Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com d. The SMR code assigned to each item of supply is a record of a technical decision reflecting adequate considera- tion of the cost, design, manufacture, application, maintenance, and supply practices and capabilities as related to each support item and the operational missions of the end item. e. Particular SMR codes assigned to a specific support item may vary depending on the particular application of the item within an end item and between different end items. f.
Codes assigned to a specific support item for a particular application to an end item may also vary when the end item has multi-Service/agency usage because of varying maintenance policies and operational missions. g. Each military Service or agency will assure that SMR codes are published in applicable maintenance and supply publications and documents. When commercial maintenance and supply publications are adopted for use by the military Services or agencies, SMR codes will be published as required. 2–3. Implementation Conversion of existing data systems to accommodate uniform SMR codes is mandatory for all Services/agencies as of the date of this regulation.
Conversion of existing printed publications/materiels is at the Service/PA discretion. All publications/printed materiels distributed after the date of this regulation will be required to use the uniform SMR Codes. 2–4. Uniform source maintenance recoverability code format The Uniform SMR code format (see table B-1) is composed of four parts consisting of a two (2) position source code, a two (2) position maintenance code, a one (1) position recoverability code and a one (1) position Service option code as follows: a. Source codes (2 positions).
Codes entered in the first and second positions of the uniform format indicating the source for acquiring the item for replacement purposes, for example, procured and stocked, manufactured, or assembled (see app C). b. Maintenance codes (2 positions). Codes entered in the third and fourth positions of the uniform code format are as follows (see app D): (1) Third position. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate the lowest maintenance level authorized to remove/replace, and use the item.
The decision to code the item for removal and replacement at the indicated maintenance level will require that all the resources necessary to install and assure proper operation after installation of a replacement item (for example, pre-installation inspection, testing and post-installation checkout) are provided. (2) Fourth position. (a) 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 a complete repair action (see definition of complete repair).
The decision to code the item for repair at the indicated maintenance level requires that the proper logistics support (parts, manuals, training, tools, and so on) and all repair capability (remove, replace, repair, assemble, manufacture, and testing for the support item) be provided or be available to that maintenance level. This does not preclude some minor repair which may be accomplished at a lower level of maintenance such as: simple replacement of minor items at the organizational level (fuses, light bulbs, screws, knobs, handles, and so on).
(b) Because of Service differences in communicating maintenance information; a maintenance code entry in this position is not required by all Services. Therefore this position is for optional use on intra-Service equipment. When a maintenance code is not used a dash (-) sign will be entered. For multi-Service equipment this position will contain a uniform maintenance code assigned by the Service(s) requiring the code. c. Recoverability code (1 position). Code entered in the fifth position of the uniform format indicating the desired disposition of the support item (see app E). d. Reserved for Service option code (1 position).
Code entered in the sixth position of the uniform format used to convey specific information to the logistic community and to the operating forces. This code is unique to each Service and is utilized to disseminate specific instructions to that Service’s logistics business processes (see app F). 2 AR 700–82/OPNAVINST 4410.2A/MCO 4400.120 • 10 October 2007