FIIG A322 ITEM CHARACTERISTICS DATA REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I

ITEM CHARACTERISTICS DATA REQUIREMENTS

Applicability Key D

App Key	MRC	Mode Code	Requirements

ALL
	NAME	D	ITEM NAME
	Definition: A NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Item Name Code from the index appearing in the General Information Section. (e.g., NAMED00511*)


ALL
	BHSX	D	CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION TYPE
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED IN THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODEfrom the table below. (e.g., BHSXDAF; BHSXDAW$$DAF)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AM43)
A	ANY ACCEPTABLE
AW	ELECTRON TUBE
AF	SOLID STATE

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	BHTB	J	FREQUENCY PER CHANNEL
	Definition: THE PORTION OF THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM AT WHICH AN ITEM IS DESIGNED TO RECEIVE OR TRANSMIT SIGNAL POWER.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from Tables 1 and 2 below and Appendix A, Table 1 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTBJKAAAM940.0; BHTBJKBAAM935.0$$JKCAAM945.0)
	If there is a specified range of frequencies or more than one channel, use Secondary Address Coding, entering replies in Appendix A, Table 1 sequence. (e.g.,
	BHTB1AJKBAAG900.0$$JKCAAG940.0*
	BHTB1BJKAAAM940.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTBKN*)

Table 1
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC32)
G	GIGAHERTZ
E	HERTZ
K	KILOHERTZ
M	MEGAHERTZ

Table 2
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	BHSY	A	SWITCHING RATE PER SECOND
	Definition: THE NUMBER OF SWITCHING CYCLES THAT OCCUR PER SECOND.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the quantity. (e.g., BHSYA1500*)
	If more than one channel is included in the item, use Secondary Address Coding, entering a reply for each in the same sequence established for MRC BHTB. (e.g.,
	BHSY1AA1925*
	BHSY1BA2560*)


A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	BHSZ	J	FREQUENCY SHIFT
	Definition: THE SHIFT OF THE FREQUENCY OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHSZJK20.0; BHSZJK1.0$$JK2.0; BHSZJE200.0$$JK1.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC32)
G	GIGAHERTZ
E	HERTZ
K	KILOHERTZ
M	MEGAHERTZ

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	BHTD	D	FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT TYPE
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., BHTDDE*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD63)
E	CONTINUOUS
J	STEPPED

	NOTE FOR MRC BHTF: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY IF REPLY CODE J IS ENTERED FOR MRC BHTD.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q ( See Note Above)
	BHTF	J	INDIVIDUAL STEP FREQUENCY
	Definition: THE FREQUENCY OF EACH STEP.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTFJK20.0; BHTFJK2.7$$JK2.9)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC32)
G	GIGAHERTZ
E	HERTZ
K	KILOHERTZ
M	MEGAHERTZ

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	BHTG	B	VARIATION FREQUENCY RATING IN DECIBELS
	Definition: THE AMOUNT OF ALLOWABLE VARIATION RELATIVE TO A SPECIFIED FREQUENCY LEVEL, EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric value. (e.g., BHTGB3.5; BHTGBM1.5$$B1.5)


A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Q
	AJVF	J	PHASE SHIFT ANGLE IN DEG
	Definition: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PHASE TIME OF TWO OR MORE VOLTAGES OR CURRENTS OF THE SAME FREQUENCY, AT THE SAME INSTANT OF TIME, EXPRESSED IN DEGREES.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from Tables 1 and 2 below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., AJVFJABA4.5; AJVFJABB4.0$$JABC5.0)
	If the source document does not specify the element comparison used, enter REPLY CODE AB from Table 1.

Table 1
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AG04)
AB	INPUT TO OUTPUT
AC	OUTPUT TO INPUT

Table 2
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

	NOTE FOR MRC AFBH: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY IF MORE THAN ONE FREQUENCY HAS BEEN ENTERED FOR MRC BHTB.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q* (See Note Above)
	AFBH	A	INDIVIDUAL SECTION QUANTITY
	Definition: THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS INCLUDED IN THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the quantity. (e.g., AFBHA2*)

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	BHTH	B	ATTENUATION IN DECIBELS
	Definition: THE DECREASE IN STRENGTH OF AN ELECTRICAL IMPULSE, EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric value. (e.g., BHTHB2.0*)
	If an attenuation range is reflected in the source data, use Secondary Address Coding, entering the lowest value first. (e.g.,
	BHTH1AB3.0*
	BHTH1BB10.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTHKN*)


ALL *
	BHTJ	J	AVERAGE PER CHANNEL POWER RATING
	Definition: THE RATED AVERAGE POWER FOR EACH CHANNEL.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from Tables 1 and 2 below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTJJWF100.0*)
	If the item is rated for both input and output, use Secondary Address Coding, entering both ratings in Table 2 reply sequence. (e.g.,
	BHTJ1AJWB100.0*
	BHTJ1BJWF150.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTJKN*)

Table 1
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC33)
L	KILOWATTS
R	MEGAWATTS
M	MILLIWATTS
W	WATTS

Table 2
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC00)
B	INPUT
F	OUTPUT

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	BHTK	J	SIGNAL VOLTAGE RATING PER CHANNEL
	Definition: THE RATED SIGNAL VOLTAGE FOR EACH CHANNEL.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from Tables 1, 2, and 3 below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTKJVAF25.000; BHTKJVBF20.000$$JVCF30.000)
	If the item is rated for input and output, use Secondary Address Coding, entering replies in Table 3 sequence. (e.g.,
	BHTK1AJVBB10.500$$JVCB25.000*
	BHTK1BJVBF60.500$$JVCF75.000*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTKKN*)

Table 1
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB63)
K	KILOVOLTS
M	MEGAVOLTS
U	MICROVOLTS
L	MILLIVOLTS
V	VOLTS

Table 2
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

Table 3
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC00)
B	INPUT
F	OUTPUT

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	BHTL	J	OVERALL GAIN
	Definition: THE INCREASE IN ENERGY FROM THE INPUT TO THE OUTPUT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTLJAD3.0*)
	If rated for more than one value, use Secondary Address Coding entering replies in ascending sequence. (e.g.,
	BHTL1AJAD3.0*
	BHTL1BJAD5.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTLKN*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB49)
AA	AMPERES
AD	DECIBELS
BA	MILLIAMPERES
BB	MILLIVOLTS
AS	VOLTS

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	BHTN	J	IMPEDANCE RATING PER CHANNEL
	Definition: THE TOTAL OPPOSITION (RESISTIVE AND REACTIVE) TO THE FLOW OF ALTERNATING CURRENT PER CHANNEL.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from the table below and Appendix A, Table 1 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BHTNJQRAAB25.750*)
	If the item is rated for both input and output, use Secondary Address Coding, entering both ratings in Appendix A, Table 1 reply sequence. (e.g.,
	BHTN1AJKRAAG1.125*
	BHTN1BJKRAAM2.000*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BHTNKN*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AE75)
GF	GIGOHMS
KR	KILOHMS
MR	MEGOHMS
MC	MICROHMS
ML	MILOHMS
QR	OHMS

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	ALBM	D	OPERATING CONTROL METHOD
	Definition: THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ITEM IS OPERATED OR CONTROLLED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., ALBMDAB; ALBMDAB$DAF)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AH20)
AB	AUTOMATIC
AF	MANUAL

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	AQZF	D	CONTROL TYPE
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONTROL.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., AQZFDACK; AQZFDACK$DAAY)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AL37)
ACK	LOCAL
AAY	REMOTE

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	BJBL	J	INDICATOR DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF INDICATOR DEVICE(S) INCLUDED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the quantity. (e.g., BJBLJADS1*)
	If more than one type is included, use AND coding ($$), entering replies in reply table sequence. (e.g., BJBLJADS1$$JACJ2*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AJ12)
AKB	AUDIBLE ALARM
ADS	CATHODE RAY TUBE
AKK	HEADSET
ACE	LIGHT (lamp)
AKD	LOUDSPEAKER
ACJ	METER

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	BJBM	B	MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OPERATING TIME IN HOURS
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM TIME AN ITEM WILL CONTINUOUSLY RUN, EXPRESSED IN HOURS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric value. (e.g., BJBMB6.7*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., BJBMKN*)


ALL
	AFSU	D	AVERAGE LIFE MEASUREMENT
	Definition: A TERM USED TO DENOTE THE SPECIFIC MEASUREMENT OF DURATION USED TO INDICATE THE AVERAGE LIFE OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., AFSUDB*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AE52)
N	NOT RATED
B	HOURS
C	INDEFINITE
A	YEARS

	NOTE FOR MRC AFHH: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY IF REPLY CODE B OR A IS ENTERED FOR MRC AFSU.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	AFHH	B	AVERAGE LIFE RATING
	Definition: THE NUMERIC VALUE OF THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric value. (e.g., AFHHB15.0*)


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	AKAE	J	MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE RATING
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE ITEM IS RATED TO FUNCTION.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., AKAEJF15000.0; AKAEJM4500.0)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., AKAEKN*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AA05)
F	FEET
M	METERS

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	AFGA	J	OPERATING TEMP RANGE
	Definition: THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE ITEM IS RATED FOR OPERATION.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric values separated by a slash. Precede negative values with an M and positive values with a P. (e.g., AFGAJFM40.0/P100.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., AFGAKN*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB36)
C	DEG CELSIUS
F	DEG FAHRENHEIT

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	AECR	F	VIBRATION RESISTANCE RANGE IN HERTZ
	Definition: THE LOW AND HIGH FREQUENCIES OF VIBRATORY MOTION AND MECHANICAL STRESSES BETWEEN WHICH THE ITEM IS TESTED, OR OPERATED, WITHOUT DELETERIOUS EFFECT ON ITS ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, EXPRESSED IN HERTZ.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric values separated by a slash. Precede all values with a P. (e.g., AECRFP10.0/P5000.0*)
	For multiple ranges, use AND coding ($$), entering replies in ascending numeric sequence. (e.g., AECRFP5.0/P15.0$$FP16.0/P25.0$$FP26.0/P33.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., AECRKN*)


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	AFDN	J	VIBRATION RESISTANCE AMPLITUDE
	Definition: THE AMPLITUDE OF VIBRATION FOR WHICH THE VIBRATION RESISTANCE FREQUENCY RANGE APPLIES.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., AFDNJB10.0*)
	For multiple ranges, use AND coding ($$), entering replies in the same sequence established for MRC AECR. (e.g., AFDNJB3.5$$JB6.5$$JB5.5*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD97)
D	CENTIMETERS TOTAL EXCURSION
B	GRAVITATIONAL UNITS
C	INCHES TOTAL EXCURSION

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	AFDP	B	SHOCK RESISTANCE RATING IN GRAVITATIONAL UNITS
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM FORCE AT IMPACT THAT THE ITEM IS RATED TO WITHSTAND, WITHOUT RESULTING IN ANY PERMANENT CHANGE IN PHYSICAL OR ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS, EXPRESSED IN GRAVITATIONAL UNITS (G's).
	Reply Instructions: Enter the numeric value. (e.g., AFDPB50.0*)
	For items that do not require a rating, change the Mode Code to K and enter REPLY CODE N. (e.g., AFDPKN*)


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	BJBN	J	SHOCK PULSE DURATION TIME
	Definition: THE LENGTH OF TIME AFTER IMPACT THAT ESTABLISHED THE CONDITION AT WHICH THE SHOCK RESISTANCE RATING APPLIES.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BJBNJBK25.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB49)
AL	MICROSECONDS
BK	MILLISECONDS

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	BKFB	J	EXTERNAL DC OPERATING VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
	Definition: THE VALUE(S) OF THE POTENTIAL SUPPLIED FROM AN EXTERIOR DIRECT CURRENT SOURCE TO OPERATE THE ITEM, EXPRESSED IN VOLTS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below and from Appendix A, Table 5 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BKFBJAAA12.0; BKFBJBAA11.5$$JCAA12.5)
	For multiple replies, use Secondary Address Coding, entering replies in Appendix A, Table 5 sequence. (e.g.,
	BKFB1AJAAC190.0*
	BKFB1BJBAD200.0$$JCAD250.0*
	BKFB1CJAAE500.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

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	BKFC	J	EXTERNAL AC OPERATING VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
	Definition: THE VALUE(S) OF THE POTENTIAL SUPPLIED FROM AN EXTERIOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SOURCE TO OPERATE THE ITEM, EXPRESSED IN VOLTS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below and from Appendix A, Table 5 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BKFCJAAA110.0; BKFCJBAA100.0$$JCAA110.0)
	For multiple replies, use Secondary Address Coding, entering replies in Appendix A, Table 5 sequence. (e.g.,
	BKFC1AJAAC125.0*
	BKFC1BJBAD130.0$$JCAD150.0*
	BKFC1CJAAE300.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

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	BJBQ	J	OPERATING AC FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
	Definition: THE CYCLES PER SECOND (HERTZ) OF THE OPERATING ALTERNATING CURRENT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below and from Appendix A, Table 5 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BJBQJAAA60.0; BJBQJBAA50.0$$JCAA60.0)
	If multiple AC voltages are given in the source data, use AND coding ($$), giving the frequency of each, entering replies in the same sequence as replies to MRC BKFC. (e.g.,
	BJBQ1AJAAC47.0*
	BJBQ1BJAAD395.0$$JAAD405.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC20)
A	NOMINAL
B	MINIMUM
C	MAXIMUM

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	FAAZ	D	PHASE
	Definition: THE NUMBER OF ALTERNATING CURRENT PHASES.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., FAAZDA*)
	If multiple AC voltages are given in the source data, use Secondary Address Coding, entering the phase of each. (e.g.,
	FAAZ1ADA*
	FAAZ1BDC*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD02)
A	SINGLE
E	SINGLE/THREE
C	THREE
B	TWO

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	BJBP	H	CONNECTION TYPE AND LOCATION
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONNECTION AND ITS LOCATION ON THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 4 , followed by the applicable REPLY CODEfrom the table below. (e.g., BJBPHFDABC*)
	For multiple replies, use AND coding ($$), entering replies in location sequence. (e.g., BJBPHFHABC$$HFAABJ$$HFJABJ*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AJ91)
ABA	BOTTOM
ABC	FRONT
ACF	LEFT SIDE
ABJ	REAR
ACR	RIGHT SIDE
ABD	TOP

	NOTE FOR MRC BJBW: REPLY TO THIS MRC IF OTHER THAN REPLY CODE FE OR FF WAS SELECTED FROM Appendix A, Table 4 , IN REPLY TO MRC BJBP.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	BJBW	J	CONNECTION CONTACT TYPE AND QUANTITY
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF CONTACT(S) INCLUDED IN THE CONNECTION.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 4 , and from the table below, followed by the quantity. (e.g., BJBWJFCCT4*)
	If multiple connections are included on the item, use AND coding ($$), entering a reply for each connection in Appendix A, Table 4 REPLY CODE sequence. (e.g., BJBWJFDCT12$$JFHCW23$$JFKCT14*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AG81)
CW	EXTERNAL
CT	INTERNAL

	NOTE FOR MRC BJBT: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY WHEN REPLY CODE FM OR FN WAS SELECTED FROM Appendix A, Table 4 , FOR MRC BJBP.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	BJBT	J	MAXIMUM CONNECTION PRESSURE RATING
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM RATED PRESSURE THAT A CONNECTION CAN WITHSTAND WITHOUT RUPTURE.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below and from Appendix A, Table 4 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BJBTJVFC300.0; BJBTJKFC141.3)
	If multiple connections are included on the item, use AND coding ($$), entering a reply for each connection in the same sequence as established for MRC BJBP. (e.g., BJBTJVFC500.0$$JVFD300.0*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB18)
K	KILOGRAMS PER SQUARE CENTIMETER
V	POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH

ALL
	AKNA	D	INCLOSURE TYPE
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF INCLOSURE PROVIDED TO COAT, COVER, PROTECT, OR ENCASE THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., AKNADAC*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AG85)
AC	ENCAPSULATED
AN	ENCASED
AD	HERMETICALLY SEALED
AE	OPEN
AP	PARTIALLY INCLOSED

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	ADZC	D	ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
	Definition: THE ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS OR CONDITIONS THAT AN ITEM IS DESIGNED OR PROTECTED TO RESIST OR WITHSTAND SATISFACTORILY.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 6 . (e.g., ADZCDBV*)
	For items designed to operate in more than one environment, use AND coding ($$), entering replies in Appendix A, Table 6 REPLY CODE sequence. (e.g., ADZCDCM$$DGN*)


	NOTE FOR MRC AKAP: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY IF REPLY CODE CB OR CH IS ENTERED FOR MRC ADZC.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	AKAP	J	PROOF PRESSURE
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE THAT AN ITEM WILL WITHSTAND WITHOUT RESULTING IN ANY PERMANENT CHANGES IN ITS STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, OR ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., AKAPJV500.0; AKAPJK230.5)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB18)
K	KILOGRAMS PER SQUARE CENTIMETER
V	POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH

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	AMQY	D	INSTALLATION DESIGN
	Definition: THE INSTALLATION FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 7 . (e.g., AMQYDCB; AMQYDCD$$DAZ)


ALL
	AGTA	L	BASIC SHAPE STYLE
	Definition: THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE BASIC APPEARANCE OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix B, Reference Drawing Group A . (e.g., AGTAL1*)


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	AJKH	G	IDENTIFICATION DESIGNATOR
	Definition: A DESIGNATION ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM FOR PURPOSE OF READY IDENTIFICATION.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the document designator, a dash, and the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
	(e.g., AJKHGAM2016FPR2-80058*)


	NOTE FOR MRCS CBBL AND FEAT: E MODE REPLIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN REPLY TO MRC CBBL. IF A REPLY IS NOT REFERENCED ON THE TABLE, ENTER THE FEATURE IN REPLY TO MRC FEAT.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	CBBL	D	FEATURES PROVIDED
	Definition: THOSE FEATURES, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., CBBLDAABS*)
	For multiple replies, use AND coding ($$), entering in REPLY CODE sequence. (e.g., CBBLDAABS$$DAABT*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AN47)
AADS	AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL
AABT	INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION
AABS	ZERO SHIFT CAPABILITY

	NOTE FOR MRC RADC: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY WHEN THE ITEM CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
	IF MRC RADC IS ANSWERED, A REPLY TO MRC RADD IN SECTION III IS MANDATORY.
ALL * (See Note Above)
	RADC	D	RADIOACTIVE CONTENT
	Definition: AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE ITEM CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., RADCDP*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AN54)
P	CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

ALL * (See Note Preceding MRC CBBL)
	FEAT	G	SPECIAL FEATURES
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon. (e.g., FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE)


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	TEST	J	TEST DATA DOCUMENT
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
	(e.g., TESTJA12345-CWX654321*;
	TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*;
	TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AC28)
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 manufacturer 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)

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	SPCL	G	SPECIAL TEST FEATURES
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)


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	AARG	D	RELIABILITY INDICATOR
	Definition: AN INDICATION THAT THE LEVEL OF PROBABILITY THAT AN ITEM WILL OPERATE WITHOUT FAILURE, AT A SPECIFIED RATED CAPABILITY, AT A SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE, AND FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY TESTING RANDOM SAMPLES OF PRODUCTION LOT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., AARGDE*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AA61)
E	ESTABLISHED
N	NOT ESTABLISHED

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	ZZZK	J	SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA
	Definition: THE DOCUMENT DESIGNATOR OF THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.
	Reply Instructions: 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.
	(e.g., ZZZKJT81337-30642B*;
	ZZZKJS81349-MIL-D-180 REV1/CANCELED/*;
	ZZZKJP80205-NAS1103*;
	ZZZKJS81349-MIL-C-1140C/CE/*;
	ZZZKJT81337-30642B$$JP80205-NAS1103*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AN62)
S	GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
T	GOVERNMENT STANDARD
D	MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL
R	MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION
N	MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL
M	MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
B	NATIONAL STANDARD/SPECIFICATION
A	PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
P	PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD

	NOTE FOR MRC ZZZT: IF THE SPECIFICIATION/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.
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	ZZZT	J	NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
	Definition: THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL THAT INDICATES THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE, OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 8 , followed by the appropriate number, letter, or symbol. (e.g., ZZZTJTY1; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)


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	ZZZW	G	DEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT
	Definition: THE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTIC(S) OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., ZZZWGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)


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	ZZZX	G	DEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)


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	ZZZY	G	REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS
	Definition: A FEATURE OF THE ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE SPECIFICALLY RECORDED WHEN THE REFERENCE NUMBER COVERS A RANGE OF ITEMS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., ZZZYGCOLOR CODED LEADS; ZZZYGAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MATERIAL)


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	CRTL	A	CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the Master Requirement Code for the requirement, the reply to which renders the item as being critical. (e.g., CRTLAMATL; CRTLAMATL$$ASURF)
	Reply to this requirement only if the header record for the item identification for the item being identified has been coded as critical.


	NOTE FOR MRC PRPY: IF DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY CODE B, D, F, OR H, REPLY TO MRC PRPY.
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	PRPY	A	PROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the MRC codes of the individual characteristics of the description which are marked proprietary on the technical data, using AND coding ($$) for multiple characteristics. If all the MRCs are proprietary, enter the reply PACS. If none of the MRCs is proprietary, enter the reply NPAC. (e.g., PRPYAPACS; PRPYANPAC; PRPYAMATL$$ASURF*)


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	ELRN	G	EXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER
	Definition: A REFERENCE NUMBER EXCEEDING 32 POSITIONS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the entire reference number. Do not include the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. (e.g., ELRNGANN112036BIL060557LEN0313605UZ062365*)
	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.


	NOTE FOR MRC NHCF: IF THE CRITICALITY CODE IS E, H, OR M, REPLY TO MRC NHCF.
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	NHCF	D	NUCLEAR HARDNESS CRITICAL FEATURE
	Definition: AN INDICATION OF THE NUCLEAR HARDNESS CRITICALITY OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the Reply Code from the table below. (e.g., NHCFDCY*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD05)
CY	HARDENED

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	ELCD	D	EXTRA LONG CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
	Definition: A DESCRIPTION THAT EXCEEDS 5000 CHARACTERS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the Reply Code from the table below. (e.g., ELCDDA*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AN58)
A	ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD
	The excess characters will be mailed to DLIS on DD Form 146 for review and manual control pending machine processing.


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	BJBR	J	MAXIMUM POWER DRAIN RATING
	Definition: THE MAXIMUM POWER DRAIN FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS RATED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., BJBRJBC1.2*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB49)
BC	KILOWATTS
BZ	MILLIWATTS
AT	WATTS

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	ABBH	D	INCLOSURE MATERIAL
	Definition: THE ELEMENT, COMPOUND, OR MIXTURE OF WHICH THE INCLOSURE IS FABRICATED, EXCLUDING ANY SURFACE TREATMENT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., ABBHDALC000*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD09)
ALC000	ALUMINUM
BR0000	BRASS
PC0000	PLASTIC
ST0000	STEEL
STD000	STEEL, STAINLESS
WD0000	WOOD

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	HUES	D	COLOR
	Definition: A CHARACTERISTIC OF LIGHT THAT CAN BE SPECIFIED IN TERMS OF LUMINANCE, DOMINANT WAVELENGTH, AND PURITY.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., HUESDBL0000*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD06)
A	ANY ACCEPTABLE
BL0000	BLACK
GY0000	GRAY
NA0000	NATURAL
LD0000	OLIVE DRAB

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	ABSW	D	SURFACE LUSTER
	Definition: THE APPEARANCE OF THE SURFACE OF AN ITEM AS TO ITS REFLECTING QUALITIES.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., ABSWDB*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB46)
G	HAMMERED
B	MATTE (dull)
A	MIRROR (glossy)
H	SCRATCH GRAIN
J	WRINKLE

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	MARK	G	SPECIAL MARKINGS
	Definition: MARKINGS INCLUDED ON AN ITEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF OFFERING INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS OR TO INDICATE THE PURPOSE, FUNCTION, OR APPLICATION OF THE ITEM. EXCLUDES MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS, SYMBOLS, OR THE LIKE.
	Reply Instructions: Enter all special markings in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
	(e.g., MARKGDANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE*;
	MARKGFLAMMABLE; FRAGILE*)


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	BBRJ	D	SPECIAL HANDLING FEATURE
	Definition: THE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC(S) OR QUALITY(IES) OF AN ITEM WHICH NECESSITATES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL HANDLING.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., BBRJDAC*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AM83)
AC	EXPLOSIVE
AD	FLAMMABLE
AE	FRAGILE
AK	MAGNETIC
AH	RADIOACTIVE

	NOTE FOR MRC AFJN: REPLY TO THIS MRC ONLY IF REPLY CODE AE IS ENTERED FOR MRC BBRJ.
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	AFJN	D	FRAGILITY FACTOR
	Definition: THE MEASURE OF SENSITIVITY OF THE ITEM TO BE PACKAGED. A FACTOR USED BY PACKAGING ENGINEERS IN DEVISING PROPER CUSHIONING IN A PACKAGE.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., AFJNDC*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD40)
D	DELICATE
B	EXTREMELY FRAGILE
E	MODERATELY DELICATE
F	MODERATELY RUGGED
G	RUGGED
C	VERY DELICATE

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	BBRG	D	STORAGE TYPE
	Definition: INDICATES THE TYPE OF STORAGE SPACE REQUIRED FOR AN ITEM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE DEGREE OF PROTECTION NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SERVICEABILITY STANDARDS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from Appendix A, Table 9 . (e.g., BBRGDAC*)


	NOTE FOR MRC RADD: REPLY TO THIS MRC IF A REPLY IS ENTERED FOR MRC RADC IN SECTION I.
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	RADD	J	RADIONUCLIDES DATA
	Definition: THE NAME AND AMOUNT OF THE RADIONUCLIDE.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from the table below and Appendix A, Table 10 , followed by the numeric value. (e.g., RADDJJFAAAD10.000*)
	Where radioactivity varies from one sample to another, enter the maximum value.

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AG67)
JF	CURIES
JH	MICROCURIES
JG	MILLICURIES

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	AFJQ	J	STORAGE TEMP RANGE
	Definition: THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES AT WHICH AN ITEM CAN BE STORED WITHOUT DETRIMENTAL EFFECT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric values separated by a slash. Precede negative valves with an M and positive valves with a P. (e.g., AFJQJFM10.0/P110.0; AFJQJCM22.0/P42.0)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AB36)
C	DEG CELSIUS
F	DEG FAHRENHEIT

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	AGAV	G	END ITEM IDENTIFICATION
	Definition: THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER OR THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF THE END EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS A PART.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable reply in clear text.
	(e.g., AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*;
	AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)


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	AFJK	J	CUBIC MEASURE
	Definition: A MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME TAKEN BY MULTIPLYING THE LENGTH BY THE WIDTH BY THE HEIGHT OF AN ITEM AND RENDERED IN CUBIC UNITS.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the numeric value. (e.g., AFJKJF27.000; AFJKJC8.1)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (AD42)
C	CUBIC CENTIMETERS
F	CUBIC FEET
B	CUBIC INCHES
E	CUBIC METERS

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	PRMT	D	PRECIOUS MATERIAL
	Definition: IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., PRMTDAGA000; PRMTDAUA000$$DAGA000; PRMTDAGA000$DAUA000*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (MA01)
AUA000	GOLD
IRA000	IRIDIUM
AZA000	OSMIUM
PDA000	PALLADIUM
PTA000	PLATINUM
RHA000	RHODIUM
RTA000	RUTHENIUM
AGA000	SILVER

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	PMWT	J	PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND WEIGHT
	Definition: AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM, AND THE AMOUNT PER A MEASUREMENT SCALE.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable Reply Codes from Tables 1 and 2 below, followed by the numeric value. Enter multiple replies in Table 1 sequence. (e.g., PMWTJPTA000R0.780; PMWTJAUA000F0.500$$JAGA000R0.780; PMWTJAUA000F0.500$JAGA000R0.780*)

Table 1
REPLY CODE	REPLY (MA01)
AUA000	GOLD
IRA000	IRIDIUM
AZA000	OSMIUM
PDA000	PALLADIUM
PTA000	PLATINUM
RHA000	RHODIUM
RTA000	RUTHENIUM
AGA000	SILVER

Table 2
REPLY CODE	REPLY (AG14)
E	GRAINS, TROY
R	GRAMS
F	OUNCES, TROY

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	PMLC	J	PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION
	Definition: AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below, followed by the location in clear text. (e.g., PMLCJAUA000TERMINALS; PMLCJAUA000TERMINALS$$JAGA000INTERNAL SURFACES; PMLCJAGA000TERMINALS$JAUA000INTERNAL SURFACES*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (MA01)
AUA000	GOLD
IRA000	IRIDIUM
AZA000	OSMIUM
PDA000	PALLADIUM
PTA000	PLATINUM
RHA000	RHODIUM
RTA000	RUTHENIUM
AGA000	SILVER

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	SUPP	G	SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES
	Definition: CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM, NOT COVERED IN ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT, WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ONE OR MORE FUNCTIONS EXCLUDING NSN ASSIGNMENT.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT*)


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	FCLS	A	FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
	Definition: THE ALPHA-NUMERIC DESIGNATION THAT IDENTIFIES THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE ITEM ACCORDING TO THE CATEGORY OF FUNCTIONS PERFORMED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply from the applicable document.
	(e.g., FCLSAHH-1.5*)


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	FTLD	G	FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
	Definition: DESCRIBES THE CAPABILITIES, INTENDED USE, AND/OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS PROVIDED.
	Reply Instructions: Enter description of function as concisely as possible. (e.g., FTLDGUSED TO INSTALL/REMOVE ENGINE NACELLE*)


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	TMDN	A	TYPE/MODEL DESIGNATION
	Definition: THE ALPHA-NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATION USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE AND/OR MODEL OF THE BASIC ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the appropriate designation data.
	(e.g., TMDNAMSV-615/M*)


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	RTSE	G	RELATIONSHIP TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
	Definition: INDICATES THE RELATIONSHIP, SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION, CAPABILITIES, AND THE LIKE, OF THE ITEM TO A SIMILAR ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter concise statement for similar item including name and identifying data.
	(e.g., RTSEGSIMILAR TO LOCKHEED OVERWING ENGINE HOIST P/N 61521-58*)


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	RDAL	G	REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
	Definition: LITERATURE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter data appropriate and in a concise manner to identify informational references covering the item.
	(e.g., RDALGNAAVAIROIA/VFK58 A-2.2.9*)


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	NTRD	A	ENTRY DATE
	Definition: INDICATES THE DATE THE ITEM WAS ENTERED INTO MIL-HDBK-300.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the date structured in three hyphenated 2 position segments to indicate the last 2 digits of the calendar year, month, and day.
	(e.g., NTRDA80-05-28*)


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	ZZZP	J	PURCHASE DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION
	Definition: THE CONTROLLING ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFICATION OF A DOCUMENT USED IN LIEU OF A SPECIFICATION IN THE PROCUREMENT OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document.
	(e.g., ZZZPJ81337-30624A*)


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	ZZZV	G	FSC APPLICATION DATA
	Definition: THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS (FSC) TO AN ITEM BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT HIGHER CLASSIFIABLE ASSEMBLY.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the name of the next higher classifiable assembly in clear text. (e.g., ZZZVGCOUNTER MEASURES SETS*)


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	HZRD	D	HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
	Definition: 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.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the applicable REPLY CODE from the table below. (e.g., HZRDDHAZ035*)

REPLY CODE	REPLY (HZ00)
HAZ035	RADIOACTIVE

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	CXCY	G	PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY
	Definition: THE NAME ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION CONTROLLING THE DESIGN OF THE ITEM.
	Reply Instructions: Enter the reply in clear text. (e.g., CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)