Card Columns 23 - 24 (UNIT OF ISSUE)

requisition, the letter “C” is used which indicates that the requisitioner will receive notification by mail concerning the availability of the item being ordered. This notification enables the requisitioner to make other arrangements for purchasing the item if it is not available from this source. A “0” is inserted if no status is desired by the requisitioner. Card Columns 8 - 22 (STOCK NUMBER) The National Stock Number (NSN) for a “Candlelighter and Snuffer” is inserted in the spaces provided. The FSC (9925) is placed in card columns 8 through 11; and, the NIIN (006398664) is inserted in card columns 12 through 20. Card columns 21 and 22 are left blank. Appendix 15 of NAVSUP P-437 provides guidance on acceptable entries for this section of DD Form 1348. Card Columns 23 - 24 (UNIT OF ISSUE) The two-letter unit of issue abbreviation is inserted in this section. Appendix 23 of NAV- SUP P-437 provides a listing of approved abbreviations. Shown below is a partial listing of abbreviations which may be used. ITEM ABBREVIATION Bag BG Book BK Bottle BT Box BX Can CN Dozen DZ Each EA Gallon GL Kit KT Package PG Pair PR Set SE “Each” is the unit of issue for a “Candlelighter and Snuffer.” Therefore, “EA” is inserted in card columns 23 and 24. Card Columns 25 - 29 (QUANTITY) The number (amount) of the item required is entered in the quantity section. When the requested quantity does not require 5 significant digits, zeroes are entered in the blank spaces preceding the significant digits. Listed below are several examples of quantities and the cor- responding correct DD Form 1348 entries. For this requisition, four “Candlelighters and Snuffers” are being requested. Therefore, the correct entry is “00004.” Card Column 30 (SERVICE) Service designator codes are designed to identify the service or component of the service of the ordering activity and are contained in Appendix 11 of NAVSUP P-437. Listed below 2-19