TM 5-3895-373-24P
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Explanation of Columns (Section IV).
a.
National Stock Number (NSN) Index.
(1)
STOCK NUMBER Column. This column lists the NSN by National Item Identification Number (NIIN)
sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN. When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first 4
digits of the NSN. When requisitioning items use the complete NSN (13 digits) sequence.
(2)
FIG. Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. The figures are
in numerical order in Section II.
(3)
ITEM column. The item number identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the adjacent FIG.
column. This item is also identified by the NSN listed on the same line.
b.
Part Number Index. Part numbers in this index are listed by part number in ascending alphanumeric
sequence. (i.e. vertical arrangement of letter and number combination with the first letter or digit of each group in order A
through Z, followed by the numbers 0 through 9 and each following letter or digit in like order.)
(1)
CAGEC Column. The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit alphanumeric code
used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
(2)
PART NUMBER Column. This column indicates the primary part number used by the manufacturer
(individual, firm, corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of
its engineering drawings, specifications standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.
(3)
STOCK NUMBER Column. This column lists the National Stock Number for the associated part number and
manufacturer identified in the part number and CAGEC columns to the left.
(4)
FIG. Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Section II.
(5)
ITEM Column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in
the adjacent figure number column.
c.
Figure and Item Number Index.
(1)
FIG. Column. This column list the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Section II.
(2)
ITEM Column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in
the adjacent figure number column.
(3)
STOCK NUMBER Column. This column lists the National Stock Number for the item.
(4)
CAGEC Column. The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit numeric code used to
identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
(5) PART NUMBER Column. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm,
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
items.
5.
Special Information.
a.
Fabrication Instructions. Bulk materials required to manufacture items are listed in the Bulk Material
Functional Group of this RPSTL. Part numbers for bulk materials are also referenced in the description column of the line
item entry for the item to be manufactured/fabricated. Detailed fabrication instructions for items source coded to be
manufactured or fabricated are found in TM 5-3895-373-20 and TM 5-3895-373-34.
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