Explanation
Code
parts quantities included in kits, sets, and assem-
Applied to repair parts authorized for local pro-
C
blies are shown in front of the repair part name.
curement. If not obtainable from local procure-
The physical security classification of the item
ment, such repair parts will be requisitioned
is indicated by the parenthetical entry.
through normal supply channels with a sup-
porting statement of nonavailability from local
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). A 2 character
procurement.
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or
G
Applied to major assemblies that are procured
quantity of the item upon which the allowances
with PEMA (Procurement Equipment Missile
are based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
Army) funds for initial issue only to be used as
exchange assemblies at DSU and GSU mainte-
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
nance level. These assemblies will not be stocked
quantity of the item used in the functional group
above DSU and GSU level or returned to depot
or the assembly group. A "V" appearing in this
level.
column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a
(2) Maintenance code. Indicates the lowest
definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims,
category of maintenance authorized to install the
spacers, etc.).
listed item. The maintenance codes are -
f. Quantity Furnished with the Equipment. In-
Explanation
Code
dicates the quantity of an item furnished with the
O
Organizational maintenance
F
Direct support maintenance
equipment.
H
General support maintenance
g. Component Application. Identifies the com-
D
Depot maintenance
ponent application of each maintenance or oper-
(3) Recoverability code. Indicates whether
ating supply item.
unserviceable items should be returned for re-
h. Quantity Required for Initial Operation. In-
covery or salvage. Items not coded are expend-
dicates the quantity of each maintenance or oper-
able. Recoverability codes are-
ating supply item required for initial operation
Code
Explanation
of the equipment.
R
Applied to repair parts and assemblies which are
economically repairable at DSU and GSU activi-
i. Quantity Required for 8 Hours Operation.
ties and which are normally furnished by supply
Indicates the estimated quantities required for
on an exchange basis.
an average 8 hours of operation.
S
Applied to repair parts and assemblies which are
j. Notes. Indicates informative notes keyed to
economically repairable at DSU and GSU activi-
data appearing in a preceding column.
ties and which normally are furnished by sup-
ply on an exchange basis. When items are deter-
k. 15-Day Organizational Maintenance Allow-
mined by a GSU to be uneconomically repairable,
awe.
they will be evacuated to a depot for evaluation
and analysis before final disposition.
(1) The allowance columns are divided into
four subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn
T
Applied to high dollar value recoverable repair
parts which are subject to special handling and
opposite the first appearance of each item is the
are issued on an exchange basis, Such repair
total quantity of the items authorized for the
parts are normally repaired or overhauled at depot
number of equipments supported. Subsequent ap-
maintenance activities.
pearances of the same item will have the letters
U
Applied to repair parts specifically selected for
"REF" in the allowance columns. Items author-
salvage by reclamation units because of pre-
ized for use as required but not for initial stock-
cious metal content, critical materials, high dollar
age are identified with an asterisk in the allow-
value reusable casings or castings.
ance column.
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Fed-
(2) The quantitative allowances for orga-
eral stock number assigned to the item and will
nizational level of maintenance represents one
be used for requisitioning purposes.
initial prescribed load for a 15-day period for the
number of equipments supported. Units and or-
c, Description. Indicates the Federal item name
ganizations authorized additional prescribed loads
and any additional description of the item re-
will multiply the number of prescribed loads au-
quired. The abbreviation "w/e" when used as a
part of the nomenclature, indicates the Federal
thorized by the quantity of repair parts reflected
in the appropriate density column to obtain the
stock number includes all armament, equipment,
total quantity of repair parts authorized.
accessories, and repair parts issued with the item.
A part number or other reference number is fol-
(3) Organizational units providing mainte-
lowed by the applicable five-digit Federal supply
nance for more than 100 of these equipments
code for manufacturers in parenthesis. Repair
shall determine the total quantity of parts re-
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