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

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d) LIW (portion that was formerly Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP)), (Excessive Defense Articles(EDA)), requisition status, and so forth).

Army Award for Maintenance Excellencea. The Chief of Staff, Army encourages all units to participate in the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence maintenance supervisor. Report any new faults not previously recorded on the DA Form 5988–E. When a nonmissioncapable (NMC) fault requires repairs beyond the owning unit’s capabilities, the SAMS–1E interface process (DA Form2407 Maintenance Request) is used to request assistance from the next higher field maintenance support organization. If you have an item that you think needs calibration but it is not on the list, verify it in TB 43–180, which is partof EM 0022 for interactive electronic training manuals (IETM) readers. Make sure your TMDE is being used and is notgathering dust. The three types of tools commonly found at field level are as follows: Army modular unitsThis publication updates policies due to the conversion from Army of Excellence (AOE) force structure designs to theArmy Modular Force. The transition from AOE and, in some cases, Force XXI, into the Army Modular Force haschanged the Army from a division-focused organization to a brigade-centric force. Prior to this conversion, divisionshad unique brigades including airborne, air assault, heavy, mechanized, and light infantry, as well as the Force XXIand limited Force XXI designs. Army force managers designed each division headquarters and their respectivecapabilities by the few brigades they would command and control. The Army Modular Force, however, standardizesthe design of division headquarters and gives them the capability to have battle command of any type of brigade in theArmy inventory. This necessitates standardizing procedures to achieve interoperability. When OPCON of a unit istransferred to a new division, the receiving division G–4 must transmit any unique requirements to the incomingorganization. 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 37Roof Leaks May be common, yet still present a multitude of problems Slippery work surfaces Electrical hazards Health hazards Pests 41 Battle damage assessment and repair/recoverya. FM 4–30.31, provides doctrinal guidance on the use of recovery and repair assets on the battlefield. Practical METT–TC).d. Normally, this will be derived from higher headquarters OPORDs and logistics plans (LOGPLANs).e. Maintenance priorities can change during each phase/subphase of a tactical operation/mission.f. There is no set length of time that a phase can last. Using Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as an example,

a. The commander must ensure that the maintenance SOPs provide clear guidance to the maintenance platoon/section on its responsibilities. The size and capability of the internal maintenance operations may vary from commandto command; however, roles of unit leaders, unit equipment records clerks, and TAMMS clerks generally are commonto all organizations. AAME) (pronounced like the name “Amy”). The AAME is an annual awards program prescribed in AR 750–1.Guidance is at http://www.hqda.army.mil/logweb/aame.html. b. When the TI supports an investigation of pecuniary liability and actual costs cannot be determined, inspectors willprepare an ECOD. Basic policy guidance for an ECOD in support of a report of survey is in AR 735–5.

Unit maintenance awardsCommanders have the discretion to award their subordinate elements and/or Soldiers for maintenance excellence. AR600–8–22 sets the parameters for military awards. As part of a unit maintenance program, unit maintenance awardsencourage Soldiers to strive for better readiness, and build esprit de corps. Commanders cannot set higher standards forthe mechanics and drivers badges as established in this regulation. recorded on his or her DA Form 348.b. For the mechanic’s badge, the maintenance platoon leader who oversees the SAMS–E activity should coordinate operators/crews while still having time to perform PMCS on their own equipment?(11) Do I review my maintenance operations transactions and reports daily? 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.