Code
Application/Explanation
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
B- No repair is authorized. The item may be
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
at the user level. No parts or special tools
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
are procured for the maintenance of this
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format
item.
as follows-
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance
are assigned to support items to indicate the
code entered in the third position indicates the
disposition action on unserviceable items. The
lowest maintenance level authorized to remove,
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of
replace, and use the support item. The maintenance
the uniform SMR Code Format as follows-
code entered in the third position indicates one of
the following levels of maintenance.
Explanation
Code
Application/Explanation
Code
Z-
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, com-
demn and dispose at the level indicated in
O- Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
the first digit of the maintenance code.
organizational level of maintenance.
O-
Repairable item. When uneconomically
repairable, condemn and dispose at
NOTE
organizational level.
F-
Repairable item. When uneconomically
A code "C" may be used in this position to
repairable, condemn and dispose at the
denote crew or operator maintenance per-
direct support level.
formed within organizational maintenance.
H-
Repairable item. When uneconomically
repairable, condemn and dispose at the
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
F-
general support level.
direct support maintenance level.
D-
Repairable item. When beyond lower level
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
H-
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
general support maintenance.
demnation and disposal not authorized
D- Support items that are removed, replaced,
below depot level.
used at depot only.
L-
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
disposal not authorized below
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
A-
Item requires special handling or con-
maintenance level with the capability to perform
demnation procedures because of specific
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
dollar value, critical material or hazardous
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service equip
material.)
ment/systems or when a code is entered, this position
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
will contain one of the following maintenance codes
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
as assigned by the service(s) that require the code-
for requisitioning purposes.
Application/Explanation
c. Description Indicates the Federal item name
Code
and a minimum description required ot identify the
O- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
item. The last line indicates the reference number
plete repair of the support item is the
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
organizational level.
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
F-
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
used as an element in item identification to
plete repair of the support item is direct
designate manufacturer or distributor' or Govern-
support.
ment agency, etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
H- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
plete repair of the support item is general
or basic quantity by which the listed item is used in
suport.
performing the actual maintenance function. This
D- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
measure i s expressed by a two-character
plete repair of the support item is the depot
alphabetical abbreviation; e.g., ea, in, pr, etc., and is
level.
L- Repair restricted to designated Specialized
the basis used to indicate quantities and allowance'
in subsequent columns. When the unit of measure
Repair Activity.
Z-
differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
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