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Section II
Terms
Additional authorization list (AAL)
Items such as cable assemblies and batteries that support an end item. AAL items may stay with the owning unit when
the end item is turned in.
Authorized stockage lists (ASL)
List of all items authorized to be stocked at a specific level of supply.
Basic issue items (BII)
Items which a unit must have to support and maintain an end item - screwdrivers, Technical Manuals and grease guns.
These items stay with the equipment at all times, including turn-in.
Commodity Command Standard System (CCSS)
A system that standardizes the wholesale logistics operations performed by AMC Life Cycle Management Commands
in the management of secondary items and repair parts.
Common hardware
Expendable hardware items having multiple applications (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, pins, keys, and grommets).
Communications security accountable materiel
All COMSEC materiel which has been assigned an accountability category in accordance with TB 380–41.
Component of EI (COEI)
Parts of the EI that are packaged separately. COEI are replacement parts for an EI and stay with the end item for turn
in.
Demand(s)
Used in the generic sense to include demands, issues, reparable generations, and any other term used to indicate a
requirement for issue of a serviceable item or to replenish stocks.
Demand development period (DDP)
The DDP is that period of time extending from the date of initial operational capability (IOC) to a point in time (not in
excess of 2 years) beyond the IOC date when requirements are forecast based upon actual demands or other empirical
data indicative of the need for spare and repair parts.
Demilitarization code
A code that indicates the degree of demilitarization necessary to destroy any military advantage of an item before
disposal.
DOD component
A military Service or agency of DOD.
End item (EI)
A final combination of end products, component parts, and/or materials that is ready for its intended use (for example,
ship, tank, mobile machine shop, or aircraft). An EI may also be required as a component of a higher system, set, or
assemblage. Procurement appropriation-funded major EIs will always be assigned a line item number or NSN.
Gaining command
Continental United States and outside continental United States commands and other Services and agencies scheduled
to receive EIs, spares and repair parts, special tools, TMDE, and other logistics support.
Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA)
A member of the Electronics Industries Alliance. GEIA is an American National Standards Institute accredited
standards body that develops and promotes Government and industry standards (see www.geia.org).
Initial operational capability (IOC)
The first attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon item of equipment or system of approved specific
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