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to designate manufacturer or distributor or Gov-
Application/explanation
Code
ernment agency, etc., and is identified in SB
plete repair of the support item is the
708-42.
depot level.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the stan-
L--Repair restricted to designated Specialized
dard or basic quantity by which the listed item
Repair Activity.
is used in performing the actual maintenance
Z--Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.
function. This measure is expressed by a two-
B--No repair is authorized. The item may be
character alphabetical abbreviation, e.g., ea, in,
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,
pr, etc., and is the basis used to indicate quanti-
etc., at the user level. No parts or special
ties and allowances in subsequent columns.
tools are procured for the maintenance of
When the unit of measure differs from the unit
this item.
of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy
(3) Recoverability
code.
Recoverability
the required units of measure will be requisi-
Codes are assigned to support items to indicate
tioned.
the disposition action on unserviceable items.
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates
The recoverability code is entered in the fifth
the quantity of the item used in the breakout
position of the uniform SMR Code Format as
shown on the illustration figure, which is pre-
follows:
pared for a functional group, subfunctional
Application/explanation
Code
group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this
column in lieu of a quantity indicates that no
Z--Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,
specific quantity is applicable, e.g., shims, spac-
condemn and dispose at the level indicated
ers, etc.
in the first digit of the maintenance code.
O--Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
f. 15-Day Organizational Maintenance Allow-
pairable, condemn and dispose at organiza-
ances.
tional level.
(1) The repair parts indicated by an as-
F--Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
terisk in the allowance columns represent those
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
authorized for use at the organizational cate-
direct support level.
gory and will be requisitioned on an "as required"
H--Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
basis until stockage is based on demand in ac-
pairable, condemn and dispose at the gen-
cordance with AR 7102.
eral support level.
D--Repairable item. When beyond lower level
(2) Major Army commanders are authorized
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
to approve reduction in range of support items
demnation and disposal not authorized be-
authorized for use in units within their com-
low depot level.
mands. Recommendation for increase in range
L--Repairable item. Repair, condemnation and
of items authorized for use will be forwarded to
disposal not authorized below Specialized
the (enter the national level maintenance man-
Repair Activity level.
agement agency responsible for the preparation
A--Item requires special handling or condem-
of the RPSTL). Any changes approved will be
nation procedures because of specific reas-
reflected in a revision to the RPSTL.
ons (i. e., precious metal content, high dol-
(3) Allowance quantities are indicated in
lar value, critical material or hazardous
the Special Tools List section for special tools,
material).
TMDE, and other support equipment.
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Fed-
g. 30-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.
eral stock number assigned to the item and will
NOTE
be used for requisitioning purposes.
Allowances in GS Column are for GS
c. Description. Indicates the sequence number,
Maintenance only.
indenture code, Federal item name and a mini-
mum description required to identify the item.
(1) The repair parts indicated by asterisk
The last line indicates the reference number fol-
entries in separate allowance columns for DS
lowed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
and GS represent those authorized for use at that
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FS-
category of maintenance to be requisitioned on
CM is used as an element in item identification
an "as required' basis.
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