TM 5-3810-295-20P
Code
Definition
NOTE
O
Reparable item.
When uneconomically reparable,
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a
condemn and dispose at the direct support level.
source of supply for any items source coded
F
Reparable item.
When uneconomically reparable,
above except those coded XA or XD.
condemn and dispose at the direct support level
item.
(2) Maintenance code.
Maintenance
H
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
codes are assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
condemn and dispose at the general support level.
authorized to use and repair support items.
The
D
Reparable item.
When beyond lower level repair
capability, return to depot.
Condemnation and
maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
disposal not authorized below depot level.
positions of the Uniform SMR code format as follows:
L
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal not
(a) The maintenance code entered in
authorized below depot/specialized repair activity
the third position will indicate the lowest maintenance
level.
level authorized to remove, replace, and use the support
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
item. The maintenance code entered in the third position
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
will indicate one of the following levels of maintenance:
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
Code
Application Explanation
material or hazardous material). Refer to appropriate
C
Crew or operator maintenance performed within
manuals/directives for specific instructions.
organizational maintenance.
c. National Stock Number.
Indicates the
O
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
National stock number assigned to the item and will be
organizational level.
used for requisitioning purposes.
F
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
support level.
used by the manufacturer which controls the design and
H
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general
characteristics of the item by means of its engineering
support level.
drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection
D
Support items that are removed, replaced, used at depot,
mobile depot, specialized repair activity only.
requirements to identify an item or range of items.
(b) The maintenance code entered in
NOTE
the fourth position indicated whether the item is to be
When a stock number item is requisitioned,
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level with
the repair part received may have a different
the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all
part number than the part being replaced.
authorized maintenance functions). The position will
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
contain one of the following maintenance codes:
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in
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ApplicationlExplanation
SB 708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair
distributor, or Government agency, etc.
of the support item is the organizational level.
f.
Description. Indicates the Federal item
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair
name and, if required, a minimum description to identify
of the support item is the direct support level.
the item. Items that are included in kits and sets are
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair
listed below the name of the kit or set with the quantity of
of the support item is the general support level.
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair
each item in the kit or set indicated in the quantity
of the support item is the depot level.
incorporated in unit column. When the part to be used
L
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair activity.
differs between serial numbers of the same model, the
Z
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
effective serial numbers are shown as the last line of the
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be reconditioned
description. In the Special Tools List, the initial basis of
by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level. No
issue (BOI) appears as the last line in the entry for each
parts or special tools are procured for the
special tool, TMDE, and support equipment. When
maintenance of this item.
density of equipments supported exceeds density spread
(3) Recoverability code.
Recoverability
indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization is
codes are assigned to support items to indicate the
increased accordingly.
disposition action on unserviceable items.
The
g. Unit of Measure (U/M).
Indicates the
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the
standard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used
Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
in performing the actual maintenance function. This
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Definition
measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and
dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the unit of
measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of
issue that will satisfy the required units of measure will
be requisitioned.
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
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