Maintenance PMCS and Forms 1 Maintenance PMCS and

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms 1

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms TRAINING OBJECTIVES • PMCS • Before, During and After Inspections • Defects • Forms and Records • Vehicle Recovery 2

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms PMCS Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) are commonly known as operator maintenance. It is that part of the overall maintenance program that the using organization must perform on its assigned equipment. PMCS is the systematic care of a vehicle. This includes the daily cleaning, servicing, and inspecting for maintenance discrepancies. Its purpose is to maintain serviceability at reduced cost. Detecting and correcting defects in their early stages before they develop into major defects results in lower maintenance costs and less vehicle out-of-commission time. Unless regulations direct otherwise, the vehicle operator performs organizational maintenance. Daily maintenance of the vehicle includes: • Inspecting, servicing, adjusting, documenting, and cleaning the vehicle according to procedures in the vehicle TM. • Recording any deficiencies and shortcomings (include those that are corrected by replacing parts and those that are not corrected) • Lubricating the vehicle according to procedures outlined in the vehicle lubrication order (Army) sometimes included within the vehicle TM. • Helping your unit maintenance personnel perform scheduled periodic services on your vehicle. 3

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms Before Operation Before-operation inspection is a visual inspection to make sure the vehicle is safe and in good operating condition before it is driven. Many defects, especially leaks, are more apparent after the vehicle has been parked overnight. After a 360 visual inspection is complete, use the vehicle TM PMCS table to complete before operation PMCS. Before Operation During-operation inspection consists of the operator being alert to indications of vehicle malfunction while driving. Some of these include the following: • Unusual vibrations, noise, and odors. • Abnormal instrument readings. • Erratic brake and steering operations. After Operation After-operation inspection consists of all daily vehicle services and correction, if possible, of any deficiencies found. This inspection prepares the vehicle for operation on a moment’s notice. Afteroperation maintenance procedures are prescribed in the vehicle TM. 4

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms Defects If no defects are found during the before-operation checks and all cleaning and servicing requirements have been met, the driver is ready to start operating the vehicle. If vehicle defects are found, enter the details in the appropriate space on the operator’s inspection guide and trouble report. When correction of these defects exceeds the operator’s responsibility, take the AF form and the vehicle to the vehicle diagnostic and quality assurance section for corrective action. In some cases, required maintenance of the vehicle may be delayed by maintenance control due to the type of defect or to maintenance work backlog. When maintenance is deferred, maintenance control personnel will enter the status code and initial the driver’s form to show that defects have been reported and maintenance delayed. This form must be retained in the vehicle as a record of defects that have been reported to maintenance control. Any new maintenance defects not previously reported and identified as delayed maintenance, must be reported to maintenance control. Maintenance control will update the inspection guide when delayed maintenance items have been completed. 5

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms When dispatched, the operator will be given an equipment record folder containing all forms and records pertaining to their vehicle. The equipment and maintenance records found in this folder are— • DA Form 5983 -E Dispatch • DA Form 5988 -E Current and completed with most recent PMCS • Completed and signed QAQC • DA Form 5984 -E Operators Military Driver License • 2 copies of SF 91 • 2 copies of DD form 518 6

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms Recovery is retrieving or freeing immobile, inoperative, or abandoned material from its current position and returning it to operation or to a maintenance site for repair. These actions are usually limited to towing, lifting and winching. Towing is typically limited to the nearest Unit Maintenance Collection Point. Recovery consists of: • Self-Recovery • Like-Recovery • Dedicated-Recovery AVOIDING THE NEED FOR RECOVERY • Choose your route carefully, avoid the 4 X 4 syndrome • Stay off severe slopes • Don’t try to exceed your vehicle limits • Ensure you select the proper gear and or transfer engaged • Do your PMCS, check drive train daily 7

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms Self Recovery Self recovery is done when your vehicle is equipped with a winch and you are able to pull your vehicle out of whatever position it is stuck in without the help from another vehicle Like Recovery Basic principle is to use a like vehicle to assist you in recovering your vehicle. Utilize tow cables or a tow bar. Follow the -10 operators manual. Dedicated Recovery Only used when self- or like-recovery attempts fail or safety considerations warrant. You will need to send a request to your unit for a dedicated asset to come recover you. Follow your unit SOP for requesting assistance. Once the request is sent you need to prepare site for recovery. Maintain security and monitor your radio. 8

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms • R Recon the area (pull/lift/winch from what position) • E Estimate the resistance • C Calculate the ratio (how much effort you will need) • O Obtain the resistance (total effort needed) • V Verify the resistance (check yourself) • E Erect your rigging • R Recheck your rigging • Y You are ready 9

Maintenance, PMCS and Forms CONCLUSION The responsibilities of a military vehicle operator include keeping the vehicle in a safe operating condition. The operator must also maintain the vehicle’s mechanical efficiency. Armored vehicles require increased-interval maintenance due to the intense wear on the suspension, steering, and braking systems. These components of the vehicle may prematurely fail unless more frequently checked by the operator. Ensure mission requirements provide time and opportunity to the inspect vehicles at an increased rate. 10