Expediter™ has the right MIL-STD-129 compliant labels for you



The MSL is DoD's address label.

MIL-STD-129 requires 1 on every:
  • Pallet
  • Individual box (i.e. non-palletized shipping container)

Graphic of MIL-STD-129 compliant Military Shipping Label with linear & 2D barcodes


Military Shipping Label (MSL)


Pick from 3 MIL-STD-129 compliant options:
  1. 4"x6" MSL

    • Durable - Thermal transfer printed with premium wax/resin ribbons
    • Simple to apply - Labels for each box & pallet are collated & rubber banded.
    • Overnight - Order by 2pm ET, get'em Next day
  2. 4"x6" MSL with RFID Graphic of MIL-STD-129 compliant, UHF C1G2 96 bit Alien Squiggle RFID tag

    An Alien Squiggle EPC C1G2 RFID is embedded in the MSL, encoded per DFARS 252.211-7066 & tested 3 times. RFID #'s are tracked for you. We ensure there are no duplicates. Say good-bye to the frustrations of typing 24 digit RFID #'s, 'cuz we also upload your Advance Ship Notice to WAWF!

  3. NEW! "U print it" MSL PDF

    • Economical - Low priced & no shipping to pay. Receive by email. Print on your LASER printer
    • Same Day - Order by 2 pm, we email the SAME day
    • Order sheets of 4"x6" labels in advance

The ECL is DoD's contents label.

MIL-STD-129 requires 1 on every:
  • Shipping container
  • Palletized shipping container

Graphic of MIL-STD-129 compliant Exterior Container label with linear barcodes.


Exterior Container Label (ECL)


Pick from 3 MIL-STD-129 compliant options:
  1. 4"x6" ECL

    • Accomodating - You can add a line of helpful info such as item size, RMA # or instructions
    • Durable - Thermal transfer printed with premium wax/resin ribbons
    • Overnight - Order by 2pm ET, et'em NEXT day
  2. 4"x6" ECL with RFID Graphic of MIL-STD-129 compliant, UHF C1G2 96 bit Alien Squiggle RFID tag

    An Alien Squiggle EPC C1G2 RFID is embedded in the MSL, encoded per DFARS 242.211-7006 & tested 3 times. RFID #'s are tracked for you. We ensure there are no duplicates. Say good-bye to the frustrations of typing 24 digit RFID #'s, 'cuz we also upload your Advance Ship Notice to WAWF!

  3. NEW! "U print it" ECL PDF

    • Economical - Low price & no shipping to pay. Receive by email. Print on your LASER printer.
    • Same Day - Order by 2 pm, we email SAME day
    • Order sheets of 4"x6" labels in advance

The UCL and ICL are DoD's contents
labels for the inside containers.

MIL-STD-129 requires:
  • 1 UCL on each unit pack
  • 1 ICL on each intermediate
    container.

Graphic of MIL-STD-129 compliant Unit Container label with linear barcode of NSN.


Unit Container Label (UCL) &
Intermediate Container Label (ICL)


Pick from 3 MIL-STD-129 compliant options:

  1. Standard 4"x2" - Most durable

    Sized for easy reading. Thermal transfer printed for high durability, just like the MSL & ECL.
  2. NEW! Small 2 1/2" x 1 9/16" - Medium durable

    Sized to fit small containers & bas. Laser printed for use when abrasion & weather exposure are minimal.
  3. NEW! "U print it" PDF of Small 2 1/2" x 19/16"

    • Economical - Low price & no shipping to pay. Receive by email. Print on your LASER printer.
    • Same Day - Order by 2pm, we email SAME day
    • Small size - fits smaller containers & bas. Pick these when abrasion & weather exposure is minimal.
    • Order sheets of 2 1/2" x 1 9/16" labels in advance

Two face stocks are available

  1. Premium, top coated paper
    • For normal supply chain use
    • Superior print durability from thermal transfer printing with wax resin ribbon
    • Meets MIL-PRF-61002 Grade C durability
  2. Top coated 2 mil white Polyester
    • For outdoor weatherability
    • Outstanding print durability from thermal transfer printing with resin ribbon
    • Outstanding chemical, strength & tearing resistance; durability to 300 deg F
    • Meets MIL-PRF-61002 Grade B durability requirements

Both face stocks feature general purpose permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive for excellent adhesion to a range of surfaces.

How Expediter™ works for
MIL-STD-129 labels & RFID

  • Sign up for free
    Get a My ComplianceCenter account and order 24/7.
  • Login & Order online
    • Our web form tells you which MIL-STD-129 labels your shipment requires.
    • Get your quotation.
    • Pay via credit card or DrawDown account.
    • Got questions? Call us at (617) 314-7700. For your 1st order, we read your contract & walk you through everything!
    • Orders received by 2pm eastern ship same business day.
  • Apply the labels
    Keep the Certificate of Compliance with MIL-STD-129.
    seal of the US Department of Defense
  • Send your ASN to WAWF (for RFID only)
    Use our convenient 3-Click ASN Service.