Source Code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for maintenance, repair, or overhaul of an end
item/equipment. Explanation of source codes follows:
Table
2.
Source Code Explanation.
Source Code
Application/Explanation
PA
Stock items; use the applicable NSN to
requisition/request items with these source
codes. They are authorized to the level indicated
by the code entered in the third position of the
SMR code.
PB
PC**
PD
PE
PF
PG
PH
PR
PZ
KD
Items with these codes are not to be requested/
requisitioned individually. They are part of a kit
which is authorized to the maintenance level
indicated in the third position of the SMR code.
The complete kit must be requisitioned and
applied.
KF
KB
MF-Made at field level
Items with these codes are not to be
requisitioned/requested individually. They must
be made from bulk material which is identified by
the part number in the DESCRIPTION AND
USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column listed in the
bulk material group work package of the RPSTL.
If the item is authorized to you by the third position
code of the SMR code, but the source code
indicates it is made at higher level, order the item
from the higher level of maintenance.
MH-Made at below depot/sustainment level
ML-Made at SRA
MD-Made at Depot
MG-Navy only
AF-Assembled by field level
Items with these codes are not to be requested/
requisitioned individually. The parts that make up
the assembled item must be requisitioned or
fabricated and assembled at the level of
maintenance indicated by the source code. If the
third position of the SMR code authorizes you to
replace the item, but the source code indicates
the item is assembled at a higher level, order the
item from the higher level of maintenance.
AH-Assembled by below depot/sustainment level
AL-Assembled by SRA
AD-Assembled by depot
AG-Navy only
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