Navy Item Control Number to National MILSTRIP and MILSTRAP Item Identification Number File The  Navy  Item  Control  Number  (NICN)  to National Item Identification Number (NIIN) file is  designed  as  a  cross-reference  to  assist  in  the identification of those NICNs that have assigned NSNs.  This  publication  is  distributed  on  micro- fiche only and sequenced by the last nine digits of the NICN. The NICNs are not included in the Navy management data file (NMDF) nor are they published  by  the  DLSC  in  the  ML-N.  However, a  separate  history  file  containing  the  NICN  to NIIN cross-reference is maintained at the FMSO. Navy Stock List of Publications and Forms The  Navy  Stock  List  of  Publications  and Forms,  NAVSUP   P-2002,   is   published   by the  Naval  Publications  and  Forms  Center, Philadelphia,   Pennsylvania.   This   publication contains requisitioning procedures and sources of supply to assist in the determination of how and where  cognizance  symbol  I  material  may  be obtained. Storage  and  Materials-Handling  Manual The Storage  and  Materials-Handling  Manual, NAVSUP   P-284,   establishes   uniform   methods and standards for storage and materials-handling applicable to the military services. It consolidates technical  and  detailed  information  available  to  the military  services  on  the  subject  of  storage  and materials-handling   operations   involved   in   the receipt, storage, issue, and care of supplies except for  preservation,  packaging,  and  packing.  The Navy Supplement, NAVSUP P-284-1, expands on certain  of  the  above  subjects  and  prescribes specific policy or procedures not eligible for joint publication  affecting  other  services. MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP  Desk  Guide The  MILSTRIP/MILSTUP    Desk    Guide, NAVSUP P-409, serves as a handy reference for personnel  responsible  for  originating  and  process- ing MILSTRIP and MILSTRAP documents. This desk  top  booklet  contains  those  common  defini- tions,  coding  structures,  and  abbreviated  code definitions  used  on  a  day-to-day  basis.  Blank space  is  provided  for  entering  commonly  used routing   identifier,   fund,   project,   and   locally assigned  codes. The  Military   Standard   Requisitioning   and Issue  Procedures  (MILSTRIP)  and  the  Military Standard Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures   (MILSTRAP),   NAVSUP   P-437, publication   establishes   policy   and   procedures relative   to   MILSTRIP   and   MILSTRAP.   The provisions  of  this  publication  take  precedence  over conflicting  provisions  contained  in  other  supply system  manuals  or  directives.  It  consists  of  11 chapters and several appendixes and exhibits. This publication  covers  MILSTRIP  and  MILSTRAP relative  to  supply  system  management,  requisi- tioning   ashore,    inventory   control,   financial matters,  and  material  movement.  It  serves  as  a ready  reference  for  personnel  involved  in  prepara- tion/processing  of  MILSTRIP  documents. Supply Afloat Packaging Procedures The  Supply  Afloat  Packaging  Procedures, NAVSUP P-484, provides a simple do-it-yourself guide to assist naval supply activities both ashore and afloat that have limited packaging facilities in   the   accomplishment   of   basic   packaging techniques that will adequately protect the transfer of  material  and  retrograde  shipments  of  repairable items. Afloat  Supply  Procedures The  Afloat   Supply   Procedures,   NAVSUP P-485, establishes policies for the operation and management  of  afloat  supply  departments  and activities operating under afloat procedures. It is designed to assist supply personnel in the proper performance  of  their  assigned  duties  and  to  aid them   in   understanding   and   performing   their individual  tasks  associated  with  afloat  supply operations. Although this publication is designed primarily for nonautomated ships (ships that use manual  supply  procedures),  much  of  the  infor- mation and policy it contains is applicable to all afloat  supply  departments  including  those  that  are automated.   The   procedures   contained   in   this publication  are  minimum  procedures  that  are essential  to  acceptable  supply  management  and are mandatory unless specifically stated as being optional.  It  encompasses  the  procedures  as  out- lined  in  the  NAVSUP  P-437  as  they  apply  to afloat  situations. 1-15