Technical Research Unit (TRU)

The personnel assigned to TRU are responsible for conducting in-depth technical research to identify material ordered by customers. This unit uses different publications, stock lists, and any available References to verify data elements, determine substitutes, next higher assembly (NHA), superseded items, kits, and units per application. To ensure that the requested item is correctly identified verify the part number (PN) and the commercial and government entity (CAGE) code of the item. The TRU is also responsible for the following: 

Performs the initial screening and technical research of all requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR or OFFVAL.

Maintains a library of technical publications, allowance lists, an ARR, and locator listings.

Reviews Material Report (MR) source document validation/error report, corrects errors, and submits corrections to data services facility (DSF) for processing.

To clear the LSC OFFTR, use the following procedures:

The TRU will receive a hardcopy notice (HCN) when the CAGE/PN in the requisition is not included in the database.

View the requisition with an LSC of OFFTR by using conversation code N682. During this time, verify if the CAGE/PN is correct.

If the CAGE/PN is wrong, correct them by using conversation code N604.

If the CAGE/PN is listed on the database, process the transaction by using conversation code N610

After processing, the following apply:

- Supply interface records are created.

- Conversation code N668 inquiry displays the updated LSC.

- Conversation code N682 displays requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR.

. If the CAGE/PN is not listed on the database, use other publications to verify if the CAGE/PN crosses to a valid NIIN.

After processing, the following apply:

- Supply interface records are created.

- For NALCOMIS LICN, off-line CAGE/PN MILSTRIP message must be processed according to local policy. Interface records may be created depending upon conditions.

- Conversation code N668 status inquiry should reflect the updated LSC.

- Conversation code N682 displays requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR.

If the CAGE/PN on the requisition crosses to a valid national item identification number (NIIN) but not on the database, process the requisition as follows:

l If the assigned NIIN of the CAGE/PN is not on the database, continue performing technical research for other required information. Add the national stock number (NSN) to the record by using conversation code N650. ADD the CAGE/PN by using conversation code N656.

l If there are alternates or substitutes for the NSN, add the records by using conversation code N650, add their respective CAGE/PN by using conversation code N656, and add the alternate NIIN by using conversation code N653.

l Process the requisition by using conversation code N610.

After processing, the following statements apply:

- Supply interface records are created.

For NALCOMIS LICN, off-line CAGE/PN MILSTRIP message must be processed according to local policy. Interface records may be created depending upon conditions.

Conversation code N668 status inquiry should reflect the updated LSC.

Conversation code N682 displays requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR.

Requisitions with LSC of OFVAL are processed as follows: l l l l

Upon receipt of LSC OFVAL notice, perform HCN technical research. (Conversation code N683 inquiry displays DDSNs with LSC of OFVAL.)

Verify if the quantity or price on the requisition is valid.

If the quantity or price is invalid, process cancellation by using conversation code N610. Enter the reason for cancellation in the reference/local block. (Conversation code N668 status inquiry on applicable requisition should read CANCL.)

If the quantity or price is valid, use conversation code N604 to clear/approve the requisition out of the queue. (Queue-Where a transaction is stored in an operating system until its priority is reached for processing by the computer.) The system will update the LSC of requisition to INPRO or REFER and should be displayed in conversation code N668 inquiry.

Program Management Unit (PMU)

The PMU is responsible for processing and expediting high priority requisitions. The PMU performs the following tasks: l l

Verify requisitions for validity and identify applicable information such as interchangeable, substitutes, and next higher assembly.

Refer NMCS/PMCS/work stoppage requisitions that were confirmed as NIS/NC. Maintain DTO due file.

If the item inducted as EXREP was repaired (RFI), ensure the material is expeditiously delivered to the customer.

l If the item inducted as EXREP is confirmed beyond capability of maintenance (BCM), refer the requisition to the supply system.

l Prepare and submit requisitions for part numbered items by using the applicable means of communications.

l Process requisition status received from the supply system.

l Process receipt on board (ROB) and proof of delivery (POD) actions.

l Ensure transactions are posted to the computer system that is interfaced with NALCOMIS.

l Monitor outstanding requisitions and perform requisition validations. Submit follow-up, cancellation, or modifier when necessary.

l Initiate survey for material lost in shipment on DTO requisitions.

l Prepare and submit the Aircraft Material Readiiness Report (AMRR).

The PMU processes direct turnover (DTO) receipts as follows: . Receive material from offstation via receiving section/branch.

. Process ROB by using conversation code N613.

After processing the transactions, the following apply:

Conversation code N613 generates the ROB movement notice for DTO receipt. It also creates supply interface records.

l Conversation code N668 status inquiry reads LSC of ROBN.

l Notify MDU to deliver the material to the customer.

l Enter the quantity received for proof of delivery by using conversation code N615.

After processing the transactions, the following apply:

l Conversation code N668 status inquiry reads an LSC of COMPL after processing the requisition in conversation code N615.

l Create supply receipt interface records (SUADPS-RT3) if LSC is not ROBN. l

Material Delivery Unit (MDU)

The MDU is responsible for the delivery of material to the customer within the established time frame. This unit is also responsible for picking up material from the customers and forwarding them to supply or maintenance.

Material delivery unit is responsible for performing the following tasks:

l Receives material and associated documents from the designated pick-up points.

l Delivers material and associated documents to the designated delivery points.

l For repairable item issues, picks up the turn-in, logs and records (if applicable) except when delay turn-in is authorized. Validate the CAGE/PN on the turn-in MAF against the issue document. Sign and provide a copy of DD Form 1348 to the customer for use as proof of repairable turn-in. Deliver the turn-in to the Aeronautical Material Screening Unit (AMSU) via SSU.

l Has the customer sign and annotate the date and time on the issue document when material was delivered.

l Submits signed proof of delivery (POD) copy to the unit assigned to process the applicable documents.

l Forwards warehouse refusal requisitions to the RCU for further processing.

l Receives EXREP or work stoppage notice from DCU and picks up the applicable components from the customers.

l Delivers EXREP or work stoppage component and associated documents to AMSU via SSU.

The NALCOMIS conversation codes primarily used by MDU are N613, N615, N618, N628, and N630. The supporting conversation codes used by MDU are N606, N624, N635, N652, N655, N658, N668, N676, and N693. These conversation codes are described in NALCOMIS user's manual.