MIL-DTL-15024F
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2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and
the references cited herein (except for related specification sheets), the text of this document shall
take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations
unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be specified herein and in
accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between the
requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 Marking format and information. The marking format and information shall be as
specified in the applicable specification sheet. For an application not specifically covered by a
specification sheet, the acquiring activity shall specify the legend and the identification device
location in the contract or order.
3.2.1 Identification plates. Identification plates shall be used on the types of equipment
specified in the applicable specification sheet. When an identification plate cannot be installed due
to the physical size, space, or mounting surface geometry of the end item, the contractor shall
propose a reduced size for the plate, direct marking or other solution to the acquiring activity, in
that order or precedence. The contractor shall include all required marking information, and shall
use the required format and sequencing of the marking information (see 6.2).
3.2.1.1 Additional marking information. Additional marking information consists of
information that is not required by the contract or order. The information may be added
sometime after initial manufacture. Types A, B, C, D, F (having a thickness greater than
0.03 inch), and H, J, and L identification devices may be permanently stamped with additional
information. When additional information is stamped on the plate or tag, the characters shall be
not less than 0.003-inch deep unless specified in the specification sheet. Additional marking
information need not be filled.
3.2.2 Information plates. When specified in the contract or purchase order, proposed
information plates shall be submitted to the acquiring activity (see 6.2).
3.2.3 Fillings of markings. Characters on types A, B, and C plates shall be filled with a hard
paint, enamel or lacquer of the color specified (see 6.2). Fillings of markings with paint, enamel
or lacquer may be omitted for color styles III, VIII and IX (see table I) if color anodized material
is used. The face of identification devices shall be coated with a moisture-resistant coating when
markings are filled or when preservation of a finish is required. Laminated non-metallic
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