1. ALLOWANCE AND REQUISITIONING
CHART AND PUBLICATION
ALLOWANCE AND REQUISITIONING
Topic 1.6
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Catalog of Hydrographic Products
CINCPACFLTINST A
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2. Enabling Objectives: 1.7 Identify specific charts and publications
needed for a simulated transit given applicable references.
1.8 Identify specific information about chart and publication selection procedures given applicable references.
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3. Introduction to and use of Allowance List
CINCPACFLTINST A
CINCLANTFLTINST A
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4. Shipboard distribution
Navigation
Combat Information Center
Other divisions designated for specific
ship types
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5. Definitions Allowance - The charts and publications in
sufficient quantity which are necessary for a
ship or other command to engage in current or
anticipated operations.
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6. Allowance Procedures Initial Allowance
Letter to NIMA from outfitting command 90 days prior to commissioning
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7. Allowance Procedures Termination SRA and overhaul, store products
ashore
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8. Allowance Procedures Change of Operational Command (CHOP)
Type commanders notify CINCPACFLT
who ensures activation of
CINCLANTFLT allowance lists
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9. Allowance Procedures Additional Quantities Small boat usage Damage
Embarked TYCOMS
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10. Definitions Automatic Initial Distribution (AID)
AID is the automatic issue, in predetermined
quantities, of new or revised map, chart and
related products by NIMA to customers with
established AID accounts. All Pacific Fleet
commands identified in the A will be
provided AID service for all allowance items.
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11. Definitions Portfolio Designations - As established by
NIMA, nautical chart coverage of the world is
divided into 52 geographical sub-regions as
shown in CATP2V01U with each sub-region
being assigned a two-digit portfolio number.
The portfolios consist of charts with either “A”,
“B”, or “X” designation.
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12. Regions of the World
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13. NIMA REFERENCE NUMBER Geographic sub-region
14 B HA
Geographic sub-region
There are 9 regions and 52 subregions
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14. Portfolio Assignment Standard Nautical Charts
“A”- Consists of all operating area charts and principal coastal and harbor and approach charts for each subregion
“B”- Supplement “A” portfolios with additional coastal and harbor and approach charts for each subregion
“X”- Designates standard nautical charts that have not been assigned to either “A” or “B” portfolio
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15. Portfolio Assignment World and Miscellaneous Charts
“A”- Designates Atlantic Ocean
“P”- Designates Pacific Ocean
“B”- Designates other ocean regions not categorized by a specific geographic region
“X”- Designates charts not in a portfolio
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16. NIMA REFERENCE NUMBER
14 B HA
Portfolio assignment
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17. Type of Charts CO: Coastal. HA: Harbor and Approach.
OA: Operating Areas.
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18. NIMA REFERENCE NUMBER
14 B HA
Type of chart
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19. The Standard Nautical Chart Number
1 (1-9) Scale: None.
2 (10-99) Scale: 1:9,000,000 and smaller.
3 ( ) Scale: Between 1:2,000, and 1:9,000,000.
4 ( ) Scale: Miscellaneous and special charts.
5 ( ) Scale: Larger than 1:2,000,000
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20. NIMA REFERENCE NUMBER Standard nautical chart number 14 B HA 14263
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21. NIMA REFERENCE NUMBER Geographic sub-region Portfolio assignment
14 B HA
Geographic sub-region
Portfolio assignment
Type of chart
Standard nautical chart number
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22. Definition Rotating/Non-Rotating - Rotating ships routinely
deploy to WESTPAC and are allocated both
EAST and WEST Pacific products. Non
rotating ships are not normally rotated out of
their area of operations and are allocated more
limited allowance items.
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24. Richmond Map Facility
Central Distribution Handled by Defense Supply Center Richmond: Product Center 9 or Richmond Map Facility
Phone Number:
Homepage Contains Ordering Information:
Individual Product Sections (Aero, Topo, etc.)
General Information
Accounts Management
Ordering Information
Downloads
What’s Hot
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25. Obtaining Products Day-to-Day Orders
Must have established DoDAAC/ FEDAAC to place order
Catalogs/Semi-Annual Bulletins/Gateways for NIMA reference #’s or National Stock Numbers (NSN)
Priority:
Force Activity Designator (FAD) determines authorized priority
Service/Local procedures dictate requisitioning methods
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26. Obtaining Products Electronic Order Submission
Service Supply System (Preferred)
WEBREQ
DAMES
DIELOG System
SALTS
AUTODIN Messages (discontinued)
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27. Special Notices
Catalog Specific Information
Regions 1-9 correspond to the regions on the
geographic locator
Miscellaneous Charts and Pubs
Ordering Procedures
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28. Ovals are for Sailing
Directions En Route
Rectangles are for Sailing
Directions Planning
Guides
Numbers are for Figure
numbers, not page numbers
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29. BOTTOM CONTOUR CHARTS
Same ordering numbers and format as regular charts
Ordered from the “SECRET” Catalog
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30. WEBREQ
Order from your desk over the internet & remove the middlemen. **Verify service instructions**
Navigate to Richmond Map Facility Homepage and select “Web Ordering” from the Ordering Information menu
Username & password required to access site
Must coordinate with supply office:
Requires unique document #’s
***Delivered to DoDAAC: supply will have to know to get your order to you and not another office***
Must understand MILSTRIP codes: Navigate to “MILSTRIP/FEDSTRIP Ordering” on DSCR/PC9 Homepage for info
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32. Automatic Distribution (AD)
Ensures users automatically obtain the latest edition of NIMA products
Imperative for updating safety of flight information
Receive new products right after production
To establish/change an AD account you must complete the format letter and fax to DLA at (804) or DSN
Format letter on DSCR’s homepage under ordering information menu
Call (804) or DSN after faxing to ensure it was received
Account revalidations occur annually
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33. Other Account Info
DLA Form 1832 required for all existing and new accounts
Accounts without one are subject to suspension or cancellation
Electronic version of form and instructions available at DSCR’s web site under the What’s Hot menu
Fax form to (804) or DSN or to
Foreign exchange accounts should contact the international office at NIMA for more information
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34. Review and Summary
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