What is a CHR?

• A. A listing of all components of an SKO or an end item with components
• B. A shipping manifest
• C. A maintenance checklist
• D. A log of annual inventory counts

Answer: (A)

A CHR is a record that documents everything that makes up an asset. It is a listing of all components of an SKO or an end item, including the subassemblies and parts that comprise it, along with pertinent details like quantities and identifiers. This creates a complete bill of materials for the item, which is essential for accountability: you can verify every component is present, track changes when parts are added or replaced, and link maintenance or repairs back to the exact parts involved. Having the CHR supports configuration control and efficient disposition or overhaul of the asset, because you always know exactly what should be in the item.

A shipping manifest, by contrast, shows what is being sent and to whom—its focus is movement, not the internal makeup of the item. A maintenance checklist lists the tasks to perform on the asset, not the components that compose it. A log of annual inventory counts records the counts themselves, not the specific components that make up the asset.