A NATO Stock Number (NSN) is simply an official label applied to an item of supply. The NATO Codification System (NCS) is a uniform and common system for the identification, classification and stock numbering of items of supply.
Objectives of the NCS include
- Facilitate interoperability between user nations
- Increase the effectiveness of user nation's logistics systems
- Minimize logistics costs of user nations
- Facilitate data handling
The NSN is recognized by the United States government, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Partners Nations.
One Item - One NSN
The Power of the NATO Master Catalogue of Reference for Logistics (NMCRL)
Based on the NATO standards, the NMCRL is the only common, up-to-date and user-friendly platform for logistical data of defence equipment for the participating member countries, as well as for their defence industry. With high data quality, it ensures the supply chain of military logistical support from the aspect of the "right part". The NMCRL thus contributes to the benefit of the participating nations, their defence industry, as well as NATO. The NMCRL exists as a real time database on the Internet (NMCRL-Web) and as an offline database for use on any computer not connected to the Internet (NMCRL-Offline). As the primary logistics tool for NATO and AC/135 sponsored countries, the NMCRL provides a catalogue of the materiel they use. NMCRL is a database containing all NSNs worldwide and varies from the FED LOG® product which consists mainly of United States National Stock Numbers and NATO Stock Numbers used by the United States. For more information, visit: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/nmcrl/index.html#/home
Email: nmcrl-help@nspa.nato.int
Federal Logistics Data on Mobile Media (FED LOG®)
FED LOG® provides users the ability to access Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) data during instances when internet connectivity is non-available. FED LOG® provides essential information about Item of Supply to include the NSN, Item Name, Manufacturers and Distributors information, Freight Data, Hazardous Materiel Indicators, I&S data, Acquisition Advice Code and Unit Price, Physical and Performance Characteristics along with service specific management data. FED LOG® is available to AC/135 Partner Nations funded with an FMS case. For more information, visit: https://www.dla.mil/Information-operations/Services/Applications/FED-LOG/
Email: fedlog@dla.mil
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) FED LOG® users can get access and download via the Document Automation Content Services (DACS). https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/fedlog/
Public Logistics Data on Mobile Media (PUB LOG®)
PUB LOG® is a Logistics Information Services product intended for use by public entities requiring NSN information and other cataloging information including Federal Supply Classification data and Commercial and Government Entity codes. PUB LOG® delivers publicly releasable logistics information. It is an interactive product available for free downloads that are updated monthly. It can be installed on users' workstations or local area network using Integrated Mobile Database (IMD) software, integrating multiple database sources. these databases are mastered together into a single cohesive product. For more information, visit the Federal Logistics Information Services (FLIS) Data Electronic Reading Room: https://www.dla.mil/Information-Operations/FLIS-Data-Electronic-Reading-Room/ and https://www.dla.mil/Information-Operations/Services/Applications/PUB-LOG/
360o approach to Life Cycle Logistics Customer Support:
DLA Customer Interaction Center
The DLA Customer Interaction Center (CIC) began servicing customers in 2009. Receiving more than 258K contacts annually, they leverage technology to provide world class customer service geared towards logistics and supply needs. The CIC provides solutions to the Armed Services, Federal Agencies, State and local governments, government contractors, allied foreign military and the general public.
Email: dlacontactcenter@dla.mil
Web: http://www.dla.mil/CustomerSupport
United States National Codification Bureau
U.S. NCB - A member of NATO Allied Committee/135 and the National Codification System. The U.S. representative at NATO planning/codification meetings on logistics information matters. Our Mission: To facilitate the exchange of logistics information between multinational defense forces in support of U.S. and NATO missions.
Email: ncbus@dla.mil
Web: https://www.dla.mil/What-DLA-Offers/Federal-and-International-Cataloging/NATO/
NATO Codification System (NCS) College
A sample of the available training is available for interested parties; however, all countries should contact their home NCB first to confirm what training is available locally.
Training Services Web: http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/training.htm
Group of National Directors on Codification Contacts: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/codification/ncbcollege/
NATO Codification System County Codes and NCS Code Chart
A complete listing of NCS nations that have been certified as being compliant with procedures is available in text or downloadable chart. The NCS chart illustrates NATO nations along with sponsored non-NATO nations. Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/ncs/countrycode
Allied Committee 135 (AC/135)
The AC/135 provides participant Nations with a uniform NATO Codification System as the global reference standard for materiel identification, and as a key enabler to support NATO and multinational interoperability and harmonized logistic systems.
Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/
Allied Codification Publications; NATO Manual on Codification
This publication sets out the principles, responsibilities, procedures, forms and general guidance on the operation of the
NATO Codification System.
Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/elibrary/acodp1
DLA Customer Interaction Center (DLA CIC)
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