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).