In regards to supply classifications, what are items like vehicles categorized as?

Vehicles are classified as major end items because they are significant assets that have a long-term utilization within military operations. Major end items encompass all items that are integral to the mission and include items such as equipment, vehicles, and systems that contribute directly to the operational capability of a unit. This classification emphasizes the importance of these items in the overall supply chain, as they require special handling, maintenance, and accountability due to their value and impact on operational readiness.

Expendable items, on the other hand, are those that are consumed or used up and are not intended for long-term use. Medical supplies include a specific category of items that are not typically classified as major end items since they are often consumable and used in care, rather than providing the capability of the unit. Non-expendable might also seem relevant since it indicates items that are not meant to be consumed, but in military classification, it’s the term "major end items" that specifically represents vehicles and similar critical assets in a structured and holistic way.