TM 5-3610-295-13&P-2
4. 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, i. e
NSN
5305-01-574-1467
NIIN
When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first 4 digits of the NSN. However, the complete NSN
should be used when ordering items by stock number
(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 and Section III
(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 which
places 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
numeric code used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc. ,
that supplies the item
(2) 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
(3) STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN 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 Sections II and III
(5) ITEM column . The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the
figure referenced in adjacent figure number column
c. FIGURE AND ITEM NUMBER INDEX
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