ACCEPT THESE SUBSTITUTES
 Paint (any thar contrasts with the iga j/
container or item) for identification
marking. Pelt tip pens and grease pen- -
cils also may be used.
 Clear (see-through) envelopes may
 be used as covers for identification
 markings and address-when attached
 to container. f0


 Clear pressure-sensitive tape (non-
plaid, that is) is a substitute for adhesive
when attaching labels. White or solid
color tapes also can provide a place for
identification markings with felt tip pen
or grease pencil.









 Plain white paper can sub for DD
1348-1 when making packing lists for
a "Consolidated Pack." But make sure
the identification info is complete.


 Pen or pencil can be used to mark
labels if protected by clear pressure-
sensitive rape when no other adhesive is
used. (Liquid adhesive might smear
'em.)


 Staples and tacks may be used to at-
tach labels or tags to containers-in-
stead of adhesive.
 When no stencil brush or roller can
be had, a paint brush or wad of cloth
dipped in stencil ink or paint can be
used for stenciling.
 Keep in mind, though, that these
make-do substitutes are subs-not to
be used when first-choice items are
handy or can be ordered in time.
 Keep in mind, too, that the markings
covered up to now are minimum mark-
ings. Some items also may require
special-handling marks or precautions,
including identification of dangerous
materiel (like explosives) or sensitive
and security-type equipment.
 If you need a full check-out on these,
get your mitts on MIL-STD-129, Mark-
ing for Shipment and Storage.
 The job's better than half done,
though, when you can tell at a glance
what's inside a carton (by FSN, name
and amount) and where it's going.