TM 5-3810-288-34P
Code
Application/Explanation
Code
Application/Explanation
C
-Crew or operator maintenance done
B
No repair is authorized. (No parts or
within organizational maintenance.
special tools are authorized for the
maintenance of a "B" coded item.)
O
-Organizational category can remove,
However, the item may be reconditioned
replace, and use the item.
by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user
level.
F
-Direct support category can remove,
replace, and use the item.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability
Codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition
H
-General support category can remove,
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
replace, and use the item.
entered in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
L
-Specialized repair activity can remove,
Recoverability
Definition
replace, and use the item.
Codes
D
-Depot category can remove, replace,
Z
-Nonreparable item. When unservicea-
and use the item.
ble, condemn and dispose of the item at
the category of maintenance shown in
(b) The maintenance code entered in
3d position of SMR code.
the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to
be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance
O
-Reparable item. When uneconomically
category with the capability to do complete repair (i.e.,
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
perform all authorized repair functions). (NOTE: Some
item at organizational category.
limited repair may be done on the item at a lower
F
-Reparable item. When uneconomically
category of maintenance, if authorized by the
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.)
item at the direct support category.
This position will contain one of the following
maintenance codes.
H
-Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
Code
Application/Explanation
item at the general support category.
O
-Organizational is the lowest category
D
-Reparable item. When beyond lower
that can do complete repair of the item.
category repair capability, return to
F
-Direct support is the lowest category
depot. Condemnation and disposal of
that can do complete repair of the item.
item not authorized below depot
category.
H
-General support is the lowest category
that can do complete repair of the item.
L
-Reparable item. Condemnation and
disposal
not
authorized
below
L
-Specialized repair activity is the lowest
specialized repair activity.
category that can do complete repair of
the item.
A
-Item requires special handling or
condemnation procedures because of
D
-Depot is the lowest category that can
specific reasons (i.e., precious metal
do complete repair of the item.
content, high dollar value, critical
material or hazardous material). Refer to
Z
-Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
appropriate
manuals/directives
for
specific instructions.
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