Appendix D. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS

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COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION

D-1 SCOPE.

This appendix lists components of the end item and basic issue items for the Tricon container to help you inventory the items for

safe and efficient operation of the equipment.

D-2 GENERAL.

The Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) Lists are divided into the following sections:

a. Section II, Components of End Item. This listing is for information purposes only, and is not authority to requisition

replacements. These items are part of the Tricon container. As part of the end item, these items must be with the end item

whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Items of COEI are removed and separately packaged for

transportation or shipment only when necessary. Illustrations are furnished to help you find and identify the items.

b. Section III, Basic Issue Items . These essential items are required to place the Tricon container in operation, operate it, and

to do emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the Tricon container during operation

and when it is transferred between property accounts. This list is your authority to request/requisition them for replacement

based on authorization of the end item by the TOE/MTOE.

D-3 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS.

a. Column (1), Illus Number, gives you the number of the item illustrated.

b. Column (2), National Stock Number, identifies the stock number of the item to be used for requisitioning purposes.

c. Column (3), Description and Usable On Code, identifies the Federal item name (in all capital letters) followed by a

minimum description when needed. The last line below the description is the Commercial and Government Entity Code

(CAGEC) (in parentheses) and the part number.

d. Column (4), U/I (unit of issue), indicates how the item is issued for the National Stock Number shown in column two.

e. Column (5), Qty Rqd, indicates the quantity required.

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