APPENDIX B

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION

B-1. SCOPE

This appendix lists components of end item and basic issue items for the MILES M1 Abrams Tank System to help you inventory items required for safe and efficient operation.

B-2. GENERAL

The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items Lists are divided into the following sections:

a.

Section II.

Components of End Item. This listing is for informational purposes only, and is not authority to requisition replacements. These items are part of the end item, but are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment. As part of the end item, these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Illustrations are furnished to assist you in identifying the items.

b.

Section III. Basic Issue Items. These are the minimum essential items required to place the MILES M1 Abrams Tank System in operation, to operate it, and to perform emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the MILES M1 Abrams Tank System during operation and whenever it is transferred between property accounts. The illustrations will assist you with hard-to-identify items. This manual is your authority to request/requisition replacement BII, based on TOE/MTOE authorization of the end item.

B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS

The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listings:

a. Column (1) Item Number (Illus Number). This column indicates the number within the illustration where the item is shown.

b. Column (2) National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock number assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.

C. Column (3) Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for each item indicates the FSCM (in parentheses) followed by the part number.

d. Column (4) Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing the actual operational/maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr).

e.

Column (5) Quantity required (Qty rqr). Indicates the quantity of the item authorized to be used with/on the equipment.