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Fourth Position. The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to be
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance class with the capability to do complete repair (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.
Maintenance
Code
Application/Explanation
F-
Field is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
H-
Below Depot Sustainment is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L-
Specialized repair activity (Sustainment Repair Facility) 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.
G-
Both afloat and ashore intermediate levels are capable of complete repair of item.
(Navy only)
K-
Complete repair is done at contractor facility.
Z-
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
No repair is authorized. No parts or special tools are authorized for maintenance of a ″B″
B-
coded item. However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the
user level.
Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Recoverability
Code
Application/Explanation
Z-
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.
F-
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
field level.
H-
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
below depot sustainment level.
D-
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.
L-
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below Specialized Repair
Activity (SRA).
A-
Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons
(such as precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous
material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.
G-
Filed level reparable item. Condemn and dispose at either afloat or ashore intermediate
levels. (Navy only)
K-
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal to be performed at contractor facility
NSN (Column (3)). The NSN(s) for the item is listed in this column.
CAGEC (Column (4)). The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a five-digit code which is
used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency/activity that supplies the item.
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