Performing PMCS • Cornerstone of the Army Maintenance System • Required by all printed, electronic, and interactive electronic technical manuals (TM) • Must be performed from the applicable TM • Faults detected that violate a safety directive must be corrected 14 a) Mechanic’s tool kits that consist of common hand tools authorized by the unit table of organization andequipment (TOE). These tool kits are based upon the number of mechanics authorized. both present and projected.d . D e v e l o p p l a t o o n t a c t i c a l p l a n s i n c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h e x t e r n a l m a i n t e n a n c e m i s s i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s . E x a m p l e s

d) Copy of closed dispatch form for road test upon completion of the scheduled service (for motor vehicles only).e. Historical records. Historical records differ from operational and maintenance records in that most of them they have not been corrected. TAMMS clerks must constantly update the DA Form 5988–E as new faults are reportedby operators and old faults are corrected by maintenance personnel. Equipment operators and mechanics use the DAForm 5988–E as a reference when performing -10 and -20 level PMCS to avoid reporting faults that have already beenidentified and actions that have been deferred. This form is a valuable tool that can be used to identify systemicproblems in a unit’s maintenance operation. For example, comparing this form against its equipment can revealoperators who are unable to properly perform PMCS, problems in the prompt requesting of repair parts, and inadequate-20 level PMCS. This form requires frequent attention from unit level commanders and field maintenance managers. a. Provide the commander with accurate equipment status for all brigade units; accuracy here depends on theaccuracy and timeliness of unit reports. Manage materiel and unit equipment status reporting. In conjunction withbrigade S–3 and S–4, ensure that all reporting units within the brigade fully comply with reporting proceduresdescribed in AR 700–138, DA Pam 750–8, and DA Pam 738–751. BITE is an analysis tool to diagnose data results to isolate faults within the system or systems. BIT/BITE may requirerecalibration. e. Soldiers must comply with all licensing, dispatching, and maintenance procedures required by DA Pam 750–8;DA Pam 738–751; AR 600–55, and local SOPs. These are fundamental to unit safety, management, and equipmentreliability.Enabling Learning Objective C Action: Recommend precautions for hazards found within or around a motor pool and/or maintenance facility. Condition: During group discussions and viewing photographs of maintenance areas. Standard: Recommended precautions must be feasible and effective. 26 k. Request support from the Logistics Assistance Office (LAO) and Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs)and equipment logistics assistance representatives, as required. h. The TCX is composed of COTS computer systems and their associated peripheral equipment used to operate orsupport tactical STAMIS applications. TCX will be located at the CSSAMO and must be 100 percent deployable (seeAR 750–1, para 8–7). allocation chart (MAC), coordinate requirements for mobile support teams with supporting field maintenance. Ifassigned to an organization with internal direct support modules/capability, coordinate directly with the senior battalionmaintenance officer as required to dispatch mobile support teams as required.

AAME) (pronounced like the name “Amy”). The AAME is an annual awards program prescribed in AR 750–1.Guidance is at http://www.hqda.army.mil/logweb/aame.html. c. Property book officers will require that a copy of the DA Form 2408–9 accompany turn-in paperwork prior toassigning a document number to ensure compliance with paragraph 2. h. Changes to equipment document should be made on all appropriate forms and automated reporting systems. As few as possible unscheduled distractions that take equipment operators, maintenance personnel, and supervi-sors away during scheduled PMCS periods.Office (CSSAMO), will support the user/operator in diagnosis and restoration of STAMIS computer systems to anoperational status. Failed line replacement units (LRUs) will then be turned into the supporting SSA. d. When the technical inspector is an MTOE-designated position, the person selected must be both technicallycompetent and senior enough in rank to represent the field maintenance unit’s commander to other senior NCOs withinthe company, senior NCOs and officers from supported units (whether it be battalions, brigades or higher), as well asthe support battalion’s support operations staff.

most engaged in maintenance workload.(3) Formulating tactical road march/convoy plans for the platoon.e. Oversee the PMCS program for platoon equipment.f. Serve as shop officer in units not authorized an MCO due to the number of mechanics assigned.g. Perform other duties as assigned by commander.h. In units with organic maintenance, not authorized a shop officer, make the assessment of the battalion (or unit, as Distribution. This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels A and B fort h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard/Army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the U.S. Army Reserve. a. Unit readiness and mission effectiveness take priority over warranty actions. The maintenance activity com-mander will notify the acquiring command or activity when equipment must be fixed first and then attempt to settle thewarranty later. Concurrently, the radar section can execute maintenance during non-cueing timelines. The brigade can publish a cueing schedule that will provide the radar section the shared understanding of when and where the radar is required to radiate. During periods of non-cueing, the radar section leaders have opportunity to conduct levels of priority of work, to include during and after PMCS operations. Battery Maintenance Focus Overview units rather than develop its own service-unique equipment. The Army benefits from technologies that change rapidly,have a greater economy of scale than an Army-unique system would have, and have the potential for interoperabilitywith systems external to the Department of the Army. Another advantage is that COTS systems can come withwarranties and service contracts, which is of concern to the field maintenance shop office.maintenance mission, versus maintenance capabilities. Use unit MTOEs, PBUSE documentation of equipment on handby users and field maintenance, and electronic military personnel office (eMILPO) information as to personnel onstation. Ensure that the battalion commander is fully informed of the results. General training programsSee AR 350–1 and FM 7.0 for proper methodology for establishing general training programs. October 2010 *NGR 750-51 COMET SUMMARY*Must receive a satisfactory rating in these areas to receive an overall satisfactory rating. Must pass at leastone of the two remaining areas. (Units with nine or less Primary Equipment items will not be given anunsatisfactory overall unit rating based solely on failing to pass this area unless two or more Primary Equipmentitems receive a NOGO.)I. *Maintenance Management (90%) SAT________ UNSAT________ UNSAT________II. *AMSS Data Management (90%) SAT________ UNSAT________ UNSAT________III. Maintenance Sustainability (80%) SAT________ UNSAT________IV. *Primary Weapons Systems and Equipment (90%) SAT________V. Materiel General (80%) SAT________OVERALL COMET RATING SAT________ UNSAT_______ 19 operations regarding urgency of need designators (UNDs) and force activity designators (FADs).b. Army maintenance tasks and operations will be conducted in established maintenance mission priority sequence.c. Commanders will establish maintenance priorities based on mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time, and civilians b) Original DA Form 5988–E used for quality control inspection to close out service (with signatures and correctiveaction initials).

status of equipment, and about the capabilities of operators to perform maintenance.b. All units must have their own testing and training programs.c. All personnel require equipment and inspection-process training to be effective.d. The leader must know what the operator knows about performing PMCS and the capability of the operator’s a. MACOMs acquire warranties only when they are in the Army’s best interest. Acquiring commands or activitiesare to establish local warranty implementation procedures.er’s quality control/assurance mechanism):(a) Initial inspections. Includes estimated costs of damages in conjunction with TAMMS clerks and the determina- Perform satisfactorily for a minimum period of 1 year as an active qualified driver instructor or motor vehicledriver examiner.