SB 742-1
8
75 - 84% defective
(Army and Air Force)
STANDARD (NEW) AMMUNITION DEFECT CODES
9
85 - 94% defective
(Army and Air Force)
This Standard Ammunition Defect Code listing includes all A
Warranty in effect.
Used when specific defects
(identified by Defect/Special Remark Code) are
codes and their standard definitions. No changes, additions or
covered by warranty.
deletions to these codes are authorized except as approved by
the JOCG Quality Assurance Subgroup for publication herein. B
For/pending Quality Evaluation/surveillance. Used
to identify QE/surveillance samples/items.
These standard codes are provided for use by the individual
Military Services. Army requirements are provided in Supply C
95 - 100% defective (Army and Air Force).
Bulletin (SB) 742-1, "Ammunition Surveillance Procedures," D
For/pending acceptance.
Used for assets not
Navy and Marine Corps requirements are
previously accepted.
provided in Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
E
For/pending
certification/recertification/post
Publication P-805, "Navy and Marine Corps Conventional
renovation test. Used for assets previously accepted.
Ammunition Sentencing," Appendix D.
F
For/pending Engineering Investigation, Airborne
AMMUNITION DEFECT CODE.
Weapons Corrective Action Program (AWCAP)
investigation or other malfunction analysis.
Defect codes are six digit, alphanumeric codes that
complement and/or supplement Condition Codes by G
Pending
authorization
for
demilitarization
or
identifying specific reasons for Condition Code assignment
reclamation. Used for non-repairable assets when
and/or identifying specific defects or conditions.
test, inspection, maintenance or repair instructions
do not provide specific condemnation or reclamation
STRUCTURE.
provisions for local activity determination.
Defect codes are six-digit, alphanumeric codes. A defect code
H
For/pending demilitarization/reclamation.
is made up of 6 alpha (letter) or numeric (number) characters
I
(Not used)
in 4 component parts as follows: 1 23 4 56
J
Pending screening for known/suspected defects, or
STATUS CODE. COMPONENT PART 1:
segregation or other visual inspection to determine
The first part is the "Status" Code. Status codes are single,
true condition.
alphanumeric character codes which complement condition K
Pending receipt inspection.
codes by identifying the action required to determine the true
L
Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) Exhibit/Report of
condition or to change the current condition when the
Discrepancy (ROD).
Condition Code alone does not provide this identification.
Army and Air Force activities may use this position to indicate M
Pending disposition.
N
Requires palletization, repalletization, unit loading or
a percent defective based on inspection.
correction of related discrepancies prior to
COMPONENT CODE. COMPONENT PART 23:
shipment/issue.
The second part is the "Component" Code. Component Codes O
(Not used)
are double, alpha-character codes.
Component Codes
P
Pending sorting due to known mixed condition, lots,
supplement Condition Codes by identifying the subassembly,
models, or types.
Used when any unacceptable
component or part (including packaging) of an item which is
mixture requires separation, regardless of Condition
defective or which is the subject of a "Defect/Special Remark"
Code(s) assigned.
Code.
Q
(Not assigned)
CLASSIFICATION CODE. COMPONENT PART 4:
R
Requires correction of unacceptable packaging
The third part is the "Classification" Code. Classification
(including marking) to provide environmental
Codes are single, alpha-character or single, numeric character
protection prior to long term storage or shipment.
codes. Classification Codes complement Condition Codes by S
(Not assigned)
identifying the nature of qualifications on serviceability,
T
Shippable/shootable.
including suspensions, restrictions or limitations on storage,
U
(Not assigned)
movement, issue or use.
V
Requires item maintenance; i.e., derust, repaint,
DEFECT/SPECIAL REMARK CODE. COMPONENT PART 56:
remark, etc.
The fourth part is the "Defect/Special Remark" Code. W
Requires replacement of components.
Defect/Special Remark Codes may be either double, numeric-
X
Obsolete.
character
or
double,
numeric-alpha-character
codes.
Defect/Special Remark Codes supplement Condition Codes by Y
(Not assigned)
identifying specific defects or other factors (special remarks) Z
No Status Code applies.
applicable to the material condition or status.
COMPONENT CODE DESCRIPTION:
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION:
AA
Assembly/complete round/all-up-round (AUR).
0
Zero percent defective (Army and Air Force)
AD
Adapter or adapter assembly.
1
1 - 14% defective
(Army and Air Force)
AN
Anchor.
2
15 - 24% defective
(Army and Air Force)
AP
Auto Pilot Battery Unit (APBU).
3
25 - 34% defective
(Army and Air Force)
AT
Actuator.
4
35 - 44% defective
(Army and Air Force)
BB
Barrier Bag.
5
45 - 54% defective
(Army and Air Force)
BC
Ball Cartridge (small arms ammunition).
6
55 - 64% defective
(Army and Air Force)
BD
Bandoleer.
7
65 - 74% defective
(Army and Air Force)
BF
Base/Tail Fuze.
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