Glossary of NCIC Vehicle/Boat Part Field Codes

Replies to inquiries from NCIC are divided into parts called “fields.” Each field is an item of data such as a brand name, engine power, etc. All the fields put together make up the “record format” for that particular message. All the fields in a message are identified by a code, followed by a slash (/), and then the data for that field. Following is a list of the field identifiers that are used by NCIC to assist you in understanding these messages.

CODE

MEANING

BRA

Brand Name

CAT

Category

DOT

Date of Theft

EPD

Engine Power or Displacement

MIS

Misc. Remarks

MKE

Message Key

NIC

NCIC Number

OCA

Originating Agency Case No.

ORI

Originating Agency

SER

Serial Number