TM 5-3815-200-23P
Code
Application/Explanation
Recoverability
Definition
Codes
C
-Crew or operator maintenance done
within organizational maintenance.
Z
-Nonreparable item. When unservicea-
ble, condemn and dispose of the item
at the category of maintenance shown
in 3d position of SMR code.
O
-Organizational category can remove, re-
place, and use the item.
F
-Direct support category can remove,
O
-Reparable item. When uneconomically
replace, and use the item.
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at organizational category.
L
-Specialized repair activity can remove,
replace, and use the item.
F
-Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at the direct support category.
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth
position tells you whether or not the item is to be
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance cate-
L
-Reparable item. Condemnation and
gory with the capability to do complete repair (i.e.,
disposal not authorized below special-
perform all authorized repair functions). (NOTE: Some
ized repair activity.
limited repair may be done on the item at a lower
category of maintenance, if authorized by the Mainte-
A
-Item requires special handling or con-
nance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.) This
demnation procedures because of spe-
position will contain one of the following maintenance
cific reasons (i.e., precious metal con-
codes.
tent, high dollar value, critical material or
hazardous material). Refer to appropri-
Code
Application/Explanation
ate manuals/directives for specific
instructions.
O
-Organizational is the lowest category
that can do complete repair of the item.
c. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (Column (3)).
Lists the National Stock Number (NSN) assigned to
F
-Direct support is the lowest category that
the item. Use the NSN for requests/requisitions.
can do complete repair of the item.
d. FSCM (Column (4)). The Federal Supply
L
-Specialized repair activity is the lowest
Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric
category that can do complete repair of
code which is used to identify the manufacturer,
the item.
distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies
the item.
Z
-Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
e. PART NUMBER (Column (5)). Indicates the
B
-No repair is authorized. (No parts or
primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,
special tools are authorized for the main-
company, firm, corporation, or Government activity),
tenance of a "B" coded item.) However,
which controls the design and characteristic of the
the item may be reconditioned by adjust-
item by means of its engineering drawings, specifica-
ing, lubricating, etc., at the user level.
tions standards, and inspection requirements to iden-
tify an item or range of items.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes
are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action
NOTE: When you use an NSN to requisition an
on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
item, the item you receive may have a different part
entered in the fifth position of the SMR code as
number from the part ordered, but go ahead and use
follows:
or furnish it as the replacement part.
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