Source Code - TM-5-4320-255-130025

Source,

Maintenance,

and

Recoverability

Codes (SMR).

Common hardware items known to be readily available in

NOTE :

Army supply channels are assigned maintenance codes only. Source

codes, Recoverability codes, and Maintenance Allowances are not

assigned this category.

(1) Source Code.

Indicates the selection status and source

S o u r c e codes used are:

for the listed item.

Explanation

Code

Repair parts which are stocked in or supplied from the

GSA/DSA, or Army supply system and authorized for use

at indicated maintenance categories.

Repair parts which are procured and stocked for insurance

purposes because the combat or military essentiality of

the end item dictates that a minimum quantity be available

in the supply system.

Repair parts which are not procured or stocked, but are

to be manufactured in indicated maintenance levels.

Assemblies which are not procured or stocked as such,

but are made up of two or more units. Such component

units carry individual stock numbers and descriptions,

are procured and stocked separately and can be assembled

to form the required assembly at indicated maintenance

categories.

Parts and assemblies which are not procured or stocked

and the mortality of which normally is below that of the

applicable end item or component. T h e f a i l u r e o f s u c h

part or assembly should result in retirement of the end

item from the supply system.

Repair parts which are not procured or stocked. The re-

quirement of such items will be filled by use of the next

higher assembly or component.

Repair parts which are not stocked, The indicated mainte-

nance category requiring such repair parts will attempt

to obtain them through cannibalization. where such repair

parts are not obtainable through cannibalization, require-

ments will be requisitioned , with accompanying justification,

through normal supply channels.

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