APL Ships
The following is a sample of the hits that may result
from an APL search.
- The STHN
(Ship Type Hull Name) identifies the hull number for a specific US ship.
- The UIC
code (Unit Identification Code) is the number assigned to serve as a permanent
identification of a ship or service craft for fiscal purposes by the Navy Comptroller Manual Volume 2, Chapter
5. *MRIL*.
- The TyCOM
(Type Commander) codes identify the Type Commander who has fleet technical
responsibility for a specific ship.
- The AINAC
(Application Identification Number Activity Code) specifies the activity
responsible for control or program support, and the nature or type of
D008 (RIC) or D009 (Application Code).