Which two elements are parts of the Management Control Number (MCN) anatomy?

Which two elements are parts of the Management Control Number (MCN) anatomy?

• A. FSC and NCB
• B. NCB and NSN
• C. FSC and NSN
• D. NSN and PMC

Answer: (A)

The MCN is built from two parts: the Federal Supply Classification and the National Codification Bureau code. The FSC places the item into a functional family, giving a consistent way to group and identify similar items by type and use. The NCB code pins the item to a national codification block within the NATO system, tying it to the country’s catalog records. Together, FSC and NCB uniquely identify an item for management and accountability in DPAS. The National Stock Number is a separate identifier that results from the FSC plus NIIN, and the PMC isn’t part of the MCN’s structure, so it doesn’t form the MCN anatomy.

The MCN is built from two parts: the Federal Supply Classification and the National Codification Bureau code. The FSC places the item into a functional family, giving a consistent way to group and identify similar items by type and use. The NCB code pins the item to a national codification block within the NATO system, tying it to the country’s catalog records. Together, FSC and NCB uniquely identify an item for management and accountability in DPAS. The National Stock Number is a separate identifier that results from the FSC plus NIIN, and the PMC isn’t part of the MCN’s structure, so it doesn’t form the MCN anatomy.