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
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