NOTE
*Army will use C in the third position. However, for joint service publications, other services
may use O.
Fourth Position.
The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to be
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to do complete repair (perform all authorized
repair functions).
NOTE
Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower level of maintenance, if authorized
by the Maintenance Allocation chart (MAC) and SMR codes.
Maintenance Code
Application/Explanation
F -
Field is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L -
Specialized repair activity (enter specialized repair activity or TASMG designator) is the
lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
D -
Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
G -
Both afloat and ashore intermediate levels are capable of complete repair of item
(Navy only).
K -
Complete repair is done at contractor facility.
Z -
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B -
No repair is authorized. No parts of special tools are authorized for maintenance of "B"
coded item. However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the
user level.
Recoverability Code.
Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on unserviceable
items. The recoverability code is shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Recoverability
Code
Application/Explanation
Z -
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.
O -
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
AMC level.
F -
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
ASB level.
D -
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item are not authorized below depot.
L -
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below TASMG.
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