Section I. INTRODUCTION
Explanation
1. Scope.
Code
test, measuring and diagnostic equipment,
This manual lists repair parts, special tools and
which are stocked and supplied by the Army
COMSEC logistic system, and which are not
equipment, required for the performance of or-
subject to the provisions of AR 380-41.
ganizational maintenance of the Binocular M18
Assigned to items which are NSA design con-
P10
W/E.
trolled: Special tools, test, measuring and
diagnostic equipment for COMSEC support,
2. General.
which are accountable under the provisions
of AR 380-41, and which are stocked and
This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is
supplied by the Army COMSEC logistic
divided into the following sections:
system.
M
Repair parts, special tools and test equipment
a. Prescribed Load Allowance (PLA) - Section
which are not procured or stocked, but are
II. A
composite listing of
the repair parts, special
to be manufactured in indicated levels.
tools, test and support equipment having quan-
A
Assemblies which are not procured or stocked
titative allowances for initial stockage at the or-
as such, but are made up of two or more
units. Such component units carry individ-
ganizational level.
ual stock numbers and descriptions, are pro-
cured and stocked separately and can be
assembled to form the required assembly at
parts authorized for the performance of mainte-
indicated maintenance categories.
nance at the organizational level in figure and
X
Parts and assemblies which are not procured
item number sequence.
or stocked and the mortality of which nor-
mally is below that of the applicable end
c. Special Tools, Test and Support Equipment-
item or component. The failure of such part
or assembly should result in retirement of
port equipment authorized for the performance
the end item from the supply system.
of maintenance at the organizational level.
X1
Repair parts which are not procured or
stocked. The requirements for such items
d. Federal Stock Number and Reference Num-
will be filled by use of the next higher as-
sembly or component.
numbers in ascending numerical sequence fol-
X2
Repair Parts, Special Tools, and Test Equip-
ment which are not stocked and have no
lowed by a list of reference numbers in ascend-
foreseen mortality. The indicated mainten-
ing alpha-numeric sequence, cross-referenced to
ance category requiring such repair parts
the illustration figure number and item number.
will attempt to obtain the parts through
cannibalization or salvage, if not obtained
through cannibalization or salvage, the item
3. Explanation of Columns.
may be requisitioned with exception data,
The following provides an explanation of col-
from the end item manager, for immediate
use.
G
and IV:
Major assemblies that are procured with
PEMA funds for initial issue only as ex-
a. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability
change assemblies at DSU and GSU level.
Codes (SMR), Column 1:
These assemblies will not be stocked above
DS and GS level or returned to depot sup-
(1) Source code, indicates the selection sta-
ply level.
tus and source for the listed item. Source codes
Note: Cannibalization or salvage may be
are :
used as a source of supply for any items
source coded above except those coded X1
Code
Explanation
and aircraft support items as restricted by
P
Repair parts, special tools and test equipment
AR 700-42.
which are stocked in or supplied from the
(2) Maintenance code, indicates the lowest
GSA/DSA, or Army supply system and
category of maintenance authorized to install the
authorized for use at indicated maintenance
categories.
listed item. The maintenance level code is:
P2
Repair parts, special tools and test equipment
Code
Explanation
which are procured and stocked for insur-
O
Organizational
Maintenance
ance purposes because the combat or mili-
tary essentiality of the end item dictates
(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether
that a minimum quantity be available in the
unserviceable items should be returned for recov-
supply system.
ery or salvage. Items not coded are expendable.
P9
Assigned to items which are NSA design con-
Recoverability codes are :
trolled: Unique repair parts, special tools,
2