DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5)

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Recoverability

Codes

Application/Explanation

Z-

Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of

maintenance shown in 3d position of SMR Code.

O-

Reparable item. When not economically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item unit

or aviation unit level

F-

Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the

direct support or aviation intermediate level

H-

Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the

general support level.

D-

Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation

and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.

L-

Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair

activity (SRA).

A-

item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons

(e.g., precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material).

Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.

c. CAGEC (Column (3)). The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit nu-

meric code which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies

the item.

d. PART NUMBER (Column(4)). indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer, (individu-

al, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the

item by means of its engineering drawings, specifications standards, and inspection requirements to identify

an item or range of items.

NOTE

When you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have

a different part number from the part ordered.

e. DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5). This column includes the follow-

ing information:

(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.

(2) The physical security classification of the item is indicated by the parenthetical entry, e.g.,

PhySec C1 -- Confidential, PhySec C1 (S) -- Secret, PhySec C1 (T) -- Top Secret.

(3) Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set.

(4) Spare/repair parts that make up an assembled item are listed immediately following the as-

sembled item line entry.

(5) Part numbers for bulk materials are referenced in this column in the line item entry for the

item to be manufactured/fabricated.

(6) When the item is not used with all serial numbers of the same model, the effective serial num-

bers are shown on the last line(s) of the description (before UOC).

(7) The usable on code, when applicable (see paragraph 5, Special Information).