Code
Application/Explanation
NOTE
depot level.
Cannibalization or salvage may be
L--
Repair restricted to designated Specialized
used as a source of supply for any
Repair Activity.
items source coded above except
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
Z--
those coded XA and aircraft support
B--
No repair is authorized. The item may be
items as restricted by AR 700-42.
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
etc., at the user level. No parts or special
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
tools are procured for the maintenance of
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
this item.
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
follows --
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance code
code is entered in the fifth position of the uniform.
entered in the third position indicates the lowest
SMR Code Format as follows --
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace,
Explanation
and use the support item. The maintenance code
Code
entered in the third position indicates one of the
Z--
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,
following levels of maintenance.
condemn and dispose at the level indi-
Application/Explanation
Code
cated in the first digit of the maintenance
O--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
code.
the organizational level of maintenance.
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
O--
NOTE
pairable, condemn and dispose at organi-
A code "C" may be used in this
zational level.
position to denote crew or operator
F--
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
maintenance performed within or-
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
ganizational maintenance.
direct support level.
F--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
H--
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
the direct support maintenance level.
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
H--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
general support level.
the general support maintenance.
D--
Repairable item. When beyond lower level
D--
Support items that are removed, replaced,
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
used at depot only.
demnation and disposal not authorized
below depot level.
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,
L--
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
and disposal not authorized below
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
maintenance level with the capability to perform
A--
Item requires special handling or condemna-
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
tion procedures because of specific
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high
d a s h (-) sign is entered. For multi-service
dollar value, critical material or hazard-
equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this
ous material).
position will contain one of the following mainte-
nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that require
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
the code --
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
Application/Explanation
Code
for requisitioning purposes.
The lowest maintenance level capable of
O--
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
complete repair of the support item is the
and a minimum description required to identify the
organizational level.
item. The last line indicates the reference number
F--
The lowest maintenance level capable of
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
complete repair of the support item is
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
direct support.
used as an element in item identification to designate
The lowest maintenance level capable of
H
manufacturer or distributor or Government agency,
complete repair of the support item is
etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
general support.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
D--
The lowest maintenance level capable of
or basic quantity by which the listed item is used in
complete repair of the support item is the
performing the actual maintenance function. This
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