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OPERATOR LEVEL
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LISTS
INTRODUCTION
Scope
This work package lists COEI and BII for the Backhoe Loader (BHL) to help you inventory items for safe and
efficient operation of the equipment.
General
The COEI and BII information is divided into the following lists:
Components of End Item (COEI). This list is for information purposes only and is not authority to requisition
replacements. These items are part of the BHL. As part of the end item, these items must be with the end
item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Items of COEI are removed and
separately packaged for transportation or shipment only when necessary. Illustrations are furnished to help
you find and identify the items.
Basic Issue Items (BII). These essential items are required to place the BHL in operation, operate it, and to
do emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the BHL during operation
and when it is transferred between property accounts. Listing these items is your authority to request/
requisition them for replacement based on authorization of the end item by the TOE/MTOE. Illustrations are
furnished to help you find and identify the items.
Explanation Of Columns In The COEI List And BII List
Column (1) Illus Number. Gives you the number of the item illustrated.
Column (2) National Stock Number (NSN). Identifies the stock number of the item to be used for
requisitioning purposes.
Column (3) Description, Part Number/(CAGEC). Identifies the Federal item name (in all capital letters)
followed by a minimum description when needed. The stowage location of COEI and BII is also included in
this column. The last line below the description is the part number and the Commercial and Government
Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses).
Column (4) Usable On Code. When applicable, gives you a code if the item you need is not the same for
different models of equipment.
Column (5) U/I. Unit of Issue (U/I) indicates the physical measurement or count of the item as issued per the
National Stock Number shown in column (2).
Column (6) Qty Rqr. Indicates the quantity required.
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