A_L — Appropriation and Level Codes

NUMERIC CODES FOR THIS POSITION WHEN USSOCOM IS THE PICA (SO-P MATERIEL), FOR AN ITEM THAT IS A MAJOR END ITEM/PRINCIPAL ITEM, OR A SECONDARY/CONSUMABLE ITEM, AND WHEN USSOCOM IS A SICA (SERVICE COMMON MATERIEL) FOR A CONSUMABLE/SECONDARY ITEM. SO-P MATERIEL IS MAJOR FORCE PROGRAM-11 (MFP-11) FUNDED. SO-P MATERIEL IS FREE-ISSUE TO THE REQUISITIONING SOF SERVICE SICA COMPONENT (NO BURDENED COST AT THE POINT OF SALE/RETAIL LEVEL). USSOCOM PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RETAINS ALL AUTHORITY TO RELEASE FOR ISSUE BASED ON THE REQUISITIONING SOF SERVICE SICA???S VALIDATED REQUIREMENTS. WHEN USSOCOM IS A SICA, REIMBURSEMENT AND COLLECTION PROCESSES WILL OCCUR IAW DLM 4000.25, VOL 4, SOCOM DIRECTIVE 700-22 AND DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 164, USSOCOM MATERIEL CATEGORY CODES.

Code values (3)

Code Meaning Definition
3 Secondary Items SECONDARY ITEMS
5 Major End Items MAJOR END ITEMS
9 Default DEFAULT

About A_L

What is A_L in FLIS / NSN cataloging?

A_L (Appropriation and Level Codes) nUMERIC CODES FOR THIS POSITION WHEN USSOCOM IS THE PICA (SO-P MATERIEL), FOR AN ITEM THAT IS A MAJOR END ITEM/PRINCIPAL ITEM, OR A SECONDARY/CONSUMABLE ITEM, AND WHEN USSOCOM IS A SICA (SERVICE COMMON MATERIEL) FOR A CONSUMABLE/SECONDARY ITEM. SO-P MATERIEL IS MAJOR FORCE PROGRAM-11 (MFP-11) FUNDED. SO-P MATERIEL IS FREE-ISSUE TO THE REQUISITIONING SOF SERVICE SICA COMPONENT (NO BURDENED COST AT THE POINT OF SALE/RETAIL LEVEL). USSOCOM PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RETAINS ALL AUTHORITY TO RELEASE FOR ISSUE BASED ON THE REQUISITIONING SOF SERVICE SICA???S VALIDATED RE

What does A_L code 3 mean?

A_L code 3 means "Secondary Items". SECONDARY ITEMS

How many A_L codes are there?

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 3 A_L (Appropriation and Level Codes) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.

Last updated 2026-05-26. Published by DAITK™ against the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) FLIS code dictionary, governed by DoD 4100.39-M (Federal Logistics Information System Procedures Manual).

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