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2-7. REPAIR PARTS AND SUPPORT
a. Repair parts support. The basic policies and procedures in AR710-2 and AR725-50 are generally applicable to
repair parts management for CE items.
b. Manufacturer's parts manuals are furnished with this CE item instead of Department of the Army Repair Parts
and Special Tools List (RPSTL).
c. National Stock Numbers (NSN) are initially assigned only to PLL/ASL parts and major assemblies, i.e., engines,
transmissions, etc. Additional NSN are assigned by the supply support activities as demands warrant.
d. Automated processing (AUTODIN) for Federal Supply Code Manufacturer (FSCM) part number requisitions,
without edit for matching NSN and exception data, is authorized.
e. Proper use of Direct Support System (DSS) project codes and weapon systems designator codes on parts
requisitions is essential.
f. Repair parts are available from commercial sources for CONUS units and may be purchased locally in
accordance with AR710-2 and AR735-110.
g. Initial recommended Prescribed Load List (PLL) and Authorized Package List (ASL) will be distributed by Tank-
Automotive Command (TACOM) DRSTA-MVB (see appendix I).
(1) Prescribed Load List (PLL). The PLL prepared and distributed by TACOM is an estimated 15 days supply
recommended for initial stockage at organizational maintenance. Management of PLL items will be governed by the
provisions of AR710-2 and local command procedures. An initial stock of PLL parts will be shipped to OCONUS units
before shipment of the end item. Selection of PLL parts for shipment to OCONUS units is based upon the receiving
command's recommendations after their review of the TACOM prepared list. Organizations and activities in CONUS will
establish PLL stock through normal requisitioning process.
(2) Authorized Stockage List (ASL). The ASL prepared and distributed by TACOM is an estimated 45 days
supply of repair parts for support units and activities. An initial stock of ASL parts will be shipped to designated end
items. The parts shipped will be selected according to the recommendations of the receiving commands, after they have
reviewed the initial list distributed by TACOM support units and activities in CONUS will establish ASL stocks through
normal requisitioning process.
h. Requisitioning Repair Parts.
(1) Using Units/Organizations: Requisitions (DA Form 2765 Series) will be prepared according to,AR710-2
and local command directives. All requisitions will have the Weapons System Designator Code "37" (see appendix D of
AR710-2) entered in the 2d and 34th positions of Block 18. Units in CONUS will use the appropriate DSS Code (See
appendix C) in Block 19. Units OCONUS will enter in Block 19 project code "JZC" (see appendix D).
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