Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

H--

Reparable item. When uneconomically

have a different part number than the

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

part being replaced.

general support level.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

D--

Reparable item. When beyond lower level

(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in

repair capability, return to depot.

SB 708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

Condemnation and disposal not authorized

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

below depot level.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

L--

Reparable item. Repair, condemnation,

and, if required, a minimum description to identify the

and disposal not authorized below

item. The physical security classification of the item is

depot/specialized repair activity level.

indicated by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable

physical security classification abbreviation, e.g., Phy

A--

Item requires special handling or

Sec Cl (C)-Confidential, Phyec CI (S)-Secret, Phy Sec Cl

condemnation procedures because of

(T)-Top Secret). Items that are included in kits and sets

specific reasons (i.e., precious metal

are listed below the name of the kit or set with the

content, high dollar value, critical material

quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in the

or hazardous material). Refer to

quantity incorporated in unit column. When the part to

appropriate manuals/directives for specific

be used differs between serial numbers of the same

instructions.

model, the effective serial numbers are shown as the last

line of the description. In the Special Tools List, the

c. National Stock Number (NSN). Indicates the

initial basis of issue (BOI) appears as the last line in the

NSN assigned to the item and which will be used for

entry for each special tool, special Test, special Test,

requisitioning.

Equipment (TMDE), and other special support

equipment. When density of the equipments supported

d. Part Number. Indicates primary number used by

exceeds density by the spread indicated in the BOI, the

the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corporation,

total authorization is increased accordingly.

or Government activity), which controls the design and

characteristics of the item by means of its engineering

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard

drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection

of the basic quantity of the standard of the basic quantity

requirements to identify an item or range of items.

of This measure is expressed by a two character

NOTE

alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the

unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest

When a stock numbered item is

unit of issue that will satisfy the required units of

requisitioned, the item received may

measure will be requisitioned.