What is NATO Codification?
The NATO Codification System (NCS) is the world-wide
standard for identification of military and civilian
government items of supply using NATO Stock Numbers
(NSNs). It is a uniform and common system for the
identification, classification and stock numbering of items
of supply, used by all NATO countries. It provides item
names, suppliers details and part numbers, and
characteristics data required in all phases of logistics,
from procurement through to disposal. The system offers
linkage between NSNs and other classification systems
and is a common language of supply that promotes tri-
service and equipment interoperability within the UK
MOD and amongst NATO nations, preventing duplication
within the supply chain.
The NCS documents technical data, descriptions and
applicability for every item of supply and allocates a
NATO Stock Number based upon form, fit and function.
This information is stored on the Codification Support
Information System (CSIS) and includes details of
manufacturer, supplier, and other relevant information
such as whether the item is Airworthy certificated to
ensure adequate Provenance & Traceability (P & T) for
use in Aircraft applications.
The NATO Codification System is used by the Army, Navy
and Royal Air force with all items of supply going through
the military supply chain, NATO codified. A 13-digit NATO
stock number (NSN) is allocated to each item, which is
used to identify it throughout the supply chain. NSNs are
catalogued on the CSIS database.
How can we help you with
codification?
We have over twenty years of experience in conducting
NATO codification and we will ensure that your
codification process runs smoothly. From initial enquiry
we will provide advice and guidance on the information
required to achieve codification and complete and
submit all necessary paperwork, managing the process
throughout until we are in receipt of the allocated NSN
as registered in the Codification Support Information
System (CSIS).
Screening
TMS can also provide full screening on thousands of
items in one go.
Using the Codification Support Information System
(CSIS), our screening service can accurately detect
thousands of items that are codified. Using this service,
we can process large amounts of data quickly and
efficiently within a secure environment.
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