TM 10-8340-211-23P4.EXPLANATIONOFINDEXFORMATANDCOLUMNS(SECTIONIV).a.NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER(NSN)INDEX.(1) STOCKNUMBFRColumn. This column lists the NSN in national item identification number (NIIN)sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN, i.e.NSN5305-01-574-1467NIINWhen using this column to locate an item, ignore the first four digits of the NSN. Use the complete NSN (13digits) when requisitioning items by stock number.(2) FIG.Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. The figures are innumerical order in Section II and Section II1.(3) ITEMColumn. 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. PARTNUMBERINDEX. Part numbers in this index are listed by part number in ascending alphanumeric sequence (ie., vertical arrangement of letter and number combination which places the first letter or digit of each group in order Athrough Z, followed by the numbers 0 through 9, and each following letter or digit in like order).(1) CAGECColumn. The Commercial and Government Entry Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit numeric code used toidentify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency/activity that supplies the item.(2) PARTNUMBFRColumn. 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) STOCKNUMBERColumn This column lists the NSN for the associated part number and manufacturer identifiedin 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 andSection III.(5) ITEMColumn. The item number is that number assigned to the item as i appears in the figure referenced inadjacent figure number column.c.FIGUREANDITEMNUMBERINDEX.(1) FIG.Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Section II andSection III.(2) ITEMColumn. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in theadjacent figure number column.(3) STOCKNUMBFRColumn. This column lists the NSN for the item.(4) CAGFC Column. The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit numeric code used toidentify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency/activity that supplies the item.(5) PART NUMRFR Column. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm, corporation, orGovernment 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.5
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