Explanation of Columns - TM-9-2920-242-350080

C4, TM 9-2920-242-35

Definition

Code

3-1. Explanation of Columns

for the item will result in the replacement of the next

higher assembly.

The following provides an explanation of columns

XB Item is not procured or stocked. If not available through

found in the tabular listings of this change.

salvage, requisition.

a. Source, Maintenance and Recoverability

XD A support item that is not stocked when required, item

Codes (SMR), Column 1.

will be procured through normal supply channels.

(1) Source code. Source codes are assigned to

NOTE

support items to indicate the manner of acquiring

Cannibalization or salvage maybe used

support items for maintenance, repair, or over-

as a source of supply for any items coded

haul of end items. Source codes are entered in the

above except those coded XA.

first and second positions of the Uniform SMR

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

Code format as follows:

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items.

Definition

Code

PA Item procured and stocked for anticipated or known

The maintenance codes are entered in the third

usage.

and fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code

PB Item procured and stocked for insurance purposes

format as follows:

because essentiality dictates that a minimum quan-

USE (THIRD POSITION): The maintenance

tity be available in the supply systems.

PC Item procured and stocked and which otherwise would be

code entered in the third position will indicate

coded PA except that it is deteriorative in nature.

the lowest maintenance level authorized to

PD Support item, excluding support equipment, procured for

remove, replace and use the support item.

initial issue or outfitting and stocked only for

The maintenance code entered in the third

subsequent or additional initial issues or outfittings.

position will indicate one of the following

Not subject to automatic replenishment.

PE Support equipment procured and stocked for initial issue

levels of maintenance.

or outfitting to specified maintenance repair ac-

Application/Explanation

Code

tivities.

Crew or operator maintenance performed within organi-

PF Support equipment which will not be stocked but which

zational maintenance.

will be centrally procured on demand.

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the organiza-

PG Item procured and stocked to provide for sustained

tional level.

support for the life of the equipment. It is applied to an

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct

item peculiar to the equipment which because of

support level.

probable discontinuance or shutdown of production

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general

facilities would prove uneconomical to reproduce at a

support level.

later time.

Support items that are removed, replaced, used at Depot,

KD An item of depot overhaul/repair kit and not purchased

Mobile Depot, Specialized Repair Activity only.

separately. Depot kit defined as a kit that provides

REPAIR (FOURTH POSITION): The

items required at the time of overhaul or repair.

maintenance code entered in the fourth

KF An item of a maintenance kit and not purchased

position indicates whether the item is to be

separately. Maintenance kit defined as a kit that

repaired and identifies the lowest mainte-

provides an item that can be replaced at organiza-

nance level with the capability to perform

tional or intermediate levels of maintenance.

KB Item included in both a depot overhaul repair kit and a

complete repair (i.e., all authorized mainte-

maintenance kit.

nance functions). This position will contain

MO Item to be manufactured or fabricated at organizational

one of the following maintenance codes as

level

assigned by the service(s) that require the

MF Item to be manufactured or fabricated at the direct

code:

support maintenance level.

MH Item to be manufactured or fabricated at the general

Definition

Code

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

support maintenance level.

of the support item is the organizational level.

MD Item to be manufactured or fabricated at the depot

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

maintenance level.

of the support item is the direct support level.

AO Item to be assembled at organizational level.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

AF Item to be assembled at direct support maintenance

of the support item is the general support level.

level.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

AH Item to be assembled at general support maintenance

of the support item is the depot level, performed by

level.

(enter applicable activity) Depot, Mobile Depot or

AD Item to be assembled at depot maintenance level.

Specialized Repair Activity.

XA Item is not procured or stocked because the requirements

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