What is expendable and nonexpendable items?
Then, what is an expendable item?
expendable item. Component or part (such as bolt, nut, rivet) for which (1) no authorized repair procedure exists, and/or (2) the cost of repair would exceed cost of its replacement. Expendable items are usually considered to be consumed when issued and are not recorded as returnable inventory.
People also ask, what is non expandable?
Definition of nonexpendable. : not expendable: such as. a : not able to be easily replaced nonexpendable personnel. b : not normally used up or consumed in service nonexpendable equipment/supplies.
expendable supplies and materiel. Supplies that are consumed in use, such as ammunition, paint, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, surgical dressings, drugs, medicines, etc., or that lose their identity, such as spare parts, etc. Also called consumable supplies and materiel.