The courses are organised and conducted using the most widely used codification tool, which is employed in the majority of countries participating in the NATO Codification System.
NCS Course for Managers & Logisticians
30 August – 3 September 2027
The course is designed for logisticians and NCB managers who should understand NSN data and the purpose of codification. It covers the establishment and operation of NCBs, ensuring participants grasp the principles of the NATO Codification System.
Scope
– NCS Introduction & Overview
– Codification Purpose & Benefits
– NCS Roles & Responsibilities
– NCS for Non-NATO Countries
– NCS in Czechia
– Value of Codification in Operations
– IT provider role
– Developing the NCB
– Data Quality & Data Cleansing
– Codification Publications & Tools
– NMCRL, ACodP-2
– International Operations in XML format
– Real Codification (Reference and Descriptive Identification)
– Provisioning & Export Contracts
– Codification – Future Challenges & Opportunities
– Visit to the Military Depot
NCS Course for Codifiers
The course is designed for codifiers who need detailed knowledge of the NATO Codification System, including international data exchange (NDER). Participants will learn how to accurately create new NSNs on a real codification SW, understand the latest trends, and grasp the significance of codification in logistics. The course aims to enhance their expertise in maintaining high-quality codification standards.
Scope
– NCS Introduction & Overview
– Codification Purpose & Benefits
– Codification Publications & Tools
– Methods of Item Identification
– Item Codification in theory with practical exercises on real SW
– International Operations in XML format
– Quality Assurance in Codification
– Codification in the Logistical Channel
– Students Presentations
– Visit to the Military Depot
– Visit to the Czech NCB in Prague