TM 10-8340-243-13&P
OPERATOR, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MODULAR COMMMAND POST SYSTEM (MCPS), SMALL
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LISTS
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LISTS
INTRODUCTION
Scope
This work package lists COEI and BII for the Modular Command Post System (MCPS), Small to help you
inventory items for safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
General
The COEI and BII information is divided into the following lists:
Components of End Item (COEI). This list is for information purposes only and is not authority to
requisition replacements. These items are part of the Modular Command Post System (MCPS). As part of
the end item, these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property
accounts. Items of COEI are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment only when
necessary. Illustrations are furnished to help you find and identify the items.
Basic Issue Items (BII). These essential items are required to place the Modular Command Post System
(MCPS) in operation, operate it, and to do emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII
must be with the Modular Command Post System (MCPS) during operation and when it is transferred
between property accounts. Listing these items is your authority to request/requisition them for
replacement based on authorization of the end item by the TOE/MTOE. Illustrations are furnished to help
you find and identify the items.
Explanation of Columns in the COEI List and BII List
Column (1) Item Number. Gives you the reference number of the item listed.
Column (2) National Stock Number (NSN) and Illustration. Identifies the stock number of the item to be
used for requisitioning purposes and provides an illustration of the item.
Column (3) Description, Part Number/(CAGEC). Identifies the Federal item name (in all capital letters)
followed by a minimum description when needed. The stowage location of COEI and BII is also included
in this column. The last line below the description is the part number and the Commercial and
Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses).
Column (4) Usable On Code. When applicable, gives you a code if the item you need is not the same for
different models of equipment. These codes are identified below:
Code
Used on
EWG
MCPS Type I, Green
EZN
MCPS Type I, Tan
FUD
MCPS Type III, Green
FUE
MCPS Type III, Tan
Column (5) U/I. Unit of Issue (U/I) indicates the physical measurement or count of the item as issued per
the National Stock Number shown in column (2).
Column (6) Qty Rqr. Indicates the quantity required.
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