Which is an NSN example shown on the package?

Which is an NSN example shown on the package?

• A. 1305-01-534-2703
• B. 1305-01-534-2702
• C. 1310-01-534-2702
• D. 1305-02-534-2702

Answer: (B)

Recognizing the National Stock Number format used on DoD packaging. An NSN is shown as four digits, a dash, two digits, a dash, three digits, a dash, four digits. In the example that matches the package, the sequence is 1305-01-534-2702: the four digits 1305 identify the Federal Supply Class for ammunition and related items, 01 is the National Codification Bureau code, 534 is the item group within that class, and 2702 is the specific item number. The other options don’t fit because they either switch the NCB code (02) or change the final item number (2703), so they wouldn’t be the NSN shown on the package.

Recognizing the National Stock Number format used on DoD packaging. An NSN is shown as four digits, a dash, two digits, a dash, three digits, a dash, four digits. In the example that matches the package, the sequence is 1305-01-534-2702: the four digits 1305 identify the Federal Supply Class for ammunition and related items, 01 is the National Codification Bureau code, 534 is the item group within that class, and 2702 is the specific item number. The other options don’t fit because they either switch the NCB code (02) or change the final item number (2703), so they wouldn’t be the NSN shown on the package.