TM 9-2330-392-14&P
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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).
a. National Stock Number Index
(1) STOCK NUMBER Column. This column lists the NSN by NIIN sequence The NIIN consists of the last nine
digits of the NSN
NSN
5305-01-674-1467
NIIN
When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first four 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 sections II and 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 alpha-numeric sequence (i
e., vertical arrangement of letter and number combination that 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) CAGE Column. The Commercial and Government Entity is a five-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) that 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 CAGE 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 the adjacent figure number column
c
Figure and Item Number Index
(1) FIG. Column This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/ lo-cated in Section II
and III.
(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 NSN for the item
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