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Purpose

To achieve the above stated goal, this publication:

• Explains the concept of UID

• Identifies roles and responsibilities for UID

• Provides guidance on which items are to be uniquely identified

• Provides guidance on how to mark items in accordance with STANAG 2290 "UID of items" to establish a population of compliant items

• Illustrates improvements in data quality achieved through automatic data capture and data exchange

• Provides guidance on how to establish and maintain UID registries

• Provides guidance on how to use and exchange UID related data to assure the availability of timely and accurate information

• Identifies potential benefits through application of UID to deliver more effective systems life cycle management

• Provides a potential implementation path for national consideration to adopt and exploit UID

• Provides a framework for industrial partner use when planning their own implementation whether in response to a requirement or self-motivated adoption.