MIL-STD-161G

Abstract

This standard provides a uniform method for the identification of liquid petroleum products and hydrocarbon missile fuels stored in and dispensed from Government-owned or operated bulk storage facilities. The employment of this standard promotes greater safety to personnel and reduces the potential for error, confusion, and inaction in times of emergency by providing uniformity in the identification of products and product groups. <br>Applicability. <br>The method of identification is applicable to all DoD activities. It is NOT applicable to aircraft and ships. If desired by the cognizant activity and acceptable to the contractor, this identification method may be employed at Government-leased facilities. <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> The pipe identification marking system method called out in this standard is intended to promote safety and to reduce confusion as to pipe contents in the event of an emergency and to facilitate maintenance. It is also intended to increase the level of standardization among NATO nations for pipe and conduit identification in facilities used in ground petroleum products handling. <br>