COGNIZANCE SYMBOLS

TYPES OF MATERIAL

Allowance Lists

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There are two NCB codes assigned for the U.S. NCB code OO identifies all FSNs assigned before 31 March 1975. In the following example of two items, the last seven digits of the NIIN are identical, but the items are different. One has an NCB code of 00 and the other has an NCB code of 01. Errors in the use of 00 and 01 can result in rejected requisitions or receipt of incorrect material. (The COG column refers to cognizance which we’ll explain in the next paragraph.) COGNIZANCE SYMBOLS The Navy uses a two-part cognizance symbol to provide supply management information. A number of cognizance symbols are in use, but the majority of stock transactions aboard ship are covered by 1H,1N, 9C, 9N, 9G, 9Q, and 9Z. TIhe first digit of the symbol is a number that identifies the stores account (discussed later in the chapter) in which the material is carried in the supply system. The numbers in this position identify the following locations: 1,3,5,7 9 2,4,6,8 0 Material held in the Navy Stock Account (NSA). When this material is issued, it must be paid for by the requisitioner. Material originally purchased by the Defense Stock Fund but now held in NSA. When this material is issued, it must be paid for by the requisitioner. Material held in the Appropriations Purchases Account (APA). This material is currently issued without charge to the requisitioner. Material not carried in a stores account. The second part of the cognizance symbol is a letter code that identifies the inventory manager or inventory control point (ICP) that has cognizance, or control, of the material. These inventory managers may be Navy or other DOD activities. MATERIAL CONTROL CODES A material control code (MCC) (formerly fraction code) is a single alphabetic character assigned by the inventory manager to segregate items into more manageable groupings (fast, medium, or slow movers) or to relate to field activities special reporting and/or control requirements. The special material identification code (SMIC) is a two-digit alpha or alphanumeric code that provides the following information: l Source of quality control . Technical design or configuration control l Special controls for procurement, receipt, inspection, test, storage, or issue Level 1 material is an example of material requiring SMIC coding. The following NSN illustrates all of the elements that have been discussed: IDENTIFICATION PUBLICATIONS The primary publications the engineering department uses to identify material are the Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL), manufacturers’ publications such as technical manuals and catalogs, and technical bureau or systems command publications. Most identification publications have notes or introductions that explain how to use them. These publications can be complex. If you have trouble deciphering the codes or reference numbers, supply department personnel will help you. 5-4

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