coded above except those coded XA and air-
Code
Application/Explanation
craft support items as restricted by AR 700-
42.
D- The lowest maintenance levle capable of com-
plete repair of the support item is the depot
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
level.
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
L- Repair restricted to designated Specialized
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
Repair Activity.
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
Z-
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format
B- No repair is authorized. The item may be
as follows-
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
at the user level. No parts or special tools
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance
are procured for the maintenance of this
code entered in the third position indicates the
item.
lowest maintenance level authorized to remove,
replace, and use the support item. The maintenance
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
code entered in the third position indicates one of
are assigned to support items to indicate the
the following levels of maintenance.
disposition action on unserviceable items. The
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of
Application/Explanation
Code
the uniform SMR Code Format as follows-
O- Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
organizational level of maintenance.
Explanation
Code
Z-
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, con-
NOTE
demn and dispose at the level indicated in
A code "C" may be used in this position to
the first digit of the maintenance code.
denote crew or operator maintenance per-
O-
Repairable item. When uneconomically
formed within organizational maintenance.
repairable, c o n d e m n and dispose at
organizational level.
Application/Explanation
Code
Repairable item. When uneconomically
F-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
F-
repairable, condemn and dispose at the
direct support maintenance level.
direct support level.
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
H-
Repairable item. When uneconomically
H-
general support maintenance.
repairable, condemn and dispose at the
Support items that are removed, replaced,
D-
general support level.
used at depot only.
Repairable item; When beyond lower level
D-
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
demnation and disposal not authorized
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
below depot level.
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
L-
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and
maintenance level with the capability to perform
disposal not
authorized below
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
Item requires special handling or con-
A-
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service equip-
demnation procedures because of specific
ment/systems or when a code is entered, this position
reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high
will contain one of the following maintenance codes
dollar value, critical material or hazardous
as assigned by the service(s) that require the code-
material).
code
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
Application/Explanation
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
for requisitioning purposes.
O-
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
plete 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
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
F-
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
plete repair of the support item is direct
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
support.
used as an element in item identification. to
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
H-
designate manufacturer or distributor or Govern-
plete repair of the support item is general
ment agency, etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
support.
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