3M 302 RPPO STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
COSAL -AnswerCoordinated Shipboard Allowance List
Define COSAL -AnswerA technical and supply management document. Purpose is to
identify repair parts and to determine storeroom allowances. Ship specific.
CFBR -AnswerCOSAL Feedback Report
Define CFBR -AnswerTo facilitate correction of COSAL errors. Also utilized when a
part is not listed on an APL.
Who do you submit CFBR's to? -Answer3MC, approval not immediate.
What form do you use to submit a CFBR? -AnswerDD Form NAVSUP 1371
OPNAV 4790/CK -AnswerAdding, modifying, and/or deleting equipment to reflect
actual onboard configuration.
APL -AnswerAllowance Part List
Define APL -AnswerA 8-10 digit code that identifies a specific system onboard a ship.
Repair funds apply to all APL's.
Example of APL -Answer8 digits: 00028167
10 digits: 590330122A
Define AEL -AnswerAn 11 digit code that identifies NON-MAINTENANCE related
parts for a specific system onboard. Consumable funds are used for all AEL's.
AEL -AnswerAllowance Equipage List
Example of AEL -Answer11 digits: 5903301225A
11 digits: 0-0064002939
SPMIG -AnswerStandard PMS Material Identification Guide
, Define SPMIG -AnswerUsed to look up NIIN's related to maintenance.
CAGE -AnswerCommercial and Government Entity
*Note: used to identify manufacturer
How many digits does a CAGE have? -Answer5
What's the purpose of OMMS-NG? -AnswerUsed to order repair and repairable parts.
NSN -AnswerNational Stock Number
Define NSN -AnswerUsed to identify all items of material in the Federal Supply
Distribution System.
All items of supply which are centrally managed or procured for the stock system are
required to have an NSN.
Example of NSN -Answer13 digits: 3120-01-438-7640
NIIN -AnswerNational Item Identification Number
Define NIIN -AnswerConsists of a (2) digit National Codification Bureau code (NCB),
country of origin.
Example of NIIN -Answer9 digits: 01-542-4562
*Note: (01) is the NCB.
Open Purchase -AnswerFor materials greater than $5,000.00, obtain three quotes
from three vendors.
Split Purchases -AnswerNot allowed. Using two vendors to purchase the same item,
in order to stay under the micro-purchase threshold value of $5,000.
Credit Cards Limit -AnswerCommercial Source: $5,000
Government Source: $100,000
Urgency of Need Justification -AnswerMay be submitted if material must be received
within a certain amount of time.
Sole Source Justification -AnswerTo use a specific source
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
COSAL -AnswerCoordinated Shipboard Allowance List
Define COSAL -AnswerA technical and supply management document. Purpose is to
identify repair parts and to determine storeroom allowances. Ship specific.
CFBR -AnswerCOSAL Feedback Report
Define CFBR -AnswerTo facilitate correction of COSAL errors. Also utilized when a
part is not listed on an APL.
Who do you submit CFBR's to? -Answer3MC, approval not immediate.
What form do you use to submit a CFBR? -AnswerDD Form NAVSUP 1371
OPNAV 4790/CK -AnswerAdding, modifying, and/or deleting equipment to reflect
actual onboard configuration.
APL -AnswerAllowance Part List
Define APL -AnswerA 8-10 digit code that identifies a specific system onboard a ship.
Repair funds apply to all APL's.
Example of APL -Answer8 digits: 00028167
10 digits: 590330122A
Define AEL -AnswerAn 11 digit code that identifies NON-MAINTENANCE related
parts for a specific system onboard. Consumable funds are used for all AEL's.
AEL -AnswerAllowance Equipage List
Example of AEL -Answer11 digits: 5903301225A
11 digits: 0-0064002939
SPMIG -AnswerStandard PMS Material Identification Guide
, Define SPMIG -AnswerUsed to look up NIIN's related to maintenance.
CAGE -AnswerCommercial and Government Entity
*Note: used to identify manufacturer
How many digits does a CAGE have? -Answer5
What's the purpose of OMMS-NG? -AnswerUsed to order repair and repairable parts.
NSN -AnswerNational Stock Number
Define NSN -AnswerUsed to identify all items of material in the Federal Supply
Distribution System.
All items of supply which are centrally managed or procured for the stock system are
required to have an NSN.
Example of NSN -Answer13 digits: 3120-01-438-7640
NIIN -AnswerNational Item Identification Number
Define NIIN -AnswerConsists of a (2) digit National Codification Bureau code (NCB),
country of origin.
Example of NIIN -Answer9 digits: 01-542-4562
*Note: (01) is the NCB.
Open Purchase -AnswerFor materials greater than $5,000.00, obtain three quotes
from three vendors.
Split Purchases -AnswerNot allowed. Using two vendors to purchase the same item,
in order to stay under the micro-purchase threshold value of $5,000.
Credit Cards Limit -AnswerCommercial Source: $5,000
Government Source: $100,000
Urgency of Need Justification -AnswerMay be submitted if material must be received
within a certain amount of time.
Sole Source Justification -AnswerTo use a specific source
