Illustrated Parts Breakdown An illustrated parts breakdown (IPB), also known as illustrated maintenance parts list or illustrated parts catalog, is prepared by the manufacturer for each model aircraft, engine accessory, electronics equipment, or support equipment. It is printed and issued by the authority of NAVAIR. The IPB is designed to allow supply  and  maintenance  personnel  to  identify  and requisition   replacement   parts   for   aircraft   and equipment.  all  procurable  assemblies  with  detailed parts are illustrated and listed in such a manner as to make possible quick identification of assemblies and their   component   parts.   The   items   are   arranged continuously in assembly breakdown order, with the illustrations   placed   as   near   as   possible   to   their appropriate  listing. FEDERAL LOGISTICS DATA The Management List-Navy (ML-N) and related publications were replaced by the Federal Logistics (FED LOG) Data on compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM). The FED LOG is designed to provide easy access to the information contained in the CD-ROM disks. This system allows the user to use different search methods to get needed information. The FED LOG contains  information  provided  in  the  ML-N,  Manage- ment  List-Consolidated  (ML-C),  List  Of  Items  Re- quiring  Special  Handling  (LIRSH),  Master  Repair-  able Item  List  (MRIL),  Master  Repairable  Item  List  (MRIL), and  Navy  Item  Control  Number  (NICN).  The  FED LOG system can be used for the following purposes: l l l l l Cross-reference (part) numbers and NSN Identify the source of supply Obtain  management  data  required  for procurement,  requisition,  stowage,  and  issue  of material Determine proper freight standards for an item Obtain logistics information The FED LOG CD-ROMs are replaced by new ones as  the  data  gets  updated  via  automatic  distribution.  Refer to FED LOG User's Manual for detailed information and operation instructions for the system. FORMS The AK uses several types of forms in performing supply and related functions. These forms are listed in NAVSUP  Publication  2002  with  a  1I  cognizance symbol. The forms used by the AKs are identified by titles, such as NAVSUP Standard, and Department of Defense  (DOD),  followed  by  numbers. COMMUNICATION Most of your work as an AK involves communi- cating with others. Communication plays an important role  in  accomplishing  daily  tasks  and  in  providing support to customers. Whatever means of communica- tions are used, you must protect classified information. The level of classifications based on how much damage would be caused if other countries could obtain it. The Information   and   Personnel   Security   Program Regulation  Manual  (OPNAVINST  5510.1),  known  as the Security Manual, is the source of the Navy’s security program. This section describe the different ways of communication and the means of maintaining security of  information. ORAL COMMUNICATION Information may be passed verbally by personal conversation,  telephone,  voice  radio,  or  satellite  trans- mission. You can provide assistance to customers on a one-on-one basis or during a group meeting. Telephones are commonly used to disseminate priority items. They are  used  to  transmit  priority  designator  01-03 requisitions when transceiver or message facilities are unavailable or courier delivery is impractical. WRITTEN  COMMUNICATION One  of  the  important  tasks  you  will  be accomplishing is the preparation of correspondence. The term official correspondence includes all written material-publications,  messages,  memoranda,  and  so on—that   are   sent   to   or   from   the   command. Correspondence can be transmitted by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail. Facsimile is transmission of fixed image  as  an  electric  signal  over  a  communication channel by telephone lines. A scanner converts the original image into electrical impulses, and a facsimile of  the  original  image,  similar  to  an  office  copier reproduction,  is  made  at  the  receiving  unit.  The  term electronic mail,  as discussed in this section, refers to the office  automation  system.  With  modem  technology,  you can electronically transmit correspondence by using home  or  small  business  computers.  The  correspondence is generated on one terminal, stored in a central file, and retrieved by another compatible terminal with access to that  central  file.  This  section  provides  the  basic information  necessary  to  prepare  various  types  of correspondence. Refer to the  Navy  Correspondence 2-6