The resulting fraction is 1.5; therefore, the
(4) When repair parts are source coded "C,"
stockage is 2. If the result is 1 or more
the manufacturer's part number will be
and includes the fraction of less than 0.5,
used for local procurement.
the quantity reverts to the next lower
d. Unit of Issue. Where no abbreviation is shown
number. If the result is less than 0.5, no
in this column, the unit of issue is "each."
quantity is authorized. However, if the
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit.
The actual
item is combat essential, a quantity of 1 is
number of parts used in the application indicated is
authorized.
shown in this column. A zero (0) is shown when
Example: If the number of equipment
components of kits or sets are listed that are not
supported is 30 and the allowance factor
applicable to this specific end item.
for 100 equipments is 28, the following
f. Guide Quantity Per 100 Equipments.
formula would be used:
Shown for each repair part applicable to 3d, 4th,
30 X 28 100 = 8.4
and/or 5th echelon maintenance is either an allowance
The resulting fraction is less than 0.5;
factor or an asterisk allocation which indicates the
therefore, the stockage is 8.
following:
(3)
In the guide quantity columns for field
(1) A guide quantity factor is shown for each
maintenance, additional repair parts which
part authorized to be stocked by field
may be required to perform maintenance,
maintenance and supply support activities
but not authorized for stockage, are listed
(3d and 4th echelons), and the number of
without a guide quantity factor. These
repair parts recommended for depot
items are identified by an asterisk and are
maintenance (5th echelon). This factor is
to be requisitioned for immediate use
based on the latest mortality data for
only.
2,000 hours operation per year and is the
average quantity required by the various
(4)
Parts that may be required for depot
maintenance
echelons
to
provide
maintenance, in addition to those
maintenance and supply support for 100
allocated are identified by an asterisk.
items of equipment for a 15-day period
These parts are to be requisitioned, when
under average combat conditions.
required,
if
not
obtainable
from
reclamation,
fabrication,
or
local
(2) The quantities of repair parts authorized
procurement.
for stockage are determined by using the
following mathematical formula:
(5)
Combat essential items of a critical nature
which must be stocked at field
Quantity of equipment to be supported,
maintenance at all times, regardless of
multiplied by the listed allowance factor,
demand will be identified in the allowance
divided by 100.
column by inclosing the allowance factor
Fractions derived from the use of the
in parentheses. Parts authorized for use
above formula will be rounded to whole
but not for initial stockage will be
numbers as follows:
identified with an asterisk in the allowance
If the result is 1 or more and includes a
column.
fraction that is 0.5 or more, the quantity is
g. Field
Maintenance 15-Day Level, 3d and 4th
rounded to the next higher number.
Echelons.
Example: If the number of equipment
(1) Third echelon. This column lists the initial
supported is 30 and the allowance factor
guide quantity allowance factors of repair
for 100 equipments is 5, the following
parts authorized for initial stockage by
formula would be used:
Engineer Field Maintenance Shops (non-
30 X 5 100 = 1.5
TOE), Engineer Field Maintenance
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