Explanation of Columns.

Code

Explanation

Parts and assemblies which are not procured or stocked and the mortality of which normally

is below that of the applicable end item or component. The failure of such part or assembly

should result in retirement of the and item from the supply system.

Repair parts which are not procured or stocked. The requirement of such items will be filled

by use of the next higher assembly or component.

Repair parts which are not stocked. The indicated maintenance category requiring such

repair parts will attempt to obtain them through cannibalization. Where such repair parts are

not obtainable through cannibalization, requirements will be requisitioned, with

accompanying justification, through normal supply channels.

Repair parts authorized for local procurement. Where such repair parts are not obtainable

from local procurement, requirements will be requisitioned through normal supply channels

accompanied by a supporting statement of nonavailability from local procurement.

Major assemblies that are procured with PEMA funds for initial issue only as exchange

assemblies at DBU and GSU level. These assemblies will not be stocked above OS and DS

level or returned to depot supply levels.

(2) Maintenance code, indicates the lowest category of maintenance authorized to install the listed item. The

maintenance level code is:

Code

Explanation

Operator/crew

(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether unserviceable items should be returned for recovery or salvage.

Items not coded are expendable. Recoverability codes are:

Code

Explanation

Applied to repair parts (assemblies and components) which are considered economically

repairable at direct and general support maintenance levels. When the maintenance

capability to repair these items does not exist, they are normally disposed of at the GS level.

When supply considerations

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