TM 5-3815-228-12&P
SECTION I
D
Depot level can remove, replaces and use the item intermediate level.
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether or not the item is to be repaired and
identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., perform authorized repair
functions.) (NOTE: Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower level of maintenance, if authorized by the
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes:
Codes
Application/Explanation
O
Unit maintenance or Aviation unit is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item
F
Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
H
General support is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L
Specialized repair activity is the lowest level that can do complete rep air of the item.
D
Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item
Z
Non reparable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. (No parts or special by means of its engineering drawings, specifications tools
are authorized for the maintenance of an "B" coded item). However, the item may be reconditioned by
adjusting, lubrication etc, at the user level.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
Non reparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of maintenance
shown in 3d position of the SMR code.
O
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at unit maintenance
or aviation unit level
F
Reparable item. . When uneconomically item at the direct support or aviation intermediate level.
H
Reparable item. Whe n uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the general
support level all D-Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below specialized repair activity
(SRA).
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reason precious metal
content, metal high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material). Refer to appropriate
manuals/directives for specific instructions.
c.
CAGEC (Column (3)). The Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code (C) is a 5-digit alphanumeric
code which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor or Government agency, etc that supplies the item.
d.
PART NUMBER (Column (4)). Indicates the company, firm, corporation or Government activity), which
controls the design and characteristics of the item standards and inspection requirements to identify item or range of
items.
NOTE: When you use a NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different part number from the part
order.
e.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5)). This column includes the following
information:
(1)The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2)Physical security classification. Not applicable
(3) Items that are included in kits and sets are below the name of the kit or set on Figure KIT.
(4) Spare/repair parts that make up and assembled item are listed immediately following the assembled item
line entry.
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