EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV). (cont)

TM 5-4120-377-24P

(NllN) sequence. The NllN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN i.e.

NSN

NSN i,e. (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.

ITEM column. The item number identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the

(3)

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

Ietter 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 Ill.

(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.

(1) FIG. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in

Section II and Ill.

(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.

(4) 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.

(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.