Source Code - TM-5-5420-212-23P0008

*ARMY TM 5-5420-212-23P

MARINE CORPS TM 08676A-23P/3

(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 source codes follows:

Source Code

Explanation

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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 3rd position of the

PC**

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 3rd position of the SMR

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code. The complete kit must be requisitioned and applied.

Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned individually. They

MO -

(Made at Unit/AV.UM

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must be made from bulk material which is identified by the part number in the

Level)

DESCRIPTION and USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column and listed in the Bulk

MF -

(Made at DS/AVM

Material group of the repair parts list in this RPSTL. If the item is authorized to

Level)

you by the 3rd position code of the SMR code, but the source code indicates it is

MH -

(Made at GS

Level)

made at a higher level, order the item from the higher level of maintenance.

ML -

(Made at Specialized

Repair Activity (SRA)

MD -

(Made at Depot)

AO -

(Assembled by

Unit/AVUM Level)

Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned individually. The

AF -

(Assembled by

parts that make up the assembled item must be requisitioned or fabricated and

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DS/AVIM Level)

assembled at the level of maintenance indicated by the source code. If the 3rd

AH -

(Assembled by GS

position code of the SMR code authorizes you to replace the item, but the source

Category)

code indicates the items are assembled at a higher level, order the item from the

AL -

(Assembled by SRA)

higher level of maintenance.

AD -

(Assembled by Depot)

XA - Do not requisition "XA"-coded item. Order its next higher assembly. (Refer to the NOTE below.)

XB - If an "XB" item is not available from salvage, order it using the CAGEC and part number given.

XC - Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet, field service drawing, that is identified manufacturer's part

number.

XD - Item is not stocked. Order an "XD-coded item through normal supply channels using the CAGEC and part number

given, if no NSN is available.