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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION II) (Cont).
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether or not the item is to be repaired and identifies
the lowest maintenance level with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., 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.] This position will contain one of the following codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
0
Organizational or aviation unit is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F
Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest level that can do complete repair of
the item.
H
General support is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L
Specialized repair activity U.S. Army Intelligence Material Management Center
USAIMMC) 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.
Z
Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized
B
No repair is authorized. (No parts or special tools are authorized for the maintenance of
a B-coded item.) However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
at the user level.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level
of maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.
0
Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at
organizational or aviation unit level
F
Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at
the direct support or aviation intermediate level.
H
Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at
the general support level.
D
Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.
L
Repairable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below Specialized Repair
Activity (SRA).
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons
(e.g., precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material).
Refer to appropriate manuals and directives for specific instructions.
c. Column (3), CAGE. The Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) is a five-digit numeric code that is used to
identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc , that supplies the item.
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