GUIDE QUESTIONS &
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EXPERT
Y
C
COSAL
C
Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List
Define COSAL
BE
A technical and supply management document. Purpose is to identify repair parts and to
determine storeroom allowances. Ship specific.
CFBR
COSAL Feedback Report
Define CFBR
Y
To facilitate correction of COSAL errors. Also utilized when a part is not listed on an APL.
Who do you submit CFBR's to?
ZZ
3MC, approval not immediate.
What form do you use to submit a CFBR?
DD Form NAVSUP 1371
LI
OPNAV 4790/CK
Adding, modifying, and/or deleting equipment to reflect actual onboard configuration.
APL
Allowance Part List
Define APL
A 8-10 digit code that identifies a specific system onboard a ship. Repair funds apply to all
APL's.
, Example of APL
8 digits: 00028167
10 digits: 590330122A
Define AEL
An 11 digit code that identifies NON-MAINTENANCE related parts for a specific system
onboard. Consumable funds are used for all AEL's.
AEL
Allowance Equipage List
Y
Example of AEL
11 digits: 5903301225A
11 digits: 0-0064002939
C
SPMIG
Standard PMS Material Identification Guide
C
Define SPMIG
Used to look up NIIN's related to maintenance.
BE
CAGE
Commercial and Government Entity
*Note: used to identify manufacturer
Y
How many digits does a CAGE have?
5
ZZ
What's the purpose of OMMS-NG?
Used to order repair and repairable parts.
NSN
National Stock Number
LI
Define NSN
Used 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
13 digits: 3120-01-438-7640