TM 9-6150-228-13&P
F4 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)
NSN sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN (i.e., 5305-01-674-1467). When using this NIIN
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 lIl.
(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 numbered 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 Rem.
(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 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 Section II and 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 lists the number of the figure where the item is identified located in Section II
and 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 NSN for the Rem.
(4) CAGEC column. The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-dig 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.
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