List of NATO Supply Classification Groups explained

The NATO Item Identification Number or National Item Identification Number (NIIN) is a 9-digit alphanumeric code created by the NATO Codification Bureaux to designate unique items of supply.

The NATO Stock Number or National Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit alphanumeric code consisting of a Group of Supply, a Class of Supply and the unique NIIN to designate unique items of supply grouped by their relative catalog category. The first four digits are the NATO Supply Classification (NSC) or Federal Supply Class (FSC) code. The first two digits are the NATO Supply Group (NSG) or Federal Supply Group (FSG).

Examples:

Group 10: Weapons

Group 11: Nuclear Ordnance

Group 12: Fire Control Equipment

Group 13: Ammunition and Explosives

Group 14: Guided Missiles

Group 15: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

Group 16: Aircraft Components and Accessories

Group 17: Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment

Group 18: Space Vehicles

Group 19: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

Group 20: Ship and Marine Equipment

Group 22: Railway Equipment

Group 23: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles

Group 24: Tractors

Group 25: Vehicular Equipment Components

Group 26: Tires and Tubes

Group 28: Engines, Turbines, and Components

Group 29: Engine Accessories

Group 30: Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment

Group 31: Bearings

Group 32: Woodworking Machinery and Equipment

Group 33: Historical FSG (used for file maintenance purposes only)

Group 34:Metalworking Machinery

Group 35: Service and Trade Equipment

Group 36: Special Industry Machinery

Group 37: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

Group 38: Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

Group 39: Materials Handling Equipment

Group 40: Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings

Group 41: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

Group 42: Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Group 43: Pumps and Compressors

Group 44: Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; and Nuclear Reactors

Group 45: Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Group 46: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment

Group 47: Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

Group 48: Valves

Group 49: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

Group 51: Hand Tools

Group 52: Measuring Tools

Group 53: Hardware and Abrasives

Group 54: Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding

Group 55: Lumber, Millwork, Plywood, and Veneer

Group 56: Construction and Building Materials

Group 58: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Group 59: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Group 60: Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, and Accessories

Group 61: Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment

Group 62: Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

Group 63: Alarm, Signal and Security Detection Systems

Group 65: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

Group 66: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Group 67: Photographic Equipment

Group 68: Chemicals and Chemical Products

Group 69: Training Aids and Devices

Group 70: Automatic Data Processing Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment

Group 71: Furniture

Group 72: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances

Group 73: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment

Group 74: Office Machines, Text Processing Systems and Visible Record Equipment

Group 75: Office Supplies and Devices

Group 76: Books, Maps, and Other Publications

Group 77: Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home-Type Radios

Group 78: Recreational and Athletic Equipment

Group 79: Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

Group 80: Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives

Group 81: Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies

Group 83: Textiles, Leather and Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents, and Flags

Group 84: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia

Group 85: Toiletries

Group 87: Agricultural Supplies

Group 88: Live Animals

Group 89: Subsistence

Group 91: Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes

Group 93: Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials

Group 94: Nonmetallic Crude Materials

Group 95: Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes

Group 96: Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products

Group 99: Miscellaneous

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