MIL-STD-130N
3.32 Item unique identification (IUID). A system of establishing unique item identifiers within the Department of Defense by assigning a machine-readable character string or number to a discrete item, which serves to distinguish it from other like and unlike items.
3.33 IUID equivalent. Unique identification methods in commercial use that have been recognized by DoD as IUID equivalents which are the Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI), Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI-when serialized), Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and Electronic Serial Number (ESN - for cell phones only).
3.34 Label. An item marked with the identification information of another item and affixed to that other item. A label may be of any similar or different material than that of the item to which it is affixed. A label may be made of a metallic or non-metallic material. Labels may be affixed to the identified item by any appropriate means. Labels are often referred to as plates (i.e. data plate, name plate, ID plate, etc.) however, label material and methods of marking and affixing have no bearing on this distinction.
3.35 Lot or batch number. An identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items referred to as a lot. A lot may be further subdivided as batch.
a. TEI LOT is a lot number that is not unique within the Enterprise Identifier but is unique within the Original Part Number TEI (PNO).
b. TEI LTN is a lot number that is unique within the Enterprise Identifier. Referred to as
Enterprise Lot Number
3.36 Machine-readable information (MRI) marking. A pattern of bars, squares, dots, or other specific shapes containing information interpretable through the use of equipment specifically designed for that purpose. The patterns may be applied for interpretation by digital imaging, infrared, ultra-violet, or other interpretable reading capabilities
3.37 Manufacturer (MFR). An individual, company, corporation, firm, or Government activity who controls the production of an item, or produces an item from crude or fabricated materials, or assembles materials or components, with or without modification, into more complex items. MFR may be used in this document as an abbreviation of the term manufacturer (see 5.3.2 for usage information) or as a Text Element Identifier in accordance with ATA SPEC2000 and the ATA CSDD.
3.38 Manufacturer's identification. The actual manufacturer's name and enterprise identifier (see 3.22) that identifies the place of manufacture.
3.39 National/NATO stock number (NSN). A number assigned to each item of supply that is purchased, stocked, or distributed within the Federal Government or NATO.
3.40 NATO commercial and government entity (NCAGE) Code. A five position alphanumeric code requiring an alpha in either the first or last position (e.g., AA123, 3AAAA, AAAA3, K2345 or 2345K), assigned to organizations located in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nations (excluding U.S.) and other foreign countries which manufacture and/or control the design of items supplied to a Government Military Activity or Civil Agency. (see DoD 4100.39-M Volume 7)
3.41 Nomenclature. The combination of an item name and a type designator. (see MIL- STD-196) or as designated in the contract or contract documents.
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