DoD Mandates
There are 3
main DoD mandates that
currently affect suppliers
to the DoD, they are
commonly referred to as the
UID, RFID, and WAWF
mandates.
The UID mandate requires
that products have a
globally unique serial
number embedded in a 2D
Datamatrix barcode, and that
this barcode is either
directly marked on the part
or affixed to the part via a
label. In addition, this
information is to be stored
in a DoD database called the
UID Registry.
The RFID mandate requires
that logistic shipping units
(pallets, cases, boxes, etc)
containing products that are
sent to the DoD shall be
globally uniquely
serialized, and this serial
number is stored in an RFID
(Radio Frequency
Identification) tag affixed
to the logistic unit.
The WAWF mandate requires
electronic submission of
invoices, advance shipping
notices, UID, and RFID data,
and is intended to replace
the paper DD250 system.
How are
these mandates related?
The DoD mandates are
intimately linked. RFID tags
on a case must "point" or be
"assoicated with" the UID
items contained in the case.
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