An individual respiratory protective device consisting principally of a facepiece or muzzle-piece, and canister or filter elements. It is designed to protect the respiratory system and face of personnel or animals against chemical or biological contamination. Excludes:MASK,AIR LINE; MASK,GAS; MASK,OXYGEN; MASK,RIOT CONTROL AGENT; and RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING.
NAMEDITEM NAME
NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
Enter the item name code.
(NAMED22753*)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) BH WERE ENTERED FOR MRC ALTR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (NMBR and BTLR and BSQT and CHHG and BSQX and BSRC)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) BJ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC ALTR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (NMBR and BTLR and CHHG and BSSG)
ALTRDFILTER TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF FILTER USED WITH THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ALTRDBJ)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AH81) | Reply |
| BH | CANISTER |
| BJ | FILTER ELEMENT |
NMBR*AQUANTITY
A NUMERIC VALUE WHICH REPRESENTS A POSITIVE WHOLE VALUE WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY UNIT OF MEASURE.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(NMBRA10*)
BTLR*DPROTECTION FOR WHICH FILTER IS DESIGNED
AN INDICATION OF THE PROTECTION FOR WHICH THE FILTER IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BTLRDPK*;BTLRDPS$$DPZ*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA65) | Reply |
| PJ | ACID PROPELLANT |
| PK | ACID VAPORS |
| XF | ALKALINE GAS |
| PL | AMMONIA GAS |
| PM | AMMONIA TYPE ROCKET PROPELLANT |
| AHE | BIOLOGICAL AGENTS RESISTANT |
| PN | BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS |
| QQ | CARBON MONOXIDE |
| AAB | CHEMICAL RESISTANT |
| AW | CHEMICAL RESISTANT |
| BV | DUSTPROOF |
| PR | EXHALED CARBON DIOXIDE |
| XG | FOG |
| PS | FUMES |
| PT | GASES |
| PW | HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS |
| PX | MIST |
| QR | OIL VAPOR |
| PY | ORGANIC VAPORS |
| QS | PETROLEUM VAPOR |
| PZ | PHEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING |
| XJ | POISONOUS INDUSTRIAL FUMES |
| XH | POISONOUS INDUSTRIAL GAS |
| QA | RADIOACTIVE DUSTS |
| QB | SMOKES |
| QC | TOXIC DUST |
| QE | TOXIC ORGANIC PROPELLANT |
| QD | TOXICOLOGICAL |
| QF | WAR GASES |
BSQT*ACANISTER MANUFACTURER SYMBOL
THE COMBINED GROUP OF LETTERS,NUMERALS,AND/OR SYMBOLS WHICH COMPOSE THE ASSIGNED SYMBOL OF THE CANISTER MANUFACTURER.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(BSQTAA0)
CHHG*DPARTICULATE FILTER
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A PARTICULATE FILTER IS INCLUDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CHHGDC)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA49) | Reply |
| B | INCLUDED |
| C | NOT INCLUDED |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AYH WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSQX, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BBJX)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) BEZ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSQX, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSQY)
BSQX*DCANISTER TO FACEPIECE ATTACHMENT METHOD
THE MEANS BY WHICH THE CANISTER IS ATTACHED TO THE FACEPIECE.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSQXDAYH)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM39) | Reply |
| AYH | DIRECT |
| BEZ | HOSE |
BBJX*DMOUNTING POSITION
THE INSTALLED POSITION FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BBJXDABB*;BBJXDACA$DABC*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM84) | Reply |
| ABB | CHIN |
| ABC | LEFT CHEEK |
| ABZ | LEFT MUZZLE |
| ABD | RIGHT CHEEK |
| ACA | RIGHT MUZZLE |
BSQY*AHOSE QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF HOSES PROVIDED.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(BSQYA10*)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) B WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSRC, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSRD)
BSRC*DCANISTER CARRYING HARNESS
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A CANISTER CARRYING HARNESS IS INCLUDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRCDC)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA49) | Reply |
| B | INCLUDED |
| C | NOT INCLUDED |
BSRD*DCARRYING POSITION FOR WHICH DESIGNED
THE CARRYING POSITION FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRDDAAC*;BSRDDABF$DAAB*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM84) | Reply |
| ABE | BACK |
| ABF | CHEST |
| ABG | FRONT |
| AAB | LEFT SIDE |
| AAC | RIGHT SIDE |
BSSG*DFILTER REPLACEABILITY
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE FILTER IS REPLACEABLE.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSSGDC)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AG84) | Reply |
| C | NONREPLACEABLE |
| B | REPLACEABLE |
BSSHDQUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING FEATURE
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING FEATURE IS INCLUDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSSHDB)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA49) | Reply |
| B | INCLUDED |
| C | NOT INCLUDED |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) CDX WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSSJ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSRG and BSRK and BSSC and ALJP and MATT)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) CDY WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSSJ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSSK)
BSSJDFACE COVER TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF FACE COVER PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSSJDCDX)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AK54) | Reply |
| CDX | FACEPIECE |
| CDY | MUZZLE |
BSRG*DSPECTACLE USAGE PROVISION
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A SPECTACLE USAGE PROVISION IS PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRGDB)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB22) | Reply |
| C | NOT PROVIDED |
| B | PROVIDED |
Reply to this requirement only if the MRC for Material has been answered and there is additional standard specifications that need to be identified on the Material reply.
MDCL*JMATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION
THE SPECIFICATION, STANDARD, OR MANUFACTURER'S REFERENCE AND THE CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION, SUCH AS CLASS, CONDITION, TEMPER, AND THE LIKE, THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the first, second, and third examples. If ISAC coding is authorized for this requirement, enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Tables 2 & 3 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the fourth, fifth, and sixth examples.
(MDCLJEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*)
| Table 1 |
| ISAC Field Indicator (5000) | Location |
| 3AEB | CARRYING CASE |
| 3AEE | OVERALL |
| 3AWI | LENS |
| 3HOU | LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| 3HWV | HEAD HARNESS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AP33) | Reply |
| Q | AEROSPACE MATERIAL SPEC STD |
| J | AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) |
| G | ASSN STD |
| A | COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION |
| K | DEF STAN/SPEC |
| B | FED SPEC |
| C | FED STD |
| L | GOVERNMENT STD/SPEC |
| N | INTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| F | MFR REF |
| D | MIL SPEC |
| E | MIL STD |
| H | NATIONAL SPEC |
| P | NATIONAL STD |
| M | NATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| Table 3 |
| Reply Code (AP18) | Reply |
| M | 10TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| N | 11TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| P | 12TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Q | 13TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| R | 14TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| S | 15TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| T | 16TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| U | 17TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| W | 18TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| X | 19TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| B | 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Y | 20TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Z | 21ST MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| V | 22ND MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| C | 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| D | 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| E | 4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| F | 5TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| H | 6TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| J | 7TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| K | 8TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| L | 9TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| G | ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES |
| A | SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
MATTDMATERIAL
THE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR MECHANICAL MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF WHICH THE ITEM IS FABRICATED.
Enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Table 2
(MATT3HOUDRC0020*;MATT3HOUDRC0020$DSLC000*;MATT3HOUDRC0020$$DSLC000*)
| Table 1 |
| ISAC Field Indicator (5000) | Location |
| 3AEB | CARRYING CASE |
| 3AEE | OVERALL |
| 3AWI | LENS |
| 3HOU | LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| 3HWV | HEAD HARNESS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| CCA000 | COTTON |
| GSG000 | GLASS SAFETY |
| PCA000 | PLASTIC |
| PCP000 | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE |
| PCR000 | PLASTIC POLYCARBONATE |
| PCW000 | PLASTIC POLYESTER |
| PCAJ00 | PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE |
| PCAP00 | PLASTIC VINYL |
| RCE000 | RUBBER |
| RC0007 | RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR |
| RC0020 | RUBBER POLYISOPRENE NATURAL CLASS NR |
| RC0021 | RUBBER SILICONE CLASS Q |
| RCB000 | RUBBER SYNTHETIC |
| SLC000 | SILICON |
BSRK*DFACEPIECE SPEAKING DIAPHRAGM
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A FACEPIECE SPEAKING DIAPHRAGM IS INCLUDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRKDB)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA49) | Reply |
| B | INCLUDED |
| C | NOT INCLUDED |
BSSC*DMICROPHONE
AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT A MICROPHONE IS INCLUDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSSCDB)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA49) | Reply |
| B | INCLUDED |
| C | NOT INCLUDED |
ALJP*DSIZE DESIGNATION
A DESIGNATION INDICATING THE SIZE BY WHICH THE ITEM IS COMMERCIALLY KNOWN AND/OR IDENTIFIED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ALJPDAAB*;ALJPDAAM$DATX*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AF81) | Reply |
| AAB | 1 |
| AAC | 2 |
| AAD | 3 |
| AAE | 4 |
| AAF | 5 |
| AAM | 6 |
| ATJ | LARGE |
| ATN | MEDIUM |
| ATS | SMALL |
| ATX | UNIVERSAL |
| CTD | X-LARGE |
| AVD | X-SMALL |
BSSK*DANIMAL SPECIES FOR WHICH DESIGNED
AN INDICATION OF THE SPECIES OF ANIMALS FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSSKDAAYF)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AE92) | Reply |
| AAYE | DOG |
| AAYF | HORSE |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) ER WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSRP, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSRQ)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) ES WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSRP, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (MATT)
BSRPDCARRYING FACILITY
AN INDICATION OF THE CARRYING FACILITY PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRPDES)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC55) | Reply |
| ER | CARRIER |
| ES | CARRYING CASE |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) ADF WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSRQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSRR)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) ADG WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSRQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSRR) or (BSRR and BSRS)
BSRQ*DCARRIER POSITION TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF CARRIER POSITION PROVIDED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRQDADG)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AK84) | Reply |
| ADF | ONE POSITION |
| ADG | TWO POSITION |
BSRR*DCARRIER WEARING POSITION
THE POSITION IN WHICH THE CARRIER IS DESIGNED TO BE WORN.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRRDAAC*;BSRRDABT$DAAB*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM84) | Reply |
| ABT | BELT |
| ABF | CHEST |
| ABH | LEFT LEG |
| AAB | LEFT SIDE |
| AAC | RIGHT SIDE |
BSRS*DMASK NOT IN USE CARRIER WEARING POSITION
THE POSITION IN WHICH THE CARRIER IS DESIGNED TO BE WORN WHEN THE MASK IS NOT IN USE.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BSRSDABF*;BSRSDAAC$DAAB*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM84) | Reply |
| ABT | BELT |
| ABF | CHEST |
| ABH | LEFT LEG |
| AAB | LEFT SIDE |
| AAC | RIGHT SIDE |
AKYD*GACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND QUANTITY
THE NAME AND NUMBER OF PARTS SUPPLIED WITH THE ITEM WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION.
Enter clear text.
(AKYDGCLEARTEXT)
FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES
THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.
Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)
TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC28) | Reply |
| A | SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| B | STANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.). |
| C | DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
SPCL*GSPECIAL TEST FEATURES
TEST CONDITIONS AND RATINGS OR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE DIFFERENT, MORE CRITICAL, OR MORE SPECIFIC THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN A GOVERNING TEST DATA DOCUMENT.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)
ZZZK*JSPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA
THE DOCUMENT DESIGNATOR OF THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code of the entity controlling the document, a dash, and the document designator. The agency that controls the limited coordination document must be preceded and followed by a slash following the designator. The word canceled or superseded must be preceded and followed by a slash for the designator. Professional and industrial association specifications/standards are differentiated from a manufacturer's specification in that the data has been coordinated and published by the professional and industrial association. Include amendments and revisions where applicable.
(ZZZKJT81337-30642B*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-D-180 REV1/CANCELED/*;ZZZKJP80205-NAS1103*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-C-1140C/CE/*;ZZZKJT81337-30642B$$JP80205-NAS1103*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN62) | Reply |
| V | FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD |
| F | FLAMMABILITY STANDARD |
| S | GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| T | GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| U | INTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| D | MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL |
| R | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION |
| N | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL |
| M | MANUFACTURERS STANDARD |
| B | NATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| A | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| P | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.
ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.
(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA*; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AD08) | Reply |
| AL | ALLOY |
| BE | ANNEALED |
| AN | ANNEX |
| AP | APPENDIX |
| AC | APPLICABILITY CLASS |
| AR | ARRANGEMENT |
| AS | ASSEMBLY |
| AB | ASSORTMENT |
| BF | BOND |
| BX | BOX |
| CY | CAPACITY |
| CA | CASE |
| CT | CATEGORY |
| CF | CIRCUMFERENCE |
| CL | CLASS |
| CE | CODE |
| CR | COLOR |
| CC | COMBINATION CODE |
| CN | COMPONENT |
| CP | COMPOSITION |
| CM | COMPOUND |
| CD | CONDITION |
| AV | CONFIGURATION |
| CS | CONSTRUCTION |
| BG | CORE CONDITION |
| CB | CUT OFF |
| AM | DELAY CLASS |
| DE | DESIGN |
| DG | DESIGNATOR |
| DW | DRAWING NUMBER |
| DU | DUPLEX |
| EG | EDGE |
| EN | END |
| FY | FAMILY |
| FG | FIGURE |
| AK | FILE NUMBER |
| FN | FINISH |
| FB | FLAVOR |
| BH | FLUX PERCENTAGE |
| FM | FORM |
| FA | FORMULA |
| AJ | GAGE STOCK NUMBER |
| GR | GRADE |
| GA | GRADUATION |
| AX | GRANULES |
| AY | GRIT |
| GB | GROUND |
| GP | GROUP |
| HA | HEAVY DUTY |
| BA | IMAGE COLOR |
| NS | INSERT |
| TM | ITEM |
| KD | KIND |
| KT | KIT |
| LG | LENGTH |
| LV | LEVEL |
| LT | LIMIT |
| MK | MARK |
| AA | MARKER |
| AD | MASK APERTURE |
| ML | MATERIAL |
| BB | MAXIMUM DENSITY |
| TA | MEDIUM TEMPER |
| MH | MESH |
| ME | METHOD |
| BC | MINIMUM DENSITY |
| MD | MODEL |
| MT | MOUNTING |
| AQ | NATURAL |
| AU | NON-DELAY CLASS |
| NR | NUMBER |
| BL | OUTFIT NUMBER |
| PA | PARAGRAPH |
| PT | PART |
| PN | PATTERN |
| PC | PHYSICAL CONDITION |
| PS | PIECE |
| PL | PLAN |
| PR | POINT |
| PD | POLISHED |
| PB | PRESSURE RATING |
| QA | QUALITY |
| QB | QUENCHED |
| RN | RANGE |
| AE | RAPID |
| RT | RATING |
| RF | REFERENCE NUMBER |
| RA | REGULAR DUTY |
| BJ | RMA FLUX |
| SJ | SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS |
| SC | SCHEDULE |
| SB | SECTION |
| SL | SELECTION |
| BD | SERIALIZED |
| SE | SERIES |
| SV | SERVICE |
| SX | SET |
| SA | SHADE |
| SH | SHAPE |
| SG | SHEET |
| SZ | SIZE |
| AG | SLOW |
| TC | SOFT TEMPER |
| SK | SOURCE |
| PZ | SPECIES |
| SQ | SPECIFICATION SHEET |
| SD | SPEED |
| AW | STANDARD |
| SR | STRAIGHT |
| ST | STYLE |
| SS | SUBCLASS |
| SF | SUBFORM |
| SP | SUBTYPE |
| BK | SUPPORT |
| SN | SURFACE CONDITION |
| SY | SYMBOL |
| SM | SYSTEM |
| TB | TABLE |
| TN | TANNAGE |
| TP | TEMPER |
| TX | TEXTURE |
| TK | THICKNESS |
| TT | TREATMENT |
| TR | TRIM |
| TY | TYPE |
| YN | UNIT |
| AZ | UNSERIALIZED |
| VA | VARIETY |
| WT | WEIGHT |
| WD | WIDTH |
ZZZW*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT
THE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTIC(S) OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY THAT DEPART(S) FROM THE TEXT OF A SPECIFICATION OR A STANDARD IN THAT IT REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF CHARACTERISTICS STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD AS BEING OPTIONAL OR A VARIATION FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE STATED CHARACTERISTICS OR AN ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTIC NOT STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZWGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
ZZZX*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR
THE VARIATION WHEN THE ITEM IS IN CONFORMITY WITH A TYPE DESIGNATOR COVERED BY A SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD, EXCEPT IN REGARD TO ONE OR MORE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
ZZZY*GREFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS
A FEATURE OF THE ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE SPECIFICALLY RECORDED WHEN THE REFERENCE NUMBER COVERS A RANGE OF ITEMS.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZYGCOLOR CODED LEADS*; ZZZYGAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MATERIAL*)
Reply to this requirement only if the header record for the item identification for the item being identified has been coded as critical.
CRTL*ACRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION
THE MASTER REQUIREMENT CODES OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE TECHNICALLY CRITICAL BY REASON OF TOLERANCE,FIT,PERFORMANCE,OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH AFFECT IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEM.
Enter the Master Requirement Code for the requirement, the reply to which renders the item as being critical.
(CRTLAAKJA*; CRTLAAKJA$$ACSGS*)
If document availability code B, D, F, OR H, reply to MRC PRPY.
PRPY*APROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS
IDENTIFICATION OF THOSE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION FOR WHICH A NON-GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY HAS IDENTIFIED ALL OR SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITEM AS BEING PROPRIETARY AND THEREFORE RESTRICTED FROM RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE ORIGINATOR OF THE DATA.
Enter the MRC codes of the individual characteristics of the description which are marked proprietary on the technical data, using and coding ($) for multiple characteristics. If all the MRCS are proprietary, enter the reply PACS. If none of the MRCS is proprietary, enter the reply NPAC.
(PRPYAPACS*;PRPYANPAC*; PRPYAMATL$$ASURF*)
ENAC*DENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTE CODE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF PRODUCT THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ENACDHB)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (EN02) | Reply |
| HB | COMPREHENSIVE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINE - MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS - MANUAL-GRADE STRAPPING |
ELRN*GEXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER
A REFERENCE NUMBER EXCEEDING 32 POSITIONS.
Enter the entire reference number. Do not include the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code unless there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN.If there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN, include the CAGE or NCAGE and separate each reference by using the "&" character.
(e.g., CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365 & CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365)
In determining quantity of characters in the reference number, count will be made after modification in accordance with Volume 2, Chapter 9, FLIS Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M.
ELCD*DEXTRA LONG CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
A DESCRIPTION THAT EXCEEDS 5000 CHARACTERS.
Enter the Reply Code from the table below.
(ELCDDA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN58) | Reply |
| A | ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD |
APXA*DUSER DESIGNATOR
A DESIGNATION INDICATING THE PERSONNEL,ORGANIZATION,PROFESSION,TRADE,AND THE LIKE,FOR WHICH AN ITEM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED.
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(APXADWF*;APXADWE$$DDJ*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AL31) | Reply |
| WA | AIRCRAFT CREWMAN |
| WB | ARMY AIR CREWMEN |
| WC | CIVIL DEFENSE PERSONNEL |
| DJ | CIVILIAN |
| ALQ | COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN |
| WD | COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN |
| WE | ROCKET PROPELLANT HANDLERS |
| WF | SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL |
PRMT*DPRECIOUS MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM.
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(PRMTDAZA000*;PRMTDAGA000$DRTA000*;PRMTDAGA000$$DRTA000*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
PMWT*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND WEIGHT
AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM,AND THE AMOUNT PER A MEASUREMENT SCALE.
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(PMWTJRTA000R2.0*;PMWTJRTA000R2.0$$JRTA000R2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AG14) | Reply |
| E | GRAINS, TROY |
| R | GRAMS |
| F | OUNCES, TROY |
PMLC*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION
AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ITEM.
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(PMLCJIRA000TEXT1234*;PMLCJIRA000TEXT1234$$JIRA000TEXT1234*;PMLCJIRA000TEXT1234$JIRA000TEXT1234*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
SUPP*GSUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES
CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT THAT ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ONE OR MORE FUNCTIONS, EXCLUDING NSN ASSIGNMENT.
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(SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT* SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT; BLADE TIEDOWN*)
This MRC replaced MRC ZZZP
The FSCM identifies the manufacturer or Government agency whose number appears in the Part Number column. When an FSCM does not appear in the current issue of H4-1, H4-2, or H4-3 Cataloging Handbooks, the word "None" will appear in the FSCM column and the name and address of the manufacturer or Government agency will be shown in parentheses following the item description.
PDNB*APURCHASE DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION
THE CONTROLLING ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFICATION OF A DOCUMENT USED IN LIEU OF A SPECIFICATION IN THE PROCUREMENT OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY.
Enter the manufacturers 5-Digit Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code listed in the FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE FOR MANUFACTURERS (FSCM) handbook, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document.
(ZZZPJ81A37-30624A*)
Reply to this MRC in accordance with Volume 3.
AGAV*GEND ITEM IDENTIFICATION
THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER OR THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF THE END EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS A PART.
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(AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*; AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)
ZZZV*GFSC APPLICATION DATA
THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS /FSC/ TO AN ITEM BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT HIGHER CLASSIFIABLE ASSEMBLY.
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(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)
HZRD*DHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
THE SUBSTANCES AND/OR MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE ITEM THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAZARDOUS OR ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OR OTHER AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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(HZRDDHAZ042*;HZRDDHAZ303$$DHAZ157*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (HZ00) | Reply |
| HAZ042 | ASBESTOS |
| HAZ157 | CHARCOAL |
| HAZ303 | SILVER |
CXCY*GPART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY
THE NAME ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION CONTROLLING THE DESIGN OF THE ITEM.
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(CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)
CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME
A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.
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(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)
FSC Information