03.07.2020.
Celebration of the Day of Directorate for Standardisation, Codification and Metrology
Today, Directorate for Standardisation, Codification and Metrology of Defence Technology Department in the Ministry of Defence observed its day – 5th July, which is celebrated in memory of that date in 1863 when in the Principality of Serbia, the Artillery Department of the Ministry of Military adopted its first standard “Administration of all technical records which is done by technical bodies”.
Standardisation, metrology and system of designating assets used in defence system are in immediate and strong connection with the beginnings of industrialisation of Serbia, in particular with development in defence industry sector, as a key and inseparable part of development.
Directorate for Standardisation, Codification and Metrology is the highest expert body in the field of material standardisation. It carries out the work of National Codification Bureau of the Republic of Serbia, and as a central and the highest expert body in the field of metrology affairs in the field of defence, it largely contributes to strengthening of the Serbian Armed Forces and defence system as a whole.
Apart from analysing the results achieved over the past year, observing the Day of Directorate for Standardisation, Codification and Metrology provided an opportunity to present recognitions to the most deserving associates of the Directorate for the contribution and cooperation in advancement of standardisation in the Ministry of Defence.
