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APPENDIX E
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
Section I. INTRODUCTION
E-1. SCOPE.
This appendix lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate and maintain the Distributor. These items
are authorized to you by CTA 50-970, Expendable Items (Except Medical, Class V, Repair Parts and Hydraulic Items).
E-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS.
a.
Column (1) Item. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing and is referenced in the narrative instructions
to identify the material (e.g., "Use cleaning compound, item 5, appendix E").
b.
Column (2) Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that requires the listed item. The
maintenance levels are:
C - Operator/Crew
O - Organizational (Unit) Maintenance
F - Direct Support Maintenance
H - General Support Maintenance
c.
Column (3) National Stock Number. This is the National Stock Number (NSN) assigned to the item; use it to
request or requisition the item.
d.
Column (4) Description. Indicates the federal item name and, if required, a description to identify the item. The
last line for each item indicates the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code in parentheses followed by the part
number.
e.
Column (5) Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing the actual maintenance function.
This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pt). If the unit of measure differs
from the unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements.
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