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Navy Supply System. These are 13-character numbers assigned by inventory managers for either temporary or permanent control.

Local Item Control Numbers

Technically, any item identification number assigned by an activity for its own use is an NICN. However, to distinguish between NICNs authorized in supply transaction documents and those that are not, the term local item control number is often used instead of NICN. The local item control number consists of 13 characters with the fifth and sixth digits being LL. A full explanation of the composition of NICNs, NHNs, and local item control numbers is contained in Afloat Supply Procedures, NAVSUP P-485.

FEDERAL SUPPLY CATALOG

This publication contains all standard stock items available to the agencies of the federal government. It furnishes identification and management data for single manager supply items. The sections of the catalog of greatest interest to you are those dealing with medical items listed below in figure 12-1. Each subsection deals with specific categories of materiel.

The following is a subsection description of the Federal Supply Catalog, Medical Materiel, 6500 section:

Introduction—provides a generaI overview of the contents and use of the catalog

Alphabetical Index—a list of item names, synonyms, colloquial, common names, and trademarks referenced to index numbers to help locate an item within the subsection

Glossary of Colloquial Names and Therapeutic Index (6505/6508 subsections only)—contains colloquial names, synonyms, and trade names arranged in alphabetical order and cross-referenced to appropriate National Item Names. It further classifies items by therapeutic use.

Identification List (IL) contains the following:

Preface-each subsection contains a preface that includes special instructions pertaining to that individual subsection

Alphabetical Index—a list of National Item Names cross-referenced to index numbers to help locate an item when NSN is not known

National Stock Number Index—a list of NSNs arranged in numerical sequence and referenced to index numbers to help locate an item within a subsection

Identification Data—the following data are arranged alphabetically by the item name under which it is identified in FCS. Some items will be illustrated for clarity.

Action Codes—denote additions, deletions, or revisions of published data as follows:

N—new indicates items not previously included in the basic publication, change bulletin, or change notice; or a reinstatement of a previously deleted item

C—change indicates a change in data since the previous publication

D—deletion indicates an item is no longer available

Index Numbers-items are presented in alphabetical order; index numbers are assigned in ascending sequence within each pamphlet. They are used solely as a locator device and not in lieu of NSN.

National Stock Number Idex—NIINs are listed in numerical order

Descriptive Data—important distinguishing characteristics are stated in this section

Description—appears below the item name and above the box in which the index number, NSN, and descriptive data are arranged. Operational data may appear as a footnote.

Notes—information regarding special storage and handling of an item are as follows:

B—corrosive or poisonous material

C—contains one or more component items of the nature described under “R” below; used in connection with assemblies only