DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC)

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- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and

dispose of the item at the general support level.

- Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability,

return to depot. Condemnation and disposal of item not

authorized below depot level.

- Reparable item. Condemnation, and disposal not authorized

below specialized repair activity (SRA).

- 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 instruc-

tions.

c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a

5-digit numeric 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 (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity))

which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engi-

neering drawings, specifications standards, and inspection requirements to iden-

tify 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 following information:

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

identify the item.

(2) Part numbers for bulk materials are referenced in this column in

the line item entry for the item to be manufactured/fabricated.

(3) When the item is not used with all serial numbers of the same

model, the effective serial numbers are shown as the last line(s) of the

description (before UOC).

(4) The USABLE ON CODE, when applicable (see paragraph 5, Special

Information).

f. QTY (Column (6)). The QTY (quantity per figure column) indicates the

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure,

which is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A