related  to  the  Military  Standard  Requisitioning and   Issue   Procedures   (MILSTRIP)   and   the Military   Standard   Transaction   Reporting   and Accounting   Procedures   (MILSTRAP).   This publication  serves  as  a  comprehensive  reference for  those  personnel  involved  in  the  preparation of   MILSTRIP   documents.   Examples   of MILSTRIP  requisitioning  related  to  the  order- ing  of  ecclesiastical  supplies  in  support  of  the CRP  will  be  provided  later  in  this  chapter. NAVSUP   P-437   is   not   distributed   to   afloat units, This publication is maintained in the sup- ply  department. MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk Guide (NAVSUP P-409) Since  NAVSUP  P-437  is  such  a  comprehen- sive  publication,  the   MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk  Guide  (NAVSUP   P-409)   is   published   for usage by department and division personnel as a handy   reference   in   the   preparation   of MILSTRIP   and   MILSTRAP   documents.   This small  booklet  contains  formats  and  code  defini- tions  used  on  a  daily  basis.  The  RP  should ensure that a copy is maintained in the office of the chaplain at all times. Afloat Supply Procedures (NAVSUP P-485) Naval  Supply  Publication  485  (NAVSUP P-485) establishes policies for the operation and management  of  afloat  supply  departments  and activities  operating  under  afloat  procedures. Since  NAVSUP  P437  is  not  distributed  to afloat  units,  NAVSUP MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP cedures  for  fleet  usage  as MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP SUP  P-485  is  maintained department. Fleet Use of MILSTRIP (NAVSUPINST  4235.3) P-485   incorporates requisitioning    pro- outlined  in  the  basic publication.  NAV- in  the  ship’s  supply Fleet  Use  of  MILSTRIP   (NAVSUPINST 4235.3)  serves  the  same  purpose  as  NAVSUP P-409.  It  is  designed  for  usage  by  department and division personnel of afloat units because of the  bulkiness  of  NAVSUP  P-485.  In  addition,  it is designed to be used for the indoctrination and training  of  fleet  personnel  in  MILSTRIP  pro- cedures.  It  is  larger  than  the   MILSTRIP/ MILSTRAP  Desk  Guide  and   contains   illustra- tions  and  explanations.  The  RP  should  ensure that  a  copy  of  this  instruction  is  maintained  in the  office  of  the  chaplain  as  a  handy  reference. Defense Logistics Agency Cataloging  Handbooks The  Defense  Logistics   Agency  Cataloging Handbooks   are   microfiche   documents   which contain   a   complete   listing   of   assigned   FSC groups  and  classes.  These  numbered  handbooks (H2-1,  H2-2,  and  H2-3)  are  maintained  in  the supply  department.  The  illustrations  shown  in figures   II-2-2   and   II-2-4   were   extracted   from these  handbooks. Navy Interest Identification List (IL) The Navy Interest Identification List  (IL) is a microfiche   document   which   provides   technical characteristics and other identifying data for all items contained in the Federal Supply Classifica- tion System. Figure II-2-3 shows a partial listing taken  from  the  IL.  Figure  II-2-5  provides  an explanation   of   the   abbreviations   and   symbols used in the IL. This list is maintained in the sup- ply   department. If  detailed  information  is needed  on  specific  items,  the  RP  should  consult the personnel in the supply department. General  Services  Administration (GSA)  Catalog The  General  Services  Administration  (GSA). is responsible for cataloging nonmilitary items in general use by both military and civil agencies of the United States. This administration publishes the   GSA   Supply   Catalog   which   is   a   handy reference  used  in  identifying  numerous  supply items.   This   catalog   is   designed   to   be   used 2-7