TABLE 61 

CONTROLLED INVENTORY ITEM CODES 

(PHYSICAL SECURITY/ARMS, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES SECURITY RISK/PILFERAGE CODES) 

1. Number of characters: One. 

2. Type of code: Alphabetic, Numeric or Symbol. 

3. Explanation: CIIC represents three separate segments of codes used to identify an items (1) security classification and/or (2) 

sensitivity or (3) pilferage controls for storage and transportation of DoD assets. These CIICs (DRN 2863) identify the extent and 

type of special handling required due to the classified nature or special characteristics of the item. 

4. DoDM 4140.01, Volume 11, Sections 2 and 5 require the use of standard procedures for the accurate assignment of 

Controlled Inventory Item Code (CIIC) and demilitarization code compatibilities, as well as a coordinated review of CIIC 

definitions and CIIC code and demilitarization code compatibilities every five years. 

5. These Codes and the explanation of each code are as follows: 

a. CLASSIFICATION ITEM CODE: A code that indicates what level of control and/or protection the materiel may require in 

the interest of national security and in accordance with the provisions of DoDM 5200.1, DoD Information Security Program. 

Codes designated with an asterisk (*) may be applied to Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E). Refer to specific 

definitions in Subparagraph b, and Table 192, Valid Demilitarization Codes and Controlled Inventory Item Codes 

Combinations. 

CODE EXPLANATION 

A Confidential - Formerly Restricted Data 

B Confidential - Restricted Data 

C* Confidential 

D Confidential -Cryptologic 

E Secret - Cryptologic 

F Top Secret - Cryptologic 

G Secret - Formerly Restricted Data 

H Secret - Restricted Data 

K Top Secret - Formerly Restricted Data 

L Top Secret - Restricted Data 

O Item contains unclassified Naval nuclear propulsion information, disposal and access limitations are identified in 

OPNAVINST N9210.3. 

S Secret 

T Top Secret 

U Unclassified 

W A component as defined in AFI 91-101, Air Force nuclear weapons security program, and identified in Technical 

Order 21M-LGM-30F-12-1, Minuteman nuclear security procedures for the WS-133A-M/B Weapon System. 

7* 

Items assigned a Demilitarization Code of C, D, E, F, or G and for which another CIIC is inappropriate. (NOTE: 

The loss, theft, unlawful 011disposition, and/or recovery of an item with CIIC 7 will be investigated in 

accordance with DLM 4000.25, Volume 2, Chapter 18 and DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 12, Chapter7). 

9 

This code identifies an item as a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI). CCI is described as secure 

telecommunications or information handling equipment, associated cryptographic component, or other 

hardware item which performs a critical COMSEC function. Items so designated are unclassified but 

controlled and will bear the designation “Controlled Cryptographic Item or CCI.” 
NOTE: Codes for Department of Energy (DOE) Special Design and Quality-Controlled items under management control of the Defense 

Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) (identified by CAGE Code 87991) in the FLIS data base will be assigned and processed in 

accordance with DOE-DSWA TP 100-1. Supply Management of Nuclear Weapons Materiel. 

b. SENSITIVE ITEMS CODE: Materiel which requires a high degree of protection and control due to statutory requirements 

or regulations, such as narcotics and drug abuse items; precious metals; items which are of high value, highly technical or of 

a hazardous nature; and arms, ammunition, explosives (AA&E) and demolition material. Security Risk Categories (SRC) 

are found in DoDM 5100.76, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E). 

CODE EXPLANATION Applicable Notes 

1 Highest Sensitivity (SRC I) – UNCLASSIFIED AA&E. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless rifles, and rockets in a 

ready-to-fire (certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 Stinger, M47 

Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and explosive rounds for non-nuclear missiles and 

rockets. This SRC also applies in situations where the launcher tubes and explosive rounds, though not in a readyto fire configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

2 High Sensitivity (SRC II) – UNCLASSIFIED AA&E. 4, 5, and 6 

3 Moderate Sensitivity (SRC III) – UNCLASSIFIED AA&E. 4, 5, and 6 

4 Low Sensitivity (SRC IV) – UNCLASSIFIED AA&E. 4, 5, 6 and 8 

5 Highest Sensitivity (SRC I) – SECRET AA&E. 3 

6 Highest Sensitivity (SRC I) – CONFIDENTIAL AA&E. 3 

7 Non-Sensitive (SRC-N/A) — UNCLASSIFIED AA&E 

8 High Sensitivity (SRC II) – CONFIDENTIAL AA&E. 3 

C Moderate Sensitivity (SRC III) and Low Sensitivity (SRC IV) - CONFIDENTIAL AA&E. 3 

Q A drug or other controlled substance designated as a Schedule III, IV, or V item, in accordance with the 

Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Other sensitive items requiring limited access storage. 

1 

R Precious Metals, a drug or other controlled substance designated as a Schedule I or II item, in accordance with the 

Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Other selected sensitive items requiring storage in a vault or safe. 

$ $This code identifies Nuclear Weapons Use Control (UC) Ground Equipment which is CIIC unclassified but may 

require special controls. Use Control Ground Equipment is described as recorders, verifiers, adapters, power 

supplies, cables, programmers, monitors, controllers, code processors, power converters, computers and data 

modules which perform a Nuclear Weapon Use Control Function. 

2 

NOTES: 

1. CIIC Q and R are shipped in accordance with 21 CFR §1301.74 and Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R. The 

transportation protective service (TPS) requirements to be utilized for the various transportation modes are based on the CIIC of the 

item and are identified in DTR 4500.9-R, Part II, Chapter 205 Table 205-7. All CIIC Q and R security will be in accordance with

DLAM 5200.08, Physical Security Manual 

2. CIIC $ is not a valid input code for FLIS. This code is unique to DTRA system only. 

3. Items coded 5, 6, 8, or C will be stored and transported in accordance with the provisions of DoDM 5100.76, or DoDM 5200.1, whichever is 

more stringent. 

4. Weapon components, such as silencers, mufflers and noise suppression devices will be treated as Security Risk Category II items. (Reference: 

DoDM 5100.76, Enclosure 7, Section 3, Paragraph A, Subparagraph 3). 

5. The frame or receiver of an arm constitutes a weapon and such parts shall be stored according to the applicable category, e.g., the receiver of a 

.30 caliber machine gun shall be stored as a Category II arm. (Reference: DoDM 5100.76, Enclosure 5, Section 3). 

6. Major parts for arms (such as barrels and major subassemblies) shall be afforded at least the same protection as Security Risk Category IV 

Arms. (Reference: DoDM 5100.76, Enclosure 5, Section 3). 

7. As a General rule, only arms, missiles, rockets, explosives rounds, mines, and projectiles that have an unpacked unit weight of 100 pounds or 

less shall be categorized as sensitive. Any single container that contains a sufficient amount of spare parts that, when assembled, will perform 

the basic function of the end item shall be categorized the same as the end item. (Reference: DoDM 5100.76, Enclosure 7, Section 1, 

Paragraph A) 

8. Item/Materiel requires protection in the interest of national security in accordance with the provisions of DoDM 5200.1, DoD Information 

Security Program. The loss, theft, unlawful disposition, and/or recovery of an item will be investigated in accordance with DLM 4000.25, 

Volume 2, Chapter 18, and DoD 7000.14–R, Volume 12, Chapter 7 for CIIC 7, or I (with DEMIL Code C or D); Night Vision Googles 

(NVGs) code as SRC IV, NVGs without the Image Intensifier Tubes loaded can be treated/stored as CIIC 7. 
c. PILFERAGE CODE: A code indicating the materiel has a ready resale value or civilian application for personal possession 

and, therefore, is especially subject to theft. 

Pilferage controls may be designated by the coding activity to items coded U (Unclassified) by recording the item to J. 

Coding activities may further categorize pilferage items by using the following codes: 

CODE EXPLANATION 

I Aircraft engine equipment and parts 

M Hand tools and shop equipment 

N Firearms Piece Parts and Non-lethal Firearms 

P Ammunition and explosives 

V Individual clothing and equipment 

X Photographic equipment and supplies 

Y Communication/electronic equipment and parts 

Z Vehicular equipment and parts 

NOTE: 

1. See volume 12, DRN 2863 for format and definition. 

2. Pilferage or Security Material. Highly pilferable or security materiel will be processed in accordance with Military Services or Component 

directives addressed to the subject. 

CIIC Assignment Supplement 

Further details to support CIIC assignment are provided below. 

Nuclear Related Items

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Restricted Data Data defined under Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Top Secret L 

Restricted Data Data defined under Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Secret H 

Restricted Data Data defined under Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Confidential B 

Formerly Restricted 

Data 

Data removed from the Restricted Data category upon a joint determination by the 

Department of Energy (DoE) (or antecedent Agencies) and the Department of 

Defense (DoD) that such information relates primarily to the military utilization of 

atomic weapons and that such information can be safeguarded adequately as 

classified defense information. 

Top Secret K 

Formerly Restricted 

Data 

Data removed from the Restricted Data category upon a joint determination by the 

Department of Energy (DoE) (or antecedent Agencies) and the Department of 

Defense (DoD) that such information relates primarily to the military utilization of 

atomic weapons and that such information can be safeguarded adequately as 

classified defense information. 

Secret G 

Formerly Restricted 

Data 

Data removed from the Restricted Data category upon a joint determination by the 

Department of Energy (DoE) (or antecedent Agencies) and the Department of 

Defense (DoD) that such information relates primarily to the military utilization of 

atomic weapons and that such information can be safeguarded adequately as 

classified defense information. 

Confidential A 

Nuclear Weapons 

Use Control (UC) 

Ground Equipment 

UC Ground Equipment is described as recoders, verifiers, adapters, power supplies, 

cables, programmers, monitors, controllers, code processors, power converters, 

computers and data modules which perform a Nuclear Weapon UC Function. 

Unclassified $ 

Item containing 

Naval nuclear 

propulsion 

information (NNPI) 

As defined in OPNAVINST N9210.3. Disposal and access limitations are identified 

in OPNAVINST N9210.3. Store and handle in a manner which will preclude 

unauthorized access to this material. 

Unclassified O 

Air Force Nuclear 

Weapons Surety 

Program related 

A component as defined in AFI 91-101, Air Force nuclear weapons surety program, 

and identified in Technical Order 21M-LGM-30F-12-1, Minuteman nuclear security 

procedures for the WS-133A-M/B Weapon System. 

Various W 

 
Crypto Related Items

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Cryptologic Includes COMSEC and communications intelligence. See DoDD 5100.20. Top Secret F 

Cryptologic Includes COMSEC and communications intelligence. See DoDD 5100.20. Secret E 

Cryptologic Includes COMSEC and communications intelligence. See DoDD 5100.20. Confidential D 

Controlled 

Cryptographic 

Item (CCI) 

Secure telecommunications of information handling equipment, associated 

cryptographic component, or other hardware item which performs a critical COMSEC 

function. Items will bear the designation "Controlled Cryptographic Item or CCI". 

Unclassified 9 

Missiles and Rockets (DoDM 5100.76)

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Security Risk Code 

(SRC I) 

Man portable, ready to fire. Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless 

rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire (certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., 

Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, 

M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and explosive rounds for non-nuclear missiles and 

rockets. This SRC also applies in situations where the launcher tubes and explosive 

rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Secret 5 

Security Risk Code 

(SRC I) 

Man portable, ready to fire. Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless 

rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire (certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., 

Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, 

M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and explosive rounds for non-nuclear missiles and 

rockets. This SRC also applies in situations where the launcher tubes and explosive 

rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Confidential 6 

Security Risk Code 

(SRC I) 

Man portable, ready to fire. Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless 

rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire (certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., 

Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, 

M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and explosive rounds for non-nuclear missiles and 

rockets. This SRC also applies in situations where the launcher tubes and explosive 

rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Unclassified 1 

SRC II Crew served, platform launched, or other equipment to function High Sensitivity. Confidential 8 

SRC II Crew served, platform launched, or other equipment to function High Sensitivity. Unclassified 2 

SRC III & SRC IV Moderate Sensitivity (SRC III) and Low Sensitivity (SRC IV) –Missiles and 

Rockets. Confidential C 

SRC III Moderate Sensitivity Unclassified 3 

SRC N/A Non-Sensitivity, used only when another CIIC is inappropriate. Unclassified 7 

Arms (DoDM 5100.76)

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

SRC II High Sensitivity (SRC II) – Arms. Confidential 8 

SRC II High Sensitivity (SRC II) – Arms. Unclassified 2 

SRC III or IV Moderate Sensitivity (SRC III) and Low Sensitivity (SRC IV) – 

CONFIDENTIAL Arms. Confidential C 

SRC III Moderate Sensitivity (SRC III) – UNCLASSIFIED Arms. Unclassified 3 

SRC IV Low Sensitivity (SRC IV) – UNCLASSIFIED Arms. Unclassified 4 

SRC N/A Non-Sensitivity, used only when another CIIC is inappropriate. Unclassified 7 

 
Ammunitions and Explosives (DoDM 5100.76)

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

SRC I 

Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire 

(certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 

Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and 

explosive rounds for non- nuclear missiles and rockets. This SRC also applies in 

situations where the launcher tubes and explosive rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire 

configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Secret 5 

SRC I 

Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire 

(certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 

Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and 

explosive rounds for non- nuclear missiles and rockets. This SRC also applies in 

situations where the launcher tubes and explosive rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire 

configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Confidential 6 

SRC I 

Highest Sensitivity. Non-nuclear missiles, recoilless rifles, and rockets in a ready-to-fire 

(certified round) configuration. Examples: (e.g., Patriot missile launch canister, FIM-92 

Stinger, M47 Dragon, Javelin, M72 LAW, M136 AT4 LAAW, M141 BDM) and 

explosive rounds for non- nuclear missiles and rockets. This SRC also applies in 

situations where the launcher tubes and explosive rounds, though not in a ready-to-fire 

configuration, are jointly stored or transported. 

Unclassified 1 

SRC II High Sensitivity Confidential 8 

SRC II High Sensitivity Unclassified 2 

SRC III or SRC IV Moderate Sensitivity and Low Sensitivity (SRC IV). Confidential C 

SRC III Moderate Sensitivity. Unclassified 3 

SRC N/A Low Sensitivity. Unclassified 4 

SRC N/A Non-Sensitivity, used only when another CIIC is inappropriate. Unclassified 7 

Other Security Classified/DEMIL Required Items

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Other Security Classified As defined by an Original Classification Authority (OCA) Security 

Classification Guide. Top Secret T 

Other Security Classified As defined by an Original Classification Authority (OCA) Security 

Classification Guide. Secret S 

Other Security Classified As defined by an Original Classification Authority (OCA) Security 

Classification Guide. Confidential C 

Other DEMIL Required 

Item assigned a DEMIL Code of C, D, E, F, or G and for which another CIIC 

is inappropriate. Loss, theft, unlawful disposition, and/or recovery of an item 

with CIIC 7 will be investigated. 

Unclassified 7 

Controlled Substances/Precious Metals

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Schedule III, IV, or V drug 

or other controlled 

substance 

In accordance with part 1308 of title 21 Code of Federal Regulations. 

A drug or other controlled substance designated as a Schedule III, IV, or V 

item, in accordance with the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Other 

sensitive items requiring limited access storage. 

Unclassified Q 

Other sensitive items Requiring limited access storage. Unclassified Q 

Precious Metals Precious Metals, a drug or other controlled substance designated as a Schedule 

I or II item, in accordance with the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Other 

selected sensitive items requiring storage in a vault or safe. 

Unclassified R 

Schedule I or II Drug or 

other controlled substance 

In accordance with part 1308 of title 21 Code of Federal Regulations. Unclassified R 

Other selected sensitive 

items 

Other selected sensitive items requiring storage in a vault or safe. Unclassified R 

 
Pilferage Items

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

General Pilferage controls may be designated by the coding activity to items coded U 

(Unclassified) by recording the item to J. 

Unclassified J 

The following CIICs may be assigned if more granularity is required

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Aircraft engine equipment 

and parts Loss, theft of DEMIL Codes C,D requires investigation. Unclassified I 

Hand tools and shop 

equipment Unclassified M 

Firearms Piece Parts and 

Nonlethal Firearms 

For Category I (Small Arms, up to 50cal) No complete weapons, or major 

parts, or Silencer, Frame, Barrels or Receiver. See note 4. Unclassified N 

Ammunition and explosives Unclassified P 

Individual clothing and 

equipment Unclassified V 

Photographic equipment 

and supplies Unclassified X 

Communication/ electronic 

equipment and parts Unclassified Y 

Vehicular equipment and 

parts Unclassified Z 

Other Items

Description Explanation/Definition Security 

Classification CIIC 

Other Assigned to items only after all other CII Codes have been reviewed. Unclassified U