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3.2. S MR CODE (Column (2)). The Source, Maintenance,
and Recoverability (SMR) code is
a 5-position code containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance
category authorization criteria, and disposition instruction. as shown in the
following breakout:
How you get an item
3d position
4th position
Who can install,
Who can do
replace or use
complete
the item
repair* on
the item
*Complete Repair:
Maintenance capacity,. capability, and
corrective maintenance tasks of the Repair function in
order to restore serviceability to a failed item.
authority to perform all
a use/user environment in
3.2.1. Source Code .
The source code tells you how to get an item needed for
maintenance,
repair, or overhaul of an end item/equipment.
Explanations of
codes follows:
Code
Explanation
source
Stocked items; use the applicable NSN to request/requisition
items with these source codes.
They are authorized to the
category indicated by the code entered in the 3d position of
the SMR code.
**NOTE:
Items coded PC are subject to deterioration.
Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned
individually.
They are part of a kit which is authorized to the
maintenance category indicated in the 3d position of the SMR
code.
The complete kit must be requisitioned and applied.
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