DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

International Self-Help Tools

The 

NATO

Stock

Number

A NATO Stock Number (NSN) is 

simply an official label applied to an 

item of supply. The NATO 

Codification System (NCS) is a 

uniform and common system for the 

identification, classification and 

stock numbering of items of supply.

Objectives of the NCS include:

 Facilitate interoperability

between user nations

 Increase the effectiveness of 

user nation's logistics systems

 Minimize logistics costs of user 

nations

 Facilitate data handling

The NSN is recognized by the United 

States government, the North 

Atlantic Treaty Organization 

(NATO), and Partner Nations. 

One Item - One NSN

The Power of the NATO Master Catalogue of Reference for Logistics (NMCRL)

Based on the NATO standards, the NMCRL is the only common, up-to-date and userfriendly platform for logistical data of defence equipment for the participating member 

countries, as well as for their defence industry. With high data quality, it ensures the 

supply chain of military logistical support from the aspect of the "right part". The 

NMCRL thus contributes to the bene�it of the participating nations, their defence 

industry, as well as NATO. The NMCRL exists as a real time database on the Internet 

(NMCRL-Web) and as an offline database for use on any computer not connected to the 

Internet (NMCRL-Of�line). As the primary logistics tool for NATO and AC/135 sponsored 

countries, the NMCRL provides a catalogue of the materiel they use. NMCRL is a 

database containing all NSNs worldwide and varies from the FED LOG product which 

consists mainly of United States National Stock Numbers and NATO Stock Numbers used 

by the United States. For more information, visit:

https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/nmcrl/index.html#/home

Email: nmcrl-help@nspa.nato.int

Federal Logistics Data on Mobile Media (FED LOG®)

FED LOG® provides users the ability to access Federal Logistics Information System 

(FLIS) data during instances when internet connectivity is non-available. FED LOG®

provides essential information about items of supply to include the National/NATO

Stock Number (NSN), the Approved and Non Approved Item Name, Manufacturers and 

Distributors information (to include Part Numbers), Freight Data, Hazardous Materiel 

Indicators, Interchangeable and Substitutable data, Acquisition Advice Code (AAC) and 

Unit Price, Physical and Performance Characteristics along with service speci�ic 

management data. FED LOG® is available to AC/135 Partner Nations funded with an 

FMS case. For more information, visit: https://www.dla.mil/Informationoperations/Services/Applications/FED-LOG/

Email: fedlog@dla.mil

Public Logistics Data on Mobile Media (PUB LOG®)

PUB LOG® is a Logistics Information Services product intended for use by public entities 

requiring National/NATO Stock Number (NSN) information and other cataloging 

information including Federal Supply Classi�ication (FSC) data and Commercial and 

Government Entity (CAGE) codes. PUB LOG® delivers publicly releasable logistics 

information. It is an interactive product available for free downloads that are updated 

monthly. It can be installed on users' workstations or local area network (LAN) using 

Integrated Mobile Database (IMD) software, integrating multiple database sources. 

These databases are mastered together into a single cohesive product. For more 

information, visit: https://www.dla.mil/InformationOperations/Services/Applications/PUB-LOG/

Federal Logistics Information Services (FLIS) Data Electronic Reading Room

Public reading rooms are located at the HQ DLA facility and at the DLA �ield activities. 

Contact the appropriate DLA FOIA/Privacy Contact to make an appointment to gain 

access to their FOIA reading room. The PUB LOG® �iles could be downloaded via the 

FOIA Electronic Reading Room in an easy to use .CSV format that can be consumed by 

most DB applications. All PUB LOG® data �iles will be updated monthly and will be 

available on the �irst business day of every month. For more information, visit: 

https://www.dla.mil/Information-Operations/FLIS-Data-Electronic-Reading-Room/

The information on this brochure is compiled by: J31CB customeroutreach@dla.mil – Revised JAN2024.
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

360° approach to Life Cycle Logistics Customer Support:

DLA Customer Interaction Center

The DLA Customer Interaction Center (CIC) began servicing customers in 2009. Receiving more that 258K contacts annually, they leverage technology to 

provide world class customer service geared towards logistics and supply needs. The CIC provides solutions to the Armed Services, Federal Agencies, State 

and local governments, government contractors, allied foreign military and the general public.

Email: dlacontactcenter@dla.mil Web: https://www.dla.mil/Customer-Support/

United States National Codification Bureau

U.S. NCB - A member of NATO Allied Committee/135 and the National Codification System. The U.S. representative at NATO planning/codification meetings on 

logistics information matters. Our Mission: To facilitate the exchange of logistics information between multinational defense forces in support of U.S. and NATO 

missions. Email: ncbus@dla.mil Web: https://www.dla.mil/Working-With-DLA/Federal-and-International-Cataloging/NATO/

NATO Codification System (NCS) College

A sample of the available training is available for interested parties; however, all countries should contact their home NCB first to confirm what training is available 

locally. Training Services Web: http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/training.htm

Group of National Directors on Codification Contacts: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/codification/ncbcollege/

NATO Codification System County Codes and NCS Code Chart

A complete listing of NCS nations that have been certified as being compliant with procedures is available in text or downloadable chart. The NCS chart illustrates 

NATO nations along with sponsored non-NATO nations. Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/ncs/countrycode

Allied Committee 135 (AC/135)

The AC/135 provides participant Nations with a uniform NATO Codification System as the global reference standard for materiel identification, and as a key 

enabler to support NATO and multinational interoperability and harmonized logistic systems.

Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/

Allied Codification Publications; NATO Manual on Codification

This publication sets out the principles, responsibilities, procedures, forms and general guidance on the operation of the NATO Codification System. 

Web: https://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/index.html#/elibrary/acodp1

LOGISTICS APPLICATIONS – ACQUISITIONS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:

FedMall DLA Map Catalog

FED LOG® WebFLIS®

PUBLOG® Joint Certification Program (JCP) 

MEDALS

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