DSCA Handbook 7003 

Military Articles 

& Services List 

(MASL) 

Inquiries on procedures can be referred to: 

DSCA/BUSOPS/FPIO 

703-604-6576 (DSN 664-6576) 

Updated 17 April 2009
DSCA Handbook 7003 

MILITARY ARTICLES & 

SERVICES LIST (MASL) 

FOREWORD 

The Military Articles & Services List (MASL) is a catalog of descriptive codes and text 

used to identify materiel and services available to be transferred to foreign governments 

and international organizations. The codes and text are used in myriad systems to 

identify what is being transferred and to track logistics and financial transactions (e.g., 

Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) documents, lease documents, bills sent to the 

customers, storage facility inventory lists, shipping documentation, surcharges) and 

perform diverse reporting. 

This document: 

• Defines the many aspects of the 

MASL, 

• Describes the relevancy to other 

systems, 

• Standardizes abbreviations, 

• Defines the different fields that 

make up a MASL line, 

• Lists the procedures to develop and 

change MASL lines, 

• Lists associated reports. 

While the MASL itself is out of necessity very detailed, its applications are quite broad in 

nature. The MASL is a vast network that binds together all the articles and services sold 

under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Our objective with this document is to 

simplify and clarify the MASL instrument and process. Where possible, MASL 

procedures are streamlined by creating a user-friendly format and improving the logical 

flow and structure. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 3 

1.1. General Information........................................................................................................ 3 

1.2. Defined Order vs. Blanket Order Cases and/or Lines..................................................... 5 

1.3. MASL Naming Conventions .......................................................................................... 5 

1.4. Implementing Agency (IA) Submittal Information ........................................................ 6 

1.5. Generic Codes................................................................................................................. 8 

1.6. Information Requests...................................................................................................... 8 

CHAPTER 2: UPDATE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 9 

2.1. Internal (DSCA) Updating Procedures ........................................................................... 9 

2.2. DSAMS Update Procedures ......................................................................................... 11 

2.3. 1200 Update Procedures (Summary MASL)................................................................ 13 

APPENDIX 1: STANDARDIZED ABBREVIATIONS............................................................. 16 

APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS, USES AND APPLICABLE CODES....................................... 17 

APPENDIX 3: ASSOCIATED REPORTS ................................................................................. 28 

APPENDIX 4: SIGNIFICANT CATEGORY CODES............................................................... 31 

APPENDIX 5: SELECTED ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBERS .............................................. 34 

APPENDIX 6: TRANSPARENCY IN ARMAMENTS CODES............................................... 40 

APPENDIX 7: U. S. MUNITIONS LIST CATEGORY CODES............................................... 47 

INDEX .......................................................................................................................................... 48 

FIGURES 

Figure 1 - MASL Data Flow........................................................................................................... 4 

Figure 2 - Sample Worksheets........................................................................................................ 7 

Figure 3 - Voting........................................................................................................................... 10 

Figure 4 - Response Instructions................................................................................................... 10 

Figure 5 - Response Comments .................................................................................................... 11 

Figure 6 - DSAMS Add Steps ...................................................................................................... 11 

Figure 7 - MASL Record (add)..................................................................................................... 12 

Figure 8 - DSAMS Change Steps ................................................................................................. 12 

Figure 9 - MASL Search Screens ................................................................................................. 12 

Figure 10 - MASL Record ............................................................................................................ 13 

Figure 11 - Summary MASL Update Worksheet ......................................................................... 14 

Figure 12 - MASL Update Screens (1200 System) ...................................................................... 15 

TABLES 

Table 1 - MASL Worksheet Remarks ............................................................................................ 7 

Table 2 - MASL Update Coordinations........................................................................................ 10 

Table 3 - Definitions, Uses and Applicable Codes....................................................................... 17 

Table 4 - Significant Category Definitions/Examples.................................................................. 31 

Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers.............................................................................. 34 

Table 6 - Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions ............................................. 40 

Table 7 - International Traffic in Arms Regulation U.S. Munitions List Categories ................... 47 
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REFERENCES

(a) Cataloging Handbooks H2 (Federal Supply Classification - Groups and Classes) or 

H3 (Ammunition) published by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Battle 

Creek, Michigan 490171

(b) Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Guidelines2

 

(c) Security Assistance Management Manual, DoD 5105.38-M3

(d) The Management of Security Assistance, DISAM 24th Edition4

(e) Federal Supply Classification Search5

(f) International Traffic In Arms Regulations6

(g) Wassenaar Arrangement – Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use 

Goods and Technologies7

(h) Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M, 

Volume 10.8

 

1

 For information, visit http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ 2

 For information, visit http://www.mtcr.info/ 3

 For information, visit http://www.dsca.mil/samm/ 4 For information, visit http://www.disam.dsca.mil/pubs/DR/greenbook.htm 5

 For information, visit http://www.dlis.dla.mil/h2/ 6

 For information, visit http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html 

7

 For information, visit http://www.wassenaar.org/ 

8

 For information, visit http://www.dlis.dla.mil/flis_procedures.asp 
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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 

1.1. General Information 

1.1.1. The items of equipment and services contained in the MASL are 

categorized into generic codes. The Implementing Agencies (IAs) provide the MASL 

input data to DSCA via e-mail addressed to DBO/FPIO. See e-mail sample below. 

 1.1.2. There are two types of MASLs, the regular operating MASL containing the 

active and in-active lines and the summary MASL containing all the new and old 

Selected Item Description Numbers (SIDNs). The only time the summary MASL is used 

is when there is a requirement to establish new SIDNs, usually along with new generic 

codes. A new line shall always be required to establish a new SIDN, but may not be 

required for a new generic code, since an existing SIDN may apply. The summary lines 

reflect the names of the equipment and services we sell (or grant) in general terms rather 

than the specific nomenclature that appears in the regular MASL. The summary lines are 

used in the standardized reports available from the FMS 1200 System. An additional 

data element associated with summary lines is the Selected Item Sequence (SIS) Code 

that arranges the summary lines in alphabetic order within each weapon or services 

category in the standardized reports. Refer to the MASL “RSC FE” report (shows the 

summary line by SISC followed by all current MASL lines with the same SIDN) to 

determine where to position the item being added within its particular weapons or 

services category. Each entry in either MASL is assigned a Selected Item Description 

Number (SIDN). If more than one entry in the regular MASL has the same SIDN, these 

items shall all be grouped under the same summary line in the summary MASL. Values 

for all items with the same SIDN shall be rolled-up at the summary line level in DSCA’s 

standardized reports. 

 1.1.3. The SIDN is also an important element in the FMS 1200 Delivery 

Subsystem. This subsystem provides data on deliveries by fiscal year and quarter. Data 

for FMS (or grant) deliveries is rolled-up at the summary line level, rather than by case 

identifier. Delivery data in the FMS 1200 System is rolled-up from implementation date 

of the case for each case identifier/MASL line and the time frame in which it was 

delivered. 

 1.1.4. The materiel MASL contains two types of lines for use in programming 

requirements; namely, major items and dollar value lines. Major items are specific 

individual items identified in the MASL with a unit of issue other than "XX" (dollar 

lines); e.g., aircraft. Dollar value lines are homogeneous groupings of related items, such 

as automotive supplies, which generally represent a high density of specific individual 

items or spare parts with relatively low unit prices. 
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 1.1.4.1 Dollar Value Lines - All items for defense articles that do not 

meet the major item selection criteria shall be included in the MASL as dollar value lines. 

 1.1.4.2. Major Items - Control over programming of specific items is 

desired by DSCA; e.g., aircraft, missiles, ships, combat vehicles, tactical, and support 

vehicles. 

NOTE: DSCA shall review all MASL input received from the IAs to ensure compliance 

with this document. 

Figure 1 - MASL Data Flow 

N

S

W E

MASL Data Flow

Implementing 

Agency (IA)

DSCA-DBO DSCA/PGM Review (Wpns & Mgt)

MASL Data 

to CMCS

MASL Data 

to DIFS

MASL Data 

to MISIL

MASL Data 

to SAMIS

MASL Table 

(Master file) SIDN Table

DSAMS MASL 

Update

1200 ACCESS 

System

1000 System 

Data

MASL 

Transactions

(Posted to DSAMS)

DSCA/IT Ad Hoc 

Resolution

IA 

updates 

their 

own 

systems

DSCA/DBO/FPIO Review

 - Review

 - Coordinate

 - Get other required coordinations

- Upload data into the 1200 system and DSAMS

DSCA/STR Review (Policy)

MASL 

Reports

1200 System 

Update

SCIP and 

USXPORTS

MASL Data 

to CISIL

MASL TXN 

to 1200 System
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1.2. Defined Order vs. Blanket Order Cases and/or Lines 

 1.2.1. The standard types of FMS cases are Defined Order, Blanket Order, and 

Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA). These cases generally 

allow the Department of Defense to provide purchasers the same kinds of defense articles 

and services used by U.S. Forces (see Chapter 5 of the SAMM). 

 1.2.1.1. Defined order cases and/or lines are commonly used for the sale 

of items that require item-by-item trade security controls throughout the sales process 

(e.g., LOA documents containing Significant Military Equipment (SME) items, 

Enhanced End Use Monitored (EEUM), items under Missile Technology Control Regime 

(MTCR) restrictions, and classified items). Items to be provided are stated explicitly on 

the LOA. Scope is limited to the quantity of items or described services listed on the 

LOA. SME, EEUM, items under Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) 

restrictions, and classified items must be identified clearly on the LOA and cannot be 

“buried” within a line coded as non-SME, Routine EUM, or non-MTCR. 

 1.2.1.2. Blanket Order cases and/or lines are used to provide categories of 

items or services (normally to support one or more end items) with no definitive listing of 

items or quantities. Scope is limited to described item and/or service categories and the 

purchaser-furnished case and/or line dollar value. 

1.3. MASL Naming Conventions 

• If the MASL description is an acronym, e.g., AMRAAM, HMMWV, or 

JDAM, spell it out when referring to the article, unless it is an approved 

acronym (see Appendix 1). 

• When dealing with aircraft, be sure to include dashes or slants (- or /) when 

appropriate, e.g., A-7, F-5E/F, F-16, or UH-60. 

• Do not include the size of an article in the NSN, i.e., do not list - small, 

medium, or large. 

• When transactions are submitted, the NSN should use numeric 0s and 1s 

instead of alphabetic O’s and I’s. In generic code G, where the DoD 

ammunition code is used in lieu of National Item Identification Number 

(NIIN), right justify and put zeros in unused columns. 

• The word “non-standard” is no longer used. Countries interpret this as 

“inferior”. So, use “non-U.S. Inventory” instead. 

• Be sure to include the Significant Category Code, listed in order of 

significance. 

• MASL descriptions must read from broadest category to narrowest. Commas 

are used to separate components or accessories from the supported system. All 

descriptive terms should precede alphanumeric designations that, in turn, 
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should precede nicknames. What is listed before the comma is the item; what 

is listed after the comma is what it supports. 

1.4. Implementing Agency (IA) Submittal Information 

 1.4.1. The following procedures are in addition to any IA procedures that may 

exist. 

 1.4.2. Appendix 4 of the SAMM provides guidance for deciding whether a 

requirement should be placed in the MASL and programmed as a major item or included 

as a dollar value line, as follows: 

 1.4.2.1. An "X" in the column headed "Major Item" indicates that all 

requirements under that generic code must be included in the MASL and programmed as 

defined lines. 

 1.4.2.2. An "X" in the column headed "Dollar Line" indicates that all 

applicable requirements must be programmed under the appropriate dollar value lines 

which have been previously established in the MASL. 

 1.4.2.3. An "X" in the column headed "Major Item" and also in the column 

"Dollar Line" indicates that specific major items must be programmed as major items 

with secondary items and components programmed as dollar value lines. 

 1.4.3. All transactions shall be submitted, using the appropriate EXCEL 

worksheet to DSCA by e-mail only (MASL@dsca.mil). See paragraph 1.2.6, below, for 

a sample e-mail format. All MASL input received by the DSCA shall normally be 

processed along with program data in the next update. 

 1.4.4. All additions to new items, or changes and deletions to existing lines should 

be submitted by the appropriate IA having single-service wholesale inventory 

management responsibility. When a change is being submitted to transfer the wholesale 

inventory management responsibility to another IA, such changes shall be initiated by the 

IA acquiring the responsibility and shall be coordinated with the IA relinquishing 

responsibility prior to submission to DSCA. 

 1.4.4.1. Dollar Line Submissions. All additions of new items, or changes 

and deletions to existing dollar value lines are initiated by DSCA unless otherwise 

directed. The IAs may make recommendations concerning dollar line additions and 

changes. 
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 1.4.4.2. DLA items. The Department of the Army is responsible for 

submission of MASL data (adds/changes/deletions) for items supplied by the Defense 

Logistics Agency (DLA). 

 1.4.5. The following is a sample 

worksheet used to submit transactions to 

DSCA for updating the MASL. The 

information should be included in an e-mail as 

an attachment. 

Figure 2 - Sample Worksheets 

 1.4.5.1. The NSN will be used to keep track of all requests. This will 

helps us keep a history of add/change requests for each NSN. Also, the Transportation 

Cost Look-Up Table needs to be kept up to date. The IAs must provide this information 

so DSCA can load it into DSAMS. 

 1.4.5.2. The IAs must fill in all blanks highlighted in green (including the 

remarks section). The “Current Record” column should show how the record looks at the 

moment (without needed changes). The “Revised/Added Record” column should show 

all MASL information when adding a record and only revised information when 

changing a record. Do not put N/A – leave blank if no change is required. 

 1.4.5.3. The Remarks section should include any information that may be 

needed in order for DSCA to make an informed decision. This would include 

information found in the following table: 

• A very detailed description of what the item entails – such as: 

− Is it a container or a missile with a container? 

− Is it for service or support equipment? If so, what end item is it supporting? 

− Is this a training missile or a live missile? 

− Is it a sub-component or a complete system? 

• Justification for using an unusual unit of issue or SME/MDE, LSC, MTCR, SCC, EUM, and 

ITAR code. 

• Justification for changing a specific unit of issue or SME/MDE, LSC, MTCR, SCC, EUM, and 

ITAR codes. 

• If MDE, and the Non-Recurring Costs (NC) have not yet been established, 

− Indicate that the NC paperwork was submitted (when/by whom) and provide the estimated NC 

value, or 

− If the NC paperwork has not been submitted, provide the estimated NC value along with a detailed 

justification and the POC that will be submitting the paperwork. 

• If the item is SME, ensure that the MDE thresholds have not been breeched (non-recurring 

RDT&E of $50M or total procurement of $200M) and the POC for this determination. 

Table 1 - MASL Worksheet Remarks 
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1.5. Generic Codes 

The Generic Code is a three-character code assigned to each item in the Military Articles 

and Services List (MASL) to categorize articles, services, and training for reporting and 

management purposes. The first character is an alpha character identifying the budget 

activity. The second character is a numeric assigned each Budget Project (BP). The third 

character is an alpha character assigned to identify groupings of articles, services, and 

training. A list of Generic Codes and their characteristics can be accessed in the SAMM, 

Appendix 4. If a new Generic Code is needed, just use the new code. There are no 

formal procedures for adding a new code – just be sure it conforms to the proper threecharacter code in alpha/numeric/alpha format. DSAMS will have to be notified of the 

new Generic Code and its appropriate description. 

1.6. Information Requests 

 1.6.1. Clarification of Data. All requests pertaining to the source of supply and 

availability of items shall be directed to the IA indicated by the Routing Identifier Code 

(RIC) for the item that has inventory management responsibility. 

 1.6.2. New Major Items Requests for addition of major items to the MASL shall 

be forwarded to the IA to which single-service wholesale inventory management 

responsibility has been assigned. When the assignment is not known, requests should be 

directed to the IA indicated in the MASL as having responsibility for a similar type item. 

 1.6.3. Other Requests All requests pertaining to the MASL, except those listed 

above, should be directed to: 

 Business Deputy, Financial Policy & Internal Operations 

Defense Security Cooperation Agency 

 2800 Defense Pentagon 

 Washington, DC 20301-2800 

 (Telephone No. 703-604-6576) 
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CHAPTER 2: UPDATE PROCEDURES 

2.1. Internal (DSCA) Updating Procedures 

2.1.1. The IAs provide transactions for MASL updates to DSCA/DBO/FPIO; see 

e-mail sample, above. Any data not included on the initial transaction request shall be 

provided by DSCA/DBO/FPIO based on the results of the internal review/coordination 

process performed on each line submitted. The IAs must validate any MASL lines that 

contain Major Defense Equipment (MDE). If the item is MDE and it is not listed in 

Appendix 1 of the SAMM, the item should not be processed until the proper 

documentation has been received and the item is added to Appendix 1 of the SAMM. 

DSCA/STR/POL and DSCA/DBO/FPIO have responsibility for maintaining Appendix 1 

of the SAMM. 

 2.1.2. The Cataloging Handbook published by the Defense Logistics Information 

Service contains information for determining which generic code to use for new MASL 

items - you will need the group and class information (first four digits of the National 

Stock Number). This information is also available in Appendix 4 to the SAMM. 

 2.1.3. When the e-mail has been received in the MASL Mailbox, 

DSCA/DBO/FPIO will forward it to the appropriate offices within DSCA for 

coordination. Those offices shall coordinate on the input and forward their 

approval/disapproval, and any comments, back to DSCA/DBO/FPIO. In turn, 

DSCA/DBO/FPIO will arbitrate any conflicting information received from those offices. 

If a MASL request is disapproved, DSCA/DBO/FPIO will send the e-mail back to the 

submitting office for changes. Once all the approvals have been received and all the 

appropriate coding has been applied, the MASL line will be added to the system. 

 2.1.3.1. Processing The Initial E-Mail. DSCA/STR/POL, 

DSCA/PGM/WPN, and DSCA/PGM/MGT must coordinate on all transactions to verify 

that the non-recurring cost charge paperwork, if applicable, was submitted and that the 

proper SME/MDE, SSC, and EUM coding was applied. DSCA/DBO/FPIO must 

coordinate on all transactions to 

• Verify that the Logistical Support Charge (LSC) has been applied properly, 

• DSAMS has been updated – non-recurring cost charges in the pricing item table 

and transportation costs in the Transportation Code Look-up Table, 

• Apply the proper Transparency in Armaments (TIA) Codes, and 

• Apply appropriate coding for, among others, the SIS Code, Quantity Control 

Code, and the SIDN. 
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 2.1.3.2. Incoming e-mails for MASL updates must be coordinated with the 

following: 

Table 2 - MASL Update Coordinations 

Directorate Division Comments 

DSCA/PGM Weapons Verify the proper SME/MDE, MTCR and SSC coding has 

been applied. Also, verify that the non-recurring cost charge 

paperwork, if applicable, has been submitted. 

Management Verify the proper EUM coding has been applied. 

DSCA/STR Policy Verify policy conformance with the SAMM and the 

International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). 

DSCA/DBO FPIO/Financial 

Policy Desk 

Verify that the Logistical Support Charge (LSC) has been 

applied properly and NC values are updated to DSAMS. 

FPIO/MASL Desk Add the proper SIDN (including the SIS), Quantity Control, 

Analysis, Footnote, and Group Codes. 

Reports Desk Add the proper OSCE, UNTIA, and WASS Codes. 

 2.1.3.3. After the coordinators have reviewed the documents, they should 

“vote” - either “approved” or “rejected” and comment when necessary. See Figures, 

below. 

Figure 3 - Voting 

 If you approve, press If you disapprove, 

 press

Figure 4 - Response Instructions

 If approving or If approving or 

 disapproving without disapproving with 

 comment, click on comments, click on 

Press 
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 2.1.3.4. If no comments are required, an e-mail response shall be 

forwarded directly to DSCA/DBO/FPIO. If “Edit the Response Before Sending” is 

pressed, comments should be added. See Figure 5, below. 

Figure 5 - Response Comments 

 First type 

 comments (the then press

 reason for send

 rejection) 

 2.1.3.5. Once all the approvals have been received and all the appropriate 

coding has been applied, the MASL line will be added to the system using DSAMS (see 

DSAMS Update Procedures, below). Transactions for summary MASLs are added to the 

system using the 1200 system - this functionality will be added to DSAMS at a later time; 

but, until then, we will continue to use the 1200 system for changing the Summary 

MASL data. 

NOTE: Electronic MASL reports can now available in DSAMS. RP034 gives you the 

ability to obtain data by beginning MASL Update Date, generic code, group of generic 

codes, MASL number or range of MASL numbers. RP015 will identify all documents 

that a specific MASL has been applied to. 

2.2. DSAMS Update Procedures 

 2.2.1. Beginning 12Jan09, the MASL database is updated (adds, changes, deletes) 

using DSAMS. This is an instantaneous update – the MASL will be available for use 

immediately. DSAMS will update all other systems (DIFS, DSCAs 1000 & 1200 

systems, and other legacy systems) using overnight interface transactions. For the time 

being, the summary database will continue to be updated using the 1200 system. 

 2.2.1.1. Adding 

MASLs. In DSAMS, click on NEW, 

REFERENCE, MASL, MASL ITEM. 

Figure 6 - DSAMS Add Steps 
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 2.2.1.1.1. Fill in all fields where appropriate – most are mandatory 

fields but not all – the system will not let you save the record if a mandatory field is not 

addressed. If the MASL should have a Quantity of Control of “1”, put a checkmark in 

the Quantity Control box. Save the record by clicking on SUBJECT, SAVE.

Figure 7 - MASL Record (add) 

 2.2.1.2. Changing MASLs. In 

DSAMS, click on OPEN, REFERENCE, MASL, 

MASL ITEM.

Figure 8 - DSAMS Change Steps 

 2.2.1.2.1. Type the MASL number in “MASL No.” column, click 

on the filter button (glasses icon) on the right, then click OK. 

Figure 9 - MASL Search Screens 
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 2.2.1.2.1. Fill in all changed fields. Save the record by clicking on 

SUBJECT, SAVE. 

Figure 10 - MASL Record 

NOTE: 

1. To inactivate a MASL, click on the Inactive box. This will put a “YY” footnote code on 

the record – when used on an existing document. 

2. To delete a MASL: If a MASL has just been added and not yet sent to 1200, there will 

be a Delete MASL option under the Edit menu that will delete the MASL. If a MASL 

has been reported to the 1200, then select Tools / MASL Pending Deletion. If the MASL 

has not been applied to a document, the MASL will be marked pending deletion (until the 

delete is reported out to 1200). If the MASL has been applied to a document, an error 

message is displayed telling you it cannot be deleted. You will need to inactivate the 

MASL to prevent it from being used. 

3. To reactivate a MASL, remove the checkmark in the Inactive box and make any 

necessary changes to remainder of the record. 

2.3. 1200 Update Procedures (Summary MASL) 

A new Summary MASL is added when there is a need to create a new Selected Item Description 

Number (SIDN) for a new article that does not fit into any established SIDN. When adding a 

new Summary MASL line you must refer to MASL report RSC FE to assign the Selected 

Item Sequence (SIS) Code. This code is the key feature used in report sorting. 

 2.3.1. New summary lines are added when there is a requirement to establish a 

new SIDN. A new summary line will always be required to establish a new SIDN, but 

may not be required for a new Generic Code, since an existing SIDN may apply. The 

summary lines reflect the names of the equipment and services we sell (or grant) in 

general terms rather than the specific nomenclature that appears in the regular MASL. 

The summary lines are used in the standardized reports available from the 1200 System, 

such as the D, G and H reports. 

 2.3.2. An additional data element associated with summary lines is the Selected 

Item Sequence (SIS) code that arranges the summary lines in alphabetic order within 

each weapon or services category in the standardized reports. Refer to the “FE” MASL 

to determine where to position the item being added within its particular weapons or 

services category. Also, refer to the “FE” MASL to fill in columns 65-68 when adding a 
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summary line (use the same data for the new line you are adding that appears in whatever 

category you are using). 

 2.3.2.1. Each summary line is assigned a SIDN and each entry in the 

regular MASL also has an SIDN associated with it. If more than one entry in the regular 

MASL has the same SIDN, these items will all be grouped under the same summary line 

in the Summary MASL. Sales or grant values for all items with the same SIDN will be 

accumulated at the summary line level in our standardized reports. 

 2.3.2.2. The SIDN is also an important element in the 1200 System 

Delivery Subsystem. This subsystem provides data on deliveries by fiscal year and 

quarter. Data for FMS (or grant) deliveries is cumulated to the summary line level 

(SIDN), rather than by case identifier. 

 2.3.2.3. Delivery data in the 1200 system is collected starting with the 

implementation date of the basic case and is identified by case, Implementing Agency 

and item/MASL description. This data is then transferred to the delivery database using 

the country, IA, and SIDN fields. The database is populated based on when the financial 

transaction processes in DIFS. It is not recorded by actual delivery date and therefore 

transactions may appear later than they actually occurred and cross quarters and fiscal 

years. In some instances manual adjustments are made to match the delivery transaction 

with the actual delivery by quarter, but those are for know transactions such as aircraft. 

Adjustments that move transactions from one SIDN to another or reduce value take place 

in the current quarter and move backward until all value has been removed. These 

transactions cannot be tracked back to the original delivery input and therefore some 

delivery data integrity is lost. 

 2.3.3. If you must change a summary line, use the same procedures established 

for adding a summary line. Be sure to notify the delivery report action officer of any 

SIDN or quantity control changes. Once the MASL request is fully coordinated, check 

the “Summary Line (RSC FD)” report. Use the next available number for this new 

transaction. After you have selected the next SIDN, check the “Material Reporting 

Summarization” report (RSC FE) to establish the report sorts. On this report, you will 

find the appropriate item (e.g., missiles) and, then, assign a Selected Item Sequence Code 

(SISC) to the new SIDN. For example, the JASSM 

missiles would sort between the Hellfire missiles (SISC 

- EGJ) and the Javelin missiles (SISC - EGO), so you 

could assign SISC EGM for the JASSM missile. Be 

sure to leave a little room in your choice for future lines. 

Otherwise, you will be re-assigning these numbers to 

make room for new requests. Use this worksheet to 

establish a new Summary MASL line: 

Figure 11 - Summary MASL Update Worksheet 
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 2.3.4. In the 1200 Update system, click on MASL Update Menu, Edit SIDN File. Fill in 

all pertinent data to add/change the Summary MASL from the Update Worksheet. You can 

change the information in the file real time. However, the 1200 Access System will not contain 

your changes until the following day – it is an overnight process. Adjustments to reports and 

other applications will take place at that time. 

Figure 12 - MASL Update Screens (1200 System)
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APPENDIX 1: STANDARDIZED ABBREVIATIONS 

The MASL becomes unwieldy and complicated if varieties of the same words are 

allowed. Accordingly, this document standardizes and mandates the following readily 

recognizable acronyms in the description of MASL items. Only the acronyms listed 

below are acceptable for use in the MASL description. 

ADP Automated Data Processing 

AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment 

AMRAAM Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 

Missile 

ARM Anti-Radiation Missile 

ATACMS Army Tactical Missile System 

CAD/PAD Cartridge/Propellant Actuated 

Devices 

CAS Contract Administration Services 

CBU Cluster Bomb Unit 

CETS Contract Engineering Technical 

Services 

CIP Component Improvement Program 

CIWS Close-in-Weapon System 

CLSSA Cooperative Logistics Supply 

Support Arrangement 

COMSEC Communications Security 

CONUS Continental United States 

CSP Concurrent Spare Parts 

FAAR Forward Area Alert Radar 

FLIR Forward Looking Infrared 

FMS Foreign Military Sales 

FSC Federal Stock Class 

FSG Federal Stock Group 

GPS Global Positioning System 

GCS Guidance Control Section 

HARM High Speed Anti-radiation Missile 

HAZMAT Hazardous Materiel 

HEMTT Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical 

Truck 

HMMWV High Mobility Multi-purpose 

Wheeled Vehicle 

IFF Identification, Friend-or-Foe 

JDAM Joint Direct Attack Munitions 

JSOW Joint Stand Off Weapon 

JTIDS Joint Tactical Information 

Distribution System 

LAV Light Armored Vehicle 

LAW Light Assault Weapon 

MANPADS Man-Portable Air Defense System 

MET Mobile Education Team 

MHE Material Handling Equipment 

MIDS Multi-function Information 

Distribution System 

MILES Multiple Integrated Laser 

Engagement System 

MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 

MTT Mobile Training Team 

NVD Night Vision Device 

OCONUS Outside Continental United States 

OSP Offshore Procurement 

PC&H Packing, Crating, and Handling 

PCH&T Packing, Crating, Handling, and 

Transportation 

PMEL Precision Measurement Equipment 

Laboratory 

QAT Quality Assurance Team 

R&D Research and Development 

R&R Repair & Return/Rehabilitation 

RAM Rolling Airframe Missile 

SANG Saudi Arabia National Guard 

SATCOM Satellite Communications 

SINCGARS Single Channel Ground and Airborne 

Radio System 

SLAM-ER Standoff Land Attack Missile - 

Expanded Response 

TAFT Technical Assistance Field Team 

TAT Technical Assistance Team 

TDP Technical Data Package 

TOW Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, 

Wire-Guided Missile 

UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 

VHF Very High Frequency 
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APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS, USES AND APPLICABLE CODES 

Table 3 - Definitions, Uses and Applicable Codes 

Analysis Code This is an internal DSCA code used in Weapons category analysis reports. 

A Weapons and Ammunition includes Group Codes 1 – 6 

B Support Equipment - includes Group Codes 7 - 11 

C Spare Parts and Modifications - includes Group Codes 12 - 17 

D Support Services - includes Group Codes 18 - 22 

Ceiling Item This code, assigned to each summary MASL line (SIDN level), is used in the preparation 

of weapon analysis reports. It is moved to each program record with a matching SIDN in 

the regular materiel MASL. 

 1 Ceiling Item 

 2 Non-Ceiling Item 

Control Code Determines whether a MASL transaction and record is a materiel MASL (“K”) or a 

summary MASL (“L”). 

Classification Code Indicates the security classification of the item for guidance in complying with NDP-1 

and MilDep security regulations. This indicates if the item being sold includes classified 

material - thus requiring special notes, protection, etc. 

 Code Classification

 T Top Secret C Confidential 

 S Secret U Unclassified 

Description Text describing the defense article or service being sold. See “LOA Worthy 

Description”. 

Enhanced End Use 

Monitoring (EUM) 

This code indicates the item has been designated for Enhanced EUM (EEUM) 

monitoring. All MASLs assigned to EEUM articles will be listed as individual line items 

in the LOAs. The EEUM code will alert the case-writer, Implementing Agencies and the 

Security Assistance community from initial case development to ensure that the required 

physical security and accountability provisos are annotated in the LOA. Code the MASL 

line as follows: 

 E Enhanced - required for sensitive defense articles, services and technologies; 

defense articles provided under the provision of Sec. 505(f) FAA; and, technology 

transfers made within sensitive political situations. Contingent on the principle of 

trust with verification and uncompromising end use monitoring procedures. They 

also warrant special notes/provisos within the LOA or other transfer agreements, 

(e.g., Section 505, Exceptions to the National Disclosure Policy (ENDP), 

Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding, etc.). 

 R Routine - conducted on defense articles and services that are transferred to a 

presupposed trusted partner. The LOAs for these articles/services do not include any 

unique notes/conditions associated with the specific transfer. The EUM of these 

items is performed in conjunction with other required security assistance duties. 
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(continued) 

Federal Supply 

Classification (FSC) 

All records in the materiel MASL are oriented toward the FSC, which is a commodity 

classification developed and adopted by DoD identified under the Federal Cataloging 

Program. The FSC uses a four digit coding structure, with the first two digits identifying 

the Federal Supply Group (FSG) and the last two digits identifying the Federal Supply 

Class within each group. The orientation of this system permits the program originator, 

with few exceptions, to identify an item in the federal supply catalog and then relate the 

item to the MASL structure. Where the FSC is known, the selection of an appropriate 

generic code can be made with ease by using Appendix 4 of the SAMM. In questionable 

cases, Cataloging Handbooks H2 (Federal Supply Classification - Groups and Classes) or 

H3 (Ammunition) published by the Defense Logistics Information Service or 

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/) provide valuable supplementary information. The 

combination of generic code and FSC provide identification for each item that is 

contained in the MASL master file. 

Federal Supply Group 

(FSG) 

The first two positions of the Federal Supply Classification identify the specific group of 

commodities of supply. 

Footnote Code Used in the MASL to provide significant information on availability of military articles 

and services. Can be a 1 or 2 position code. Implementing Agencies are responsible for 

the assignment of footnote codes, where applicable, to all lines under their cognizance. 

 A Availability associated with production capability. 

 AJ Combination of A and J 

 B No assets currently available for delivery - available for future delivery only. 

 C Under study by R&D (Research & Development). 

 D Limited supply available. Replacement or preferred item, if any, is also listed 

in the MASL. Under normal circumstances, preferred item should be 

programmed. 

DJ Combination of D and J 

DN Combination of D and NN or N 

E Cost involves concurrent spare parts which are shipped. 

EH Combination of E and H 

EJ Combination of E and J 

 GL Not Applicable 

H Ancillary equipment must be programmed separately. 

J Spell out desired configuration in separate correspondence. 

JW Combination of J and W 

K Routing Identifier data field in the MASL has been left blank because this is a 

dollar value line for which the program originator is required to select the 

appropriate IA. Program originators shall enter the appropriate Routing 

Identifier in columns 66-68 of Card 3 as follows: Army - BY7, Navy - NBZ, 

and Air Force - FA0. In selecting the IA, the objective is to identify the IA 

best positioned to provide the required articles or services. As a general rule, 

the IA that is the normal recipient of MAP orders for the related end item (as 

indicated by the Routing Identifier assigned to the end item in the MASL) is 

in the best position to provide ancillary equipment and efficient and effective 

follow-on support. Source of supply codes B, F, J, N, O, R, S, or T require 

the use of specific Routing Identifiers. Where the source code is J, always 

use Routing Identifier code W03. Where the source code is S, always use 

Routing Identifier code FAO. Program originators shall determine the proper 

Routing Identifier from the headquarters directing the use of source codes B, 

F, N, O, R, or T. 

KJ Combination of K and J 
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Table 3 - Definitions, Uses and Applicable Codes 

(continued) 

L Items supplied in a variety of voltages and configurations. If shipment is to 

be effected direct to country without mounting in a vehicle or aircraft within 

CONUS, spell out the required voltage of the item by separate 

correspondence. 

NN or N This code is assigned to items that are not available from supply, under 

normal circumstances, to meet requirements. If a replacement item is known, 

the new MASL data should be submitted to DSCA by the appropriate IA. 

Dollar lines shall not be assigned this footnote code. 

PP or P For use by DSCA. Indicates a summary line. 

RR or R Prior authority to program must be obtained by separate correspondence 

between the SAO and the DSCA. 

S This item is listed for program planning only. Refer to appropriate supply 

manual for determining MASL detail required. 

TT For use in processing records in the Republic of Korea Equipment Transfer 

Program. 

W Special Navy requisitioning procedures apply. 

XX Items available for sales only. 

YY When an Implementing Agency desires to remove an item which is no longer 

available from the MASL, and that item has been previously used in an FMS 

or FMCS case, DSCA shall place the item in the inactive portion of the 

MASL and shall add a "YY" footnote code to the record, indicating that it is 

now inactive. 

Generic Code This code identifies materiel or services by budget activity. The first digit is an alpha for 

a budget activity. The second digit is numeric and represents the budget project. The 

third digit is an alpha and identifies a grouping of items having similar characteristics. 

See the SAMM, Appendix 4, for a complete listing. This table tells whether materiel 

items falling within a particular generic code should be programmed as major items (unit 

of issue EA) or dollar roll-up lines (unit of issue XX). The items of equipment and 

services contained in the MASL are categorized into generic codes as follows: 

 A Aircraft K Supplies 

 B Missiles L Supply Operations 

C Ships M Maintenance of Eqp 

D Combat Vehicles N Training 

E Tactical & Support Vehs P Research & Development 

 F Weapons Q Construction 

G Ammunition R Special Activities 

 H Communication Eqp T Administration 

 J Other Support Eqp 

Group Code This is an internal DSCA code used in weapons category analysis reports. 

 1 Combat Aircraft 12 Acft Spares & Modifications 

2 Combat Ships 13 Ship Spares & Cost Sharing 

 3 Combat Vehicles 14 Weapons Spares 

4 Weapons and Ammunition 15 Auto Supplies & Equip Spares 

5 Ammunition 16 Msl Modifications & Spares 

 6 Missiles 17 Commo Equip Spares 

 7 Other Aircraft 18 Construction 

8 Other Ships 19 Repair & Rehabilitation 

 9 Support Vehicles 20 Supply Operations 

 10 Communications Equip 21 Training 

11 Other Equip & Supplies 22 Other Services 
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(continued) 

International Traffic in 

Arms Regulation 

DoS policies and procedures for the permanent export of items on the U.S. Munitions 

List purchased under the FMS program, are set forth in the International Traffic in Arms 

Regulation (ITAR). See U.S. Munitions List Category Code list for applicable codes – 

Appendix 8. 

LOA Worthy 

Description 

The LOA Worthy Description is text that shall be printed on the LOA, Amendment, or 

Modification document. (Note: If this field is updated, lines with a case version status of 

"Development" and a case master status of "Open" will be updated with a new 

description). DSADC is working on expanding the logic – checking to see if the 

change should be expanded to include Write and Review status. By checking for 

case master status of open, it will not update a basic case in development that has 

not yet been implemented. The MASL Description contains some information (e.g., 

FSC or FSG numbers, restriction notes, etc.) that should not be printed on the LOA 

document. So, the LOA Worthy Description is used to make sure that this extraneous 

information is not printed on the LOA document. 

Logistical Support 

Charge (LSC) 

This field indicates if a Logistical Support Charge (LSC) applies, and, if it does apply, 

what type of support it is. 

A Spare Parts D Secondary Support Eqp 

 B Equipment Modifications E Supplies 

C Repair & Rehab of Eqp N Non- LSC MASL Records 

Major Defense 

Equipment (MDE) 

The Major Defense Equipment indicator code must be used for any item of significant 

military equipment on the U.S. Munitions List having a nonrecurring research and 

development cost of more than $50 million or a total production cost of more than $200 

million. See Significant Military Equipment for applicable codes. 

MASL Number Thirteen-character item identification (alpha I’s are loaded in the MASL line as numeric 

1’s and alpha O’s are loaded as numeric 0’s (zeros). It identifies a specific item or 

category of Item Identification (IDs). When the item ID refers to a specific piece of 

equipment, the 13 positions are normally the National Stock Number (NSN) of the item. 

When the item ID has alphas or refers to a service, aircraft, aircraft engine, or ammo, the 

13 characters are a “pseudo” NSN. 

Missile Technology 

Control Regime 

(MTCR) 

The MTCR is an informal international political arrangement designed to control the 

proliferation of rocket and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) (and their associated 

equipment/technology) capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction. Originally, 

formed in 1987, it currently includes 33 member countries. Regime controls are 

applicable to all items on the MTCR annex to include all items listed in 22 CFR part 

121.16 (reference (n)). 

M Line item contains Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) components 

N Line item does not contain any MTCR components 

National Stock Number 

(NSN) 

All major items of material (except ammo) listed in the MASL are identified by a 

specific NSN where one has been assigned. Following is a sample of a DLSC-assigned 

NSN for a 1/4-ton utility truck (M825): 

 NSN 2320 00 1779257 

23 FSG 23 (Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers & Cycles) 

20 Class 20 (Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled) 

00 NCB Code (United States) 

1779257 NIIN assigned by DLSC for Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton, M825 
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(continued) 

Where an NSN has not been assigned by DLSC (e.g., ships and aircraft) major items are 

assigned the proper FSC and a pseudo National Item Identification No. (NIIN) by the 

responsible IA. The following is an example of a pseudo NSN identifying a UH-34D 

Helo: 

NSN 1520 00 00UH34D 

15 FSG 15 (Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components) 

20 Class 20 (Aircraft, Rotary Wing) 

00 NCB Code (United States) 

 00UH34D Pseudo-NIIN 

Each item that does not meet the major item criteria shall be included in a dollar value 

line and can usually be identified by FSG and FSC and can be correlated to the preestablished dollar lines in the material MASL. NSN 2310 00 2325750 - Heavy Full 

Track LS Tractor - would be programmed under the following dollar line: 

 

NSN 2310 00 TRACTFT (Tractors, Full Track in FSC 2310) 

23 FSG 23 (Tractors) 

10 Class 10 (Tractors, Full Track, Low Speed) 

00 NCB Code (United States) 

TRACTFT Pseudo-NIIN established by DSCA for Tractors, Full Track in FSC 2310 

The defense services lines may utilize FSG codes of 01, 02, and 06 through 09. These 

FSGs, along with non-significant class and distinctive pseudo NIINs are assigned for 

various types of defense services to provide positive identification. Following is an 

example of a services dollar line: 

NSN 0228 00 00RRMSL (R&R Missiles) 

02 FSG 02 - from reserved numbers 

28 Class 28 non-significant number assigned by DSCA 

00 NCB Code (United States) 

00RRMSL Pseudo-NIIN assigned by DSCA for Repair and Rehab of Missiles 

National Codification 

Bureau Code (NCB) 

A National Codification Bureau Code (NCB) is a two-position code used in the Federal 

Cataloging Program to identify the NATO country or other foreign country which 

originally cataloged an item of supply. This code appears as the fifth and sixth digit of 

all NSNs. 

00/01 United States 22 Denmark 30 Japan 

11 NATO 23 Greece 31 Israel 

12 Germany 24 Iceland 32 Singapore 

13 Belgium 25 Norway 66 Australia 

14 France 26 Portugal 98 New Zealand 

15 Italy 27 Turkey 99 United Kingdom 

 17 Netherlands 28 Luxembourg 

 21 Canada 29 Argentina 

National Item 

Identification Number 

(NIIN) 

A NIIN is a nine digit numeric code assigned to each approved item of supply in the 

Federal Cataloging Program. The NCB code makes up the first two positions of this 

number and the last seven digits represent a specific number assigned to each item of 

supply for unique identification. When transactions are submitted, use numeric 0s and 1s 

instead of alphabetic O and I. In generic code G, where the DoD ammo code is used in 

lieu of NIIN, right justify and put zeros in unused columns. 
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Table 3 - Definitions, Uses and Applicable Codes 

(continued) 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

An internal DSCA code used to indicate that the item needs to be reported if any 

deliveries were made in the CY in question. See Appendix 7 for full definition. 

Quantity Control Used to indicate that the MASL item shall be summarized by quantity or value in reports. 

Major weapons use “1 – counted” (Unit Of Issue does not equal “XX”, each 

corresponding SIDN must use the same code. Support/components are held in separate 

SIDNs, “0 - not counted”, from their major end item – create a new SIDN, when needed. 

Support services use “0 - not counted”. 

1 Counted 0 Not counted 

Routing Identifier Code 

RIC 

Formerly the MILSTRIP Routing Identifier (MRI). A three-digit code used in IA and 

DLA supply publications - defines a specific supply and distribution organization and its 

address. The first digit of the Routing Identifier Code indicates the supplying agency of 

the item programmed. The second and third digits of the Routing Identifier Code are 

selected by the agency preparing and submitting the MASL input to the system and may 

or may not correspond to pertinent Routing Identifier Codes used in the system. The 

code used for the first digit is as follows: 

A, B, or W Army M, N or P Navy S OSD 

D or F Air Force Y Department of State 

Selected Item 

Description No. (SIDN) 

This is an internal DSCA code used to arrange summary data into a prescribed sequence. 

 

Selected Item Sequence 

Code (SISC) 

This is an internal DSCA code used to control the sequence of data displayed in 

summary reports. There is a one to one relationship between this field and the Selected 

Item Description Number. Code assigned by DSCA as a means of identification and 

roll-up of detailed program data for summary and congressional reports. The first 

position of the SIS Code is categorized as follows: 

A Aircraft (+ spare parts) I Repair and Rehab Equipment 

B Ships (+ spare parts) J Supply Operations 

C Vehicles & Weapons K Training 

D Ammunition L Other Services 

E Missiles M Books, Maps, & Publications 

F Communication Eqp (+ Spare Parts) N Commercial Sales 

G Other Eqp (+ spare parts) P Non-Specific Requirements 

 H Construction 

 NOTE: SIS codes are not consistent with the generic codes. 

Selected Item Sequence 

No. (SISN) 

This is an internal DSCA code used to indicate what summary MASL record the detail 

MASL record rolls to. 

Significant Category 

Code (SCC) 

A Significant Category Code is used to place items in specialized categories in order to 

differentiate between the actual system and services or spare parts for that system. 

 S System C Component 

 D Device A Accessory 

 W Weapon V Service 

 M Munition T Training 
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Significant Military 

Equip. (SME) 

The Significant Military Equipment (SME) indicator code must be filled in for all major 

items (see also Major Defense Equipment). See the U.S. Munitions List for a listing of 

all SME items. 

S SME Y MDE N Non-SME/MDE 

Transparency in 

Armaments Code 

An internal DSCA code used to indicate that the item needs to be reported if any 

deliveries were made in the CY in question. See Appendix 7 for full definition. 

 A Battle Tanks F Warships 

B Armored Combat Vehicles G Missiles & Missile Launchers\ Sys 

C Large Caliber Artillery Systems H Small Arms and Light Weapons 

 D Aircraft (excluding Helicopters) N Not Applicable 

 E Attack Helicopters 

Unit of Issue The Unit of Issue is a two-letter designation that indicates the count, measurement, 

container or form of an item of supply. It is the minimum quantity of the item that may 

be ordered. 

AM Ampoule A small glass or plastic tube sealed by fusion after filling. 

AY Assembly A collection of parts assembled to form a complete unit, 

constituting a single item of supply, e.g., hose assembly. Use only 

when the term “assembly” is a part of the item name. 

AT Assortment A collection of a variety of items that fall into a category or class 

packaged as a small unit constituting a single item of supply. Use 

only when the term “assortment” is a part of the item name. 

BG Bag A flexible container of various sizes and shapes which is 

fabricated from such materials as paper, plastic or textiles. 

Includes “sack” and “pouch”. 

BE Bale A shaped unit of compressible materials bound with cord or metal 

ties and usually wrapped, e.g., paper and cloth rags. 

BA Ball A spherical-shaped mass of material such as twine or thread. 

BR Bar A solid piece or block of various materials, with its length greater 

than its other dimensions, e.g., solder. Not applicable to items such 

as soap, beeswax, buffing compound. 

BL Barrel A cylindrical container, metal or wood, with sides that bulge 

outward and flat ends or heads of equal diameter. Includes “keg”. 

BF Board Foot A unit of measure for lumber equal to the volume of a board 12” 

X 12” X 1”. 

BO Bolt A flat fold of fabric having a stiff paperboard core. 

BK Book A book-like package, such as labels or tickets, fastened together 

along one edge, usually between protective covers. 

BT Bottle A glass, plastic, or earthenware container of various sizes, shapes, 

and finishes such as jugs but excluding jars, ampoules, vials, and 

carboys, with a closure for retention of contents. 

BX Box A rigid, three dimensional container of various sizes and material. 

Includes “case”, “carton”, “tray” and “crate”. 

BD Bundle A quantity of the same item tied together without compression. 

CK Cake A block of compacted or congealed matter. Applicable to such 

items as soap, buffing compound. 
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CN Can A rigid receptacle made of fibre, metal, plastic or a combination 

thereof. Cans may be cylindrical or any number of irregular 

shapes. Restricted to items which cannot be issued in less than 

container quantity. Includes “pail” and “canister”. Do not use 

when the packaged quantity equates to a unit of measure, i.e., pint, 

quart, gallon, ounce or pound. 

CB Carboy A heavy duty, bottle-type container used for transportation and 

storage of liquids. Usually designed to be encased in a rigid 

protective outer container for shipment. 

CT Carton A box or other container made of cardboard or plastic or the 

quantity contained in a carton

CA Cartridge Usually a tubular receptacle containing loose or pliable material 

and designed to permit ready insertion into an apparatus for 

dispensing the material. Usually associated with adhesives and 

sealing compounds. 

CS Case A container with its contents. 

CL Coil An arrangement of material such as wire, rope and tubing wound 

in a circular shape. 

CE Cone A cone-shaped mass of material wound on itself such as twine or 

thread, wound on a conical core. 

CO Container A general term for use only when an item is permitted to be 

packaged for issue in optional containers, e.g., bottle or tube for a 

single National Stock Number. 

CU Cube A regular solid having six congruent square faces. 

CF Cubic Foot A unit of cubic measure. 

CZ Cubic Meter A unit of cubic measure expressed in the metric system of 

measurement. Limited in application to locally assigned stock 

numbers used in the local procurement of items such as ready-mix 

concrete and asphalt in oversea areas where the metric system 

prevails. 

CD Cubic Yard A unit of cubic measure. 

CY Cylinder A rigid, cylindrical, metal container designed as a portable 

container for storage and transportation of compressed gasses, 

generally equipped with protected valve closure and pressure 

relief safety device. 

XX Dollars Use when a record does not reflect any quantitative amount. 

DZ Dozen Twelve (12) of an item of supply. 

DR Drum A cylindrical container designed as an exterior pack for storing 

and shipping bulk materials, e.g., fuels, chemicals, powders, etc. 

Drums may be made of metal, rubber, polyethylene or plywood, or 

fibre with wooden, metal or fibre ends. 

EA Each A numeric quantity of one item of supply. Do not use if a more 

specific term applies, such as kit, set, assortment, assembly, group, 

sheet, plate, strip or length. 

EN Envelope A flat paper container, especially for a letter, usually having a 

gummed flap, an enclosing structure or cover, such as a membrane 

or the outer coat of a virus, or the bag containing the gas in a 

balloon or airship. 

FY Fifty Fifty (50) of an item. 

FV Five Five (5) of an item. 

FT Foot Unit of linear measurement, sometimes expressed as “linear foot”. 

GL Gallon Unit of liquid measurement. 

GR Gross One hundred forty-four (144) of an item. 
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GP Group A collection of related items issued as a single item of supply, e.g., 

test set group. Use only when the term “group” is a part of the 

item name. 

HK Hank A loop of yarn or roping, containing definite yardage, e.g., cotton, 

840 yards; worsted, 560 yards. See “skein” for comparison. 

HD Hundred One hundred (100) of an item. 

IN Inch Unit of linear measurement, equivalent to 1/12 of a foot and 

sometimes expressed as “linear inch”. 

JR Jar A rigid container having a wide mouth and often no neck, 

typically made of earthenware or glass. Excludes “bottle”. 

JC Job Cost List of budgeted or actual costs of materials and labor that are 

required to produce a product. 

KT Kit A collection of related items issued as a single item of supply, 

such as the tools, instruments, repair parts, instruction sheets and 

often supplies typically carried in a box or bag. Also includes 

selected collections of equipment components, tools, and/or 

materials for the repair, overhaul or modification of equipment. 

Use only when the term “kit” is a part of the item name. 

LG Length Term applies to items issued in fixed or specific linear 

measurement, without deviation. This term no longer applies to 

random lengths which will be expressed in definitive units of 

linear measure such as foot or yard. Excludes “strip”. 

LI Liter A unit of liquid measure expressed in the metric system of 

measurement. 

LT Lot A collection of associated or miscellaneous articles sold as one 

unit. 

ME Meal The measure of food generally taken by an individual at one time. 

MR Meter A unit of linear measure expressed in the metric system of 

measurement, equivalent to 39.37 inches. 

OZ Ounce A unit of liquid or avoirdupois weight. 

OT Outfit A collection of related items issued as a single item of supply, 

such as the tools, instruments, materials, equipment, and/or 

instruction manual(s) for the practice of a trade or profession or 

for the carrying out of a particular project or function. Use only 

when the term “outfit” is a part of the item name. 

PG Package A form of protective wrapping for two or more of the same item of 

supply. To be used only when a unit of measure or container type 

term is not applicable. Includes “envelope”. 

PZ Packet A container used for subsistence items. Use only when “food 

packet” is part of the item name (Federal Supply Group (FSG) 

89). 

PD Pad Multiple sheets of paper that are stacked together and fastened at 

one end by sealing. 

PR Pair Two similar corresponding items, e.g., gloves, shoes, bearings; or 

items integrally fabricated of two corresponding parts, e.g., 

trouser, shears, goggles. 

PT Pint A unit of liquid or dry measure. 

PM Plate A flat piece of square or rectangular-shaped metal of uniform 

thickness, usually 1/4 inch or more. Use only when “plate” 

(Federal Supply Classes (FSCs) 9515 and 9535) is used in an item 

name to denote shape. 

LB Pound A unit of avoirdupois weight measure equivalent to 16 ounces. 

QT Quart A unit of liquid or dry measure. 
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HR Rate Per 

Hour 

The cost per hour for a service. 

RA Ration The food allowance of one person for one day. Use only when 

“ration” (FSC 8970) is a part of the item name. 

RM Ream A quantity of paper varying from 480 to 516 sheets, depending 

upon grade. 

RE Reel A cylindrical core on which a flexible material, such as wire or 

cable, is wound. Usually has flanged ends. Discontinued – DO 

NOT USE.

RL Reel A cylindrical core on which a flexible material, such as wire or 

cable, is wound. Usually has flanged ends. 

RO Roll A cylindrical configuration of flexible material which has been 

rolled on itself such as textiles, tape, abrasive paper, 

photosensitive paper and film, and may utilize a core with or 

without flanges. 

SE Set A collection of matched or related items issued as a single item of 

supply, i.e., tool sets, instrument sets, and matched sets. Use only 

when the term “set” is a part of the item name. 

SH Sheet A flat piece of rectangular-shaped material of uniform thickness 

that is very thin in relation to its length and width, such as metal, 

plastic, paper and plywood. Use of this term is not limited to any 

group of items or FSCs. However, it will always be applied when 

“sheet” is used in the item name to denote shape, e.g., aluminum 

alloy sheet, except items in FSC 7210. 

SO Shot A unit of linear measurement, usually applied to anchor chain; 

equivalent to 15 fathoms (90 ft). 

SK Skein A loop of yarn 120 yards in length, usually wound on a 54-inch 

circular core. See “hank” for comparison. 

SD Skid A pallet-like platform consisting of a load-bearing area fastened to 

and resting on runner type supports. 

SL Spool A cylindrical form with an edge or rim at each end and an axial 

hole for a pin or spindle on which a flexible material such as 

thread or wire is wound. 

SF Square Foot A unit of square measure (area). 

SY Square Yard A unit of square measure (area). 

SX Stick Material in a relatively long and slender, often cylindrical form for 

ease of application or use, e.g., abrasives. 

SP Strip A relatively narrow, flat length of material, uniform in width, such 

as paper, wood and metal. Use only when the term “strip” is a part 

of the item name. 

TE Ten Ten (10) of an item. 

TS Thirty Six Thirty-six (36) of an item. 

MX Thousand One thousand (1,000) of an item. 

MC Thousand 

Cubic Feet 

A unit of cubic measure expressed in one thousand (1,000) 

increments. 

TN Ton The equivalent of 2000 lbs. Includes short ton and net ton. 

TO Troy Ounce A unit of troy weight measure, based on 12 ounce pound, 

generally applied to weights of precious metals. 
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Table 3 - Definitions, Uses and Applicable Codes 

(continued) 

TU Tube Normally a squeeze-type container, most commonly manufactured 

from a flexible type material and used in packaging toothpaste, 

shaving cream, and pharmaceutical products. Also applicable as 

form around which items are wound, such as thread. It is not 

applicable to mailing tube, pnuematic tube or cylindrical 

containers of a similar type. 

TF Twenty Five Twenty-five (25) of an item. 

TD Twenty Four Twenty-four (24) of an item. 

VI Vial A small container which is cylindrical in shape and flat bottomed 

with a variety of neck finishes to accommodate any type of cap, 

cork or stopper. 

YD Yard A unit of linear measure, equivalent to 3 feet and sometimes 

expressed as “linear yard”. 

UN Transparency in 

Armaments (UNTIA) 

An internal DSCA code used to indicate that the item needs to be reported if any 

deliveries were made in the CY in question. See Appendix 7 for full definition. 

U.S. Munitions List 

Category Codes 

This code identifies the category on the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 

U.S. Munitions Lists (USML) for defense articles and defense services. This code allows 

for reports by USML category. See Appendix 8. 

Wassenaar 

Arrangement 

An internal DSCA code used to indicate that the item needs to be reported if any 

deliveries were made in the CY in question. See Appendix 7 for full definition. 
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APPENDIX 3: ASSOCIATED REPORTS 

1200 System Reports 

1200 System Reports – Ad hoc queries: 

• MASL Analysis 

Code 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Sequential 

Code 

• MASL Footnote Code 

• Major Defense Equipment 

Indicator 

• Selected Item Description 

Number 

• Generic Code 

• Unit of Issue 

• MASL Classification

Users are given the ability to produce ad hoc reports tailored to their needs. 

Active and inactive MASL lines (K) sorted by Generic Code - RSC FC 

Active MASL lines (K) sorted by Generic Code - RSC FA 

Active MASL lines (K) sorted by National Stock Number - RSC FB 

FMS Quarterly Deliveries 

FMS Status of Purchases and Deliveries – H Report: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Analysis Code 

• Unit of Issue 

• MASL Classification 

Item Delivery Status – E Report: 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Sequential 

Code 

• MASL Footnote 

Code 

• MASL Routing Identifier 

• MASL Action Code 

• MASL Classification 

• MASL Record Code 

• MASL Control Code 

• Selected Item Description 

Number 

• Generic Code 

• Transparency in Arms Code 

• Quantity Control 

• Unit of Issue 

Data is linked to the item file by Generic Code and NSN 

Item Purchases by NSN – I Report: 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Sequential 

Code 

• MASL Footnote 

Code 

• MASL Routing Identifier 

• MASL Action Code 

• MASL Classification 

• MASL Record Code 

• MASL Control Code 

• Selected Item Description 

Number 

• Generic Code 

• Transparency in Arms Code 

• Quantity Control 

• Unit of Issue 

Data is linked to the item file by Generic Code and NSN 
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Section 36(a) Report: 

• MASL Description 

• Major Defense 

Equipment Indicator 

• MASL Analysis Code 

• Quantity Control 

• Unit of Issue 

• MASL Classification 

Section 655 Report: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• Quantity Control 

• Unit of Issue 

Selected Item Summary – G Report: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Analysis Code 

• Unit of Issue 

• MASL Classification 

Small Arms Light Weapons 

Summary line MASL (L) with a list of SIDNs in numeric order – RSC FD 

Summary line MASL (L) with K MASLs sorted by Selected Item Sequence (SIS) Code 

& SIDN – RSC FE 

Summary Purchases – D Report: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Analysis Code 

• Unit of Issue 

• MASL Classification 

U. S. Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• Quantity Control 

• Selected Item Description 

Number 

• Unit of Issue 

UN Transparency In Armaments 

Wassenaar Report 

Weapon Analysis Report (WAR): 

• MASL Description • MASL Analysis Code 

Linked to the item file by Selected Item Source Codes 

World Military Expenditure and Arms Transfer Report: 

• Categories 

• MASL Description 

• MASL Analysis Code 

• Unit of Issue 

• Quantity Control 

• MASL Classification 

• Selected Item Description 

Number
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DSAMS Reports 

DSAMS Reports that use the MASL ID (as of Release 6.10.22 – July 2004) (use on 

LOAs, Amendments, Modifications, Leases, P&A Data, Model Cases, Planning Cases 

and Profiles). 

Report Name

Report 

Number

Report Menu 

Selection

 

Case Line Implemented Data RP067 Line/Subline 

Case/Line NATO Admin Surcharge Report RP313CV1 Training 

Financial Reports 

Cases with Program Management Lines/Sublines RP154 Detail 

Country Implemented Totals RP051 Statistical 

Current Implemented Case Report RP005 Case 

Detail Profile Report RP085 Reference 

Document Pricing Calculations RP069 Line/Subline 

Financial Analysis Worksheet RP009 Response 

MASL / NSN to Case Cross Reference RP015 Reference 

MASL/NSN to Case Cross Reference RP015V1 Reference 

MASL/Pricing Item Data RP069D1 Line/Subline 

Military Articles and Services List (Generic Code) RP034 Reference 

Military Articles and Services List (MASL Number) RP035 Reference 

Navy Training NATO Administrative Surcharge Report RP313A Training 

Financial Reports 

Other Accessorial Values Report RP151 Line/Subline 

Period of Performance Report RP179 Detail 

Response Document (Draft and Final) RP001 Response 

Status of Documents Received RP058 Detail 

Weapons Profile Description Report RP083 Detail 

Weapons Profile Report RP050 Reference 

Workflow Audit Report RP080 Case 
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APPENDIX 4: SIGNIFICANT CATEGORY CODES 

A Significant Category Code (SCC) is used to place items in specialized categories in 

order to differentiate between the actual system and services or spare parts for that 

system. IAs shall use the following guidance in submitting recommended additions to 

the MASL and to correct existing entries where in conflict. See Table, below. 

REMEMBER 

1. What is listed before the comma is the item; what is listed after the 

comma is what it supports. 

2. Be sure to include the Significant Category Code, listed in order of 

significance. 

3. MASL descriptions must read from broadest category to narrowest. 

Commas are used to separate components or accessories from the 

supported system. All descriptive terms should precede alphanumeric 

designations that, in turn, should precede nicknames. 

The following significant categories are shown in order of broadest to narrowest in 

nature. Within each category are examples, which are used for illustration purposes only 

and are not an all-inclusive list. 

Table 4 - Significant Category Definitions/Examples 

Category Definition/Examples 

A complex military aircraft, naval vessel, vehicle, or weapon 

consisting of a combination of a vehicle platform and its various 

devices, weapons, components and accessories. 

F-15E STRIKE EAGLE FIGHTER 

AIRCRAFT 

- AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER, F-15E STRIKE 

EAGLE 

AH-64D ATTACK HELICOPTER 

WITH LONGBOW 

- HELICOPTER, ATTACK, AH-64D (WITH 

LONGBOW) 

ISLAND CLASS CUTTER 

PATROL BOAT 

- PATROL BOAT, CUTTER, ISLAND CLASS 

M3A2 BRADLEY CAVALRY 

FIGHTING VEHICLE 

- VEHICLE, FIGHTING , CAVALRY, M3A2 

BRADLEY 

System (S) 

M270A1 SELF PROPELLED 

GROUND ARTILLERY 

LOADER/LAUNCHER 

- LOADER/LAUNCHER, SELF-PROPELLED 

MLRS, M270A1 
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Table 4 - Significant Category Definitions/Examples 

(continued) 

Category Definition/Examples 

A piece of equipment that provides a specific capability to an 

individual or system. A comma shall separate the device from the 

supported system (if applicable). 

AN/AVS-6 ANVIS AVIATOR 

PILOT NIGHT VISION DEVICE 

- NVD, AVIATOR VISION SYSTEM, AN/AVS6 

AN/PVS-14 SOLDIER NIGHT 

VISION DEVICE 

- NVD, PORTABLE VISION SYSTEM, 

AN/PVS-14 

M145 MACHINE GUN OPTICS 

(WITH ANTI-REFLECTION 

DEVICE) 

- OPTICS, MACHINE GUN (WITH ANTIREFLECTION), M145 

AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN 

TARGETING POD 

- POD, TARGETING, LANTIRN, AN/AAQ-14 

Device (D) 

INDIVIDUAL M-45 CHEMICALBIOLOGICAL MASK 

- MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL, 

INDIVIDUAL, M-45 

Device used to direct and launch munitions by an individual or from a 

larger system. 

MK19 40MM MACHINE GUN - MACHINE GUN, 40MM, MK19 

M9 9MM PISTOL - PISTOL, 9MM, M9 

M16A4 5.56MM RIFLE - RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A4 

M500A2 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN - SHOTGUN, 12 GAUGE, M500A2 

M203 40MM GRENADE 

LAUNCHER 

- LAUNCHER, GRENADE, 40MM, M203 

M167 TOWED GUN VULCAN - GUN, TOWED, VULCAN, M167 

M2 60MM MORTAR WITH 

MOUNT 

- MORTAR, 60MM, M2 (WITH MOUNT) 

Weapon (W) 

M261 2.75 INCH 19 ROCKET 

LAUNCHER TUBE 

- LAUNCHER, ROCKET, AIRCRAFT, 19-

TUBE, 2.75 INCH, M261 

Materiel expended in military training or operations (or during routine 

practice sessions), especially ammunition. 

CBU-52 BOMB - BOMB, CBU-52 

FIRM-62A STINGER-RMP ANTI 

AIRCRAFT MISSILE ROUND 

- MISSILE ROUND, ANTI-AIRCRAFT, FIRM62A STINGER-REPROGRAMMABLE 

MICROPROCESSOR (RMP) 

MK66 2.75 INCH ROCKET - ROCKET, 2.75 INCH, MK66 

M49A1 SURFACE TRIP FLARE - FLARE, SURFACE TRIP, M49A1 

Munitions (M) 

AGM-88C HARM MISSILE - MISSILE, ANTI-RADIATION, AGM-88C, 

HARM 
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Table 4 - Significant Category Definitions/Examples 

(continued) 

Category Definition/Examples 

An individual item, not functional by itself, that is required for the 

operation of a specific device, weapon or system. Note: a comma 

shall separate the component from the supported system. 

T-76 ACFT ENGINE - ENGINE, AIRCRAFT, JET, T-76 

Component (C) 

FIM-92A STINGER ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILE GRIP 

STOCK 

- GRIPSTOCK, MISSILE, ANTI AIRCRAFT, 

FIM-92A STINGER 

Individual item that is not required but adds functionality to a specific 

system. Note: a comma shall separate the accessory from the 

supported device, weapon or system. 

Accessory (A) 

7.62MM M60E3 MACHINE GUN 

M122A1 TRIPOD MOUNT 

- MOUNT, TRIPOD, MACHINE GUN, 7.62MM 

M60E3, M122A1 

Service that is required in support of a system or individual program. 

Note: a comma shall separate the component from the supported 

system. 

REPAIR AND RETURN 

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 

- R&R SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 

OVERHAUL OF LVT SHIP - OVERHAUL, LANDING VEHICLE 

TRACKED (LVT) 

Service (V) 

COMMUNICATIONS 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 

FIELD TEAM 

- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FIELD TEAM 

(TAFT), COMMUNICATIONS 

Service or individual item that is only required for FMS training 

purposes. Note: a comma shall separate the component from the 

supported system. 

GENERAL TRAINING - TRAINING, GENERAL 

MEDICAL SERVICES FOR 

TRAINEES 

- SERVICES, MEDICAL 

Training (T) 

TRAINING 

AIDS/DEVICES/SPARE PARTS 

- TRAINING AIDS & DEVICES, SPARE 

PARTS 
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APPENDIX 5: SELECTED ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBERS 

The Selected Item Description Number is assigned to arrange summary data into 

prescribed sequence for reporting purposes. 

The following is a list of categories – click to go to that category: 

A -- AIRCRAFT (& SPT) 

B -- SHIPS (& SPT) 

C -- VEHICLES/WPNS (& SPT) 

D -- AMMUNITION 

E -- MISSILES (& SPT) 

F -- COMMO EQP (& SPT) 

G -- OTHER EQP (& SPT) 

H -- CONSTRUCTION 

K -- TRAINING 

L -- OTHER SERVICES 

M -- BOOKS/MAPS/PUBS 

N -- COMMERCIAL SALES 

P -- NON-SPECIFIC REQS 

Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

A -- AIRCRAFT (& SPT) 

AAA AIRCRAFT, ANTI-SUB S-2 245 AEW AIRCRAFT, CARGO KC-707 383 

AAC AIRCRAFT, ANTI-SUB S-3 230 AE6 AIRCRAFT, ELEC E-767 AWACS 426 

AA6 AIRCRAFT, ATTACK A-37 294 AEY AIRCRAFT, ELECTRONIC E-2C 366 

AAQ AIRCRAFT, ATTACK A-4 239 AE2 AIRCRAFT, ELECTRONIC E-3A 374 

AAS AIRCRAFT, ATTACK A-6 385 AJO AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-100 244 

AAY AIRCRAFT, ATTACK A-7 293 AJS AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-104 242 

ABH AIRCRAFT, BOMBER B-17 295 AJZ AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-111 277 

ABR AIRCRAFT, BOMBER B-25 296 AHC AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-14A 318 

ABX AIRCRAFT, BOMBER B-26 297 AHD AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15A 367 

AEV AIRCRAFT, CARGO AN-32 436 AHE AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15B 409 

AD8 AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-118 301 AHF AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15C 380 

AD9 AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-119 251 AHG AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15D 381 

ACS AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-12 371 AHH AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15I 416 

AED AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-123 249 AH1 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-15S 414 

AEK AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-130 247 AH2 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-16A 319 

AEP AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-135 283 AH3 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-16B 320 

AEU AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-140 271 AH4 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-16C 393 

ACT AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-17 434 AH5 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-16D 394 

ACV AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-27 432 AFI AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-2C 304 

ACW AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-45 248 AIO AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-47 321 

ACX AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-46 284 AFQ AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4B 305 

ACY AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-47 233 AFR AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4C 306 

AC6 AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-54 299 AFS AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4D 307 

ACO AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-7A 252 AFT AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4E 308 

ADF AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-82 300 AFU AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4F 309 

ADN AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-97 250 AFZ AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4K 310 

ACQ AIRCRAFT, CARGO C-9B 364 AF1 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4M 311 
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Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

(continued) 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

A -- AIRCRAFT (& SPT) 

(continued) 

AP3 AIRCRAFT, UTILITY AU-23 342 ANK AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-2 285 

AOA AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-28 254 APR AIRCRAFT, UTILITY HU-16 272 

AOF AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-33 288 APA AIRCRAFT, UTILITY U-1 246 

AOG AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-34 255 APS AIRCRAFT, UTILITY U-17 274 

AOI AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-35 335 APF AIRCRAFT, UTILITY U-6 236 

AOK AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-37 256 AYS AIRCRAFT, VTOL/STOL 098 

AOL AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-38 286 AQP HELICOPTER, AH-1 290 

AOO AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-41 234 AYB HELICOPTER, AH-64 390 

ANO AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-6 253 AT0 HELICOPTER, CH-21 267 

AF2 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4N 420 AU6 HELICOPTER, CH-34 261 

AF3 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-4S 424 AWK HELICOPTER, CH-46 353 

AIW AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-51 280 AWS HELICOPTER, CH-47 257 

AGF AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-5A 312 AW8 HELICOPTER, CH-53 355 

AGG AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-5B 313 AQW HELICOPTER, HH-1 344 

AGJ AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-5E 314 AWC HELICOPTER, HH-43 259 

AGK AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-5F 315 AW0 HELICOPTER, HH-52 354 

AJA AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-86 243 AX4 HELICOPTER, HH-60 408 

AG3 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-8E 316 AX5 HELICOPTER, MH-60 418 

AG6 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-8H 373 ASU HELICOPTER, OH-13 262 

AG8 AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-8J 403 AUQ HELICOPTER, OH-23 260 

AHB AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER F-9F 317 AX3 HELICOPTER, OH-58 291 

AIA AIRCRAFT, FTR ATK F/A-18A 362 AXN HELICOPTER, RH-53 356 

AIC AIRCRAFT, FTR ATK F/A-18C 421 ARE HELICOPTER, SH-2F 404 

AID AIRCRAFT, FTR ATK F/A-18D 422 ARF HELICOPTER, SH-2G 425 

AIE AIRCRAFT, FTR ATK F/A-18E 428 ARS HELICOPTER, SH-3 263 

AIF AIRCRAFT, FTR ATK F/A-18F 429 AVM HELICOPTER, SH-34 292 

AZK AIRCRAFT, MISCELLANEOUS 275 AX6 HELICOPTER, SH-60 370 

AKA AIRCRAFT, OBSERVATION O-1 235 ASZ HELICOPTER, TH-13 264 

AKB AIRCRAFT, OBSERVATION O-2 268 AQ9 HELICOPTER, UH-1 265 

AKX AIRCRAFT, PATROL P-2 270 ATS HELICOPTER, UH-19 258 

AKY AIRCRAFT, PATROL P-3 269 AVO HELICOPTER, UH-34 266 

ALQ AIRCRAFT, RECON RF-4 324 AX9 HELICOPTER, UH-60 395 

ALY AIRCRAFT, RECON RF-5 325 AZS MODS, ACFT, AGE & OTHER 001 

AL6 AIRCRAFT, RECON RF-84 326 AZ9 SPARE PARTS, AIRCRAFT 002 

ANT AIRCRAFT, TRAINER T-11 333 AP7 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES 433 

B -- SHIPS (& SPT) 

BAA ACFT CARRIER (LIGHT) 037 BCE CARGO SHIP (LIGHT) 063 

BAT BARGE, FUEL OIL 060 BX3 COST SHARING & OTHER 033 

BBC BARGE, GASOLINE 061 BCX CRUISER (LIGHT) 359 

BBV BARGE, WATER 062 BDZ DESTROYER ESCORTS 036 

BXK BOAT/CRAFT, MISCELLANEOUS 077 BDG DESTROYERS 034 
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Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

(continued) 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

B -- SHIPS (& SPT) 

(continued) 

BGD DOCK, LANDING SHIP 431 BP6 PATROL BOAT (TORPEDO) 056 

BEJ DRYDOCK, FLOATING 076 BN2 PATROL CRAFT 051 

BUE GASOLINE TANKER 059 BOL PATROL CRAFT ESCORT 052 

BE2 LANDING CRAFT 

(MECHANIZED) 

069 BO4 PATROL FRIGATES 050 

BFL LANDING CRAFT (UTILITY) 041 BPN PATROL GUNBOAT 053 

BF4 LANDING CRAFT (VEH/PERS) 070 BQ8 REPAIR LANDING CRAFT 072 

BGN LANDING SHIP (MEDIUM) 039 BQP REPAIR SHIP 074 

BHP LANDING SHIP (TANK) 038 BRR RESCUE BOAT 068 

BG6 LANDING SHIP ROCKET (MED) 040 BSA RESCUE SHIP, SUBMARINE 065 

BH8 MINE COUNTERMEASURES 048 BST SEAWARD DEFENSE CRAFT 054 

BIS MINE LAYER (COASTAL) 043 BYM SPARE PARTS & SPT, SHIP 078 

BJB MINE PLANTER (AUXILIARY) 049 BTC SUBMARINES 035 

BJU MINE SWEEPER (COASTAL) 045 BTV SURVEYING SHIP 071 

BKD MINE SWEEPER (FLEET) 047 BUX TENDER, SEAPLANE 066 

BKW MINE SWEEPER (IN-SHORE) 046 BVG TENDER, SUBMARINE 075 

BLF MINE SWEEPER (OCEAN) 044 BVZ TRANSPORTS 042 

BLY NET LAYING SHIP 057 BWI TUG, HARBOR (LARGE) 073 

BM0 OILER 058 BW1 TUG, HARBOR (SMALL) 067 

BNJ PATROL BOAT (FAST) 055 BMH TUG, OCEAN AUXILIARY 064 

C -- VEHICLES/WPNS (& SPT) 

CH4 AMBULANCES, COMMERCIAL 113 CU6 FIRE CONTROL, TORPEDO 161 

CAU APC, FULL TRACK 079 CLQ GUN, 105MM 130 

CA4 APC, HALF TRACK 080 CL0 GUN, 155MM 131 

CC3 ARTIL SPT, 105MM HOWITZER 086 CMA GUN, 175MM 132 

CDD ARTIL SPT, 155MM HOWITZER 087 CKW GUN, 75MM 127 

CD7 ARTIL SPT, 175MM GUN 090 CK6 GUN, 76MM 128 

CDN ARTIL SPT, 4.2 MORTAR 088 CLG GUN, 90MM 129 

CDX ARTIL SPT, 8 INCH HOWITZER 089 CKC GUN, ANTI-AIRCRAFT 124 

CCJ ARTIL SPT, ANTI-AIRCRAFT 084 CJ2 GUN, MACHINE 121 

CCT ARTIL SPT, ANTI-TANK 085 CKM GUN, RIOT CONTROL 122 

CEH ARTIL SPT, OTHER 091 CJS GUN, SUBMACHINE 120 

CHK BUS 111 CMU HOWITZER, 105MM 134 

CAA CAR, ARMORED 081 CM4 HOWITZER, 155MM 135 

CIY CARBINE 118 CMK HOWITZER, 75MM 133 

CAK CARRIER, CARGO, ARMORED 082 CNE HOWITZER, 8 INCH 136 

CBE CARRIER, WEAPONS 083 CSY LAUNCHER, DEPTH CHARGE 155 

CUW CONTROL SYSTEM, GUNFIRE 160 CS8 LAUNCHER, ROCKET 156 

CUM FIRE CONTROL, ANTI-SUB 159 CTI LAUNCHER, TORPEDO 154 

CUC FIRE CONTROL, COMPUTERS 158 CTS MACHINE, LOADING 153 

CT2 FIRE CONTROL, DIRECTORS 157 CB8 MISCELLANEOUS COMBAT VEH 099 

CUY FIRE CONTROL, MISSILE 400 CWA MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLE 100 

CVG FIRE CONTROL, SUBMARINE 162 CN8 MORTAR, 107MM - 4.2 INCH 144 
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Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

(continued) 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

C -- VEHICLES/WPNS (& SPT) 

(continued) 

COI MORTAR, 120MM 145 CHA SEDAN 110 

CNO MORTAR, 60MM 125 CER SEMI-TRAILER (ALL TYPES) 101 

CNY MORTAR, 81MM 143 CZA SPARES, VEHICLE & SUPPORT 215 

CHU MOTORCYCLES/ SCOOTERS 112 CYA SPARES, WEAPON 164 

CRA MOUNT, 20MM 147 CGZ STATION WAGON 109 

CRU MOUNT, 3 INCH/50 149 CBO TANK 092 

CRK MOUNT, 40MM 148 CBY TANK, RECOVERY VEHICLE 095 

CR4 MOUNT, 5 INCH/25 150 CE1 TRAILERS (ALL TYPES) 102 

CSE MOUNT, 5 INCH/38 151 CIE TRUCK, COMMERCIAL 114 

CSO MOUNT, 5 INCH/54 152 CGH TRUCK, FIRE 212 

CQ0 OTHER WPN, 75MM & OVER 146 CGP TRUCK, OTHER 108 

CXA OTHER WPNS & ORDNANCE 116 CFB TRUCKS, 1/4T (ALL TYPES) 103 

CUR PHALANX CIWS 392 CFV TRUCKS, 1T (ALL TYPES) 105 

CI8 PISTOL 117 CF5 TRUCKS, 21/2T (ALL TYPES) 106 

CJI RIFLE 119 CFL TRUCKS, 3/4T (ALL TYPES) 104 

CPC RIFLE, RECOILLESS 105MM 139 CGF TRUCKS, 5T (ALL TYPES) 107 

CPM RIFLE, RECOILLESS 106MM 140 CIO VEHICLE, OTHER, COMMERCIAL 115 

CPW RIFLE, RECOILLESS 120MM 141 CUO WEAPON SYSTEM, AEGIS 402 

CP6 RIFLE, RECOILLESS 155MM 142 CQQ WEAPON, OTHER (UP TO 75MM) 126 

COS RIFLE, RECOILLESS 75MM 137 CQG WEAPON, SUB-CALIBER 123 

CO2 RIFLE, RECOILLESS 90MM 138 

D -- AMMUNITION 

DMA AMMUNITION, RIOT CTRL GUN 167 DIA MINES 176 

DBA ART PROJECTILE 5 IN & OVER 173 DLA MINES/DEPTH CHARGE, NAVAL 177 

DCA BOMB 179 DJA MORTAR, ROUNDS 60MM 166 

DCD BOMB, GUIDED 096 DKA MORTAR, ROUNDS 81MM-4.2 IN 171 

DDA CARTRIDGE (UP THRU 25MM) 168 DPA OTHER AMMUNITION & COMPS 165 

DGA CARTRIDGE 105MM TO 155MM 174 DNA ROCKET 180 

DEA CARTRIDGE, 37MM TO 75MM 170 DNC ROCKET, ASROC 379 

DFA CARTRIDGE, 75MM TO 90MM 172 DNF ROCKET, HONEST JOHN 019 

DAA CHARGE, ARTILLERY 175 DOA TORPEDO 178 

DHA GRENADE 169 

E -- MISSILES (& SPT) 

EGM MISSILE, AGM-158 JASSM 401 EEL MISSILE, FALCON 023 

EAM MISSILE, AMRAAM 398 EWB MISSILE, FLEET BALLISTIC 399 

EAN MISSILE, ATACMS 415 EEZ MISSILE, HARM 021 

EA0 MISSILE, BULLPUP 025 EFB MISSILE, HARPOON 094 

EBQ MISSILE, CHAPARRAL 016 EFG MISSILE, HAVE NAP 423 

ECG MISSILE, CORPORAL 026 EF1 MISSILE, HAWK 006 

EC6 MISSILE, DRAGON 237 EGJ MISSILE, HELLFIRE 405 

EDW MISSILE, ENTAC 011 EGO MISSILE, JAVELIN 430 
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Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

(continued) 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

E -- MISSILES (& SPT) 

(continued) 

EGR MISSILE, JUPITER 008 EP6 MISSILE, SHILLELAGH 017 

EHH MISSILE, LACROSSE 093 EQW MISSILE, SHRIKE 018 

EH7 MISSILE, LANCE 014 ERL MISSILE, SIDEWINDER 024 

EIX MISSILE, MATADOR 028 ERP MISSILE, SLAM-ER 435 

EJN MISSILE, MAULER 007 ESB MISSILE, SPARROW 027 

EKD MISSILE, MAVERICK 015 ES1 MISSILE, STANDARD 020 

EXD MISSILE, MISCELLANEOUS 022 ES5 MISSILE, STANDARD ARM 386 

EK3 MISSILE, NIKE 004 ETA MISSILE, STINGER 377 

EL0 MISSILE, PATRIOT 391 ETR MISSILE, TARTAR 031 

ELT MISSILE, PERSHING 010 EUH MISSILE, TERRIER 030 

EMJ MISSILE, PHOENIX 238 EU7 MISSILE, THOR 013 

EM9 MISSILE, POLARIS 029 EVK MISSILE, TOMAHAWK 417 

END MISSILE, RAPIER (UK) 419 EVX MISSILE, TOW 012 

EN0 MISSILE, REDEYE 005 EWA MISSILE, TRIDENT 388 

EN3 MISSILE, ROLAND 389 EWF MISSILE, VIPER 378 

ENA MISSILE, ROLLING AIRFRAME 407 EX3 MODS, MSL & TEST EQP/SVCS 003 

EN5 MISSILE, SEASPARROW 376 EXL OTHER MISSILE SYSTEM COMPS 368 

EPG MISSILE, SERGEANT 009 EYT SPARE PARTS, MISSILE 032 

F -- COMMO EQP (& SPT) 

FAA AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM & EQP 194 FJA RADIO, NON-TACTICAL 186 

FBA ELECT COUNTERMEASURES 199 FLA RADIO, RECEIVING EQP 190 

FSA OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQP 181 FMA RADIO, RELAY EQUIPMENT 187 

FCA PUBLIC ADDRESS EQP 198 FNA RADIO, TACTICAL 185 

FDA RADAR AIR SEARCH EQP 196 FOA RADIO, TRANSMITTING EQP 191 

FGA RADAR SURVEILLANCE EQP 195 FKA RADIO-RADAR EQP (AIRBORNE) 184 

FEA RADAR, GROUND CONTROL 192 FPA RECORDER-REPRODUCER EQP 197 

FFA RADAR, MORTAR TRACKING 193 FTA SPARES, COMMUNICATIONS EQP 200 

FHA RADIO, GRND-AIR COMMO EQP 188 FRA TELE/TELE TERM & TRANS EQP 183 

FIA RADIO, MOBILE/TRANSP EQP 189 FQA TELEPHONE SETS 182 

G -- OTHER EQP (& SPT) 

GOA COMPRESSOR 100CEM/LARGER 210 GYA PETROLEUM, GASES & FUELS 214 

GGA CONSTRUCTION EQP, MAJOR 205 GQA PREFABRICATED BUILDING 211 

GAA CRANE 202 GUA SUPPORT EQP, MISCELLANEOUS 201 

GMA GENERATOR, 30KW & LARGER 209 GKA TOOL KITS & SETS 208 

GCA MILITARY BRIDGE 203 GEA TRACTORS, WHEELED 204 

GZA MISCELLANEOUS MATERIEL 163 GIA TRUCK, FORK LIFT 206 

GWA OTHER SUPPLIES 213 

H -- CONSTRUCTION 

HAA CONSTRUCTION 224 
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Table 5 - Selected Item Description Numbers 

(continued) 

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

GEN 

CODE DESCRIPTION SIDN

I -- REPAIR & REHAB EQP 

IGA OVERHAUL, SHIP 221 IAA REPAIR & REHABILITATION 219 

J -- SUPPLY OPERATIONS 

JJA LOGISTICS MGMT EXPENSES 360 JFA STOCKPILE STORAGE & MAINT 218 

JCA O&M OF MAP INSTALLATIONS 217 JAA SUPPLY OPERATIONS 216 

K -- TRAINING 

KBA TRAINING 222 KAA TRAINING AIDS/PUBLICATIONS 207 

L -- OTHER SERVICES 

LHA ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 231 LDA OTHER SERVICES 226 

LJA FMSO I AGREEMENT 363 LBA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 223 

LFA IG, STATE & OTHER EXPENSES 228 LAF TECH ASSISTANCE FIELD TEAM 365 

LCA INFRASTRUCTURE 225 LAA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 220 

LEA INTERN'L MILITARY HQS 227 LGA WEAPONS PRODUCTION 229 

M -- BOOKS/MAPS/PUBS 

MAA BOOKS, MAPS & PUBLICATIONS 232 

N -- COMMERCIAL SALES 

NAK COMMERCIAL SALES 361 

P -- NON-SPECIFIC REQS 

PAD NON-SPEC REQ (CEILING) 382 PAA NON-SPEC REQ (NON-CEILING) 372 
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APPENDIX 6: TRANSPARENCY IN ARMAMENTS CODES 

The Transparency in Armaments Code is a single digit code, internal to DSCA, used to 

identify equipment, reportable under Organization for Security and Co-Operation in 

Europe document on - the Small Arms and Light Weapons, United Nations Transparency 

in Armaments and Wassenaar Arrangement agreements. 

The following is a list of categories – click to go to that category: 

Category Title

 I A - Battle Tanks 

 II B - Armored Combat Vehicles 

 III C - Large Caliber Artillery Systems 

 IV D - Aircraft (excluding Helicopters) 

 V E - Attack Helicopters 

 VI F - Warships 

 VII G - Missiles and Missile Launchers/ Systems 

 VIII H - Small Arms and Light Weapons 

 N - Not Applicable 

Table 6 - Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

A Battle Tanks

(Category I)

• Tracked or wheeled selfpropelled armored fighting 

vehicles with high crosscountry mobility and a high 

level of self-protection, 

weighing at least 16.5 metric 

tons unladen weight, with a 

high muzzle velocity direct 

fire main gun of at least 

75mm caliber 

• Tracked or wheeled selfpropelled armored fighting 

vehicles with high crosscountry mobility and a high 

level of self-protection, 

weighing at least 16.5 metric 

tons unladen weight, with a 

high muzzle velocity direct fire 

main gun of at least 75mm 

caliber 

N/A 

• Tracked, semi-tracked or 

wheeled self-propelled 

vehicles, with armored 

protection and cross-country 

capability, either:

• Tracked, semi-tracked or 

wheeled self-propelled 

vehicles, with armored 

protection and cross-country 

capability designed, or 

modified and equipped: • designed and equipped to 

transport a squad of four or 

more infantrymen, or • to transport a squad of 

four or more infantrymen, 

or 

B Armored Combat 

Vehicles

(Category II)

• with an integral or organic 

weapon of at least 

12.5mm caliber, or 

• armed with an integral or 

organic weapon of a least 

12.5mm caliber or a missile 

launcher. 

N/A 
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(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

• with a missile launcher. 

• Tracked, semi-tracked or 

wheeled self-propelled 

vehicles, with armored 

protection and cross-country 

capability specially

designed, or modified and 

equipped: 

 

• with organic technical means 

for observation, 

reconnaissance, target 

indication, and designed to 

perform reconnaissance 

missions, or 

• with integral organic 

technical means for command 

of troops, or 

• with integral organic 

electronic and technical 

means designed for 

electronic warfare.

A vehicle does not have to be 

armed; it just has to meet one 

of the three sub-categories. 

Includes reconnaissance, 

command-and-control, 

electronic warfare, and target 

indication ACVs. A squad is 

defined as four infantrymen. 

Requires a 12.5mm minimum 

threshold. A squad is defined as 

four infantrymen. 

• Armored bridge-launching 

vehicles 

N/A - Does not include AVLBs.

• Guns, howitzers, mortars, 

and artillery pieces 

combining the 

characteristics of a gun or a 

howitzer capable of 

engaging surface targets by 

delivering primarily indirect 

fire, with a caliber of 75mm 

to 155mm, inclusive.

C Large Caliber 

Artillery Systems 

(Category III)

• Guns, howitzers, mortars, 

and artillery pieces 

combining the 

characteristics of a gun or a 

howitzer capable of 

engaging surface targets by 

delivering primarily indirect 

fire, with a caliber above 

155mm.

• Guns, howitzers, and artillery 

pieces combining the 

characteristics of a gun or a 

howitzer, mortars, or multiplelaunch rocket systems, capable 

of engaging surface targets by 

delivering primarily indirect 

fire, with a caliber of 100mm 

and above.

N/A 
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(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

• Multiple-launch rocket 

systems capable of engaging 

surface targets, including 

armor, by delivering 

primarily indirect fire with 

the caliber of 75mm and 

above. 

 

• Gun-carriers specifically 

designed for towing 

artillery.

Requires a 75/155mm 

minimum threshold. 

Requires a 75mm minimum 

threshold. 

• Military Aircraft: Fixedwing or variable-geometry 

wing aircraft which are 

designed, equipped or 

modified:

• to engage targets by 

employing guided 

missiles, unguided 

rockets, bombs, guns, 

machine guns, cannons, or 

other weapons of 

destruction. 

• to perform 

reconnaissance, command 

of troops, electronic 

warfare, electronic and 

fire suppression of air 

defense systems, refueling 

or airdrop missions. 

"Military Aircraft" does not 

include primary trainer 

aircraft, unless designed, 

equipped, or modified as 

described above. 

D Aircraft 

(excluding 

Helicopters) 

(Category IV) 

• Unmanned Aerial 

Vehicles: Unmanned 

aerial vehicles, specifically 

designed, modified, or 

equipped for military use 

including electronic 

warfare, suppression of air 

defense systems, or 

reconnaissance missions, 

as well as systems for the 

control and receiving of 

information from the 

unmanned aerial vehicles.

• Combat Aircraft: Fixed-wing 

or variable-geometry wing 

aircraft designed, equipped or 

modified to engage targets by 

employing guided missiles, 

unguided rockets, bombs, guns, 

cannons, or other weapons of 

destruction, including versions 

of these aircraft which perform 

specialized electronic warfare, 

suppression of air defense or 

reconnaissance missions. The 

term "combat aircraft" does not 

include primary trainer aircraft, 

unless designed, equipped or 

modified as described above. 

N/A 
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Table 6 – Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions 

(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

 Includes unarmed 

reconnaissance, command and 

control, electronic and fire 

suppression of air defense, 

refueling and airdrop-capable 

aircraft. It also includes 

unmanned aerial vehicles. 

Captures unarmed models and 

versions only if they have an 

armed variant AND perform 

special electronic warfare, 

suppression of air defense or 

reconnaissance missions.

• Military & Attack 

Helicopters: Rotary-wing 

aircraft which are designed, 

equipped or modified to: 

• engage targets by 

employing guided or 

unguided, air-to-surface, 

anti-armor weapons, air to 

sub-surface or air-to-air 

weapons, and equipped 

with an integrated firecontrol and aiming system 

for these weapons. 

• perform reconnaissance, 

target acquisition 

(including anti-submarine 

warfare), communications, 

command of troops, or 

electronic warfare, or mine 

laying missions. 

• Attack Helicopters: Rotarywing aircraft designed, 

equipped or modified to 

engage targets by employing 

guided or unguided anti-armor, 

air-to-surface, air-tosubsurface, or air-to-air 

weapons and equipped with an 

integrated fire control and 

aiming system for these 

weapons, including versions of 

these aircraft which perform 

specialized reconnaissance or 

electronic warfare missions. 

E Attack 

Helicopters 

(Category V)

Includes unarmed 

reconnaissance, target 

acquisition, communications, 

command-and-control, 

electronic warfare, and minelaying helicopters. 

Must have an armed variant to 

be reported.

N/A 

• Vessels or submarines armed 

and equipped for military 

use with a standard 

displacement of 150 metric 

tons or above, and those 

with a standard displacement 

of less than 150 metric tons

equipped for launching 

missiles with a range of at 

least 25km or torpedoes with 

a similar range. 

• Vessels or submarines armed 

and equipped for military use 

with a standard displacement 

of 750 metric tons or above, 

and those with a standard 

displacement of less than 750 

metric tons, equipped for 

launching missiles with a range 

of at least 25km or torpedoes 

with a similar range. 

F Warships 

(Category VI) 

Reports ships of 150 tons or 

greater displacement OR any 

ship that can fire a missile or 

torpedoes at least 25km. 

Requires a 750 metric ton 

displacement to be included for 

those without the missile or 

torpedo capability. 

N/A 
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Table 6 – Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions 

(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

• Missiles and Missile 

Systems: Guided or 

unguided rockets, ballistic or 

cruise missiles capable of 

delivering a warhead or 

weapon of destruction to a 

range of at least 25km, and 

means designed or modified 

specifically for launching 

such missiles or rockets, if 

not covered by categories 1 

to 6 

• Missiles and Missile 

Launchers: Guided or 

unguided rockets, ballistic or 

cruise missiles capable of 

delivering a warhead or 

weapon of destruction to a 

range of at least 25km, and 

means designed or modified 

specifically for launching such 

missiles or rockets, if not 

covered by categories I - VI. 

For the purpose of the Register, 

• also includes remotely this category: 

piloted vehicles with the 

characteristics for missiles 

as defined above;

• also includes remotely 

piloted vehicles with 

characteristics for missiles as 

defined above, and

• does not include ground-toair missiles. (IAW UN 

Register 2001 Information 

Booklet, "ground-to-air" 

refers only to those surfaceto-air missiles that are 

mounted on fixed land sites 

or on wheeled or tracked 

mobile launchers. Therefore, 

surface-to-air missiles 

mounted on ships are 

covered by the Register.) 

• does not include groundto-air missiles. 

• Man-Portable Air-Defense 

Systems (MANPADS) 

G Missiles and 

Missile 

Launchers/ 

Systems 

(Category VII)

MANPADS are listed under 

the Small Arms/Light Weapons

Category VIII.

Includes MANPADS

N/A 
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Table 6 – Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions 

(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

• Man-portable weapons made 

or modified to military 

specification for use as lethal 

instruments of war. 

H 

` 

Small Arms and 

Light Weapons 

(Category VIII) 

• Small Arms - broadly 

categorized for reporting 

purposes as: those weapons 

intended for use by 

individual members of 

armed forces or security 

forces, including revolvers 

and self-loading pistols; 

rifles and carbines; submachine guns; assault rifles; 

and light machine guns. 

N/A • For purposes of this 

document, small arms, and 

light weapons, are manportable weapons made 

ormodified to military 

specifications for use as 

lethal instruments of war. 

Small arms are broadly 

categorized as those 

weapons intended for use 

by individual members of 

armed or security forces. 

They include revolvers and 

self-loading pistols: rifles 

and carbines; sub-machine 

• Light Weapons - broadly 

categorized for reporting 

purposes as: those 

weapons intended for use 

by individual or several 

members of armed or 

security forces serving as a 

crew and delivering 

primarily direct fire. They 

include heavy machine 

guns; hand-held underbarrel and mounted 

grenade launchers; 

portable anti-tank guns; 

recoilless rifles; portable 

launchers of anti-tank 

missile and rocket 

systems; and mortars of 

caliber less than 75mm. 

 

• Man-Portable AirDefense Systems - 

broadly categorized for 

reporting purposes as: 

surface-to-air missile 

systems intended for use 

by an individual or 

several members of 

armed forces serving as a 

crew. 

guns; assault rifles; and light 

machine guns. Light weapons 

are broadly categorized as 

those weapons intended for 

use by several members of 

armed or security forces 

serving as a crew. They 

include heavy machine guns; 

hand-held under-barrel and 

mounted grenade launchers; 

portable anti-aircraft guns;

portable anti-tank guns; 

recoilless rifles; portable 

launchers of anti-tank missile 

and rocket systems; portable 

launchers of anti-aircraft 

missile systems; and 

mortars of caliber less than 

100mm.
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Table 6 – Transparency in Armaments Code Category Definitions 

(Continued) 

Code Title Wassenaar Arrangement

UN Transparency in 

Armaments 

OSCE Document on 

SA/LW 

 Member States that are in a 

position to do so provide data 

and information on small arms 

and light weapons transfers to 

the Register as part of additional 

background information on the 

basis of the standardized 

reporting form on international 

transfers of small arms and light 

weapons, as adopted by the

Group, or any other method they 

deem appropriate. 

There is not yet an 

internationally agreed 

definition of small arms and 

light weapons. This document 

will apply to the preceding 

categories of weapons while 

not prejudging any future 

internationally agreed 

definition of small arms and 

light weapons. These 

categories may be subject to 

further clarification and will 

be reviewed in the light of any 

such future internally agreed 

definition. 

N Not Applicable N/A N/A N/A
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APPENDIX 7: U. S. MUNITIONS LIST 

CATEGORY CODES 

This code identifies the category on the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 

U.S. Munitions Lists (USML) for defense articles and defense services. This code 

appears on the LOA and allows for reports by USML category. 

Table 7 - International Traffic in Arms Regulation U.S. Munitions List Categories 

Category Description 

I Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns 

II Guns and Armament 

III Ammunition/Ordnance 

IV Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs, and Mines 

V Explosives and Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents and Their Constituents 

VI Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment 

VII Tanks and Military Vehicles 

VIII Aircraft and Associated Equipment 

IX Military Training Equipment 

X Protective Personnel Equipment 

XI Military Electronics 

XII Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment 

XIII Auxiliary Military Equipment 

XIV Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents, and Associated Equipment 

XV Spacecraft Systems and Associated Equipment 

XVI Nuclear Weapons, Design and Testing Related Items 

XVII Classified Articles, Technical Data and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated 

XVIII Directed Energy Weapons 

XIX [Reserved] 

XX Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic and Associated Equipment 

XXI Miscellaneous Articles 
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INDEX 

Analysis Code..............................................................................................................................................................17 

Blanket Order ................................................................................................................................................................5 

Cataloging Handbook..............................................................................................................................................9, 18 

Ceiling Item.................................................................................................................................................................17 

Classification ...............................................................................................................................................................18 

Classification Code......................................................................................................................................................17 

Control Code ...........................................................................................................................................................9, 17 

Defined Order................................................................................................................................................................5 

Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................17 

Description ..................................................................................................................................................3, 17, 20, 30 

DLMS Routing Identifier ..................................................................................................................................8, 18, 22 

DSAMS .................................................................................................................................................................11, 30 

Enhanced End Use Monitoring................................................................................................................................9, 17 

Federal Supply Classification......................................................................................................................................18 

Footnote Code .......................................................................................................................................................18, 19 

Generic Code...............................................................................................................................3, 9, 18, 19, 22, 28, 30 

Group Code .................................................................................................................................................................19 

Information Requests.....................................................................................................................................................8 

International Traffic in Arms Regulation ..................................................................................................10, 19, 27, 47 

LOA Worthy Description ............................................................................................................................................20 

Logistical Support Charge .................................................................................................................................9, 10, 20 

Major Defense Equipment.......................................................................................................................................9, 20 

MASL Number......................................................................................................................................................20, 30 

MASL Update Procedures (DSAMS)..........................................................................................................................11 

MASL Update Procedures (Summary MASL)............................................................................................................13 

Missile Technology Control Regime...........................................................................................................................20 

National Codification Bureau Code.............................................................................................................................21 

National Item Identification Number.............................................................................................................................5 

National Stock Number .....................................................................................................................................9, 20, 28 

Non-Recurring Cost Charges.........................................................................................................................................9 

OSCE Document ...................................................................................................................................................22, 40 

Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................3, 9 

Quantity Control......................................................................................................................................................9, 22 

Reports...................................................................................................................................................................28, 30 

Selected Item Description Number........................................................................................................................22, 34 

Selected Item Sequence Code..................................................................................................................3, 9, 13, 22, 29 

Selected Item Sequence Number .................................................................................................................................22 

Significant Category Code.............................................................................................................................5, 9, 22, 31 

Significant Military Equipment .....................................................................................................................................5 

Significant Military Equipment .............................................................................................................................20, 23 

Standardized Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................................16 

Transparency in Armaments..............................................................................................................................9, 23, 40 

Transportation Costs......................................................................................................................................................9 

U.S. Munitions List Category Codes.........................................................................................................19, 20, 27, 47 

UN Transparency in Armaments ...........................................................................................................................27, 40 

Unit of Issue ................................................................................................................................................................23 

Updating Procedures......................................................................................................................................................9 

Wassenaar Arrangement........................................................................................................................................27, 40