Department of the Army AR 700-142 — Army Regulation AR 700-142 Type Classification, Materiel Release, Fielding & Transfer Manual PDF (EN)

Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com Table 1–2 Materiel release required (type classification previously established or not required) Notes: 1 The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Integrated Logistics Support (DASA (ILS)) will make the determination when it is not clear if a materiel release is required. 1–6. Exemptions Type classification and MR will be performed on all materiel except that shown in table 1–3. Materiel listed in table 1–4 will require TC but not MR.

Table 1–3 Type classification and materiel release not required 2 AR 700–142 • 26 March 2008 Materiel Description Modification and upgrades1 (that do not require a new TC) —That change the model/type except for nondevelopmental items. —That affect operational effectiveness, form, fit, or function. —That have supportability or survivability ramifications. —That otherwise have an impact on any other MR requirement.

Software (government-owned or non develop- mental) System, platform (embedded or remote), component, network, and information systems soft- ware and/or firmware, including programs, routines and symbolic languages that controls the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation (see para 4–7 for further details). Category Description Limited distribution materiel1 —JTA/TDA unit and other service-adopted materiel for which the DLA has responsibility for cer- tifying production. —Restricted issue materiel to schools and training centers, laboratories, maintenance and test activities, and select activities.

—Nondevelopmental materiel authorized only by JTA/TDA and are not supported by the Army supply system. —All explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) tools and equipment and associated sets, kits, and outfits restricted to JTA/TDA, schools and training centers, laboratories, or maintenance and test facilities. Nondevelopmental cryptographic mate- riel 1,2 — Nondevelopmental cryptographic materiel using an algorithm certified by National Security Agency (NSA) under the Commercial Communications Security (COMSEC) Endorsement Pro- gram. Nonstandard materiel1 —Materiel and equipment for the support of allies but not used by the U.S. Army.

—Nondevelopmental administrative materiel such as nontactical office equipment (telephones, calculators, computer equipment, copiers, facsimile machines, and so on), office furniture (file cabinets, bookshelves, desks, chairs, and so on) and furniture for housing (beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, couches, dressers, tables, television sets, digital video disk players, and so on).3 —Nondevelopmental laundry equipment, and musical instruments; —Other field and garrison furnishings and equipment mission related and designated for au- thorization by CTA.4 —Materiel and equipment for which the U.S. Army is the DOD item manager or has life cycle support responsibility but is not used by the U.S.

Army. —Materiel and equipment for contractors or industrial facilities not used by the Army in tactical operations and not requiring Army logistic support. —Materiel and equipment procured with nonappropriated funds. —Materiel and equipment for DOD civil defense effort. —Nondevelopmental materiel for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS)1 — All nonsystem TADSS (not listed on TOE/MTOE) acquired following DODD 5000.1 and AR 70–1 acquisition process.5 — Locally fabricated TADSS procured under AR 350–38 and supported and maintained by the local installation.

Commercial construction materials (Supply Class IV) Lumber, cement, brick, sand, gravel, and so on; excludes mechanical, electromechanical, elec- trical, electronic pneumatic, and pneumatic items.