Which class covers Major End Items: Racks, Pylons, Tracked Vehicles, Etc.?

• A. Class VII (7)
• B. Class VIII (8)
• C. Class II (2)
• D. Class III (3)

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of DoD supply classification for Major End Items. Major End Items are the large, complete units that operate as a system or platform, such as vehicles, aircraft, ships, and similar big end products, along with major assemblies and the equipment that mounts or supports them. That’s why racks, pylons, and tracked vehicles all fall into this category—they’re items that are used as end items or major components of end items, rather than consumables or subassemblies.

Other classes are for different types of items: for example, medical supplies are Class VIII, clothing and related equipment are Class II, and petroleum, oils, and lubricants are Class III. Since racks, pylons, and tracked vehicles are end-item level items, they belong in Class VII.