ARMY TM 9-2815-259-24 AIR FORCE TO 38G1-125-2 MARINE CORPS TM 09249A/09246A-24 C-1 APPENDIX C COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST SECTION I.  INTRODUCTION C-1 SCOPE. This appendix lists components of the end item and basic issue items for the generator set to help inventory the items for safe and efficient operation of the equipment. C-2 GENERAL. The Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) lists are divided into the following sections: a. Section II, Components of End Item.  This listing is for information purposes only, and is not authority to requisition replacements.  These items are part of the generator set.  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. b. Section III.  Basic Issue Items.  These essential items are required to place the generator set in operation, operate it, and to do emergency repairs.  Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the generator set during operation and when it is transferred between property accounts.  This list 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. C-3 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS. The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listing: a. Column (1), Illus Number, gives the identifying number of the item illustrated. b. Column (2), National Stock Number, identifies the stock number of the item to be used for requisitioning purposes. c. Column (3), Description and Usable On Code, identifies the Federal item name (in all capital letters) followed by a minimal description when needed.  The last line below the description is the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) in parentheses and the part number. d. Column (4), U/I (unit of issue), indicates how the item is issued for the National Stock Number shown in column (2). e. Column (5), Qty Rqd, indicates the quantity required.