TM 10-8400-203-23&P. Manual - part 9

10-8400-203-23&P

FIELD MAINTENANCE

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

INSPECT

INSPECT

Soldiers are required to perform many different tasks related to their MOS, as well as each individual
Soldier’s responsibilities within the unit. Soldiers, therefore, require a wide variety of equipment in order to
accomplish their tasks and missions. The most basic equipment issued to every Soldier is uniforms.

Uniforms are designed to provide the Soldier with comfortable, functional clothing necessary for any duty,
any task, and any mission. To support the Soldier, uniforms must be kept in good repair or replaced as
needed. On receipt of clothing, the individual items are inspected, assessed, and then classified for
serviceability, which in turn determines the disposition of the item. Table 1 lists the classification codes
along with the defining criteria.

Table 1. Item Classification Codes and Criteria.

CODE EXPLANATION

New and unused property possessing original appearance and serviceability.

Serviceability as to be acceptable for issue or sale in lieu of class A like-new property.

1. Items peculiar to the clothing allowance system will possess a high degree of

appearance and serviceability. These items affect the personal appearance of the
individual and should be in such condition as to be readily acceptable for issue and
cash sale purposes. In no case should the wear expectancy be less than 75 percent of
a like-new item.

2. Items of organizational clothing and equipage will possess such appearance and

degree of serviceability as to justify their issue to troops and afford a satisfactory
military appearance. As a guide only and where practicable for application, these
items should possess not less than 50 percent of the life of a like-new item.

Unserviceable items which are economically repairable. Economically repairable items are
those which may be restored to Class B condition for not more than 65 percent (clothing) or
equipage of prices contained in current Army Master Data File.

Unserviceable items which are obviously scrap or salvage, for which any use would require
a repair cost exceeding 65 percent for clothing or equipage of the current cost of the item.

Items which do not possess the appearance or degree of serviceability to justify the
classification of B or which cannot be repaired economically for the purpose originally
intended, but which can be used as an end item (without benefit of repair) for duties which
are harmful to clothing, i.e., mechanics, painters, construction workers, etc.

As a general guide, classification of all clothing and equipment items will be subject to the stipulations and
limitations listed here.

Items of personal clothing and footwear will be classified as new only when they show no evidence of
color fading, stains, uncleanliness, and/or rotting of stitching or fabric.

Each item will be complete in every detail, and all parts properly designed and attached. A new item
which has been tried on for size purposes, or from which the tags have been removed, will not be classed
as used; nor will such items be soiled to the extent that dry cleaning or laundering is required.

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When dry cleaning or laundering is required, garment will be reclassified from new to a used category.
Only pressing of new garments or polishing of new leather footwear does not lower the classification.

NOTE

The Universal Camouflage Pattern, Woodland Temperate, Daytime
Desert, and Hot Weather Camouflage Clothing and Individual Equipment
items will be considered serviceable from a fading standpoint if the
pattern is visually discernable and the colors are still subdued in nature.

Personal Clothing General Inspection Criteria. Items of personal clothing and footwear will require the
following for classification in a serviceable category (A or B):

• Complete state of repair. All repairs necessary to render the item completely serviceable will have

been made

• Cleaned. Must be in a clean (laundered, dry cleaned, or sterilized) condition.

• Hook and Pile Tape Fasteners. All hook and pile tape fasteners must be functional and of the

correct color for the uniform. The tape shall not be frayed or worn.

• Buttons. Replacement buttons visible on outer garments when worn should be of a size, shape,

and color like those originally affixed. Buttons which are not visible when a garment is being worn
need not be specifically of the same color but should be of the same size.

• Buttonholes. Buttonholes should not be enlarged or ripped.

• Frayed Edges. No edge should appear ragged due to worn or broken threads.

• Linings. Linings in all outer garments must be in a complete state of repair. Repair may include

minor patches. The patch does not have to exactly match the color of the lining, but should be
reasonably similar in color.

• Patches and darns. Patches and darns should not be visible on outer dress clothing when worn.

• Pockets. Pockets must be clean and in a complete state of repair. Any repairs will be of a wear

expectancy similar to that of the remainder of the garment. Replaced pockets must be of a size
consistent with those originally in garment.

• Belt loops. All belt loops on trousers will be the same as on any new garment of a like make,

including shade, material, and number.

• Fading, Except for those items designed as work-type garments, there should be no obvious

fading.

NOTE

Fading which does not cause conspicuous deviation from original shade
will be permitted for work-type garments.

• Insignia marks. Chevron, overseas service organizational shoulder, or other insignia marks,

caused by fading or discoloration, will prohibit serviceable classification. Insignia marks which are
not conspicuous will be permitted on work-type garments.

• Identification marks. Marks of identification include those made at issue point and those made by

individuals. These should be lined out or obliterated. A mark is considered obliterated when its
cancellation is readily evident.

• Spots and stains. Spots and stains should not be easily discernible at a casual glance when the

garment is being worn.

• Hardware. Hardware will not be bent, broken, or missing. Bright and shiny hardware will not

disqualify items from a serviceable classification.

Organizational Clothing General Inspection Criteria. Items of organizational clothing and equipment
will require the following for classification in serviceable condition codes (A or B):

• Complete state of repair.

• Cleaned. Must be in a clean (laundered, dry cleaned, sterilized, or painted) condition.

• Hook and Loop Tape Fasteners. All hook and loop tape fasteners must be functional and of the

correct color for the uniform. The tape shall not be frayed or worn.

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• Buttons. Replacement buttons visible on outer garments when worn should be of a size, shape,

and color like those originally affixed. Buttons which are not visible when a garment is being worn
need not be specifically of the same color but should be of the same size.

• Buttonholes. Buttonholes should not be enlarged or ripped.

• Fasteners. All present and of the same size originally affixed to item.

• Frayed edges. Frayed edges of an inconspicuous or minor nature will be permitted.

• Linings. Linings in all outer garments must be in a complete state of repair. Repair may include

minor patches. The patch does not have to exactly match the color of the lining, but should be
reasonably similar in color.

• Patches and darns. Patches and darns will be permitted, provided their color is similar to that of

the original material.

• Pockets. Pockets must be clean and in a complete state of repair. Any repairs will be of a wear

expectancy similar to that of the remainder of the garment. Replaced pockets must be of a size
consistent with those originally in garment.

• Belt loops. All belt loops on trousers will be the same as on any new garment of a like make,

including shade, material, and number.

• Fading. Fading will be permitted.

• Identification marks. Marks of identification include those made at issue point and those made by

individuals. These should be lined out or obliterated. A mark is considered obliterated when its
cancellation is readily evident.

• Spots and stains.

Items worn by individuals. Small paint, grease, or other spots or stains will be permitted if

garment or other item is otherwise completely serviceable.

All other organizational items. Spots and stains will not be considered a determining

factor in classifying this category of property if such spots and stains are of a minor
nature.

• Hardware. Hardware will not be bent, broken, or missing. Bright and shiny hardware will not

disqualify items from a serviceable classification.

NOTE

This item classification criteria applies to only Central Issue Facility (CIF),
Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) and Central
Initial Issue Point. Army Military Clothing Sales stores are not affected by
this item classification criteria.

• Footwear (Shoes and Boots). Shoes and Boots can be reissued if footwear is treated with a

fungicidal spray designed for shoes and boots (procured Iocally) and is in like new condition, free
from obvious stretching or creasing of leather upper. Indentations insoles of footwear causal by
minimal wear is acceptable and suitable for Code A (See Table 1). This also applies to rubber
and canvas footwear, men’s leather ski boots.

Disposition of Distinctive Items of Uniform (AR 670-1). Decorations, badges, service awards, medals,
ribbons, lapel buttons and other insignia and items of uniform, to include items cited in AR 670-1, will be
mutilated to remove their distinctive characteristics prior to turn-in to the Defense Reutilization and
Marketing Office (DRMO). Property will be turned in as scrap.

Items not considered distinctive will be turned in to the DRMO after the removal of distinctive buttons,
insignia, and other such items, for disposition in accordance with DOD 4160.21M.

Inspection and Classification Procedures for Individual Organizational Equipment. Instructions
contained in this paragraph will be used as a guide in making inspections of clothing and individual
equipment in the hands of units or individuals for the purpose of determining serviceability and repair
eligibility.

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NOTE

Restitching of open seams NOT to be counted as a tear with no limitation
length.

Maximum repairs mean the number of repairs authorized on an item
each time it is turned in for repair.

Additional repairs are authorized as long as expenditure limits do not
exceed 65 percent replacement cost. Refer to TB 43-0002-27,
Maintenance Expenditure Limits.

1. Bag, Barracks (B13907)

a. Inspect for missing or damaged grommets and drawstrings. Check for rips, tears, burns,

snags, oil, grease or other contaminants.

Code A. See Table 1.

Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.

Code F. No repairs authorized.

Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. Refer to WP 0012 for maintenance procedures.

2. Bag, Duffel (B14729)

a. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, dry rot, mildew, missing parts, or weakened material. Check

to determine if the bag has a hard-painted area for stenciling owner’s name.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. Refer to WP 0013 for maintenance procedures.

3. Bag, Flyers Helmet (B14797)

a. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, and bums on outside or on the inside liner. Check for broken

or missing zippers and snaps. Check hook and pile tape fasteners and handles for
damage. Check inside pockets for rips and tears.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. No repairs authorized.

4. Bag, Stuff, ECWSS (No LIN)

a. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, burns, grease, oil, stains, missing or broken double bar

buckles and single cord locks and discoloration or fading.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.

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Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. No repairs authorized.

5. Bag, Waterproof Clothing (B15825)

a. Inspect each item for holes, tears, separated seams, or missing tie cord. Check loops to

assure they are present and serviceable. Check that item is not deteriorated. Check for
oil, grease, or other soiled areas. Inspect for mildew, rot, or other deterioration.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage other than pin holes.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage other than pin holes. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. No repairs authorized.

6. Belt, Individual Equipment (B59567)

a. Inspect item for damaged or missing parts. Check for damage to metal parts. Check

webbing for fraying or discoloration.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. No repairs authorized.

7. Binding, Ski (No LIN)

a. Inspect bindings for frays, cracks, chips, burns, Ioose fasteners, malfunctioning springs

and pivot points. Inspect for mildew, rot or cracks.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing missing screws or
damaged parts. Malfunctioning release mechanisms, springs, and pivot points are cause
for salvage.
Code H. Unserviceable items that do not meet the criteria for Code F or are obviously
scrap.

b. Refer to WP 0011 for maintenance procedures.

8. Binding Assembly, Snowshoe (B65807)

a. Inspect bindings for frays, burns, tears, grease, oil or stains. Check metal components for

cracks or corrosion. Check for damaged or broken fasteners and loose or broken
stitching.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired attaching new webbing (minimum
fraying is permissible) replacing damaged or broken fasteners. Small tears or rips (3/4
inch diameter or in length), may be replaced, no more than three per binding. Holes, rips
or cracks in bottom of pivot section of the binding is cause for salvage.
Code H. Holes, rips or cracks in bottom of pivot section of the binding. Unserviceable
items that are obviously scrap or cannot meet the criteria for Code F.

b. Refer to WP 0011 for maintenance procedures.

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9. Boot, Extreme Cold Weather, Black (C08119)

a. Inspect each boot for holes, tears, separated seams, or missing tie cord. Check loops to

make sure they are present and serviceable. Check for oil, grease or stains. Inspect for
mildew, rot, or cracking.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing worn or broken laces.
Code H. Any rips, tears, holes, cracks or other damage not otherwise specified. Any
contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. Refer to WP 0011 for maintenance procedures.

10. Boot, Extreme Cold Weather, White (C08256)

a. Inspect each boot for holes, tears, separated seams, or missing tie cord. Check loops to

b. Refer to WP 0011 for maintenance procedures.

11. Carrier, Club Policy (No LIN)

a. Inspect for loose, missing, or broken seam threads. Check snap fasteners for

serviceability and proper mounting and that main body rivet assembly is not pulling
through leather. Check entire body of carrier for tears, slices, cracks, or pieces of the
leather missing.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete, clean and undamaged except for small cuts and cracks that do not
impair serviceability.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

12. Carrier, Entrenching Tool (D11812)

a. Check for missing or damaged keepers and snaps. Check for rips or tears in the flap or

case.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete, clean and undamaged except for small cuts and cracks that do not
impair serviceability.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

13. Case, Field First Aid or Compass (D64043)

a. Inspect for rips, tears and frays.

Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.

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Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

14. Case, Handcuff Leather (D65687)

a. Inspect item for missing or damaged snaps, rips, tears, fraying, oil, grease, burns, and

other contamination.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete, clean and undamaged except for small cuts and cracks that do not
impair serviceability.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

15. Case, Small Arms Ammunition (D70550)

a. lnspect item for damaged or missing parts. Check for damaged or broken plastic flap

fasteners and metal parts. Check for rips, tears, holes, burns, grease, oil or other
contaminants. Check inside case for missing or damaged separation straps. Cracks or
splits in the plastic stiffener in the wall of the case shall not be considered unserviceable
unless the stiffener interferes with placing magazines in or taking them out of the case.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

16. Cover, Bivy, ECWSS (No LIN)

a. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, burns, grease, oil, discoloration or fading, dry rot. missing or

broken snap fasteners or single cord locks (barrel locks), or damaged draw cords.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing the draw cord or single
cord locks (barrel locks).
Code H. Unserviceable items that do not meet the criteria for Code F or are obviously
scrap.

b. Refer to WP 0009 for maintenance procedures.

17. Cover, Canteen, 1 Quart (F30391)

a. Inspect for rips, tears, frays holes, burns, grease, oil or other contaminants.

Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing missing or damaged parts
(cap, cap strap and cup).
Code H. Unserviceable items that do not meet the criteria for Code F or are obviously
scrap.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

18. Cover, Canteen, 2 Quart (F30117)

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a. Inspect for rips, tears, holes, fraying, and loose or broken stitching. Check the outside for

“D” rings (2), plastic snap fastener, pocket, hook and pile tape fastener, and metal
grommet. Check the inside for damaged, loose, or fraying synthetic fur. Inspect for stains,
grease, oil, or other contaminants.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

19. Cover, Helmet, Camouflage Patter (F28747)

a. Inspect item for rips, tears, holes, burns, snags, discoloration, oil, grease, and other

contamination.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

20. Cover, Helmet, Chemical Protective (No LIN)

a. Inspect cover for rips, tears, holes, and/or damaged elastic webbing enclosed in hem.

Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. Refer to WP 0016 for maintenance procedures.

21. Cup, Canteen (F54817)

a. Inspect for dents, abrasions, discoloration, and cleanliness. Check to see that handle is

present and operable. Check to see that rivets are secure.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete and clean. No damage.
Code F. No repairs authorized.
Code H. Any damage. Any contamination that cannot be cleaned.

b. This item has no repair or service procedures in this TM.

22. Field Pack, Combat, Large (H39835)

a. Inspect for missing or damaged hardware or drawstrings. Check for rips, tears, fraying,

burns, loose binding, oil, grease, and stains.
Code A. See Table 1.
Code B. Complete with all attached hardware, have minimal discoloration, and clean. No
damage
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing missing or damaged parts
or hardware, or by patching holes or tears or repairing binding.
Code H. Unserviceable items that do not meet the criteria for Code F or are obviously
scrap.

b. Refer to WP 0014 for maintenance procedures.

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