Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-1461       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Ammunition Manufacturers and their Symbols Scope:  This handbook establishes and describes the manufacturer's identification symbol used in the lot numbers for all Department of Defense (DOD) contracted manufacture, renovation, or regrouping of ammunition and ammunition components. Manufacturer’s Identification Symbols (MIS) should not be used for commercial purposes. Manufacturer’s identification symbols are used only for government application. The usage of manufacturer's identification symbols is defined and described in MIL-STD-1168, Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data Card. Status:  Active Document Date:  05-MAY-2025         Next Review Due:  04-MAY-2030 FSC/Area:  13GP Doc Category:   Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center     Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center   Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)   Air Force Custodian:  170   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Ogden

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