Code
Explanation
at DSU and GSU activities and which normally
as required but not for initial stockage are identified with
are furnished by supply on an exchange basis.
an asterisk in the allowance column.
When items are determined by a GSU to be
(2) The
quantitative
allowance
for
uneconomically reparable, they will be
organizational iv level of maintenance represents one
evacuated to a depot for evaluation and
initial prescribed load for a 15-day period for the number
analysis before final disposition.
of equipments supported. Units authorized additional
T
High dollar value recoverable repair parts, special
prescribed loads, multiply the number of prescribed
tools and test equipment which are subject to
loads by the quantity in the appropriate density column to
special handling and are issued on an
determine the number of repair parts authorized.
exchange basis. Such items will be repaired or
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
overhauled at depot maintenance activities
more than 100 of these equipments: first divide the
only. No repair may be accomplished at lower
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving the
levels.
decimal two spaces left; second, multiply the result by
U
Repair parts, special tools and test equipment
the quantity in the 51-100 density column. Example,
specifically selected for salvage by reclamation
authorized allowance for 51-100 equipments is 12; for
units because of precious metal content, critical
140 equipments, multiply 12 by 1.40 or 16.80 rounded off
materials, high dollar value or reusable casings
to 17 parts required.
or castings.
(4) Subsequent changes to allowances will be
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
limited as follows: No change in the range of items is
authorized. If additional items are considered necessary,
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
recommendation should be forwarded to the U.S. Army
requisitioning purposes.
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
Mobility Equipment Command for exception or revision
to the allowance list. Revisions to the range of items
and any additional description of the item required.
authorized will be made by the U.S. Army Mobility
Assembly components and subassemblies are indented
Equipment Command based upon engineering
under major assemblies. The abbreviation "w/e" when
experience, demand data, or TAERS information.
used as a part of the nomenclature, indicates the Federal
g. Thirty-Day DS/Maintenance Allowances.
stock number includes all armament, equipment,
(1) The allowance columns are divided into
accessories, and repair parts issued with the item. A
three subcolumns.
Indicated in each subcolumn,
part number or other reference number is preceded by
opposite the first appearance of each item, is the total
the applicable 5digit Federal supply code for
quantity of items authorized for the number of
manufacturers in parenthesis. Repair parts quantities
equipments supported. Subsequent appearances of the
included in kits and sets are shown in front of the repair
same item will have the letters "REF" in the applicable
part name.
Material required for manufacture or
allowance column. To locate the referenced item locate
fabrication is identified.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M).
the FSN or reference number in the index. The earliest
A two-character
figure and item number is the referenced item. Items
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or quantity
authorized for use as required but not for initial stockage
of the item upon which the allowances are based, e.g., ft,
are identified with an asterisk in the allowance column.
ea, pr, etc.
(2) The quantitative allowance for DS level of
e. Quantity incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
maintenance will represent initial stockage for a 30-day
quantity of the item used in the assembly group. A "V"
period for the number of equipments supported.
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
that a definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims,
more than 100 of these equipments: First divide the
spacers, etc.).
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving the
f. Fifteen-Day
Organizational
Maintenance
decimal two places left; second, multiply the result by the
Allowance.
quantity in the 51-100 density column.
Example,
(1) The allowance columns are divided into
authorized allowance for 51-100 equipments is 40; for
four subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn opposite
150 equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60 parts required.
the first appearance of each item is the total quantity of
h. One-Year
Allowance
Per
100
the items authorized for the number of equipments
Equipments/Contingency Planning Purposes. Indicates
supported. Subsequent appearances of the same item
opposite the first appearance of each item the total
will have the letters "REF" in the allowance column. To
quantity required for distribution and contingency
locate the referenced item, locate the FSN or reference
planning purposes. The range of items indicates total
number in the index. The earliest figure and item
quantities of all authorized items required to provide for
number is the referenced item. Items authorized for use
adequate support of 100 equipments for one year.
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