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

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c) Updated DA Form 5988–E with all uncorrected faults and parts required entered in SAMS–1E upon completionof the scheduled service. ics badges. AR 600–8–22 (para 8–28) provides the guidance for the award of badges for mechanics, drivers, andoperators. Although it is one badge (driver’s and mechanic’s badge) Soldiers and civilians will receive differentcomponent bars depending on whether their duties were to drive, operate, or fix Army equipment. Personnel canreceive multiple component bars, as appropriate.

b. Requests for waiver will be submitted through channels to MACOM, as MACOM commanders have one-timeapproval authority on requests for waiver of published MEL when the required maintenance can be accomplished atfield- and sustainment-level maintenance or by local contract. Include all supporting documentation.c. Warranty actions that require a modification must be applied by a valid MWO. The MWO is applied and reported a) Original DA Form 5988–E used for Field Level PMCS (with signatures and corrective action initials) (operatorssubmit with equipment to be serviced). Shop supply lista. Units authorized personnel, tools, and equipment to perform field-level maintenance will normally have a shop a. Requirements are as follows:(1) Soldier or civilian whose primary duty involves operation of Army materials handling or other mechanical

give maintenance operations the appropriate priority in relationship to overall unit mission requirements, the unit willsucceed and achieve mission accomplishment. The CSSAMO, may, in coordination with the supporting maintenance activity and on a case-by-case basis,perform hardware repair of STAMIS systems to facilitate systems availability.Applicability. This pamphlet applies tot 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 United b. Prioritize the battalion maintenance effort to support the commander’s mission.c. On behalf of the battalion commander and at least annually, make the assessment of the support battalion TB 43–0002Series of Technical Bulletins regarding Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MELs) (Available at: https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms.)

Special operator’s badgeThe special operator’s badge is an appurtenance (Operator–S) of the driver/mechanic badge, which is designedprimarily for operators of material handling equipment and other mechanical equipment. b. Operation of TAMMS. DA Pam 750–8 describes the forms and records required in the performance of fieldmaintenance. A unit’s TAMMS functions are performed by one or more school-trained Automated Logistical Special-ists, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 92A. The 92A must be under the direct supervision of the noncommis-sioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the maintenance administration section or the motor sergeant. TAMMS is eithero p e r a t e d m a n u a l l y o r u s i n g t h e a u t o m a t e d S t a n d a r d A r m y M a i n t e n a n c e S y s t e m - 1 E n h a n c e d ( S A M S – 1 E ) . T h eSAMS–1E is an automated system that improves the timeliness, accuracy, and reporting of maintenance data. This isthe most important automated system to field maintenance managers. Regardless of the system being used, the purposeof a unit’s TAMMS operation is to create, maintain, and properly dispose of operational, maintenance and equipmenthistorical records. c. Operational records. Operational records encompass those forms and records that provide the commander and

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

a. Personnel turbulence.b. Skill shortages.c. Leader experience.d. Complexity of equipment.e. Soldier experience.f. Other maintenance distractions. f. The United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (USACECOM) Logistics Readiness Center is theArmy lead organization for STAMIS logistics sustainability. 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 applicable) maintenance mission, versus maintenance capabilities, as described in paragraph 4–1 on behalf of thebattalion commander and at least annually. Ensure that the battalion commander is fully informed of the results. (Thisdoes not apply to units with FSCs; the support operations section will provide that assessment.) The establishment of strict quality control procedures for repairs and scheduled services.(7) All special tools, lubricants, and publications on hand to accomplish any PMCS task required by the applicable

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Vehicle operators licensinga. Commanders retain responsibility for the licensing of their assigned Soldiers.(1) Designate in writing an individual to certify drivers testing.(2) The MST providing dispatcher support will have a copy of the memorandum.(3) Leaders are responsible for ensuring their subordinates can operate assigned equipment.b. Include instructions for completing licensing of vehicle operators in the unit SOP. Per chapter 3 of this pamphlet, NGR 750-51 19 October 20106. Supervision of Unit Maintenance Program (DA Pam 750-1) a. Is the unit's maintenance program properly supervised? b. Are maintenance supervisors trained? c. Is there evidence of unauthorized cannibalization or controlled exchange beingperformed?MAINTENANCE SUSTAINABILITY (EVALUATION STANDARD 80%) SAT___UNSAT___IV Primary Weapons Systems and Equipment (ERC P and ERC A Reportable Equipment1. Equipment GO NOGO N/A a. Pacing Items and Systems b. ERC A Items and Systems2. Equipment Operators GO NOGO N/A a. Are SAMS-E DA Forms 348 maintained IAW appropriate regulations? b. Is a ledger of permits issued maintained IAW AR 600-55?Primary Weapons Systems and Equipment: Raw Score: ____ Adjusted Score: __ Percent GO: ___ PercentNOGO____PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (EVALUATION STANDARD 90%)SAT_____UNSAT______V. Materiel General GO NOGO NA 1. Combat vehicles Percent GO: ____Percent NOGO_____ 2. Tactical vehicles SAT____ UNSAT____ 3. Trailers and Semi-trailers 4. Non-tactical vehicles 5. Communications-electronics 6. NBC 7. Weapons 8. Generators and compressors 9. Material Handling Equipment (MHE)10. Medical11. Instruments/Fire Control12. Dining facility equipment13. Construction equipment14. Watercraft15. Missile16. TMDE17. All otherMateriel General: Raw Score: ______ Adjusted Score: _____MATERIEL GENERAL (EVALUATION STANDARD 80%)18 a) Copy of buy versus repair CBA. If audited, the unit must be able to produce these reports upon direction fromhigher headquarters. k. Request support from the Logistics Assistance Office (LAO) and Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs)and equipment logistics assistance representatives, as required.