The National Item Identification Number is a 13-digit alphanumeric code created by the NATO Codification Bureaux to designate unique items of supply.
The first four digits are the NATO Supply Classification Group (NSCG) code. This relates the item to the NATO Supply Group (digits 1 & 2) and NATO Supply Class (digits 3 & 4) of similar items that it belongs to.
Examples:
Group 10: Weapons[]
- 1005: Weapons (from 1 mm through 30 mm).
- 1010: Weapons (from 31 mm to 75 mm).
- 1015: Weapons (from 76 mm to 125 mm).
- 1020: Weapons (from 126 mm to 150 mm).
- 1025: Weapons (from 151 mm to 300 mm).
- 1030: Weapons (from 300 mm+).
- 1040: Chemical Weapons and Equipment.
- 1045: Launchers, Torpedo and Depth Charge
- 1055: Launchers, Rocket and Pyrotechnic
- 1070: Nets and Booms, Ordnance
- 1075: Degaussing and Mine Sweeping Equipment
- 1080: Camouflage and Deception Equipment
- 1090: Assemblies Interchangeable Between Weapons in Two or More Classes
- 1095: Miscellaneous Weapons
Group 11: Nuclear Ordnance[]
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Group 12: Fire Control Equipment[]
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Group 13: Ammunition and Explosives[]
- 1305: Ammunition, weapons (1mm-30mm)
- 1310: Ammunition, weapons (31-75mm)
- 1315: Ammunition, weapons (76mm-125mm)
- 1320: Ammunition, weapons (126mm+)
- 1325: Bombs
- 1330: Grenades
- 1336: Guided Missile Warheads and Explosive Components
- 1337: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Explosive Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components
- 1338: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components.
- 1340: Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components
- 1345: Land Mines
- 1350: Underwater Mine and Components, Inert
- 1351: Underwater Mines and Components, Explosive
- 1352: Underwater Mine Disposal Inert Devices
- 1353: Underwater Mine Disposal Explosive Devices
- 1355: Torpedoes and Components, Inert
- 1356: Torpedoes and Components, Explosive
- 1360: Depth Charges and Components, Inert
- 1361: Depth Charges and Components, Explosive
- 1365: Military Chemical Agents
- 1370: Pyrotechnics
- 1375: Demolition Materials
- 1376: Bulk Explosives
- 1377: Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components
- 1385: Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment
- 1386: Underwater Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Swimmer Weapons Systems Tools and Equipment
- 1390: Fuzes and Primers
- 1395: Miscellaneous Ammunition
- 1398: Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment
Group 14: Guided Missiles[]
- 1410: Guided Missiles
- 1420: Guided Missile Components
- 1425: Guided Missile Systems, Complete
- 1427: Guided Missile Sub-systems
- 1430: Guided Missile Remote Control Systems
- 1440: Launchers, Guided Missile
- 1450: Guided Missile Handling and Servicing Equipment
Group 15: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components[]
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Group 16: Aircraft Components and Accessories[]
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Group 17: Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment[]
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Group 18: Space Vehicles[]
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Group 19: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks[]
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Group 20: Ship and Marine Equipment[]
- 2010: Ship and Boat Propulsion Components.
Group 22: Railway Equipment[]
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Group 23: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles[]
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Group 24: Tractors[]
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Group 25: Vehicular Equipment Components[]
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Group 26: Tires and Tubes[]
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Group 28: Engines, Turbines, and Components[]
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Group 29: Engine Accessories[]
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Group 30: Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment[]
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Group 31: Bearings[]
- 3110: Ball Bearings, Anti-Friction, Unmounted.
Group 32: Woodworking Machinery and Equipment[]
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Group 34:Metalworking Machinery[]
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Group 35: Service and Trade Equipment[]
- 3510: Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment
- 3520: Shoe Repairing Equipment
- 3530: Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops
- 3540: Wrapping and Packaging Machinery
- 3550: Vending and Coin Operated Machines
- 3590: Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment
Group 36: Special Industry Machinery[]
- 3605: Food Products Machinery and Equipment
- 3610: Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment
- 3611: Industrial Marking Machines
- 3615: Pulp and Paper Industries Machinery
- 3620: Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery
- 3625: Textile Industries Machinery
- 3630: Clay and Concrete Products Industries Machinery
- 3635: Crystal and Glass Industries Machinery
- 3640: Tobacco Manufacturing Machinery
- 3645: Leather Tanning and Leather Working Industries Machinery
- 3650: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing Machinery
- 3655: Gas Generating and Dispensing Systems, Fixed or Mobile
- 3660: Industrial Size Reduction Machinery
- 3670: Specialized Semiconductor, Microcircuit, and Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Machinery
- 3680: Foundry Machinery, Related Equipment and Supplies
- 3685: Specialized Metal Container Manufacturing Machinery and Related Equipment
- 3690: Specialized Ammunition and Ordnance Machinery and Related Equipment
- 3693: Industrial Assembly Machines
- 3694: Clean Work Stations, Controlled Environment, and Related Equipment
- 3695: Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery
Group 37: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment[]
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Group 38: Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment[]
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Group 39: Materials Handling Equipment[]
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Group 40: Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings[]
- 4010: Chain and Wire Rope.
Group 41: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment[]
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Group 42: Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials[]
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Group 43: Pumps and Compressors[]
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Group 44: Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; and Nuclear Reactors[]
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Group 45: Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment[]
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Group 46: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment[]
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Group 47: Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings[]
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Group 48: Valves[]
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Group 49: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment[]
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Group 51: Hand Tools[]
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Group 52: Measuring Tools[]
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Group 53: Hardware and Abrasives[]
- 5305: Screws.
- 5310: Nuts and Washers.
Group 54: Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding[]
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Group 55: Lumber, Millwork, Plywood, and Veneer[]
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Group 56: Construction and Building Materials[]
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Group 58: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment[]
- 5805 - Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
- 5810 - Communications Security Equipment and Components
- 5811 - Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components
- 5815 - Teletype and Facsimile Equipment
- 5820 - Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne
- 5821 - Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne
- 5825 - Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne
- 5826 - Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne
- 5830 - Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne
- 5831 - Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne
- 5835 - Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
- 5836 - Video Recording and Reproducing Equipment
- 5840 - Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- 5841 - Radar Equipment, Airborne
- 5845 - Underwater Sound Equipment
- 5850 - Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
- 5855 - Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation
- 5860 - Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories
- 5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures, and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- 5895 - Miscellaneous Communication Equipment
Group 59: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components[]
- 5905: Resistors.
- 5910: Capacitors.
- 5960: Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware.
Group 60: Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, and Accessories[]
- 6010: Fiber Optic Conductors.
Group 61: Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment[]
- 6140: Batteries, Rechargeable.
Group 62: Lighting Fixtures and Lamps[]
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Group 63: Alarm, Signal and Security Detection Systems[]
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Group 65: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies[]
- 6505: Drugs and Biologicals.
- 6508: Medicated Cosmetics and Toiletries.
- 6530: Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies.
Group 66: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment[]
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Group 67: Photographic Equipment[]
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Group 68: Chemicals and Chemical Products[]
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Group 69: Training Aids and Devices[]
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Group 70: Automatic Data Processing Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment[]
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Group 71: Furniture[]
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Group 72: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances[]
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Group 73: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment[]
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Group 74: Office Machines, Text Processing Systems and Visible Record Equipment[]
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Group 75: Office Supplies and Devices[]
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Group 76: Books, Maps, and Other Publications[]
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Group 77: Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios[]
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Group 78: Recreational and Athletic Equipment[]
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Group 79: Cleaning Equipment and Supplies[]
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Group 80: Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives[]
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Group 81: Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies[]
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Group 83: Textiles, Leather and Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents, and Flags[]
- 8305: Textile Fabrics
- 8310 - Yarn and Thread
- 8315 - Notions and Apparel Findings
- 8320 - Padding and Stuffing Materials
- 8325 - Fur Materials
- 8330 - Leather Materials
- 8335 - Shoe Findings and Soling Materials
- 8340 - Tents and Tarpaulins
- 8345 - Flags and Pennants
Group 84: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia[]
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Group 85: Toiletries[]
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Group 87: Agricultural Supplies[]
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Group 88: Live Animals[]
- 8810: Live Animals, Raised for Food.
- 8820: Live Animals, Not Raised for Food.
Group 89: Subsistence[]
- 8905: Meat, Poultry, and Fish
- 8910: Dairy Foods and Eggs
- 8915: Fruits and Vegetables
- 8920: Bakery and Cereal Products
- 8925: Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts
- 8930: Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
- 8935: Soups and Bouillons
- 8940: Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
- 8945: Food, Oils and Fats
- 8950: Condiments and Related Products
- 8955: Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa
- 8960: Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- 8965: Beverages, Alcoholic
- 8970: Composite Food Packages
- 8975: Tobacco Products
Group 91: Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes[]
- 9140: Fuel Oil.
Group 93: Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials[]
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Group 94: Nonmetallic Crude Materials[]
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Group 95: Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes[]
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Group 96: Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products[]
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Group 99: Miscellaneous[]
- 9905: Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates
- 9910: Jewelry
- 9915: Collectors' and/or Historical Items
- 9920: Smokers' Articles and Matches
- 9925: Ecclesiastical Equipment, Furnishings, and Supplies
- 9930: Memorials; Cemetery and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies
- 9999: Miscellaneous Items.
See also[]
- National Codification Bureau
- Federal Stock Number
- National Stock Number
- National Item Identification Number
References[]
The original article can be found at List of NATO Supply Classification Groups and the edit history here.