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

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producing school.(2) Soldiers who receive their MOS through a civilian-acquired skills program or similar work experience, must

BITE is an analysis tool to diagnose data results to isolate faults within the system or systems. BIT/BITE may requirerecalibration. Driver’s and mechanic’s badgesa. Unit commanders are responsible for establishing and maintaining the program for awarding drivers and mechan- TMs at the field level.(8) Proper PMCS performance by the equipment operator will ensure early detection of faults and maintenance 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. Why have a Maintenance Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)? • Required by AR 750-1 which states: • “SOPs will be established and maintained by all Army organizations and activities performing maintenance operations.” • Purpose • To formally describe the way a unit performs maintenanceTM 5–600Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (Available at: https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms.)

As few as possible unscheduled distractions that take equipment operators, maintenance personnel, and supervi-sors away during scheduled PMCS periods. tion of acceptance of item for repair by the activity. Technical inspectors report their findings to the maintenancecontrol officer/commander as necessary.

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Verification of assignments/miles operated.(a) Either electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO) verification of Soldier assignments meeting minimum time Exhaust / Carbon Monoxide • Carbon monoxide poisoning may result from exhaust gases • Avoid operating vehicles in a maintenance facility • Use ventilation system • Conduct annual carbon monoxide tests AR 385-10, 11-4k 42 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.