The Provisioning branch of ILS performs several functions for getting the material or stock. Included in the   item   selection   functions   are   the   following responsibilities: .  Assigns  Source,  Maintenance  and  Recover- ability  (SM&R)  codes  according  to  applicable instructions l  Determines  demilitarization  codes .  Assigns  items  for  inclusion  to  the  Aircraft Requirements  Register  (ARR) The Cataloging branch of ILS is responsible for item identification/classification and National Stock Number (NSN) assignment. This branch assigns the Federal Supply Class (FSC) to all new items added in the  data  base.  It  also  gets  the  Commercial  And Government  Entity  (CAGE)  code  for  each  item  of supply.  It  prepares  item  description  packages  for submission to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), who assigns the NSN for the items. This branch also maintains ASO cataloging data, such as additions, deletions,  and  changes. The  NSN  assignment  functions  of  the  Cataloging branch include processing requests for emergency NSN and NATO stock numbers. It maintains the system for tracking  the  requests  and  provides  status  to  customers. This branch operates the Maximum Interchange of the Latest  Logistical  Information  Essential  (MILLIE)  status file for ASO customers. The Technical Policy and Analysis Branch serves as point of contact for policy and procedures concerning technical  information.  Some  of  this  branch’s  functions include   developing   and   implementing   policy   and procedures  for  the  DOD  Demilitarization  Program within  ASO  It  is  also  responsible  for  identifying consumable and field-level repairable (FLR) items. This branch also develops and implements ASO policies  and  procedures  for  the  material  management  of interservice used repairable items. It acts as interservice supply support coordinator (ISSC) for NAVAIR It also acts  as  stock  coordinator  for  NAVAIR-managed inventories.  It  is  responsible  for  reviewing  items managed by NAVAIR annually to identify those items that may be transferred to an inventory control point. The Naval Publications and Forms Directorate of ASO is responsible for the inventory management of Navy  forms  and  publications.  It  is  responsible  for determining  requirements,  processing  requisitions, cataloging,  and  distributing  forms performs  the  initial  distribution and publications. It of  publications  to activities  listed  in  the  Standard  Navy  Distribution  List. The Naval Publications and Forms Directorate have three divisions. The y are the COG-I Support division, Physical  Distribution  division,  and  Systems  Integrity division.   The   COG-I   Support   division   has   three branches. They are the Publications and Directives branch,  Forms  branch,  and  Customer  Service  branch. The  Publications  and  Directives  branch  is  responsible for  cataloging  Navy  publications  and  directives.  It coordinates   with   the   assigned   sponsors   of   each publication and directive before printing of material. The Forms branch manages and controls stock funded Navy  forms.  The  Customer  Service  branch  receives  and processes  requisitions  from  requiring  activities. Ships Parts Control Center The  Ships  Parts  Control  Center  SPCC  is  the inventory control point ICP for ship equipment and spare parts. It is responsible for distributing change notices  and  processing  Quality  Deficient  Reports (QDRs).  SPCC  is  also  responsible  for  distributing  the naval   logistics   library   (NLL).   Some   items   under management  by  SPCC  are  common  to  aviation maintenance.   These   items   include   depot-level repairable  (DLR),  electronic  material.  When  ordering  or shipping items managed by SPCC you must follow the processing  procedure  set  by  SPCC. FLEET AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTERS The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) replaced the Naval Supply Center (NSC) and Depot (NSD)  organizations.  The  FISCs  are  echelon  3 commands and report to COMNAVSUPSYSCOM. The FISCs provide various logistics support to the fleet, shore  activities,  and  overseas  bases. General  Information The FISCs are known as stock points. They manage consumer  end-use  material  by  determining  inventory levels,   procuring,   receiving,   storing,   issuing,   and shipping material to customers. There are three FISCs located  outside  the  Continental  U.S.  (CONUS).  These FISCs also manage and store the intermediate level and Navy  wholesale  inventory  for  Navy  Inventory  Control Points  (ICPs)  that  directly  support  the  fleet.  Upon receipt  of  requisitions,  FISCs  will  either  issue  the material, depending on the differing criteria, or refer the requisition to the cognizant ICP. The stock points submit transaction reports on material issue, transfer, or survey 1-7