MIL-STD-130M Change 1 :: DEFINITIONS


(GRAI-when serialized), Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and Electronic Serial Number (ESN – for cell phones only).

3.31 Lot or batch number. An identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

3.32 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

3.33 Manufacturer (MFR). This term has multiple definitions which are determined by its usage as follows:
a. An individual, company, corporation, firm, or Government activity who:
i. Controls the production of an item, or
ii. Produces an item from crude or fabricated materials, or
iii. Assembles materials or components, with or without modification, into more complex items.

b. A Text Element Identifier (TEI) as defined by ATA SPEC2000 CSDD, and used in accordance with ATA SPEC2000 Chapter 9 semantics.

3.34 Manufacturer's identification. The actual manufacturer's name and enterprise identifier (see 3.19) that identifies the place of manufacture.

3.35 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.

3.36 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)

3.37 Nomenclature. The combination of approved item name and military type designation as assigned by the DoDCP (see MIL-HDBK-1812) or as designated in the contract or contract documents.

3.38 Original design activity (ODA). The design activity originally responsible for the design and identification of an item whose drawing number and activity identification is shown in the title block of the drawings and associated documents. (see ASME Y14.100)

3.39 Part. One item, or two or more items joined together, that is not normally subject to disassembly without destruction or impairment of designed use (e.g., transistor, composition resistor, screw, transformer, and gear). (see ASME Y14.100)

3.40 Part or identifying number (PIN). The identifier assigned by the original design activity, or by the controlling nationally recognized standard, that uniquely identifies (relative to that design activity) a specific item. (see ASME Y14.100).

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