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UKNCB eLearning Modules

The UK NCB have developed eLearning modules covering an overview of the NATO Codification System (NCS), eTasking to submit codification requests and other various modules to assist our CSIS user community to get the best experience when using the system. Access our wide range of eLearning modules below for FREE.

UKNCB Codification Training

We have also developed a bespoke Training offering for Industry covering topics like the NATO Codification System, its codification software CSIS and applying for Codification through E-Tasking.

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NATO Codification

This guide will give you an introduction to the NATO Codification process, the NATO Stock Number and details of the services provided by the UK NCB along with essentia business contacts.

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Item of Supply

This module describes the parts of the NATO Stock Number, how to carry out a NIIN search and outlines the detail that is held against an NSN such as References, Characteristics and NATO Commercial & Government Entity (NCAGE) Codes.

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A sailor onboard Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender is pictured on the bridge of the ship

eTask - New Codification

These modules walk you through how to create and submit new codification requests. We have 3 inventory system-specific modules to cover CRISP, BIWMS and SS3 target systems. Click on the relevant button below.

CRISP BIWMS SS3

The Royal Navy's flagship, a large helicopter carrier, HMS Ocean.

eTask - Post Codification

These modules guide you through how to raise post codification requests such as adding interest to existing UK items, transfer items from one inventory system to another, and much more. Click on the relevant button below.

CRISP BIWMS SS3

Pictured are 30mm (dummy) training cannon rounds for the Apache M230 (Chin mounted) Chain Gun

Batch Screening

Before Codification of an item is carried out, a check should be made to determine if the item already has a NATO Stock Number. This module will show you how to do this on CSIS, often referred to as 'Screening Out'.

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Characteristic Search

This module covers how to search CSIS for an item even when the Item Name or NIIN are unknown. Learn how to use limited available data, such as length and material, to determine and narrow down to the correct item.

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Supply Mgt Data

This guide describes the Supply Management Data held and how that is used by Inventory Systems. You will be shown how to search for an item and see the SMD detail held.

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Item Name Search

This module describes Approved Item Names and how Item Name Codes and Colloquial Names (informal names) can be used to search for an item on CSIS.

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NCAGE Search

This module explains how to search for details of a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code even when the code is not known. You will also be shown how to check if your NCAGE exists, and if not, how to create one.

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