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(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and
identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
functions). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the
support item is the organizational level.
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the
support item is the direct support level.
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the
support item is the general support level.
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the
support item is the depot level, performed by the Materiel Support
Command Depot Activity.
L
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair activity.
Z
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be reconditioned by
adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level. No parts or special
tools are procured for the maintenance of this item.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to support items to indicate the disposition action
on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code format as
follows:
Recoverability
Codes
Definition
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose at
the level indicated in position 3.
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