The Provisioning branch of ILS performs several functions for getting the material or stock. Included in the item selection functions are the following responsibilities: . Assigns Source, Maintenance and Recover- ability (SM&R) codes according to applicable instructions l Determines demilitarization codes . Assigns items for inclusion to the Aircraft Requirements Register (ARR) The Cataloging branch of ILS is responsible for item identification/classification and National Stock Number (NSN) assignment. This branch assigns the Federal Supply Class (FSC) to all new items added in the data base. It also gets the Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) code for each item of supply. It prepares item description packages for submission to the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), who assigns the NSN for the items. This branch also maintains ASO cataloging data, such as additions, deletions, and changes. The NSN assignment functions of the Cataloging branch include processing requests for emergency NSN and NATO stock numbers. It maintains the system for tracking the requests and provides status to customers. This branch operates the Maximum Interchange of the Latest Logistical Information Essential (MILLIE) status file for ASO customers. The Technical Policy and Analysis Branch serves as point of contact for policy and procedures concerning technical information. Some of this branch’s functions include developing and implementing policy and procedures for the DOD Demilitarization Program within ASO It is also responsible for identifying consumable and field-level repairable (FLR) items. This branch also develops and implements ASO policies and procedures for the material management of interservice used repairable items. It acts as interservice supply support coordinator (ISSC) for NAVAIR It also acts as stock coordinator for NAVAIR-managed inventories. It is responsible for reviewing items managed by NAVAIR annually to identify those items that may be transferred to an inventory control point. The Naval Publications and Forms Directorate of ASO is responsible for the inventory management of Navy forms and publications. It is responsible for determining requirements, processing requisitions, cataloging, and distributing forms performs the initial distribution and publications. It of publications to activities listed in the Standard Navy Distribution List. The Naval Publications and Forms Directorate have three divisions. The y are the COG-I Support division, Physical Distribution division, and Systems Integrity division. The COG-I Support division has three branches. They are the Publications and Directives branch, Forms branch, and Customer Service branch. The Publications and Directives branch is responsible for cataloging Navy publications and directives. It coordinates with the assigned sponsors of each publication and directive before printing of material. The Forms branch manages and controls stock funded Navy forms. The Customer Service branch receives and processes requisitions from requiring activities. Ships Parts Control Center The Ships Parts Control Center SPCC is the inventory control point ICP for ship equipment and spare parts. It is responsible for distributing change notices and processing Quality Deficient Reports (QDRs). SPCC is also responsible for distributing the naval logistics library (NLL). Some items under management by SPCC are common to aviation maintenance. These items include depot-level repairable (DLR), electronic material. When ordering or shipping items managed by SPCC you must follow the processing procedure set by SPCC. FLEET AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTERS The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) replaced the Naval Supply Center (NSC) and Depot (NSD) organizations. The FISCs are echelon 3 commands and report to COMNAVSUPSYSCOM. The FISCs provide various logistics support to the fleet, shore activities, and overseas bases. General Information The FISCs are known as stock points. They manage consumer end-use material by determining inventory levels, procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping material to customers. There are three FISCs located outside the Continental U.S. (CONUS). These FISCs also manage and store the intermediate level and Navy wholesale inventory for Navy Inventory Control Points (ICPs) that directly support the fleet. Upon receipt of requisitions, FISCs will either issue the material, depending on the differing criteria, or refer the requisition to the cognizant ICP. The stock points submit transaction reports on material issue, transfer, or survey 1-7