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Document ID:   SAE-AS478       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Identification Marking Methods
Scope:  This standard provides the following: a. Definition of terms pertaining to marking. b. Symbolsfor marking location. c. Requirements and restrictions for permanent markings. d. types of marking methods. e. Rules for designating marking methods. f. Table listing marking methods.
Status:  Active Adoption Date:  03-OCT-1994      
  Next Review Due:  29-MAY-2029
MISC Doc Category:   Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)  
Reaffirmation Date:  01-JUN-2019

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program  
  Adopting Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AT   Ground Vehicle Systems Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  19   Space Systems Command  
DLA Custodian:  CQ   DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat  

Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice - Adoption, Tier 2A03-OCT-199412.8 KB

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