Army Maintenance Overview

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What are the two categories of maintenance?

Field and Sustainment

What is the purpose of Army maintenance?

To generate and regenerate combat power and preserve the capital investment of combat systems and equipment.

What must operators and crews know for a successful unit maintenance program?

How to detect and report malfunctions as well as operate equipment properly and safely.

When will operators and crews use the equipment TM?

While conducting before, during, and after operation PMCS. Signup and view all the answers

What is preventative maintenance checks and services?

The care, servicing, inspection, detection, and correction of minor faults before they cause serious damage. Signup and view all the answers

What is a maintenance standard?

A measure that specifies the minimum condition to which material must be restored. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'fully mission capable'?

Systems and equipment that are safe and have all mission-essential subsystems installed and operating. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'before' operation checks?

Checks performed by the operator/crew to identify faults that prevent mission performance. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'during' operation checks?

Checks performed by the operator/crew that monitor equipment operation and identify faults during the mission. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'after' operations checks?

Checks and services performed after the mission to identify and correct faults. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the requirements for medical equipment operators and/or supervisors?

Perform maintenance tasks per TMs, report malfunctions, maintain operator manuals, and maintain accountability of equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What DA PAM is the guide for motor pool operations?

DA PAM 750-35 Signup and view all the answers

What Army regulation covers the Army material maintenance policy?

AR 750-1 Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 levels of maintenance?

Unit, direct support, general support, depot Signup and view all the answers

What is a DD 314?

Preventative maintenance schedule and record Signup and view all the answers

What forms are contained in the equipment record folder when the vehicle is dispatched?

DA Form 2404, DA 5988E, DA Form 2408-14, SF 91, DD Form 518, DA Form 5987E or DD Form 1970 Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to perform a PMCS?

Every operator who is assigned a piece of equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What does TAMMS stand for?

The Army Maintenance Management System Signup and view all the answers

What questions evaluate the dispatch process?

Is the dispatcher appointed on orders; is an operator assigned to each vehicle; is the equipment mission capable; is a service sample due; does the dispatcher inspect the operator's OF 346? Signup and view all the answers

What are some frequently used historical records?

DA Form 2408-4, DA Form 2408-5, DA Form 2408-9, DA Form 2408-14, DA Form 2408-20 Signup and view all the answers

What DA form do you use to request for issue or turn-in?

DA Form 2765 Signup and view all the answers

What is the DA Form 2407 used for?

To request support maintenance on a piece of equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What type of manual is used to perform operator level PMCS?

The operator's manual (10 series) Signup and view all the answers

Before a vehicle can be dispatched, what safety equipment must be present?

Fire extinguishers, complete first aid kit, and highway warning kit. Signup and view all the answers

What is a class 1 leak?

A seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops. Signup and view all the answers

What is a class 2 leak?

A seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not to fall during inspection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a class 3 leak?

Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and drip during inspection. Signup and view all the answers

What does PLL mean?

Prescribed Load List Signup and view all the answers

How many days does a basic PLL sustain a unit?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym MAIT stand for?

Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maintenance Categories

Two categories of maintenance: Field (by operator/crew, unit, direct support) and Sustainment (general support and depot operations) according to AR 750-1.

Purpose of Army Maintenance

Generation and regeneration of combat power while preserving capital investment in combat systems and equipment to facilitate training and mission accomplishment (AR 750-1).

Unit Maintenance Program

Operators and crews must be equipped to detect and report malfunctions and operate equipment safely (DA PAM 750-1).

Equipment Technical Manual Usage

Equipment Technical Manual (TM) is utilized during before, during, and after operation PMCS.

Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

PMCS involves caring for, servicing, inspecting, detecting, and correcting minor faults to prevent serious damage or injury; procedures outlined in 10 and 20 series TMs and LO's (DA PAM 750-8).

Maintenance Standard

Defined as the minimum repair condition required for satisfactory performance over a specified service period.

Fully Mission Capable

Systems and equipment must be safe and have all mission-essential subsystems functioning, with no faults that impair combat mission capability (DA PAM 750-8).

Operation Checks

"Before" checks identify mission-preventing faults before operations; "During" checks monitor equipment during missions; "After" checks correct faults discovered post-mission (DA PAM 750-1).

Medical Equipment Management

Medical equipment operators/supervisors must perform maintenance tasks per TMs, report malfunctions, initiate maintenance requests, maintain manuals, and ensure equipment accountability (TB MED 750-2).

Motor Pool Operations Guide

DA PAM 750-35 serves as the guide for motor pool operations.

Army Material Maintenance Policy

Governed by AR 750-1.

Levels of Maintenance

Four levels: Unit, direct support, general support, depot.

DD Form 314

Used as a preventative maintenance schedule and record.

Equipment Record Folder Contents

Contains DA Form 2404 or DA 5988E, DA Form 2408-14, SF 91, DD Form 518, DA Form 5987E or DD Form 1970.

PMCS Responsibility

Mandatory for every operator assigned equipment.

Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)

Abbreviated as TAMMS.

Vehicle Dispatch Process

Ensures equipment readiness and establishes an audit trail. Questions include dispatcher appointments, operator assignments, mission capability, and inspection requirements.

Historical Records Importance

Permanent records track equipment's lifecycle and aid in maintaining the Army maintenance standard; crucial forms include DA Form 2408-4, DA Form 2408-5, and DA Form 2408-14.

Request for Issue or Turn-in

DA Form 2765 is utilized for these requests.

Support Maintenance Requests

DA Form 2407 is used to request maintenance support.

Operator Level PMCS Manual

Conducted through the operator's manual (10 series).

Required Safety Equipment for Dispatch

Must include fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and highway warning kits.

Fluid Leak Classifications

Class 1 leak: Seepage not forming drops; Class 2 leak: Seepage forming drops but not falling; Class 3 leak: Seepage forming drops that drip during inspection.

Prescribed Load List (PLL)

Standard load list for units, sustaining operations for 15 days.

Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT)

Acronym stands for Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team.

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This quiz focuses on the two main categories of Army maintenance: Field and Sustainment. It also explores the purpose of Army maintenance in generating combat power and preserving equipment. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of Army operations.