TM 9-2320-211-20P
Definition
Code
level authorized to remove, replace, and use the
support item. The use maintenance level is in-
Reparable item. When beyond lower-level repair
D
dicated by one of the codes defined below.
capability, return it to depot. Condemnation
and disposal are not authorized below depot
Explanation and application
Code
level.
Crew or operator maintenance performed within
C
Reparable item. Repair, Condemnation, and
L
organizational maintenance.
disposal are not authorized below depot /
Support item is removed, replaced, and used at the
O
specialized repair activity level.
organizational level.
Item requires special handling because of specific
A
Support item is removed, replaced, and used at the
F
reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high-dollar
direct support level.
value, critical material, or hazardous material).
Support item is removed, replaced, and used at the
H
Refer to appropriate manuals/ directives for
general support level.
specific instructions.
Support item is removed, replaced, and used at
D
depot, mobile depot, or specialized repair ac-
b. Federal Stock Number, Column 2. This
tivity only.
column indicates the Federal stock number
assigned to the item which will be used for
(b) Repair. The maintenance code entered
in the fourth position indicates whether the item is
requisitioning purposes.
to be repaired. It identifies the lowest maintenance
NOTE
level with the capability to perform complete
Federal stock numbers that are missing for P
repair; i.e., all authorized maintenance functions.
source-coded items are not currently recorded in
the AMDF. When these stock numbers are
This position contains one of the following
broadcast in the AMDF they will be provided by a
maintenance codes assigned by the service(s) that
change to this manual.
require the code as defined below.
c. Description, Column 3. Indicates the Federal
Code
Explanation and application
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
item name and a minimum description required to
repair of the support item is the organizational
identify the item. The last line indicates the
level.
reference number followed by the applicable
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
F
Federal supply code for manufacturer (FSCM) in
repair of the support item is the direct support
parentheses. The FSCM is used as an element in
level.
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
item identification to designate the manufacturer of
H
repair of the support item is the general support
distributor or Government agency; etc., and is
level.
identified in SB 708-42. Items that are included in
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
D
kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or
repair of support item is the depot level; per-
set with the quantity of each item in the kit or set
formed by depot, mobile depot, or specialized
indicated in front of the item name. Material
repair activity.
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair
required for manufacture or fabrication is iden-
activity.
tified.
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
Z
d. Unit of Measure (U/M), Column 4. This
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be
column indicates the standard or basic quantity by
reconditioned by adjusting, lubrication ; etc., at
which the listed item is used in performing the
the user level. No parts or special tools are
procured for the maintenance of this item.
actual maintenance function. This measure is
expressed by a two-character alphabetical ab-
(3) Recoverability code. This code is entered
breviation; e.g., ea, in, pr, etc., and is the basis used
in the fifth position. It is assigned to a support item
to indicate quantities and allowances in subsequent
to indicate the disposition action on an un-
columns.
serviceable item. This fifth position contains one of
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit, Column
the codes defined below.
5. This column indicates the quantity of
the item
Code
Definition
used in the functional group. A V appearing in this
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-
Z
column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a definite
demn it and dispose of it at the level indicated in
the third position (use).
quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims, spacers;
Reparable item. When not economical to repair,
0
etc.).
condemn it and dispose of it at organizational
f. 1 5 - D a y
Organizational
Maintenance
level.
Authorization, Column 6.
F
Reparable item. When not economical to repair,
(1) For repair parts only.
condemn it and dispose of it at the direct
(a) Asterisks in the allowance columns
support level.
Reparable item. When not economical to repair,
indicate the total range of repair parts authorized
H
condemn it and dispose of it at the general
for use at the organizational category. The repair
support level.
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