Description, Column 3

Code

Explanation

Applied to repair parts and assemblies which are economically

repairable at DSU and GSU activities and which normally are

furnished by supply on an exchange basis. When items are

determined by a GSU to be uneconomically repairable, they will

be evacuated to a depot for evaluation and analysis before final

disposition.

Applied to high dollar value recoverable repair parts which are

subject to special handling and are issued on an exchange

basis. Such repair parts are normally repaired or overhauled at

depot maintenance activities.

Applied to repair parts specifically selected for salvage by

reclamation units because of precious metal content, critical

materials, or high dollar value reusable casings or castings.

b. Federal Stock Number, Column 2. This column indicates the Federal stock number assigned to the item and will

be used for requisitioning purposes.

c. Description, Column 3. This column indicates the Federal item name, and any additional description of the item

required. The abbreviation "w/e", when used as a part of the nomenclature, indicates the Federal stock number includes

all armament, equipment accessories, and repair parts issued with the item. A part number or other reference number is

followed by the applicable five-digit Federal supply code for manufacturers in parenthesis. The physical security

classification of the item is indicated by the parenthetical entry. Repair parts quantities included in kits, sets, and

assemblies are shown in front of the repair part name.

d. Unit of Measure (U/m), Column 4. A 2 character alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or quantity of the

item upon which the allowances are based, e.g., ft. ea, pr, etc.

e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit, Column 5. This column indicates the quantity of the item used in the functional

group or the assembly group. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a definite quantity cannot

be in-indicated (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).

f. Quantity Furnished With Equipment, Column 6. This column indicates the quantity of an item furnished with the

equipment.

g. Illustration, Column 7. This column is divided as follows:

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