Glossary term
ACodP (Allied codification publication)
TERM SUMMARY
ACodP stands for Allied codification publication, the NATO designation for publications on codification. The best-known example is ACodP-1, the NATO Manual on Codification, which sets out the basics...
- Why it matters
- ACodP stands for Allied codification publication . NATO's glossary of acronyms and abbreviations uses this expansion, and it is the designation NATO gives to publications that deal with codification.
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- Reference role
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ACodP stands for Allied codification publication. NATO's glossary of acronyms and abbreviations uses this expansion, and it is the designation NATO gives to publications that deal with codification. The most widely referenced example is ACodP-1, titled the NATO Manual on Codification.
Codification is the discipline behind the NATO Codification System. NATO states that ACodP-1 contains the basics of the NATO Codification System. When a document, standard or contract refers to an ACodP, it is pointing to this family of NATO codification publications, and in most cases to ACodP-1 itself.
What ACodP-1 covers
ACodP-1 is the governing manual for the codification process. NATO describes it as the publication that defines the responsibilities of National Codification Bureaux, users and contractors. That list matters because it shows the manual is not written only for government offices. Contractors are named as one of the groups whose responsibilities the manual sets out.
NATO's codification booklet goes further and describes ACodP-1 as the principal publication for the codification process, calling it the "bible" of codification. Anyone who needs to understand how NATO codification works starts with this manual.
Who governs and who implements
NATO identifies AC/135 as the body responsible for codification matters. The NATO Codification System booklet sets out this role and presents ACodP-1 as the document that guides the process.
Implementation is national. NATO states that each nation is responsible for implementing the rules and procedures in ACodP-1, and it does so through its National Codification Bureau. The manual sets the common rules, and each member nation applies them through its own national structure.
How ACodP fits among Allied publications
ACodP is one category within a wider set of NATO publication types. Others include Allied Administrative Publications, Allied Logistics Publications and Allied Medical Publications. Each category carries its own subject matter and its own designation. The NATO Logistics Handbook lists ACodP in this context, and the glossary entry is the basis for the expansion used here.
For readers who want to confirm terminology, NATOTerm is NATO's official terminology database. It is maintained by the NATO Terminology Office within the NATO Standardization Office and contains non-classified military and NATO-relevant terminology. NATO also publishes its official texts and resources for public reference.
What an ACodP reference means for a supplier
If a solicitation or contract cites ACodP-1 or another ACodP, it is pointing to NATO's codification rules. Because ACodP-1 names contractors among the parties whose responsibilities it defines, a supplier should read the manual and the exact clause that cites it. The citation alone does not tell you which deliverable or step is required, so confirm the requirement with the contracting authority named in the notice.
Suppliers can find federal opportunities through CanadaBuys tender opportunities. Public Services and Procurement Canada also explains how to search for opportunities. Review the full solicitation documents for any codification reference before you bid, and raise questions through the contact listed in the notice.