Visual Search

A Visual Search enables you to find items and the INCClosedItem Name Code - a five-digit number assigned by the Defense Logistics Service (DLS) to each approved item name. based on a generic image.

To do a Visual Search

  1. Type an item name in the INC Key Word(s) field, such as wrench.
  2. Select the item you want from the list of Available INC (such as Multiplier, Torque Wrench) and click the IMG link in the INC column.
    All the images that are associated with the NSNClosedNational Stock Number - a 13-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. The first four digits of the NSN are the Federal Supply Class (FSC) of the part. The last nine digits are the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the part. records with the name INC are displayed on a window as thumbnail images.
  3. Click an image to enlarge it. Click again to enlarge the image further.
  4. Click the List NIINs that have this Image link to view any NIINs associated the image.
  5. Click the NIINClosedNational Item Identification Number - nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number. link to view a detail summary window that includes cross-references to the databases that have the part and any codes that apply to the part, such as RNCCClosedReference Number Category Code - specifies the relationship of the part number to the Item of Supply. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual.. CIICClosedControlled Inventory Item Code - a one-character code that indicates the security classification, security risk, or pilferage control required for storage and transportation of DoD assets., SOSClosedSource of Supply - code identifies the activity to receive requisitions for an item. This is the SOS is the Routing Identifier Code (RIC) that is listed in DOD 4140.17M, Supplement 1, MILSTRIP regulation. SOS G-O is shown to identify the GSA regional office, S-S to identify the subsistence purchasing activity. When G-O or S-S is used, place the correct character in the blank space. This should be done before updating on-site AMDF or other files. Refer to DOD 4041.17M for the correct character., etc.

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