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TM 38-260
b. Marking materials and methods. All marking shall be accomplished by the use of labels,
stamping, stenciling, or printing.
(1) Stenciling shall be accomplished by brushing, rolling, or spraying.
(2) Hand lettering or writing shall not be used unless specifically authorized, except for
piece number, total pieces, weight, and cube information.
(3) The location of strapping on containers shall be considered when applying markings.
Markings shall never be covered by strapping.
(4) All surfaces to be marked shall be free of oil, grease, and all markings not applicable
to the shipment.
(a) Unacceptable markings shall be removed by covering with paint conforming to T-
E-515.
(b) A quick drying opaque paint conforming to MIL-P-52108, approximately the color
of the container, may be used when approved by the cognizant activity for covering of markings
(5) All markings shall be clear, legible, nonfading, and durable. Markings shall be black
except when applied to surfaces on which black is not legible. The color used shall provide a
definite contrast. For example, yellow or white lettering shall be applied on lusterless olive drab
coloring.
c. Use of labels and tags. Labels (DD Form 1387 (Military Shipment Label)) shall be used
for domestic and overseas address marking.
(1) Plain white labels are permitted ft-or contract data and shall be used when required by
regulation or statute.
(2) Labels are permitted for markings on shipping containers when the type or size of the
shipping container does not permit stenciling.
d. Securing of labels. Labels used on level A, B, and C marking boards shall be securely
affixed to containers or marking boards with water-resistant adhesives which shall not smear or
blur the markings. Water resistant adhesives conforming to MMM-A-105 or MMM-A-179 may
be used.
(1) Labels for level A packs shall be protected by using an overcoating of spar varnish
conforming to TT-V- 121 or clear acrylic coating compound conforming to MIL-C- 17504.
(2) Labels for level B and level C packs do not require a protective coating.
e. Size of markings. Lettering for all markings shall be capital letters of equal height and
proportional to the available space on the container or marking board.
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