TM 9-1005-237-23&P
(8) In the special tools list section, the basis of issue (BOI) appears as
the last line(s) in the entry for each special tool, special TMDE, and other
special support equipment.
When density of equipment supported exceeds density
spread indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization is increased
proportionately.
(9) The statement END OF FIGURE appears just below the last item descrip-
tion in Column 5 for a given figure in both section II and section III.
f. Qty (Column (6)). The QTY (quantity per figure column) indicates the quanti-
ty of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure, which is
prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A V
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that the quantity is
variable and the quantity may vary from application to application.
C-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).
a. National Stock Number (NSN) Index.
(1) Stock Number Column. This column lists the NSN by National item identi-
fication number (NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of
NSN
the NSN (i.e., 5305-01-674-1467). When using this column to locate an item,
NIIN
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 sec-
tion III.
(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 numbers O through 9 and each following letter or
digit in like order).
(1) CAGEC (Column (3)). The Contractor and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a
5-digit numeric code which is 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)
number
left.
C-6
Stock Number Column. This column lists the NSN for
and manufacturer identified in the PART NUMBER and
the associated part
FSCM columns to the