What is the difference between a bar code and LOGMARS?
A bar code is governed by a commercial standard, like ISO/IEC 16388. Whereas, LOGMARS is governed by MIL-STD-1189. However, the Military no longer uses LOGMARS and has adopted the commercial bar code standard ISO/IEC 16388 for all their bar code requirements. [Reference: ISO/IEC 16388 and MIL-STD-1189] • When are bar codes required? Bar code markings are required on all containers and loose or unpacked items. [Reference: MIL-STD-129] • What is the required bar code density? The bar code density shall be from 3.0 to 9.4 characters per inch (CPI). [Reference: MIL-STD-129] • Is there a standard for bar codes? Bar code symbology shall comply with ISO/IEC 16388. [Reference: MIL-STD-129] • Is there a standard size label for bar coding? There is no standard size label. [Reference: DLA HQ Guidance] • Is there a standard length for the bar code? The physical length of a Code 39 symbol, including quiet zones, is given in ISO/IEC 16388. Refer to ISO/IEC 16388 for details. NOTE: We cannot post thi
