TM 10-1670-298-20&PC.4.EXPLANATIONOFINDEXFORMATANDCOLUMNS(SECTIONIV).a. NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER(NSN)INDEX.(1)STOCKNUMBERColumn. 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(13 digits) when requisitioning items by stock number.(2)FIG.Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. Thefigures are in numerical order in Section II and Section III.(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 alphanumericsequence (i e., vertical arrangement of letter and number combination which places the first letter or digit of each groupin order A through Z, followed by the numbers 0 through 9, and each following letter or digit in like order).(1)CAGECColumn. The Commercial and Govemment Entity Code (CAGEC) Is a 5-digit numeric codeusedto identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Govemment agency/activity that supplies the item.(2)PARTNUMBERColumn. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm,corporation, or Govemment activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of Itsengineering 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 manufactureridentified 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 IIand Section III.(5)ITEMColumn. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figurereferenced in adjacent figure number column.c. FIGUREANDITEMNUMBERINDEX(1)FIG.Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item Is identified/located In Section IIand Section III.(2)ITEMColumn. The item number is that number assigned to the item as It appears In the figurereferenced in the adjacent figure number column.(3)STOCKNUMBERColumn. This column lists the NSN for the Item.(4)CAGECColumn. The Commercial and Govemment Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digi numeric codeused to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Govemment agency/activity that supplies the item.(5)PARTNUMBERColumn. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (Individual, firm,corporation, or Govemment activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of itsengineering drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.C-5
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