TM 9-2350-261-24P
3. Explanation of Columns (Sections II and Ill).
a. ITEM NO. (Column (1)), Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration.
b. SMR CODE (Co/umn (2)). The Source, Maintenance and Recoverability (SMR) code is a 5-position
code containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance category authorization criteria and
disposition instructions, as shown in the following breakout:
Source
Maintenance
Code
Code
1st two positions
3rd position
4th position
Recoverability
Code
5th position
How you get an item
Who can install,
Who can do
Who determined
replace or use
complete repair*
disposition action on
the item
on the item
an unserviceable item
*Complete Repair - Maintenance capacity, capability and authority to perform all corrective mainte-
nance tasks of the repair function in a use/user environment in order to restore serviceability to a failed
item.
(I) Source Code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for maintenance, repair or
overhaul of an end item/equipment. Explanations of source codes follows:
Code
Explanation
PA
PB
PC**
PD
PE
PF
PG
Stocked items; use the applicable NSN to request/
requisition items with these source codes. They are
authorized to the category indicated by the code
entered in the 3rd position of the SMR code.
**Note: Items coded PC are subject to deterioration.
KD
KF
KB
Items with these codes are not to be requested/
requisitioned individually. They are part of a kit
which is authorized to the maintenance category
indicated in the 3rd position of the SMR code. The
complete kit must be requisitioned and applied.
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