COGNIZANCE (COG) SYMBOLS
NAVSUP P-485, APPENDIX 18
The COG is a two digit alpha-numeric code prefixed to national stock numbers
to identify the cognizant inventory manager, the stores account and the type
of material. The first character of the cognizant symbol identifies the stores
account as follows:
a. "0" denotes material is not carried in a stores account;
b. Even numbers denote material is carried in Appropriation Purchase Account
(APA)
c. Odd numbers denote material is carried in the Navy Stock Account (NSA).
d. "9" denotes Navy owned material carried in NSA and managed by Naval
Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg.
| COG | DESCRIPTION |
| 0I | Publications |
| 0K | Library Material |
| 0O | Interim Support Items for 7H Cognizant material. |
| 2A | Maps and Charts |
| 7H | DLR shipboard and base equipment. |
| 7R | Aeronautical DLR spares |
QUESTIONS:
1. What activity is the inventory manager for 7H COGs?
2. What activity is the inventory manager for 7R COGs?
3. Who is the inventory manager for 0I COGs?