DA PAM 750-3: Soldiers' Guide for Field Maintenance Operations

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SupervisorsThe unit’s supervisors provide the leadership link to the operators and crews and support the achievement of the ArmyMaintenance Standard by— operators/crews while still having time to perform PMCS on their own equipment?(11) Do I review my maintenance operations transactions and reports daily?

Establishing maintenance prioritiesa. AR 750–1 contains an in depth explanation of maintenance priorities for garrison/premobilization/predeployment Recognize Motor Pool andMaintenance Facility Hazards • Walk around inside areas of facility to notice hazards associated with: • Roof leaks • Exhaust/Carbon Monoxide • Bay areas • Mezzanine storage areas • Noise exposure • Electrical • Housekeeping and general requirementsVerification proceduresa. The maintenance platoon leader who oversees the SAMS–E activity should coordinate with other affected platoon TMs at the field level.(8) Proper PMCS performance by the equipment operator will ensure early detection of faults and maintenance

Combat lossesPer changes to AR 735–5; AR 710–1, AR 710–2, and DA PAM 750–8, the following procedures will be used forequipment lost due to combat: Operators and crewsTo have a successful field maintenance program that supports mission accomplishment, leaders must start with theiroperators and crews. Operators and crews must know how to detect and report malfunctions as well as operateequipment properly and safely. An atmosphere of “pride” and “ownership” on the part of operators and crews forequipment enables that to happen. A disciplined routine and a self-motivated pursuit of excellence help to ensureoperators and crews performing PMCS achieve the Army Maintenance Standard. Do operators and crews-— include:(1) Platoon defense, including sector sketches.(2) Details to accomplish platoon and company mission, taking into account maintenance workload and Soldiers Section IIRelated PublicationsA related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand thispublication.c. Operational records. Operational records encompass those forms and records that provide the commander and Department of the Army Pamphlet Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment Commanders Maintenance Handbook Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 4 December 2013 UNCLASSIFIED Hazardous Substances Ensure: Proper storage, storage containers, and markings Inventory listing of all hazardous materials Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are located in area Signs are posted 37 b. In warranty applications, unit readiness and mission effectiveness take priority. If the maintenance activity is notor has not been able to get an effective response through the warranty process, the activity should repair first andattempt to settle later through the acquisition support activity. This can only be authorized by the commander of themaintenance activity. Local warranty procedures will include notification procedures when the maintenance activity hasto do exercise this option. 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

DD Form 1970 (Motor Equipment Utilization Record).(5) Make all required entries on DA Form 5982–E (Dispatch Control Log).(6) Route any DA Form 5988–E submitted by an operator upon return to the motor pool to the appropriate The commander’s commitment to the enforcement of published guidance on the proper performance of PMCSby operator/crew and field maintenance personnel. General training programsSee AR 350–1 and FM 7.0 for proper methodology for establishing general training programs. equipment.(2) Completed 12 consecutive months or 500 hours of operation, whichever comes later.(3) Without accident or written reprimand as the result of his or her operation.(4) Operating performance must have been adequate in all respects.b. Verification documentation, see paragraph 6–5. a. Army regulatory guidance.b. Higher headquarters guidance.c. METT–TC.d. Installation requirements.e. Customer requirements.f. Legal requirements (local, state, federal).AR 700–68Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gases and Their Full and Empty Cylinders Conducting PMCS and operator level troubleshooting may be time consuming during field operations and offers challenges to the commanding officer on how to employ the mission capable guns to support the maneuver commander’s intent. It is essential that battery level leaders incorporate the necessary time to execute maintenance into their troop leading procedures (TLP). Ineffective time management will cause delays in the unit identifying faults early and receiving repair parts in a timely manner. Commanders at all levels need to operationalize maintenance into their battle rhythm and timeline. Successful commanders and leaders create deliberate maintenance plans that facilitate planned maintenance during operations while maintaining firing capability and achieving the commander’s desired effects. Inspect what you Expect

Ultimately, ineffective signal maintenance at home station degrades unit readiness and hinders the mission in a high-OPTEMPO environment.

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A training program that results in leaders, supervisors, and operators being fully qualified and dedicated toperforming or supervising PMCS tasks correctly. Basic issue items (BII), component of end item, special tools, andaircraft flyaway items on hand/serviceable or on funded requisition Guidance for Soldiersa. Soldiers at brigade level and below occupy the most critical positions in the Army maintenance process. If they