Recoverability Code. (Cont)

TM 9-2350-259-24P

c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM)

is a 5+digit numeric code which is used to identify the manufacturer,

distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

d. PART NUMBER (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the

manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity),

which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its

engineering drawings, specifications standards, and inspection requirements to

identify an Item or range of items.

NOTE: When you use a NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive

may have a different part number from the part ordered.

e. DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5)). This

Column

includes the following information:

(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description

to identify the item.

(2) The physical security classification of the item is indicated

by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable physical security classification

abbreviation, e.g., Phy Sec C1 (C) -Confidential, Phy Sec C1 (S) -Secret, Phy

Sec C1 (T) Top Secret).

(3) Items that are included In kits and sets are listed below the

name of the kit or set.

(4) Spare/repair parts that make up an assembled item are listed

immediately following the assembled item line entry.

(5) Part numbers for bulk materials are referenced in this column

in the line item entry for the item to be manufactured/fabricated.

(6) When the item is not used with all serial numbers of the same

model, the effective serial numbers are shown on the last line(s) of the

description (before UOC).

(7) The usable on code, when applicable (see paragraph 5, Special

information.

(8) In the Special Tools List section, the basis of issue (BOX)

appears as the last line(s) in the entry for each special tool, special TMDE,

exceeds density spread indicated in the basis of issue, the total

authorization is increased proportionately.

(9) The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last item

description in Column 5 for a given figure in both Section II and Section III.