Explanation
Code
Parts and assemblies which are not procured or stocked
X
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 end
item from the supply system.
Repair parts which are not procured or stocked. The re-
X1
quirement for such items will be filled by use of the
next higher assembly or component.
Repair parts which are not stocked. The indicated mainte-
X2
nance category requiring such repair parts will attempt
to obtain them through cannibalization. Where such re-
pair parts are not obtainable through cannibalization,
requirements will be requisitioned, with accompanying
justification, through normal supply channels.
Major assemblies that are procured with PEMA funds for
G
initial issue only as exchange assemblies at DSU and
GSU level. These assemblies will not be stocked above
GS and DS Ievel or returned to depot supply level.
(2) Maintenance code, indicates the lowest category of mainte-
nance authorized to install the listed item. The maintenance level
code is:
Explanation
Code
Operator/crew
C
(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether unserviceable items
should be returned for recovery or salvage. Items not coded are ex-
pendable. Recoverability codes are:
Code
Explanation
Repair parts (assemblies and components) which are con-
R
sidered economically reparable 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 dictate, some of these repair parts may
be listed for automatic return to supply for depot level
repair as set forth in AR 710-50. When so listed, they
will be replaced by supply on an exchange basis.
B-2
