALC code is assigned to the  modified  item.  For  example,  Mk  105  Mod  O  is assigned  code  A811  and  Mk  105  Mod  1  is  assigned code A894. A complete listing of DODICs and NALCs 12-3 Bomb or Mine Seventh Model and First Modification Unit Must Be Expended on Mission BLU 7A /B Table 12-2.—Item Identification Designations for Cluster Munitions

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