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Figure 7-3.—Management List-Navy (ML-N).
Table 7-1.—ML-N Contents
COLUMN TITLE
DATA PRINTED
ACTION CODE
A one-position alpha code that designates the type of action required
by the file maintenance computer to enter/update/delete data in
various cyclic or master files
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
A 13-digit number that uniquely identifies an item of supply
SOURCE OF SUPPLY
The routing identifier of the managing activity, which is a potential
source of supply
ACQUISITION ADVICE CODE
A code indicating how (as distinguished from where) and under what
restrictions an item will be acquired
QUANTITY PER UNIT PACK
A code representing the number of units of issue included in the first
tie, wrap, or container in which the NSN is prepared for shipment
UNIT OF ISSUE
(LIMIT)
The abbreviations printed represent determinate amounts or
quantities that have been established as standards of measurement
for issue of materials or supplies
UNIT PRICE
The dollars and cents of the item per unit of issue (For material
control code “A” and acquisition advice code “L,” prices are
estimated.)
SHELF LIFE CODE
A code indicative of the interval of shelf-life time (based on
established technical factors) beyond which the item may not be
satisfactory for use (See NAVSUPINST 4410.52 for further
guidance.)
SECURITY
CLASSIFICATION CODE
A code indicative of the degree of security assigned an item
REPAIRABILITY CODE
A one-position code that indicates whether or not an item is
repairable (Repairability code for Navy-managed items is the
material control code [MCC].)
COGNIZANCE CODE (SYMBOL)
A code designating a segment of material for management by a
specific inventory manager and the funding involved; that is, odd
digit for Navy stock fund (NSF), even digit for APA
