INTRODUCTION
1-1. Scope
Explanation
Code
s t o c k e d and supplied by the Army
This manual lists repair parts required for the perfor-
COMSEC logistic system.
mance of general support and depot maintenance of
M-
Repair parts which are not procured or stock-
the AN/PVS-3 and AN/PVS-3A.
ed, but are to be manufactured at indicated
1-2. General
maintenance levels.
Assemblies which are not procured or stock-
A-
This repair parts list is divided into the following:
ed as such, but are made up of two or more
authorized for the performance of maintenance at
units. Such component units carry indi-
general support and depot level.
vidual stock numbers and descriptions, are
procured and stocked separately and can be
b. Index-Federal Stock Number Cross-Reference
to Figure and Item Number or Reference Designa-
assembled to form the required assembly
at indicated maintenance categories.
Parts and assemblies which are not procured
X-
ascending numerical sequence, followed by a list of
reference numbers, in ascending alphanumerical
or stocked and the mortality of which
sequence, cross-referenced to the figure number and
normally is below that of the applicable
reference designation or item number.
end item or component. The failure of such
c. Index--Reference Designation Cross-Reference
part or assembly should result in retire-
ment of the end item from the supply
designations cross-referenced to page numbers.
system.
Xl-
Repair parts which are not procured or stock-
ed. The requirement for such items will be
The following provides an explanation of columns
filled by use of the next higher assembly or
in the tabular lists:
component.
a. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability Codes
X2-
Repair parts which are not stocked. The
(SMR), Column 1.
indicated maintenance category requiring
(1) Source codes indicate the selection status
such repair parts will attempt to obtain
and source for the listed item. Source codes used
same through cannibalization. Where such
are-
repair parts are not obtainable through
cannibalization, requirements will be req-
Code
Explanation
uisitioned, with accompanying justification
P-
Repair parts which are stocked in or supplied
through normal supply channels.
from the GSA/DSA or Army supply sys-
Major assemblies that are procured with
G-
tem and authorized for use at indicated
PEMA funds for initial issue only as ex-
maintenance categories.
change assemblies at DSU and GSU level.
P2-
Repair parts which are procured and stocked
These assemblies will not be stocked above
for insurance purposes because the combat
DS and GS level or returned to depot sup-
or military essentiality of the end item dic-
ply level.
tates that a minimum quantity be avail-
able in the supply system.
(2) Maintenance codes indicate the lowest cate-
P9-
Assigned to items which are NSA design
gory of maintenance authorized to install the listed
controlled: unique repair parts, special
item. The maintenance level codes are-
tools, test, measuring and diagnostic equip-
Explanation
Code
ment, which are stocked and supplied by
O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizational maintenance
the Army COMSEC logistic system, and
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct support maintenance
which are not subject to the provisions of
H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General support maintenance
AR 380-41.
D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depot maintenance
P10-
Assigned to items which are NSA design
controlled: special tools, test, measuring
(3) Recoverability codes indicate whether un-
and diagnostic equipment for COMSEC
serviceable items should be returned for recovery
support, which are accountable under the
or salvage. Items not coded are expendable. Recov-
provisions of AR 380-41, and which are
erability codes are-
