A CODE USED BY THE USSOCOM TO INDICATE THE ACCOUNTABLE RECORD REQUIREMENTS OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOCOM DIRECTIVE 700-22 AND DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 165, USSOCOM MATERIEL CATEGORY CODES.
Code values (3)
| Code | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| D | Durable Item | DURABLE ITEM. DURABLE ITEMS DO NOT REQUIRE FORMAL PROPERTY BOOK ACCOUNTABILITY IN A DOD-APPROVED SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM, BUT DO REQUIRE CONTROL/CHAIN OF CUSTODY WHEN ISSUED TO THE USER. |
| N | Nonexpendable Item | NONEXPENDABLE ITEM. NONEXPENDABLE ITEMS REQUIRE FORMAL PROPERTY BOOK ACCOUNTABILITY IN A DOD-APPROVED SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM. ITEMS THAT ARE NON-EXPENDABLE COMPONENTS OF HIGHER ASSEMBLAGES WILL REQUIRE HAND RECEIPT CONTROL/CHAIN OF CUSTODY WHEN ISSUED TO THE USER. |
| X | Expendable Item | EXPENDABLE ITEM. EXPENDABLE ITEMS REQUIRE NO FORMAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN A DOD-APPROVED SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM. |
About AR
What is AR in FLIS / NSN cataloging?
AR (Ussocom Accountable Requirements Codes) a CODE USED BY THE USSOCOM TO INDICATE THE ACCOUNTABLE RECORD REQUIREMENTS OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOCOM DIRECTIVE 700-22 AND DOD 4100.39-M, VOLUME 10, TABLE 165, USSOCOM MATERIEL CATEGORY CODES.
What does AR code D mean?
AR code D means "Durable Item". DURABLE ITEM. DURABLE ITEMS DO NOT REQUIRE FORMAL PROPERTY BOOK ACCOUNTABILITY IN A DOD-APPROVED SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM, BUT DO REQUIRE CONTROL/CHAIN OF CUSTODY WHEN ISSUED TO THE USER.
How many AR codes are there?
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency defines 3 AR (Ussocom Accountable Requirements Codes) code values in the FLIS published code dictionary. Each is listed on this page with its official meaning.
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