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a.
ball
- no marking;
b.
tracer
- red;
c.
armour piercing
- black;,
d.
armour piercing incendiary
- silver;
e.
observing
- yellow; and
f.
incendiary
- blue.
11.
If an ammunition has more than one role, a combination of the appropriate colours is
used. The colouring will extend a minimum of 6 mm down from the tip but under no
circumstances will it appear on the bearing surface of the bullet.
12.
Packaging Markings. The following markings are found on SAA packages:
a.
quantity of ammunition is indicated by numerals; on all packages;
b.
nomenclature and calibre is indicated on all packages in distinct letters and
numerals;
c.
NATO design mark will be indicated on all packages which contain ammunition
manufactured to a design that satisfies a NATO Standardization Agreement;
d.
the type of pack (bulk, charger, clip, belted, or bandolier) will be indicated by
symbols on all packages (see Figure 13-7-3). The model of charger or clip, belt or
link will also be indicated if applicable;
e.
lot number, manufacturer's initial or recognized identification letters, (the last two
digits of the year of manufacture or packaging) will be indicated on all packages
in numerals and letters smaller than those used for the calibre;
f.
the nature of the bullet contained in all packages will be indicated with the
appropriate symbols (see Figure 13-7-4). When the pack contains bullets of
different types, the symbols will show their arrangement. For example, the
quantity of the first type is followed by its symbol, the quantity of the second type
is followed by its symbol;
g.
the interchangeability symbol to denote the operational interchangeability of
ammunition is placed on the outer package only;