Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-5-3610-254-24P0007

TM 5-3610-254-24P

ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND

GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

Section I. INTRODUCTION

1. SCOPE. This RPSTL lists and authorizes spares and repair parts; special tools; special test, measurement, and

diagnostic equipment (TMDE); and other special support equipment required for performance of organizational, direct

support, and general support of the Editorial and Photomechanical Shelter. It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and

disposition of spares, repair parts and special tools as indicated by the source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR)

codes.

2. GENERAL. In addition to this section, Introduction, this Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into the

following sections:

a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and repair parts authorized by this RPSTL for use in the

performance of maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be removed for replacement of the authorized

parts. Parts lists are composed of functional groups in ascending alphanumeric sequence, with the parts in each group

listed in ascending figure and item number sequence. Bulk materials are listed in item name sequence. Repair parts kits

are listed separately in their own functional group within Section II. Repair parts for repairable special tools are also

listed in this section. Items listed are shown on the associated illustration(s)/figure(s).

b. Section III. Special Tools List. A list of special tools, special TMDE, and other special support equipment

authorized by this RPSTL (as indicated by Basis of Issue (BOI) information in DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE

column) for the performance of maintenance.

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part Number Index. A list, in National item identification number

(NIIN) sequence, of all National stock numbered items appearing in the listing, followed by a list in alphanumeric

sequence of all part numbers appearing in the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers are cross-referenced to

each illustration figure and item number appearance.

3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND III).

a. ITEM NO. (Column (1)). Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration.

b. SMR Code (Column (2)). The Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) code is a 5-position code

containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance category authorization criteria, and disposition instruction, as

shown in the following breakout: