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PMCS COULD HAVEPREVENTED THIS EVENT

An HMMWV driver

reported an unusual

vibration that he had

noticed to his mechanic.

The mechanic didn’t

take the time to

troubleshoot the

problem. Soon after

leaving the motorpool,

the vehicle’s front wheel

rolled off. MOTIVATOR

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TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

TASK TITLE: Supervise Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

CONDITIONS:

In the field or in a motor pool environment, given TM 3-4240-339-10, TM 3-4240-340-10, TM 3-4240-300-20&P, FM 3-4, DA Form 2404, DA Pam 738-750, M40A1/M42A1 series mask, M258 or M295 decontamination kit, a container of warm soapy water, a container of clear water, cheesecloth, denatured alcohol, scrub brush, plastic polish, lens cleaning compound, and calcium hypochlotrite.

STANDARD: Students must receive a “GO” rating on all elements of the performance PE.

TLO

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T M 9-2320-280-10

Sect ion I I . PREVENT IVE MAINT ENANCE CHECKSAND SERVICES

2-3 . GENERAL

A permanent record o f the serv i ces , repa i rs , and mod i f i ca t i ons made to theseveh i c l es must be recorded. (Army) See DA Pam 738-750 fo r a l i s t o f the fo rmsand records requ i red and how to comple te them. (Mar i ne Corps) Refe r toTM 4700-15 /1 ser i es .

2-4 . CLEANING INST RUCT IONS

a. C lean ing i s an a f te r opera t i on serv i ce per fo rmed by the opera to r /c rew tokeep the veh i c l e i n a s ta te o f read iness . Fac i l i t i es and mater i a l ava i l ab le toopera to rs fo r veh i c l e c l ean ing can vary g rea t l y i n d i f fe r i ng opera t i ng cond i t i ons .However , veh i c l es must be ma in ta i ned i n as c l ean a cond i t i on as ava i l ab le c l ean ingequ ipment , mater i a l s , and tac t i ca l s i tua t i ons permi t .

WARNING

Dryc lean ing so l ven t i s f l ammable and wi l l no t be used near an open f l ame. A f i re ext i ngu i sher wi l l be kept nearby when the so l ven t i s used. Use on l y i n we l l - ven t i l a ted p l aces . Fa i l u re to do th i s may resu l t i n i n ju ry to personne l and/or damage to equ ipment .

SAFETY

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

THE APPLICATION OF SYSTEMATIC PROCEDURES FOR

INSPECTION, DETECTION, AND CORRECTION, OF

BEGINNING FAILURES BEFORE THEY DEVELOP INTO

MAJOR DEFECTS.

THE CORNERSTONE OF UNIT MAINTENANCE IS THE

OPERATOR/CREW PERFORMING THE PMCS FROM THE

APPLICABLE TM 10-SERIES.

DEFINITION

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GOALS

1. TRAINING PERSONNEL.

2. MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT

READINESS.

PMCS GOALS

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1

TRAINING IN PMCS

Commander

Platoon Leader Platoon Sergeant

Squad Leader Section Chief Team Chief

Operator/Crew

SUPERVISORS

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BASIC SECTIONS OF THE TECHNICAL MANUAL

(1) TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(2) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.

(3) PMCS/OR EQUIVALENT TABLE.

(4) OPERATING PROCEDURES.

(5) TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES.

(6) BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST

TM SECTIONS

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ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUAL (ETM) OBJECTIVES

• LIGHTER DEPLOYMENT FOR ARMY MAINTENANCE UNITS

• EFFICIENT AND ECONOMIC TM DISTRIBUTION • ELECTRONIC INTERFACES TO RETAIL SUPPLY

AND MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS• ENHANCE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

CAPABILITIES • INTEGRATE ETMs WITH DIAGNOSTICS

SOFTWARE

ETM

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TM 9-2320-280-10

Table 2-2 Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

NOTE: These checks are to be made in the order listed, within designated interval.

B-Before operation D-During operation A-After operation W-Weekly M-Monthly

INTERVAL ITEM TO BE INSPECTED EQUIPMENT IS

ITEMNO.

B D A W M PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired, filled, or adjusted as needed

NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:

NOTEPerform Weekly (W) as well asBefore (B) PMCS if: (1) You arethe assigned operator but havenot operated the vehicle sincethe last weekly PMCS; or (2) Youare operating the vehicle for thefirst time.

d. Check condition and/or operation of: Windshield or sidewindows cracked

(1) Windshield and windows sufficiently toimpair operator’s vision.

(2) Windshield wiper arms and blades

(3) Mirrors

(4) All locking and fasteningdevices

ITEM TO BE INSPECTED AND PROCEDUREPMCS TABLE

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TABLE 2-1, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKSAND SERVICES (PMCS) - (Cont)

B-Before combat or A-After combat or W-Weekly in combattraining mission training mission situations only

Item Interval ITEM TO BE INSPECTED Equipment is notNo. B A W PROCEDURE Ready/Available if:4 Facepiece Assembly.

a. Visually inspect inside surfaceof facepiece (7) for dirt, mud,and greasy or oily substances.

Facepiece is dirty.

b. Check facepiece (7) for holes,

tears, and splits by holding in front of a light source. Look closely at edges of facepiece. Check for soft or sticky spots.

Silicone rubber has holes,tears, nicks, sticky spotswhich allow air to enterfacepiece.

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PMCS INTERVALS FOR CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK

PMCS TABLE CONT.

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DATE: 26 APR 96 EQUIPM ENT M AINTENANCE AND DA FORM 5988-E INSPECTION WORKSHEET

WK4WRC B CO, 703 INF BN

--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -EQUIPM ENT DATA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ADM IN NUM : B12 EQUIP SERIAL NUM : 050493 EQUIP M ODEL: M 998 REGISTRATION NUM : N638NA EQUIP NOUN TRK UTL CGO 1.25T 4X4 TYPE INSPECTION: W EQUIP NSN: 2320011077155 CURRENT READING: M 010987

NUM BER DATE CHANGE NUM BERPUBLICATION: TM 9-2320-280-10 06/91 02PUBLICATION: TM 9-2320-280-10-HR 05/88 00

SIGNATURE:Sid Gomez SPC TIM E: __________ SIGNATURE:Mike Post1Lt TIM E: __________

-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -PARTS REQUESTED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

QTY STATUS DATEFAULT DOC NUM NIIN DUE/REC DATE COM P PRI DLC

0001 6116 0001 000785961 00002 - - - - 0 13 N0002 6116 0002 000000001 00001 - - - - 0 13 N

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -M AINTENANCE FAULTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ITEM FAULT FAULT FAULT CORRECTIVENUM DATE STATUS DESCRIPTION ACTION INITIALS

0001 26-APR-96 WON’T START ELECTRIC AL

0002 26-APR-96 X CLUTCH SLIPPING ADJUST

0003 26-APR-96 X EXHAUST M ANIFOLD REPLACE PACKING

LEAKING

DA FORM 5988

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -M AINTENANCE FAULTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ITEM FAULT FAULT FAULT CORRECTIVENUM DATE STATUS DESCRIPTION ACTI ON INITIALS

0001 26-APR-96 W ON’T START ELECTRICAL

0002 26-APR-96 X CLUTCH SLIPPING ADJUST

27 APR 96 JDW

59 28 Apr 96 X Transfer wi l l not shi f t

to low Cleared for l im i ted

operat ion to t ransfer

vehic le to suppor t

m aintenance on

28 APR 96 MJP_

59 28 Apr 96 X Transfer wi l l not shi f t

to low

X Equipment is “not ready/available” or“Not Mission Capable.”

XIndicates a deficiency. However,equipment may be operable underspecific limitations as directed by thecommander until corrective action canbe accomplished.

Inspection or check is due, but not yetaccomplished.

Indicates a material defect other than adeficiency that must be corrected foritem to make the item completelyserviceable.

MJD Last name initial in black, blue-blackink, or pencil indicates that acompletely satisfactory conditionexists.

MAINTENANCE FAULTS

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DA FORM 2404 BLOCKS 1 - 7

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHEETFor use of this form, see DA PAM 738-750; the proponent agency is DCSLOG

1. ORGANIZATION

B COM, 703 INF BN2. NOMENCLATURE AND MODEL

TRK UTIL CGO 1-25t 4X4 M998

3 . REGISTRATION/SERIAL/NSN

NG38NA4a MILES

010987b. HOURS c. ROUNDS

FIREDd. HOT STARTS

5 .DATE

26APR96

6. TYPEINSPECTION

PMCS

7. APPLICABLE REFERENCETM NUMBER

9-2320-280-10 W/CTM DATE

06/91TM NUMBER

9-2320-280-10-HRTM DATE

05/88

COLUM N a - Enter T M i tem number .

COLUM N b - Enter the appl icable condi t ion status sy mbol .

COLUM N c - Enter def ic iencies and shor tcomings.

COLUM N d - Show correct iv e act ion for def iciency orshor tcoming l isted in Column c.

COLUM N e - Indiv idual ascer tain ing completed correct iv eact ion in i t ia l in th is column.

STATUS SYMBOLS"X"- Indicates a def ic iency in the equipment that p laces i t in

an inoperable status.

C IRCLED "X" - Indicates a def ic iency , howev er , the equipmentmay be operated under speci f ic l imi tat ions as d i rected byhigher author i ty or as prescr ibed local ly , unt i l correct iv eact ion can be accompl ished.

HORIZ ONT AL DASH " ( - ) " - Indicates that a required inspect ion,component replacement , maintenance operat ion check, or testf l ight is due but has not been accompl ished, or an ov erdueM WO has not been accompl ished.

DIAGONAL " ( / ) ' - - - Ind icates a mater ie l defect otherthan a def iciency which must be corrected to in-crease ef f ic iency or to make the i tem completelyserv iceable.

LAST NAM E INIT IAL IN BLACK, BLUE-BLACK INK,OR PENCIL- Indicates that a completely sat isfactorycondi t ion exists.

FOR AIRCRAFT -Status sy mbols wi l l be recorded in red.

ALL INSPECT IONS AND EQUIPM ENT CONDIT IONS RECORDED ON T HIS FORM HAVE BEEN DET ERM INEDIN ACCORDANCE WIT H DIAGNOST IC PROCEDURES AND ST ANDARDS IN T HE T M CIT ED HEREON.

8a. SIGNATURE (Person(s) performing inspection)

Sid Gomez SP

8b. TI ME 9a. SIGNATURE (Maintenance Supervisor)

Val Emmet SSG

9b. TIME 10.MANHOURS REQUIRED

This information must be completed by the operator/crew.

This information must be completed by the operator/crew.

DA FORM 2404

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1. NOMENCLATURE

TRK UTL CGO 1.25T 4X4

2. MODEL

M998

3. SERIAL NUMBER

050496

STATUS

SYMBOL

aFAULT

b

REASON FOR DELAY

c

DATE

(Form DA 2404)

FORM

d

ENTRY APPROVED

(Signature)

e

DATE(To DA Form2407)

f

Passenger wiper blade missing

6116-0001-000785961

26 APR 96N. Charge 27 APR 96

DA FORM 2408-14, JUN 94 UNCORRECTED FAULT RECORDFor use of this form, see DA PAM 738-750; the proponent agency is ODCSLOG

SAMPLE OF A COMPLETED DA FORM 2408-14

DA FORM 2408-14

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LEVELS OF MAINTENANCE

1. UNIT

2. DIRECT SUPPORT

3. GENERAL SUPPORT4. DEPOT

LEVELS OF MAINTENANCE

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TRAINING

1. SET ASIDE ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAINING.

2. IDENTIFY DEFICIENCIES.

3. OUTLINE IMPORTANT POINTS TO COVER.

4. OBTAIN COPIES OF 5988-E OR DA FORM 2404.

5. DRAFT QUESTIONS.

6. MAKE COPIES OF IMPORTANT POINTS.

7. REINFORCE THE LESSON.

PMCS TRAINING

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SUMMARY

• PMCS GOALS

- TRAIN PERSONNEL

- MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

READINESS

• THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION

SUMMARY