The  record  positions  24-29  contain  the  quantity  of supplied  item. The record positions 30-43 contain the document number  of  the  requisition. The record position 44 contains the Suffix code when  applicable.  The  Suffix  code  applies  to  requisitions with partial issue or shipment. The   record   positions   45-50   contain   the supplementary  address  from  the  requisition. The record position 51 contains the same Signal cede from the requisition. The  record  positions  52-53  contain  the  Fund  code from  the  requisition. The record position 54 contains the Distribution code from the requisition. The  record  positions  55-56  contain  the  cognizance symbol. The record positions 57-59 contain the Project code of  the  requisition. The record positions 60-61 contain the priority from the requisition. The record positions 62-64 contain the transaction date  applicable  to  the  supply  status  provided. The record positions 65-66 contain the Status code. The  record  positions  67-69  contain  the  routing identifier   of   the   last   supply   source   to   hold   the requisition. The record positions 70-73 contain the estimated shipping  date. The record positions 74-80 contain the current unit provided to the customer. The BV status record will include the estimated shipping date for the item. Upon completion  of  the  contract,  the  supply  activity  will furnish  the  requisitioner  with  an  AB  series  status  format. The  AB  series  status  record  includes  the  procurement instrument  identification  number  (PIIN)  and  the scheduled shipping date of the contract. If the scheduled shipping date must be adjusted, a supply status record (AE series) will be provided with a BP status and revised shipping  date.  The  information  in  the  specific  and standard  format  is  the  same  with  some  exceptions.  The following  paragraphs  describe  these  exceptions. The  record  positions  1-3  contain  a  document identifier in the AB series. The  record  positions  60-72  contain  the  PIIN assigned  for  the  material  being  procured. The record positions 73-76 may contain the proper call or order serial number applicable to the purchase. This field may be blank. The record positions 77-80 contain the Julian date specified in the contract for shipment of material. There are several ways to send a requisition status to an activity. The supply source sends the status by message,  AUTODIN,  or  mail.  When  provided  by message, it is normally transmitted via the Defense Automatic  Addressing  System  (DAAS).  A  status  sent via   the   DAAS   facility   will   be   in   a   format   that corresponds  to  an  80-record  position  pattern.  The following  is  an  example  of  a  text  of  supply  status message. This will help you understand the arrangement of information described in the previous paragraphs. Refer to your local communication activity for a current message format applicable to your command. price of the item. The top line may contain the first 59 characters of MILSTRIP data, and the second line contains positions 60-80. Specific  Format The   requisition   status   provided   for   material purchased for direct delivery to the requisitioner is in a specific  format.  This  format  uses  document  identifier AB followed by a number. The UMMIPS processing standards require the supply status to be furnished before a purchase action can be formally negotiated. When the supply source determines that material will be purchased for direct delivery, a Status code BV will be Requisition  status  can  be  provided  in  abbreviated format.  When  used,  the  subject  line  of  the  message  will have ABBREVIATED MILSTRIP SUPPLY STATUS 4-13