Maintenance Ops at the CO level Flashcards

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Define fully mission capable

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systems and equipment that are safe and have all mission-essential subsystems installed and operating as designated by applicable Army regulation. Equipment is on-hand and able to perform it’s combat missions

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Define non-mission capable

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a material condition indicating that equipment cannot perform any one of its combat missions. Can be NMC maintenance or NMC supply

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What are the two categories in the army maintenance system?

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Field and sustainment

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What are the 3 characteristics of the two level maintenance system?

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  1. less maintenance echelon
  2. Returns equipment to the fight faster
  3. Reduces the logistics footprint in the battlefield
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Functions and characteristics of sustainment maintenance (7 total)

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  1. commodity oriented repair of components and end-items
  2. structured echelons above BCTs
  3. Tactical, installation, depot, and contractor activities
  4. Troubleshooting components, repair and return to the supply system
  5. Job shop bay/production line operations
  6. Depot maintenance is a subset of sustainment maintenance
  7. utilizes logistics management program to track maintenance
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Functions and characteristics of the field maintenance system (5 total)

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  1. repair and return equipment to user
  2. operator/crew maintenance is the most critical operation of the AMS
  3. operators perform PMCS and assist in services
  4. mechanics conduct troubleshooting, replace components, technical inspections, apply modified work notifications, utilize technical manuals
  5. tracked via GCSS Army
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sustainment maintenance actions

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  1. off-system
  2. disassemble/reassemble
  3. repair to national standard
  4. requires wide variety of tools
  5. typical rebuild tasks: starter, electronic module, engine, transmission
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field maintenance actions

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  1. on or near system
  2. use of line replaceable units (LRUs)
  3. fewer actions requiring tools
  4. crew level maintenance tasks: perform PMCS, identify and annotate corrosion and take corrective actions within the operator’s capabilities; lubricating, preserving, cleaning, tightening, replacement, and minor adjustments
  5. typical replace tasks: starter, winch, electronic module
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Define GCSS Army

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a fully integrated, web-based, logistics information system; it is a tactical sustainment ERP

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Describe the functions of GCSS Army

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  1. presents unparalleled potential for logistics superiority on 21st century battlefield
  2. supports JOINT operations
  3. addresses age old automated logistics short-falls
  4. proven efficient, effective, and economical
  5. will serve as major combat multiplier
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What does ERP stand for

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Enterprise resource planning

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What does ERP do?

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  1. introduces new business capabilities
  2. introduces new ways of doing old business
  3. transforms business operations - revolutionary vs. evolutionary
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How are ERP and GCSS Army related?

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  • Using AKO, GCSS provides user with access from anywhere in the world through a web browser which provides interfaces to national level systems, best business practices, integration across all tactical business areas
  • army logistics systems are becoming more integrated by using the same ERP software which provides “one version of the truth.”
  • one version of the truth exists through enterprise in the following systems: general fund enterprise business system (GERBS), logistics modernization program (LMP), army enterprise system integration program (AESIP), global combat support system (GCSS-Army)
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What does ESR stand for?

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equipment situation report

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Which processes are available management from the ESR?

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  1. inbound delivery monitor
  2. usage report
  3. dispatch
  4. order
  5. notification
  6. fault management
  7. material movement
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Define open/closed notification and open/closed work orders

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provides the ability to view all open or closed notifications by serial number, end item, LIN, NIIN, or work center level

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Define inbound delivery monitor

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Provides the ability to view what materials are awaiting pick-up at the supporting SSA by UIC

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Define equipment status report

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Provides the ability to view the equipment current status, status of request submitted, shop stock available, ASL availability, status of national level request for portable and non-portable equipment

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Transaction codes (T-codes)

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  1. open/closed notification (IW29)
  2. open/closed work orders (IW39)
  3. inbound delivery monitor (VL061)
  4. equipment status report (Z_EQUEST)
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What is a DA form 4958-E

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U.S. Army motor vehicle operators identification card (standard) (aka license form)

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What is a DA 4987-E?

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motor equipment dispatch

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Army oil analysis program

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  1. periodic, analytic evaluation of oil and lubricant samples
  2. samples provide information on oil/lubricant condition changes and wear/tear
  3. improve operational readiness
  4. detect impending component failures
  5. conserve lubricating and hydraulic oils by applying on-condition oil changes
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What is oil analysis required on?

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  1. aeronautical
  2. ground combat equipment
  3. locomotives
  4. water components
  5. support equipment
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What does BDAR stand for?

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battle damage assessment and repair

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Purpose of BDAR

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  1. uses emergency expedient repairs to return an item to a fully or partially mission capable status, rapidly returning disabled equipment to combat, or to enable to equipment to self-recover
  2. Crew kit and maintainer kit?
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Who’s responsibility is BDAR?

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the commander

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Define TMDE

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any system or device used to evaluate the operational equipment and their potential malfunctions; ensures test equipment replicates the precision, performance, and safety that are built into equipment during the manufacturing

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What does TMDE stand for?

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test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

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Examples of items tested with TMDE

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mortar tubes, rifle barrels, radios, circuit cards, engine computer units (ECUs), torque on a bolt

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Examples of TMDE

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barrel erosion gage, GRM-122 radio test set, multimeter, maintenance support device (MSD), torque wrench

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Definition and function of LIW

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the army’s authoritative location for all material stakeholders to access material data; provides leaders with visibility on parts tracking, equipment reset, electronic TMs, end item tracking, etc.

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what does LIW stand for?

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logistics information warehouse

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AR 600-55

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This regulation establishes standards, policies, and procedures for selection, training, testing, and licensing of operators of Army wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment

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Who needs licensing?

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any soldier who operates Army equipment, identified by make and model

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prerequisites and considerations for a license

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valid driver’s license, mentally/emotionally stable, free of alcohol/drug related incidents, good driving record

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evaluation process for licensing

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(cannot be delegated) commander’s interview, physical exam, driver’s training, test (written, PMSC, road tests)

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Dispatching

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  1. used by commander to control equipment use
  2. responsibility for both the equipment use and the operator’s safety
  3. commander’s must make sure that dispatching procedures are understood and followed
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dispatching procedures

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  1. licensed operator request dispatch from operator
  2. dispatcher provides log book and maintenance inspection worksheet
  3. operator uses TM to conduct BEFORE operation PMCS
  4. faults annotated on 5988-E
  5. 5988-E QA/QC by maintenance personnel
  6. faults corrected immediately or parts ordered
  7. commander either approves or disapproves dispatch concerning remaining faults
  8. dispatcher completes info into GCSS-A and equipment is dispatched
  9. mission execution DURING and AFTER PMCS completed
  10. new faults noted on 5988-E and corrected (if possible)
  11. log book returned to dispatcher and dispatch closed out
39
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What does PMCS stand for?

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preventative maintenance checks and services

40
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Why is inaccurate reporting bad?

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this sends a false sense of preparedness and we don’t earn the resources necessary to maintain readiness because the big army thinks everything is perfect

41
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Examples of historical trends and challenging areas

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lack of published CMDP guidance at brigade and below, lack of guidance regarding CMDP and its execution, lack of QA/QC operations, inaccurate reporting, PMCS, corrosive preventative program, dispatching procedures, scheduling services, records keeping, publications, TMDE program, arms room operations, army safety program as it relates to maintenance operations, army oil analysis program, SSL management

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common trends in first aid maintenance

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expired, no inventories or PMCS on kits, no medical seals, no medical personnel certifications (initials, tags)

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DA pam 750-1

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maintenance of supplies and equipment