SPECIAL MARKING CODE: A TWO POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT IDENTIFIES THE SPECIAL MARKINGS APPLIED TO THE CONTAINER, WHICH IS PART OF THE TOTAL PACK TO PROTECT THE CONTAINED ITEM DURING PRESERVATION, PACKING, STORAGE, TRANSIT AND REMOVAL FROM THE PACK. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.X.
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Code values (22)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Numeric | NO SPECIAL MARKING. |
| 01 | Numeric | FRAGILE. |
| 02 | Numeric | ARROW UP. |
| 03 | Numeric | METHOD 50. |
| 04 | Numeric | FRAGILE, ARROW UP AND METHOD 50. |
| 05 | Numeric | DELICATE INSTRUMENT. |
| 06 | Numeric | DELICATE INSTRUMENT AND ARROW UP. |
| 07 | Numeric | GLASS - DO NOT DROP. |
| 12 | Fragile Method 50 | FRAGILE, METHOD 50. |
| 14 | Center of Balance | CENTER OF BALANCE. |
| 17 | Reusable Container | REUSABLE CONTAINER. |
| 19 | Method 50 Reusable Container | METHOD 50 REUSABLE CONTAINER. |
| 20 | Numeric | DO NOT BEND. |
| 24 | Open for Inspection or Use Only | OPEN FOR INSPECTION OR USE ONLY. |
| 32 | Type I Shelf Life | TYPE I, SHELF LIFE. |
| 33 | Type Ii Shelf Life | TYPE II, SHELF LIFE. |
| 36 | Fragile Arrow Up and Glass | FRAGILE, ARROW UP AND GLASS. |
| 37 | Fragile Arrow Up | FRAGILE, ARROW UP. |
| 39 | Esd Sensitive | ESD SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE REQUIREMENTS OF MIL-STD-129 APPLY. |
| 40 | Numeric | MARKINGS SHALL BE OMITTED FOR SENSITIVE, CONTROLLED OR PILFERABLE ITEMS PER MIL-STD-129. |
| 60 | Numeric | ASBESTOS WARNING LABEL. |
| ZZ | Special Requirements | SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. |
About SPC_MKG
What is SPC_MKG in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
SPC_MKG (Special Marking) sPECIAL MARKING CODE: A TWO POSITION ALPHANUMERIC CODE THAT IDENTIFIES THE SPECIAL MARKINGS APPLIED TO THE CONTAINER, WHICH IS PART OF THE TOTAL PACK TO PROTECT THE CONTAINED ITEM DURING PRESERVATION, PACKING, STORAGE, TRANSIT AND REMOVAL FROM THE PACK. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 182 AND MIL-STD-2073-1E, APPENDIX J, TABLE J.X.
What does SPC_MKG code 00 mean?
SPC_MKG code 00 means "Numeric". NO SPECIAL MARKING.
How many SPC_MKG codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 22 SPC_MKG (Special Marking) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
Last updated 2026-05-26. Published by DAITK™ against the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) FLIS code dictionary, governed by DoD 4100.39-M (Federal Logistics Information System Procedures Manual).
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