REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

www.mod.gov.rs

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Material Resources Sector

Defensive Technologies Department

Military Technical Institute

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INVESTIGATION OF THE POSSIBILITY FOR TRANSFORMATION OF MNE

ARMED FORCES NOMENCLATURE TO THE NATO CODIFICATION SYSTEM

VELJKO MALIŠIĆ

Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, Podgorica, veljko.malisic@mod.gov.me

MARINKO ALEKSIĆ

Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, Podgorica, marinko.aleksic@mod.gov.me

Abstract: This work explores the possibilities of transformation of nomenclatural numbers, which are the basis of existing material accounting of assets in the NATO stock number system. It analyzes the current system of nomenclature, defining the characteristics of NATO codification system and provides guidelines for translating one system to another. The example of program shows a possible solution for the transformation of nomenclatural numbers to NATO stock numbers. The program would be used to transform the numbers of those assets that cannot be codified in the NATO codification system for several reasons. It is fully compatible with NATO system and provides an opportunity to expand its function by further modification.

Key words: NATO, codification, nomenclature, logistics, interoperability.