the assembly group. A "V" appearing in this
Explanation
Code
column in lie of a quantity indicates that a
Applied to repair parts, (assemblies and
R
components) special tools and test equip-
definite quantity cannot be indicated (e. g., shims,
ment which are considered economically re-
spacers, etc.).
parable a t d i r e c t a n d g e n e r a l s u p p o r t
f. Thirty-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allow-
maintenance levels. When the item is no
longer economically reparable, it is nor-
mally disposed of at the GS level. When
N o t e . Allowances in the GS column are for GS
supply considerations dictate, some of the
maintenance only.
repair parts may be listed for automatic
return to supply for depot level repair as
(1) The allowance columns are divided in-
set forth in AR 710-50. When so listed,
to three subcolumns. Indicated in each subcol-
they will be replaced by supply on an ex-
umn, opposite the first appearance of each item,
change basis.
is the total quantity of items authorized for the
Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Equipment
S
number of equipments supported. Subsequent
and assemblies which are economically re-
appearances of the same item will have the let-
parable at DSU and GSU activities and
ters "REF" in the applicable allowance columns
which normally are furnished by supply
on an exchange basis.
When items are
indicating total allowance quantities will be
determined by a GSU to be uneconomically
shown with the first appearance of the item.
reparable, they will be evacuated to a de-
To locate the referenced item, locate the FSN or
pot for evaluation and analysis before final
reference number in the index. The earliest
disposition.
figure and item number is the referenced item.
T
Higher dollar value recoverable repair parts,
Items authorized for use as required but not for
special tools and test equipment which are
subject to special handling and are issued
initial stockage are identified with an asterisk
on an exchange basis. Such items will be
in the allowance column.
repaired or overhauled at depot mainte-
(2) The quantitive allowances for DS GS
nance activities only. No repair may be
levels of maintenance will represent initial stock-
accomplished at lower levels.
age for a 30-day period for the number of equip-
U
Repair Parts, T o o l s a n d T e s t E q u i p m e n t
ments supported.
specifically selected for salvage by reclama-
tion units because of precious metal con-
(3) To determine allowances when sup-
tent, critical materials, high dollar value
porting more than 100 of these equipments:
or reusable easings or castings.
First, divide the number of equipments support-
Federal Stock Number. This column indi-
b.
ed by 100 by moving the decimal two places left;
cates the Federal stock number assigned to the
second, multiply the result by the quantity in
item and will be used for requisitioning pur-
the 51-100 density column. Example, authorized
poses.
allowances for 51-100 equipments is 40; for 150
c. Description. This column indicates the
equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60 parts re-
Federal item name and a minimum characteristic
quired.
description required to describe the item. As-
g. One-Year Allowances Per 100 Equipments
sembly components and subassemblies are in-
Contingency Planning Purposes. This column
dented under major assemblies. The abbrevi-
indicates opposite the first appearance of each
a t i o n " w / e " when used as a part of the nomen-
item the total quantity required for distribution
clature indicates the Federal stock number
and contingency planning purposes. Subsequent
includes all armament, equipment, accessories,
appearances of the same item will have the let-
and repair parts issued with the item. A part
ters "REF" in this column. To locate the refer-
number or other reference number is followed by
enced item, locate the FSN or reference number
the applicable five-digit Federal supply code for
in the index. The earliest figure and item num-
manufacturer in parenthesis. Repair part quanti-
ber is the referenced item. The range of items
ties included in kits and sets are shown in front
indicates total quantities of all authorized items
of the repair part name. Material required for
required to provide adequate support of 100
manufacture or fabrication is identified.
equipments for one year.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). A two-character
h. Depot Maintenance Allowance Per 100
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or
Equipments. This column indicates opposite the
quantity of the item, as used, upon which the
first appearance of each item the total quantity
allowances are based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
authorized for depot maintenance of 100 equip-
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. This col-
ments. Subsequent appearances of the same item
umn indicates the quantity of the item used in
iv