EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).

TM 5-4120-393-24P

Recoverability

Application/Explanation

Codes

--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn

and dispose of the item at organizational or aviation

u n i t level.

--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn

and dispose of the item at the direct support or aviation

i n t e r m e d i a t e level.

--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn

and dispose of the item at the general support level.

--Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capabil-

ity, return to depot. Condemnation and disposal of

item not authorized below depot level.

--Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized

b e l o w specialized repair activity (SRA).

--Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures

b e c a u s e of specific reasons (e.g., precious metal content,

high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous mate-

r i a l ) . Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for

s p e c i f i c instructions.

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 manu-

facturer, (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering

d r a w i n g s , specifications standards, and inspection requirements to identify 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.

DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5)). This column includes

t h e following information:

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

i d e n t i f y the item.

( 2 ) The physical security classification of the item is indicated by the

parenthetical entry, e.g., Phy Sec C1 - Confidential, Phy Sec C1 (S)

- Secret, Phy Sec C1 (T) - Top Secret.