Navy Uic Code List (Browser)

At first glance, a UIC looks random (e.g., N00014 or 3110A). However, it follows a logical pattern. The code is divided into two parts: the first character (Navy identifier) and the next five characters (specific unit ID).

The Navy is currently undergoing a logistics revolution called NAVSUP Next Generation (Next Gen) . While the UIC itself will survive due to its deep embedding in Title 10 USC (U.S. Code), the method of accessing the list is modernizing.

| If you see... | It’s probably... | |---------------|------------------| | N1___ | Atlantic Fleet command | | N3___ | Pacific Fleet command | | N5___ | Training / education command | | N7___ | Aviation unit | | N8___ | Submarine unit | | R prefix | Reserve unit | | U prefix | Underwater / spec ops (rare) | navy uic code list

For command leadership: You cannot request a UIC like a vanity license plate. The process flows through the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) or your Type Commander (TYCOM) .

Behind every correct pay check or timely shipment is a detail-oriented admin: cross-checking orders, updating databases, confirming UICs on travel vouchers at 2300, and fixing the small code that prevents a sailor from missing pay. UICs may look dry, but they represent the connective tissue of daily life in the fleet. At first glance, a UIC looks random (e

UIC stands for Unit Identification Code — a unique, 5-character alphanumeric tag assigned to every Navy command, activity, or unit.
Think of it as the social security number for a ship, squadron, SEAL team, or even a tiny dental clinic in Diego Garcia.

📌 Official definition: UICs are used for budgeting, personnel assignment, logistics, and tracking everything from toilet paper to tomahawks. For command leadership: You cannot request a UIC

For civilians and contractors without a CAC, WebFLIS is the legal public source. While primarily a supply system, it allows you to look up a UIC to verify its activity status. Go to the "DoD Activity Address Directory" (DoDAAD) and search by the "DoDAAC" field (which mirrors the UIC for Navy units).