prescribed loads will multiply the number of prescribed
Erplanation
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loads authorized by the quantity of the repair parts
Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Equipment and assemblies
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which are economically reparable at DSU and GSU activities
reflected in the appropriate density column to obtain
and which normally are furnished by supply on an exchange
the total quantity of repair parts authorized.
basis. When items are determined by a GSU to be un-
(3) Organizational units providing maintenance
economically reparable, they will be evacuated to a depot
for more than 100 of these equipments shall determine
for evaluation and analysis before final disposition.
Higher dollar value recoverable repair parts, special tools and
the total quantity of parts required by: First, divide
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test equipment which are subject to special handling and
the number of equipments supported by 100 by moving
are issued on an exchange basis. Such items will be repaired
the decimal two spaces left; second, multiply the result
or overhauled at depot maintenance activities only. No
by the quantity in the 51100 density column.
repair may be accomplished at lower levels.
Example, authorized allowance for 51100 equipments
Repair Parts, Special Tools and Test Equipment specifically
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selected for salvage by reclamation units because of precious
is 40; for 150 equipments, multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60
metal content, critical materials, high dollar value or
parts required.
reusable casings or castings.
(4) Subsequent changes to allowances will be
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
limited as follows: No change in the range of items is
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
authorized. If additional items are considered neces-
for requisitioning purposes.
sary, recommendations should be forwarded to U. S.
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and
Army Mobility Equipment Command for exception or
any additional description of the item required. Assem-
revision to the allowance list. Revision to the range of
bly components and subassemblies are indented under
items authorized will be made by the U. S. Army
major assemblies. The abbreviation "w/e" when used
Mobility Equipment Command based on engineering
as part of the nomenclature, indicates the Federal
experience, demand data, or TAERS information.
stock number includes all armament, equipment,
g. 30-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.
accessories, and repair parts issued with the item.
NOTE
A part number or other reference number is followed
Allowances in GS column are for GS maintenance only.
by the applicable five-digit Federal supply code for
(1) The allowance columns are divided into three
manufacturers in parenthesis. Repair parts quantities
s u b c o l u m n s . Indicated in each subcolumn, opposite
included in kits and sets are shown in front of the
the first appearance of each item, is the total quantity
repair part name. Material required for manufacture
of items authorized for the number of equipments
or fabrication is identified.
s u p p o r t e d . Subsequent appearances of the same item
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). A two-character alpha-
.
will have the letters "REF" in the applicable allowance
betic abbreviation indicating the amount or quantity
column. To locate the referenced item, locate the FSN
of the item, as used, upon which the allowances are
or reference number in the index. The earliest figure
based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
and item number is the referenced item. Items autho-
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
rized for use as required but not for initial stockage are
quantity of the item used in the assembly group. A "V"
identified with an asterisk in the allowance column.
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates
(2) The quantitative allowance for DS/GS levels
that a definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g.,
of maintenance will represent initial stockage for a
shims, spacers, etc. ).
30-day period for the number of equipments supported.
f. 15-Day Organizational Maintenance Allowance.
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
(1) The allowance columns are divided into four
more than 100 of these equipments: First, divide the
subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn opposite the
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving
first appearance of each item is the total quantity of
the decimal two places left; second, multiply - the
the items authorized for the number of equipments
result by the quantity in the 51100 density column.
supported. Subsequent appearances of the same item
Example, authorized allowance for 51100 equipments
will have the letters "REF" in the allowance column,
is 40; for 150 equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60
indicating total allowance quantities will be shown
parts required.
with the first appearance of the item. To locate the
h. 1- Year Allowance Per 100 Equipments/Con-
referenced item, locate the FSN or reference number
tingency Planning Purposes. This column indicates
in the index. The earliest figure and item number is
opposite the first appearance of each item the total
the referenced item. Items authorized for use as
quantity required for distribution and contingency
required but not for initial stockage are identified
planning purposes. Subsequent appearances of the
with an asterisk in the allowance column.
same item will have the letters "REF" in this column.
(2) The quantitative allowances for organiza-
The range of items indicates total quantities of all
tional level of maintenance represents one initial
authorized items required to provide for adequate
prescribed load for a 15-day period for the number of
support of 100 equipments for one year.
equipments supported. Units authorized additional
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