[Milsurplus] Navy Contract Question

[Mike Morrow]

Mike wrote:

> They are contracting office codes:
>
> NObsr = Navy (N), Bureau of Ships (Obs), on behalf of the
> Radio division (r)
> NXsr = Navy (N), Bureau of Supplies and Accounts (Xs), on
> behalf of the Radio division (r)

Hi Mike,

How about these that I find on some of the gear near me:

NOas
NOa(s)
NOs
NXs
NXsa
N383s

There must be other examples as well.  I've never seen
the explanation of these before your post.  Thanks!

Mike / KK5F