Government Parts & Logistics Glossary

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AAC (Acquisition Advise Code) Code Values
The Acquisition Advice Code (AAC) consists of codes indicating how (as distinguished from where) and under what restrictions an item will be acquired. ("Agency" refers to Civil Agencies with the exclusion of the General Services Administrative and National Security Agency.)

ABAAC (Appropriation & Budget Activity Account Code)
The Appropriation and Budget Activity (ABA) Account Code is a one-digit funding code which is the second position of the Army material Category Structure. The codes available are either alpha or numeric excluding the letters I and O and the numerals 1,4,6,7,8 and 0. The alpha codes are PA funded principle, secondary, spare and repair part items. Changes to these codes are extracted from the Army Master Data File (AMDF).

AC (Action Code)
The Action Code, (AC) is a one-character alphabetic code (example A, B, C, D,) that shows the type of action, (such as add, reinstatement, change, delete) if any, that has taken place on each line of supply data.

ACT (Activity Code)
The Activity Code (ACT) is a two-character alphabetic code designating the activity where errors or omissions are reported, and by which you can make inquires regarding data in the DO43.

Address Type
The Address Type specifies the address used for:

• (1) or (M) Mailing
• (2) or (F) Freight
• (3) or (B) Billing

AMCC (Army Materiel Category Code) Code Values
The AMCC is a five-position alphanumeric code that indicates the financial category of an item for Army accountability.

AMDF (Army Master Data File)
The Army Master Data File (AMDF) provides users with the most commonly used supply management data to perform logistics functions related to their assigned mission responsibilities. AMDF can be used to:

• Verify Prescribed Load Lists (PLL), Authorized Stockage Lists (ASL), and Asset Balance File (ABF)
• Identify related National Stock Number (NSN)/Management Control Number (MCN) information.
• Find interchangeable/substitute item data and history data.

• Manufacturers
• Vendors
• Government agencies who manufacture an item of supply
• Government agencies who control the development of government specifications and/or standards
• Government specifications or standards when no single government source can be identified
• NATO manufacturers

CAGE/Part
A combination of the CAGE Code and Part Number.

CAO (Contract Administration Office)
A six-position Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) identified as a Contract Administration Office (CAO) when referenced to the in-the-clear name and address of a Defense Contract Administration Service Regional (DCASR) office.

CC (Change Code)
A code to indicate establishment, deletion, or change to logistics data.

CD Disc
This field is found in the Military Specifications and Standards database results window and is the CD disc number where the document is stored.

CEC (Contractor Establishment Code)
A nine character alphanumeric code assigned by Dun & Bradstreet that identifies the contractor establishment receiving the award. The DUNS number has formally replaced the CEC as the Federal Procurement Data System's (FPDS) official contractor identification code. The change was finalized on April 24, 2000 and is reflected in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 4 and 52.

Characteristics
A record of various functional, electrical, and physical characteristics, manufacturer's data, special notations, or narrative description that uniquely identifies equipment and components.

CIIC (Controlled Inventory Item Code)
The Controlled Inventory Item Code (CIIC) is a one-character code that indicates the security classification, security risk, or pilferage control required for storage and transportation of DoD assets.

CLIN (Contract Line Item Number)
Item line in a contract.

CMC (Commodity Management Code)
Commodity Management Code (CMC) designates the Army Activity responsible for Army class management (for items for which wholesale item management is assigned to Army), or CMC of the service item control center for which DLA/GSA are assigned wholesale integrated management responsibilities.

COG (Cognizance) Code Code Values
The Cognizance Code/Symbol (COG) is a two position alphanumeric code prefixed to Federal Stock Numbers (NSNs) for internal Navy management purposes to identify and designate the Inventory Control Point (ICP) office or agency that exercises supply management. It is not a component of the NSN for material identification purposes. The first position of the Cognizance Symbol is numeric and identifies the storage account as follows:

• Even numbers 2,4,6 and 8 denote that material is carried in Appropriations Purchase Account (except number 8A).
• Odd numbers 1,3,5 and 7 denote material is carried in Navy Stock Account.
• (9) denotes Navy retail items carried in the Navy Stock Account.
• Zero (0) denotes material is not carried in a Stores Account (except OP).

The second position which is alphabetic identifies the combined technical (bureau/command) and inventory managers having jurisdiction over the item. The inventory manager is that inventory control point, office or agency which exercises supply demand control over a given segment of Navy interest material.

Competition Act Applies
Competition in Contracting Act Applies. The Competition in Contracting Act makes "full and open" competition an underlying objective in procurement for solicitations issued on or after April 1, 1985 and imposes strict limits on the use of "sole source" procurements.

CRIT (Criticality) Code
A table of codes which indicates that an item is technically critical by reason of tolerance, fit restrictions, application, nuclear hardness properties of other characteristics which affect identification of the item.

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DAC (Description Availability Code)
The Description Availability Code (DAC) indicates whether a description is available in the Total Item Record (TIR). This code is generated from the Type of Item identification code. Type 2 indicates no description available.

DEM, DEMIL, DML (Demilitarization Code) Code Values
The Demilitarization Code (DEM, DEMIL, or DML) is a one-character alphabetic code identifying items requiring demilitarization and the type of demilitarization required, and also identifies which do not require demilitarization. Determined by the Inventory Control Point.

DO43 USAF I&S Grouping List
The Air Force Interchangeability and Substitutability Grouping List (DO43) contains item information by Master National Stock Number and Related National Stock Number. The interchangeable Item is an item which possesses such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance, reliability, and maintainability to another item of similar or identical purposes and is capable of being exchanged for the other item without selection for fit or performance and without alteration of the item itself or adjoining items, except for adjustment. The substitutable item possesses such functional and physical characteristics as to be capable of being exchanged for another only under specified conditions or for particular applications, and without alteration of the items themselves or of adjoining items.

DODAAC (DoD Activity Address Code)
The Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) is a six-character code used to identify an Agency/Activity. Same as the UIC used to identify U.S. Navy ships.

DODAAF (DOD Activity Address File)
The Department of Defense Activity Address File (DODAAF) provides users with the address of government activities and companies that do business with the government.

DSOR ( Depot Source of Repair)
An organic or contract activity designated as the source to provide depot maintenance of equipment. Only each service's Maintenance Interservice Support Management Office (MISMO) assignees DSOR codes through FICA Service cataloging function.

DUNS Number
Dun and Bradstreet Number.

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EC (Essentiality Code)
The Essentiality Code (EC) is a one-character code that identifies whether or not an item is essential and at what level. Essentiality is the value of an item breakdown on the operation of the end item. The code is divided into two sections. The first applies to end items, the second to repair parts.

ECC (Equipment Category Code)
The Equipment Category Code (ECC) is a code assigned to equipment and items of supply appearing in allowance lists which categorize the item as equipment, repair part, equipage, or consumable and indicates the degree of shipboard control to be exercised.

ECD (Effective Change Date)
The Effective Change Date (ECD) is the date when a change becomes effective or when it became effective.

EIC (End Item Code)
The End Item Code (EIC) identifies end items.

EQUIPSPEC
EQUIPSPEC is the Navy's equipment specification

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge Code)
A one position code to indicate whether an item is susceptible to electrostatic discharge or electromagnetic interference damage. Electrostatic discharge damage occurs when an accumulation of static electricity generated by the relative motion or separation of materials is released to another object. Electromagnetic interference damage occurs when the item comes into proximity with an electrostatic or electromagnetic field.

Exp Deletion
Expected deletion. Explanatory statement recording the deletion action.

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Family
A P2300 file that tells you whether it is a head of the family or a component.

Family Related
A P2300 file that tells you whether an item is related to a family or a component.

Family Relationship
Family Relationship indicates the relationship of an item to the family with which it is associated.

FC (Fund Code)
The Fund Code (FC) is a one-character numeric code. This code identifies the type of funds to be used to pay for Army stock items. This code is only applied to a few items which require special funding.

Federal Supply Classification
A three part number used to identify a single item. The parts are: 1. FSC code 2. NATO county code 3. Federal item identification code or Activity Control Number.

FGC (Family Group Code)
The Family Group Code identifies a family, and within a family, a group of related items that may, under specific conditions, be substituted for one another, and under which demand and/or assets may be consolidated for requirements determination.

Fiche
This field is found in the Military Specifications and Standards database results window and is the microfiche number where the document is listed.

FIIG (Federal Item Identification Guide)
The Federal Item Identification Guide (FIIG) is a document used to describe the characteristics of an item.

FLIS (Federal Logistics Information System)
This is HAYSTACK APL's Federal Supply Catalog comprised of the following databases:

• Federal Logistics Information System, Parts 1, 2, 3 (FLIS)
• Management List - Consolidated (ML-C)
• Federal Supply Classifications Handbooks (H-2)
• Commercial Activity Government Entity Handbook (CAGE)
• Federal Item Name Directory (H-6)
• Characteristics Data (V-Segment)
• Interchangeability/Substitutability Data
• Major Organizational Entity Rules (MOE)

FN
This field is found in the P2002 - Navy Publications and Documents database results window.

Foreign/Domestic
This code shows the location of an organization.

• Code 1 indicates a domestic firm
• Code 2 indicates a foreign firm
• Code 3 indicates a Canadian firm.

Form/Publication Number
The alpha/numeric designation assigned to a document by the originator. This number usually contains an abbreviation of the originator.

Former Name
Any former names of the company.

FSC (Federal Supply Class)
The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is a four-digit code assigned to all standardization documents. Items which are similar in physical or performance characteristics, are requisitioned together, or are grouped together for supply management purposes are included in the same Federal Supply Class.

FSCM (Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers)
The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (FSCM) is now referred to as the CAGE (Commercial Activity Government Entity) Code.

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HMIC (Hazardous Material Indication Code)
Hazardous Material Indication Codes (HMIC) instruct the user on the type of hazardous material when required.

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ICC (Inventory Category Code)
The Inventory Category Code (ICC) is a one-character code that groups items into ten different categories for inventory and research purposes. Accountable and storage activities record this code on records for use in planning and scheduling inventory actions.. The order in which these codes are reviewed to determine which will be assigned to an item is: 0, 2, 8, 3, 6, 1, 4, 9, and 5. This order is according to Appendix A, AR 740-26.

IMC (Item Management Code)
The Item Management Code (IMC) denotes whether items of supply shall be subjected to integrated management under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)/General Service Administration (GSA) or retained by the individual military service or other Department of Defense components for their management. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Procedures Manual (January 1985), Table 71.

IMCA (Item Management Coding Activity)
The Item Management Coding Activity (IMCA) designates the military service Inventory Control Point (ICP) or other Department of Defense component performing item management coding.

INC (Item Name Code)
The Item Name Code (INC) is a five-digit number assigned by the Defense Logistics Service (DLS) to each approved item name. INCP This field is found in the DO43 - USAF I&S Grouping List database results window.

IP BCM (Beyond Capability of Maintenance)
For example, the Navy has three levels of maintenance: Organizational (O), Intermediate (I) and Depot (D). In Process (IP) data you might be looking for may refer to components processed by the I-level, or Intermediate. Therefore, BCM components are those that are not repairable at the I-level for a variety to reasons, such as the capability is not authorized, there are no parts or capacity constraints, and so on, and are considered "BCM'd" or sent to the depot for repair.

IP Total
Items Processed. This field lists the total components found on a search

IRR or IRRC (Issue Repair Restriction Code)
The Navy Issue Repair and/or Requisition Restriction Code (IRRC) is a two-position alpha or alphanumeric code that indicates restrictions to issue DR procurement or material involved or instructions for item requisitioning, turn-in or exchange or disposal for the Navy.

ISC (Item Standardization Code)
The Item Standardization Code (ISC) reflects the item standardization decision made regarding the individual part (reference) number. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual.

Issue Date
The original date of issue of the document or the date of revision.

Item Identifier NSN
The Item Identifier National Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit number assigned to a part under the federal cataloging program. The first four digits of the National Stock Number are the Federal Supply Class (FSC) of the part. The last nine digits are the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the part.

Item Name
The approved name of the item (as established by the Federal Cataloging Program) may assist in verifying the item prior to requisitioning. The length of an item's name is restricted to its first 19 characters. The item name is usually made up of a basic name such as "saw" which covers a broad area of related items, followed by modifiers such as "hand crosscut."

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JTC (Jump-To-Code)
The Jump-To-Code (JTC) is a three-character code used to note an exception to the normal, progressive Interchangeable and Substitutable (I&S) relationships for a family group. The presence and value of a Jump-To-Code identifies items which have no I&S relationship with each other, but do have a common substitute item in the family.

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Keyword
Keyword is any word that appears in the Federal Item Name Directory (H2 Handbook).

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LCC (Logistics Control Code)
The Logistics Control Code (LCC) is a one-character code assigned to Army Adopted Items and other items selected for authorization. This code is used to provide a basis for logistic support decisions such as procurement, overhaul, repair parts provisioning, requisitioning, and distribution.

LIN (Line Item Number)
The Line Item Number (LIN) is a six-character identification of the line on which the generic nomenclature is listed in the SB700-20, and in the Army equipment authorization documents.

LIRSH (List Requiring Special Handling)
The List of Items Requiring Special Handling (LIRSH) is published to identify items which require special handling. Data in the LIRSH include codes that:

• Identify item shelf life and shelf-life actions
• Identify item repair procedures
• Identify if the item should be specially secured
• List any hazardous materials within the item

LRC (Local Routing Code)
The Local Routing Code (LRC) identifies the internal organizational units to which the item is to be routed for management. The first three characters represent the stock control component and the last two represent the technical component.

LSI (Long Supply Indicator)
The Long Supply Indicator (LSI) code is in the MRIL database results window. The presence of an asterisk (*) denotes RFI long supply assets available for that NIIN, and an RFI replacement should be requisitioned rather than locally repairing the RFI. Blanks indicate no RFI long supply.

LSSC (Logistic Support Status Code)
The Logistic Support Status Code (LSSC) is assigned to equipment to indicate the type and dress of support required, as well as the method of support. Values are defined for either the first or second position of the LSSC.

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Master NSN
The National Stock Numbers of all items in the family (related to the current NSN). The NSN of the Master Item will always be the last NSN entered.

MAT
This field is found in the AMDF - Army Master Data File database results window.

MAT/CAT
The Army Material Category Structure (MCS) code. A five-character alphanumeric code that shows the Material Category Structure detail for management of Army Inventories.

• POSITION 1 - The Material Category and Inventory Manager or National Inventory Control Point (NICP) Service Item Control Center (SICC). First position codes are alphanumeric and identify the material categories of principal and secondary items to the CONUS Inventory Manager, NICP, or in case of Defense Logistics Agency/General Services Administration managed items, the SICC which exercises managerial responsibility. The title given to the first position generally describes the items managed by a particular inventory manager, but does not necessarily fully identify all the items under the inventory manager's control.
• POSITION 2 - The Appropriation and Budget, Activity Account (ABA) Code. Second position is alphabetic or numeric, excluding the letter 0 and numbers 0 and 1. This code identifies investment or expense type items. Investment items are purchased with Procurement Appropriations (PA) and are generally free-issued to Army customers and sold to other services, Government agencies, and international logistics customers. Expense items are purchased with Army Stock Fund (ASF) obligational authority and are generally sold to all customers. Prime and related items must contain the same ABA code. This is required for budget preparation and item accounting.
• POSITION 3 - The Management Inventory Segment. Third position codes are numeric 1 through 4 and identify the Management Inventory Segment of the category structure. This code provides further subdivision of those categories identified by positions 1 and 2.
• POSITION 4 - The Specific Group/Generic Group. Fourth position codes are either alphabetic or numeric, excluding the letter O and the numeral 1. This code provides further subdivision of those items identified to positions 1 through 3. For Army managed items, these codes will identify special or specific groups of items on a generic basis. For those DLA/GSA managed items having application to Army weapons system/end items, the code will be the appropriate generic code. For DLA/GSA managed items that cannot be identified to a specific Army weapons system/end item, and for Medical/Dental Items, the code in this position will be the numeric 0.
• POSITION 5 - Generic Category Fifth position codes are alphanumeric except the letter O and the number 1. This position identifies items with weapons system/end items, or another application. For Army managed items, these codes in combination with the codes assigned in position 4 will identify a specific weapons system/end item or homogeneous group of items. For DLA/GSA managed items, this position will be the number 0, except for those items having application to Army weapons system/end items which will carry the appropriate fifth digit code.

MCC (Management Control Code)
Management Control Code (MCC) shows the codes used by individual services to designate controls that are essential to successful operation of service-peculiar accounting systems.

MCC (Material Control Code)
The Material Control Code (MCC) is a single alphabetic character assigned by the inventory manager to indicate product of commodity identification, special purpose, or an inventory control characteristic. Inventory items are segregated into more manageable groupings, or field activities are advised of special reporting and control requirements. If the MCC is D, M, W or Z the item is not repairable. If the MCC is E, H or X the item is repairable.

MCC/ABAAC (Appropriation & Budget Activity Account Code)
The Appropriation and Budget Activity (ABA) Account Code is a one-digit funding code which is the second position of the Army material Category Structure. The codes available are either alpha or numeric excluding the letters I and O and the numerals 1,4,6,7,8 and 0. The alpha codes are PA funded principle, secondary, spare and repair part items. Changes to these codes are extracted from the Army Master Data File (AMDF).

MCN (Management Control Number)
The Management Control Number (MCN) indicates those reparable items that are the head of a family of interchangeable items.

MCS (Material Category Structure)
A five-character code that shows the Material Category Structure detail for management of Army inventories. The five characters are:

1. Material Category and Inventory Manager or National Inventory Control Point (NICP) Service Item Control Center (SICC)
2. Appropriation and Budget Activity Account (ABA) Code
3. The Management Inventory Segment
4. The Specific Group/Generic Group
5. Generic Category

MFR ID
The Manufacturer Identification (MFR ID) field is found in the MIAPL - Master Index to APL File database results window

MFRDWG
MFRDWG is the manufacturer's drawing number.

MIAPL - Master Index to APL File
The Navy's Master Index of Allowable Parts List data is a comprehensive historical cross-reference of data used to support the Navy logistics arena. Obtained from the Navy's Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC), the MIAPL provides extensive information on items of supply that are provided in the Allowance Parts List (APL). Data in the MIAPL includes equipment component identification, technical manual cross-references, equipment specifications, nomenclature, and several other cross-references for ease of use.

Military Essentiality Code
Military Essentiality Code (Part to component). Represents the military importance of a part in relation to a higher component, equipment, or mission. List of Defined Values:1 - Major importance to component. 3 - Minor importance to component.

Military Specifications & Standards
The Military Specifications and Standards database gives increased flexibility when you are trying to locate parts in the Federal Supply Catalog since most of the specifications cross-reference to part numbers. The data available for each index entry includes:

• Published Document Number
• Document Title
• Federal Supply Class (FSC)
• Current Revision

MMAC (Material Management Aggregation Code) Code Values
Air Force Material Management Aggregation Code. The MMAC code will search positions 4 and 5 of the Air Force Management Control Code field. Positions 4 and 5 designate the Air Force Material Management Aggregation Code. This two-digit code identifies specific items (NSNs) to be managed by a specific manager. These codes apply to systems, program, selected Federal Supply Class and Aggregation to related equipment.

Model
This is the Reparable Item Code/Model Code (RIC/MODEL) assigned to each reparable assembly for relating consumable items to that reparable assembly.

Model RIC/MODEL
The Reparable Item Code/Model Code (RIC/MODEL) assigned to each reparable assembly for relating consumable items to that reparable assembly

MOE (Major Organizational Entity)
The Major Organizational Entity (MOE) number is a code that represents a specific MOE Rule that applies to management of an item or a group of items of supply. The first position identifies the service/agency responsible for establishing and maintaining the MOE Rules. The remaining three positions are insignificant and are used for sequencing purposes only.

MPD (Movement Priority Designator)
The Movement Priority Designator (MPD) is a numerical indicator that identifies the precedence for material movements other than requisition and issue transactions.

MRC or MR (Maintenance Repair Code)
The Maintenance Repair Code (MRC) is a one-character code. This code identifies the level of maintenance which may do all repair work on the item. The code is based on which level has all the necessary tools and skills needed to completely repair the item and return it to a like-new condition. This does not mean that some repair cannot be done at a lower level.

MRIL (Master Reparable Item List)
The Master Reparable Item List (MRIL) provides current authorized disposition instructions for Not Ready For Issue (NRFI) reparable items. It is the primary Navy source document for users, shippers, and receivers of managed reparable components.

MSCR (Materiel Status Committee Record)
The Materiel Status Committee Record (MSCR) assigned by the materiel status office is shown with the type classification symbol of an item. The MSCR is a record of the decisions and actions reported by materiel developers. It is comprised of the meeting number, calendar year, appropriate section of the MSCR, and the sequence number of a particular item. It was previously known as the Technical Committee Data.

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NCIMSC (Non-consumable Item Material Support Code)
The Non-consumable Item Material Support Code (NCIMSC) identifies the degree of support received by an Individual Secondary Control Activity (SICA) or identifies the service performing depot maintenance for a lead service (Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA)). A non-consumable item is defined as an item of supply that is managed by one or more military services as a non-consumable (i.e., major end item, depot reparable, or nonstock-funded consumable). A service management mix of consumable-end items, consumable-depot reparable, etc., is therefore considered as a non-consumable and is not authorized by the PICA-LOA06/SIC-LOA67 for weapons integrated relationships. The U.S. Coast Guard, as an SICA (LOA8D), requires an NCIMSC of five for Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) edit purposes. The USCG can never be a PICA (LOA22).

NHA/APPLIC
The Next Higher Assembly (NHA) code is found in the P2300/10/30 - ASO Rep/Cons Items database results window.

NICN (Navy Item Control Number)
The Navy Item Control Number (NICN) is a temporary number assigned by the Navy to identify parts in the Navy supply system before they are cataloged by the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) and given a complete National Stock Number (NSN).

NICN/NIIN (Navy Item Control Number/NIIN)
The NICN/NIIN is a cross-reference from the Navy Item Control Number (NICN) to a real National Item Identification Number (NIIN). NIIN Count The NIIN count is the number of NIINs(National Item Identification Numbers ) found in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS ) with this CAGE code.

NICP Cross Reference List
The Navy Item Control Point (NICP) Cross Reference File references both cataloged and non-cataloged items. Available data includes part numbers, FSCM/Cages, NIINs, and Temporary Navy Item Control numbers. Specification Specification is equipment specification information

NIIN (National Item Identification Number)
The National Item Identification Number (NIIN) is a nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number.

Nomenclature Allowance Parts/Equipage List
Nomenclature is a set or group of alphanumeric words or symbols that describes the equipment, component or equipage assigned an APL or AEL identification number. The nomenclature is developed by the following:

• Material Systems Command personnel, or other designated activities
• Shipyard and fleet personnel
• ICP technicians

Nomenclature is based on applicable engineering drawings, nameplate data, and/or technical publications.

NSN (National Stock Number)
The National Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. The first four digits of the NSN are the Federal Supply Class (FSC) of the part. The last nine digits are the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the part.

NTS
Used by operating personnel to refer to specific instructions or information concerning the item listed in the Allowance Document.

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OE (Organization Entity)
The OE code indicates the type of Organization Entity affiliation.

OE TYPE
OE Type is the type of organization, either manufacturer (type A) or distributor (type F).

On Board Allowance Table
Quantity of onboard repair parts. A set of numeric digits which represents the quantity of onboard repair parts of an item for an end-use activity for a given protection period as a result of allowance or provisioning requirements determination process.

OOU (Order Of Use)
The Order of Use (OOU) Code is a three-digit code (composed of a two-digit subgroup and a one-digit subgroup Sequence code) that is assigned to Interchangeable and Substitutable items in order to arrange the items in ascending order of preference. The subgroup is a range of items within a family group which are interchangeable with each other. Items that have no interchangeable relationship with any other item are the sole members of their subgroups. Items that are not interchangeable are assigned different subgroup code values. The Subgroup code is a two-digit code which either relates interchangeable items or differentiates between items which are not interchangeable. It specifies the ascending order of preference between/among interchangeable items within a subgroup The Sequence code is a single-digit code which specifies the ascending order of preference between/among interchangeable items within a subgroup.

ORIG
This field is found in the FLIS - Federal Logistics Information System database results window in the Part/CAGE/Pricing Item tab.

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P2002 - Navy Publications & Documents
P2002 is the Navy's database of documents and publications.

P2300/P2310/P2300 - ASO/Rep Cons Items
The P2300 database contains all Aviation Reparable Items, both Depot (7R), and Intermediate and Organizational Reparable (IRD) Items. It also contains 6RX Item which are End Items of Support Equipment. The data is in National Item Identification Code sequence and indicates those reparable items that are the head of a family of interchangeable items. The P2310 database contains all Aviation Consumable Items, Cog Codes, ASO managed IR items, nine Cog DLA items, and other service items.

PAC (Preparer Activity Code)
This is the military activity or federal agency responsible for the preparation and maintenance of standardization documents.

Packaging
Packaging data is shown in coded form. To make maximum use of this data, a detailed explanation of the coding is required. It is available in ASO Instructions P4440.60E.

Pages
Pages refers to the number of pages in the document.

Part Number
Part Number is a 32-character field containing the part number assigned by the manufacturer. In some cases, the part number field is used to identify a drawing, source controlling, or specification controlling number of the item identified by the National Stock Number (NSN). Part Number is also called the Reference Number.

Phone Number
Phone number is the telephone number of the agency, activity, or company.

Phrase Code
Phrase Code is a one-character code that shows changes and connections between the NSN and information type data.

Phrase SNI ( Phrase Stock Number Information)
A phrase, up to 15-characters long, that denotes changes and/or relationships between an NSN and information type data.

Phrase Statement
This field is found in the FLIS - Federal Logistics Information System database results window in the Part/CAGE/Pricing Item tab.

Physical Security
This field is found in the P2002 - Navy Publications and Documents database results window.

PID (Product Item Description)
This data includes an assortment of technical characteristic information as well as additional approved manufacturers/part numbers, drawing numbers, and military specification references.  Over 4 million NIINs in the FLIS database have PID information associated with their records.  The sources for this descriptive information are the four hardware DLA centers: Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Defense Supply Center Columbus – C (DSCC-C), Defense Supply Center Columbus – E (DSCC-E) and Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC).

Place of Performance
The city, state, or government installation where the items will be produced, manufactured, mined, or grown or where the service will be performed. This item refers to the contractor's final manufacturing assembly point, processing plant, construction site, place where a service is performed, location of mines, or where product is grown.

PMI or PMIC (Precious Metals Indicator)
The Precious Metals Indicator (PMI) Code (PMIC) is a one-character code that identifies items that have precious metals as part of their content. Precious metals are those metals generally considered to be uncommon and highly valuable. Use this code together with the Recoverability Code (RC) to make sure that precious metals are recovered or that special handling or disposal procedures are followed.

Preference Program
Awards made to contractors where a particular preference program applies, such as a Small Business Set-Aside, etc.

Prep
This field is found in the Military Specifications and Standards database results window.

Price
Price is the cost of the item.

PROCUREMENT
The PROC (Procurement History Data) database offers access to the contract files of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The files date back from five to fifteen years and provide information on who the government purchased from, what price was paid, and how often it was purchased.

Program Related Code
The Program Related Code indicates whether the item is program related.

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QPA (Quantity Per Assembly)
The Quantity Per Assembly (QPA) represents the actual number of times the component is used (or appears) in the end item record. Due to the DO49 "single indenture" concept, this may be different than the QPA which appears on provisioning documentation.

QPUI (Quantity Per Unit Of Issue)
The indicated number of documents per Unit of Issue. The symbol (*) is applicable to marginally punched continuous forms because there is no standard. QRES (Quantity Restriction) If there is a quantity displayed, the limit has been set by the sponsor. If no quantity is displayed, the quantity is automatically generated based on prior demand for the document.

QR (Quantity Restriction)
If there is quantity displayed, the limit has been set by the sponsor. If no quantity is displayed, the quantity is automatically generated, based on prior demand for the document.

QTY
QTY shows the quantity found. Quantity An "in the clear" quantity which shows the quantity, whole number, or decimal fraction of the unit of measure which is supplied for the unit of issue.

QUP (Quantity Per Unit Pack)
The Quantity Per Unit Pack (QUP) indicates the number of Units of Issue in the unit package, as established by the managing unit.

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RC (Recoverability Code)
A one-character alphabetic code that identifies the level of maintenance that is allowed to dispose of the item when it can no longer be used. A blank in this position means the item is probably an end item which is not assigned a Recoverability Code.

Reference Numbers/Drawings
The reference or drawing in the technical publication. This number usually refers to the part or component.

Related NSN
The National Stock Numbers of all items in the family (related to the current NSN). The NSN of the Master Item will always be the last NSN entered. Related NSNs are all items in the I&S (Interchangeability and Substitutability) family.

Rep Act (Record of Replacement Action)

Rep Lin (Replacement Line Item)

Rep Ratio
The is the Ratio for Replacement and Replacing Item Quantity / Replaced Item Quantity / (And/Or) field in SB700-20 - Reportable Items Selected for Auth. Database

Replacement OE Code
The CAGE Code replacing the listed CAGE Code. This field is present when there is a status code of R. The R status indicates the CAGE has been canceled with a replacement. This is a faculty that was discontinued, acquired, or merged within a successor firm.

RIC (Repairable Item Code)
The Repairable Item Code indicates whether or not an item is repairable. The code is directly associated with the Material Control Code (MCC). If the MCC is D, M, W, or Z, the item is not repairable. If the MCC is E, H, or X, the item is repairable.

RIC (Routing Identifier Code)
A three-character code representing a depot in critical supply of a given item. The Routing Identifier Code (RIC) is the Army Inventory Control point having Army item management responsibility (items for which wholesale item management is assigned to Army), or RIC of the service item control center (items for MS for which DLA/GSA are assigned wholesale integrated management responsibility).

RICC (Reportable Item Control Code)
The Reportable Item Control Code (RICC) is a one-character numeric code assigned to those items of equipment selected as reportable. These items are identified as RICC 2 and 3 in SB 700-20 and is the guide for all units,organizations and installations responsible for furnishing reports as prescribed by Chapter 2, AR 710-3. Intensive Management Items are assigned RICC-8 in accordance with Chapter 3, AR 710-1.

RNAAC (Reference Number Action Activity Code)
The Reference Number Action Activity Code (RNAAC) identifies the codifier responsible for the codification.

RNCC (Reference Number Category Code) Code Values
The Reference Number Category Code (RNCC) specifies the relationship of the part number to the Item of Supply. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual.

RNFC (Reference Number Format Code)
The Reference Number Format Code (RNFC) is the reference number assigned for all entries into the CGCS. Input from other countries is captured on file by ADP as received. RNFC 3 may be used in an LDR transaction. Only RNFC 1 and RNFC 4 are authorized for any other international data exchange transactions.

RNVC (Reference Number Variation Code) Code Values
The Reference Number Variation Code (RNVC) is a one-character code that indicates the extent to which the reference number identifies the item. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual.

RPDMRC (Reference/Partial Descriptive Method Reason Code)
The Reference/Partial Descriptive Method Reason Code identifies the reason a reference type, reference-descriptive type, or partial-descriptive type item identification was submitted.

RR (Requisition Restriction)

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SA
Branch Codes (BR) designate the branch of the DoD (Department of Defense) Supply System that purchases or stocks the item referenced by the National Stock Number (NSN).

SAC (Submitting Activity Code)
Any participating activity which submits proposed data directly to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) for approval. The submitting activity may be the activity which originates the data, or an intermediate monitoring activity, through which the originating activity is required to submit its proposals to DLSC

SADC (Service/Agency Designator Code)
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The Service/Agency Designator Code (SADC) is a two-digit alphanumeric code that indicates the Service(s) or Agency(ies) that made the decision to relate the National Stock Number to the part number.

SB700-20 - Reportable Items
The SB700-20 is the Army's Reportable Items Selected for Authorization data file. It is also known as the Army Adopted/Other Items Selected for Authorization/List of Reportable Items. This database provides specific information relating to The Army Authorization Document System (TAADS) database, the Army Maintenance Management System, the Army Type Classification System, and Logistic Management Control Data. Together, with the Common Table of Allowances (CTAs), it authorizes reportable items using given criteria. It is used as a guide for all Army units, organizations, and installations responsible for furnishing reports

SC (Supply Class)
The Class of Supply (Supply Class) is the first position of the Supply Category of Material Code, a two-character alphanumeric code.

SCC or SEC (Security Classification Code)
The Security Classification Code (SCC or SEC) designates the degree of physical security assigned to an item of supply. The transmittal of security code information, via change notice card, advises stock points and other recipients of the degree of security to be exercised. Indicates the classification code listed in DEN C017.

SCI (Special Control Item Code)
The Special Control Item Code (SCI) is a one-character code that identifies items that require special controls.

SCIC
The Special Control Item Code (SCIC) is a one-character alphanumeric code. This code identifies items which require special controls.

SCMC (Supply Category Materiel Code)
A two-character alphanumeric code that identifies the Class of Supply and Sub-classification of Supply to which an item belongs. This is according to Appendix B, AR 700-0, and Chapter 3, FM 704-28. The Class of Supply is the first position of the Supply Category of Material Code, a two-character alphanumeric code. The Sub-classification of Supply is the second position of the Supply Category of Material Code. This code identifies material which is used to support nonmilitary programs.

SEC or SCC (Security Classification Code)
The Security Classification Code (SEC or SCC) designates the degree of physical security assigned to an item of supply. The transmittal of security code information via change notice card advises stock points and other recipients of the degree of security to be exercised. Indicates the classification code listed in DEN C017.

Shipping Code
The Shipping Code (SHIP) is a six digit alphanumeric code identifying the activity to which Not Ready For Issue (NRFI) material should be sent, or two digit alpha codes indicating special exceptions.

Shipping Instructions
Shipping Instructions are the shipping addresses for the NRFI turn-in destinations. Addresses for commercial sites will specify the contract number that applies. Interservice shipping addresses may reference the interservice support agreement number.

SIC (Standard Industrial Classification Code)
The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) defines industries in accordance with the composition and structure of the economy.

SIN (Special Item Number)

SLA or SLAC (Shelf Life Action Code)
The Shelf Life Action Code (SLA or SLAC) indicates the action to be taken for an item at the expiration of the shelf-life period (indicated by the Shelf Life Code).

SLC or SL (Shelf Life Code)
The Shelf Life Code (SLC or SL) is a one-character code that shows both the estimated period of time the item will remain serviceable and whether the shelf life can be extended. (For the NMDF database, see NAVSUPINST 4410.52 for further guidance.)

SMCC (Special Material Content Code)
The Special Material Content Code (SMCC) indicates that an item represents or contains peculiar material requiring special treatment, precautions, or management control.

SMIC (Special Material Identification Code) Code Values
The Special Material Identification Code (SMIC) is used to indicate unique application, reporting segments specialized distribution, etc., for logistics management purposes. Codes must be authorized by NAVSUP.

SMR (Source Maintenance Recoverability Code)
The Source Maintenance Recoverability Code (SMR, SMRC) determines the repair concept and management of an item.

• The first two digits indicate the source of an Item, PA meaning procured as a replenishment item and stock in the system.
• The next two digits are assigned by application and indicate which level of maintenance can remove, replace, and repair the item.
• The last digit designates which level of maintenance is authorized to dispose of the item.

SN/ARD (Serial Number/Accounting Required)
(SAILS-ACS Code)

SOS (Source of Supply) Code Values
The Source of Supply (SOS) Code is a three-character alphanumeric code used to identify the activity that is to receive requisitions for a given item of supply. This SOS is the Routing Identifier Code (RIC) that is listed in DOD 4140.17M, Supplement 1, MILSTRIP regulation. SOS G-0 is shown to identify the GSA regional office and S-S is shown to identify the subsistence purchasing activity. When G-0 or SS is used for the SOS, users are expected to place the correct character in the blank space. Please refer to DOD 4140.17M, Supplement 1, for the correct character, based on your geographical location.

SPCC (Ships Parts Control Center)

SRAN (Stock Record Account Number)
A six-character code identifying an activity that has established user interest in a stock number.

SRC (Scheduled Removal Component) Card Code
The SRC Card Code denotes the requirement for SCR cards for certain finite life components.

• Blanks in this field indicate no SRC required.
• Y indicates SRC is required.

SRC (Special Requirements Code)
The Special Requirements Code is a one-character code that identifies supply functions that must be done according to special requirements documents.

Sta
This field is found in the P2002 - Navy Publications and Documents database results window.

Stat
This field is found in the FLIS - Federal Logistics Information System database results window in the Part/CAGE/Pricing Item tab.

State
The State in which the person, company, or activity is located.

Status Code (CAGE Database)
A one-character code that designates the status of an Organizational Entity System Support Record (O.E. SSR). Applies to Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (FSCM), Federal Supply Code for Non-manufacturers (FSCNM), NATO Supply Code of Manufacturers (NSCM). The code indicates a status such as active, obsolete, or canceled with or without replacement.

Stock
This field is found in the P2002 - Navy Publications and Documents database results window.

Stock Number
The stock number identifies the Forms, Publications, and Directives. Superseded Superseded with this stock number.

SUBACT (Submitting Activity Code)
Any participating activity that submits proposed data directly to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) for approval. The submitting activity may be the activity that originates the data, or an intermediate monitoring activity, i.e. Defense Supply Center, Defense Atomic Support Agency, through which the originating activity is required to submit its proposals to DLSC.

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TCA/MSCR (Technical Committee Agenda or Material Status Record)
The TCA/MSCR assigned by the material status office is shown with the type classification symbol of an item. The TCA/MSCR is a record of the decisions and actions reported by material developers. It is comprised of the meeting number, calendar year, appropriate section of the TCA/MSCR, and the sequence number of a particular item. It was previously known as the Technical Committee Data. Also shown with type classification actions are identification symbols. When the "Reference Data Column" in Chapter 2 or 8 transactions reflect '00000000' this represents an interim TCA/MSCR assigned by USAMC CDA for the purpose of processing a commodity managers transaction which was approved by DA without a mandatory TCA/MSCR number assigned.

TCC
The Target Capability Code (TCC) is the same as capability code - if not capable. If a target capability code is assigned, a target capability date must be entered.

TECHMAN
The Technical Document/Manual Number (TECHMAN) identifies the technical documents (such as Publications) which contain the supporting technical data for the equipment or component represented by a reference number or a FSN.

Technical Characteristic
A record of various functional, electrical, and physical characteristics, manufacturer's data, special notations, or narrative description that uniquely identifies equipment and components.

Technical Document/Manual Number
Identifies the technical documents(s) (i.e. Publications) which contain the supporting technical data for the equipment/component represented by a reference number or a FSN

Technical Manuals
Identifies the technical documents that contain the support technical data for the equipment or component. Usually the equipment is represented by the reference number or FSN.

TIIC (Type of Item Identification Code)
The Type of Item Identification Code (TIIC) describes how an item is identified, either by reference number or by characteristics, and if an item is identified by characteristics, to what degree.

Title
Title is the document title.

Total
This field lists the total components found on a search.

Total Price
This field is found in the PROCUREMENT - Army, Navy, Air Force, DLA database results window.

TSS( Type of Storage Space)
The Type Storage Space Code (TSS) indicates the type of storage space and environment conditions to be maintained for an item during storage or shipment.

Type
The Army Type Classification Code (ACC) is the Army Type Classification assigned (AR 70-61).

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UI (Unit of Issue) Code Values
The Unit of Issue (UI) Code is a two-character code that shows the smallest quantity of an item that can be requisitioned and issued.

UIC (Unit Identification Code)
Code that identifies a U.S. Navy ship. Same as the DODAAC code used in the DODAAF database.

UICF (Unit of Issue Conversion Factor)
This field is found in the FLIS - Federal Logistics Information System database results window in the Part/CAGE/Pricing Item tab

UM (Unit of Measure)
The Unit of Measure (UM/UOM) code is a two-character code that denotes a recognizable physical measurement (length, volume, weight) or count (foot, gallon, each, dozen) of an item. Only those codes, terms, and designations authorized in Chapter 7, AR 708-1 are used.

Unit Price
Unit Price is the price per unit of an item.

UPD
This is a Units Per Application (UPD) code. This field is found in the P2300/10/30 - ASO Rep/Cons Items database results window.

USC
The Using Service Code (USC ) is a code used to differentiate between Service, Integrated Material Manager, Lead Service, and Civil Agency Catalog Management Data (CMD).

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Value (Characteristics)
This field is found on the Technical Characteristics search window when doing a search in the FLIS database.

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Woman Owned Business
This is a business that is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, and operated by women who are U.S. Citizens and considered a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR 121. Controlled means exercising the power to make policy decisions. Operated means actively involved in the day-to-day management.

WUC (Work Unit Code)
A two, three, five, or up to a thirty-two character numeric or alphanumeric code. It identifies a system, sets, groups, installations, repairables, repairable subassemblies, or part of an end item being worked on in a hierarchical structure.

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ZIP
The ZIP Code (postal code) for the person, company, or activity.

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