Type I and type II Identification plates are intended for use on coated or uncoated smooth metallic surfaces, phenolic or glass surfaces within the temperature range from -55ºC to +105ºC.

Navy. For Navy equipment, type I material should be used. The use of type II material requires the approval of the procuring activity.

Air Force. For Air Force electronic test equipment, identification plates, in accordance with this specification will not be used in applications where equipment nomenclature identification name plates are required. Only type I of this specification may be used for other identification purposes in this equipment.