IDing ID numbers.

Pear Half-Mast,

Which number on the M40/M42 masks is the lot number you use to ID the mask in the property book?

SFC SFC
abbr.
sergeant first class K.T.

Dear Sergeant K.T.,

The lot number is stamped on the bottom right strap of the facepiece in a rectangular rec·tan·gu·lar
adj.
1. Having the shape of a rectangle.

2. Having one or more right angles.

3. Designating a geometric coordinate system with mutually perpendicular axes. embossed em·boss
tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es
1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin.

2. box.

Half-Mast

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Title Annotation:	M40/M42-Series Masks
Publication:	PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Article Type:	Brief Article
Geographic Code:	1USA
Date:	Sep 1, 2003
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