SM&R Code Overview Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the first and second position?

Source code: Indicates manner of acquisition for support items

What is the third position?

Maintenance use code: Indicates the lowest level of maintenance authorized to use, remove and replace the item

What is the fifth position?

Recoverability code: indicates the lowest level of maintenance authorized to dispose of the item

What is the sixth position?

Service option code: used to convey service specific information to the logistics community and/or the operating forces Signup and view all the answers

What does the SM&R code PAOZZ mean?

Consumable: P-Procurement/ A-Stocked item/ O-Organization can remove/ Z-Non repairable/ Z-Non repairable Signup and view all the answers

What does the SM&R code PAODD mean?

Repairable: P-Procurement/ A-Stocked item/ O-Organization can remove/ D-Depot can repair/ D-Depot can dispose of Signup and view all the answers

What does the first position M mean?

Manufacture Signup and view all the answers

What does the first and second position AG mean?

Item is assembled ashore/afloat Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth position?

Maintenance repair code: indicates whether the item is to be repaired and identifies lowest level of maintenance with the capability to perform a complete repair action Signup and view all the answers

What does SM&R stand for?

Source maintenance recoverability code Signup and view all the answers

What is an SM&R code?

A code composed of four parts consisting of a two-position source code, a two-position maintenance code, a one-position recoverability code, and a one-position service option code Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SM&R Code Overview

SM&R stands for Source Maintenance Recoverability Code.
Composed of multiple positions that convey specific information about items.

Position Codes

First and Second Positions:
- Represent source code, indicating the manner of acquisition for support items.
Third Position:
- Known as the maintenance use code.
- Specifies the lowest maintenance level authorized to use, remove, and replace the item.
Fourth Position:
- Identifies the maintenance repair code.
- Indicates if an item is to be repaired and the lowest maintenance level equipped for complete repair actions.
Fifth Position:
- Recoverability code.
- Determines the lowest maintenance level authorized for item disposal.
Sixth Position:
- Service option code.
- Communicates service-specific information to the logistics community and operating forces.

SM&R Code Examples

PAOZZ:
- Indicates consumable items.
- Breakdown: P (Procurement), A (Stocked item), O (Organization can remove), Z (Non-repairable).
PAODD:
- Describes repairable items.
- Breakdown: P (Procurement), A (Stocked item), O (Organization can remove), D (Depot can repair), D (Depot can dispose of).

Key Terminology

First Position 'M':
- Indicates Manufacture.
First and Second Positions 'AG':
- Item is assembled ashore or afloat.

Final Notes

Understanding SM&R codes is crucial for logistics and maintenance operations.
Each part of the SM&R code holds vital information on item management and servitude within military logistics.

Description

Test your understanding of the Source Maintenance Recoverability Code (SM&R) and its various position codes. This quiz will cover the meanings and implications of each position in the SM&R code system, as well as provide examples for clarity. Enhance your knowledge of logistics and maintenance management with this quiz!