Explanation
ing the decimal two spaces left; second, multiply the
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mation units because of precious metal content, criti-
result by the quantity in the 51-100 density column.
cal materials, or high dollar value reusable casings or
Example, authorized allowances for 51-100 equip-
castings
ments is 12; for 140 equipments, multiply 12 by 1.40
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
or 16.80 rounded off to 17 parts required.
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
(4) Subsequent changes to allowances will be
for requisitioning purposes.
limited as follows: No change in the range of items
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
is authorized. If additional items are considered
and any additional description of the item required.
necessary, recommendation should be forwarded to
Assembly components and sub-assemblies are in-
the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Command for
dented under major assemblies. The abbreviation
exception or revision to the allowance list. Revisions
"w/e" when used as a part of the nomenclature,
to the range of items authorized will be made by the
indicates the Federal stock number includes all arma-
U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Command based
m e n t , equipment, accessories, and repair parts
u p o n engineering experience, demand data, or
issued with the item. A part number or other refer-
TAERS information.
ence number is followed by the applicable 5-digit
g. Thirty-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.
Federal supply code for manufacturers in paren-
Note: Allowances in GS Column are for GS maintenance only.
thesis. Repair parts quantities included in kits and
(1) The allowance columns are divided into three
sets are shown in front of the repair part name. Mate-
subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn, opposite
rial required for manufacture or fabrication is
the first appearance of each item, is the total quantity
identified.
of items authorized for the number of equipments
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). A two-character alpha-
supported. Subsequent appearances of the same item
betic abbreviation indicating the amount or quantity
will have the letters "REF" in the applicable allow-
of the item upon which the allowances are based,
ance column. To locate the referenced item locate
e.g., ft. ea, pr, etc.
the FSN or reference number in the index. The earl-
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
iest figure and item number is the referenced item.
quantity of the item used in the assembly group. A
Items authorized for use as required but not for ini-
"V" appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity
tial stockage are identified with an asterisk in the
indicates that a definite quantity cannot be indicated
allowance column,
(e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).
(2) The quantitative allowances for DS/GS levels
f. Fifteen-Day Organizational Maintenance Allow-
of maintenance will represent initial stockage for a
ance.
30-day period for the number of equipments support-
(1) The allowance columns are divided into four
ed.
subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn opposite
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
the first appearance of each item is the total quantity
more than 100 of these equipments: First, divide the
of the items authorized for the number of equip-
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving
ments supported. Subsequent appearances of the
the decimal two places left; second, multiply the
same item will have the letters "REF" in the allow-
result by the quantity in the 51-100 density column.
ance column. To locate the referenced item, locate
Example, authorized allowances for 51-100 equip-
the FSN or reference number in the index. The ear-
ments is 40; for 150 equipments multiply 40 by 1.50
liest figure and item number is the referenced item.
or 60 parts required.
Items authorized for use as required but not for
h. One-Year Allowance Per 100 Equipments/Con-
initial stockage are identified with an asterisk in
tingency Planning Purposes. Indicates opposite the
the allowance column.
first appearance of each item the total quantity re-
(2) The quantitative allowance for organizational
quired for distribution and contingency planning
level of maintenance represents one initial prescribed
purposes. The range of items indicates total quanti-
load' for a 15-day period for the number of equip-
ties of all authorized items required to provide for
ments supported, Units authorized additional pres-
adequate support of 100 equipments for one year.
cribed loads, multiply the number of prescribed
Subsequent appearances of the same item will have
loads by the quantity in the appropriate density col-
the letters "REF" in the allowance column.
umn to determine the number of repair parts author-
i. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:
ized.
(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
of the illustration in which the item is shown.
more than 100 of these equipments: First, divide
(2) Item number. Indicates the callout number
the number of equipments supported by 100 by mov-
used to reference the item in the illustration.
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