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PMCS stands for... - Answers -✔✔ Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
Who is responsible for the vehicle and it's load (if applicable) - Answers -✔✔ The
Vehicle Operator
TM stands for - Answers -✔✔ Technical Manual
PMCS Definition - Answers -✔✔ The Systematic Care And Inspection Of All Army
Vehicles And Equipment
What is a TM (Technical Manual) Purpose? - Answers -✔✔ Provide specific
information and guidance on the proper operation and maintenance on a single system
or series of vehicles
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 9 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Ordnance Material
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 2320 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Classification #
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 345 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Series #
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 10 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Echelon Level Of Maintenance
What Are The 5 Levels Of Maintenance ? - Answers -✔✔ 10 - Operator
20 - Mechanic
30 -
40 -
50 -
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 1 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Volume Number Of The Manual
A Warning Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Death or Serious Injury (PEOPLE)
, A Caution Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Damage to Equipment (EQUIPMENT)
A Note Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Important or Helpful Information (INFORMATION)
What are the 5 intervals of PMCS - Answers -✔✔ Before (B) - (Before Mission) Make
Sure To Properly PMCS the vehicle with a TM and a 5988-E or a DA 2404
During (D) - (During Mission) While your driving check for unusual noises or unusual
driving vibrations or lights that appear not to work
After (A) - *MOST IMPORTANT* After Every Mission (Most Important Bc it makes sure
the vehicle is prepared and ready for the next mission)
Weekly (W) - Every 7 Days
Monthly (M) - Every 30 Days
What are the two form you use for PMCS - Answers -✔✔ DA Form 5988-E & DA 2404
What is the difference between the DA Form 5988-E and the DA Form 2404? - Answers
-✔✔ The DA Form 5988-E is a Electronic Version & The DA Form 2404 is a manual
version of the form.
What is the same between the DA Form 5988-E and the DA Form 2404? - Answers -
✔✔ They are both running forms (meaning if you have space on it you can use it over
and over as long as you have space)
When you are writing more than one fault during PMCS what should you do? - Answers
-✔✔ Skip a line to allow room for the mechanic to make his comments or adjustments
Why do you skip a line on the 5988-E or 2404? - Answers -✔✔ To allow maintenance
to write in comments or repairs
During PMCS how do you know a fault or deficiency deadlines the vehicle - Answers -
✔✔ The fault or deficiency will be in the right Colum of the TM page
When using a TM make sure it corresponds to the ___________ vehicle you are
performing PMCS on - Answers -✔✔ (SAME)
How many class leaks are there? - Answers -✔✔ Three (Class I,II,III)
What does a Class I leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ Seepage of fluid or (Wetness or
Discoloration)
What does a Class II leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ Formed Drops But Not Dropping
What does a Class III leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ The Drops Are Falling
You may operate a vehicle with a Class I & II except - Answers -✔✔ A Fuel Leak
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PMCS stands for... - Answers -✔✔ Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
Who is responsible for the vehicle and it's load (if applicable) - Answers -✔✔ The
Vehicle Operator
TM stands for - Answers -✔✔ Technical Manual
PMCS Definition - Answers -✔✔ The Systematic Care And Inspection Of All Army
Vehicles And Equipment
What is a TM (Technical Manual) Purpose? - Answers -✔✔ Provide specific
information and guidance on the proper operation and maintenance on a single system
or series of vehicles
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 9 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Ordnance Material
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 2320 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Classification #
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 345 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Identifies The Series #
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 10 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Echelon Level Of Maintenance
What Are The 5 Levels Of Maintenance ? - Answers -✔✔ 10 - Operator
20 - Mechanic
30 -
40 -
50 -
TM-9-2320-345-10-1
What Does The 1 Stand For - Answers -✔✔ Volume Number Of The Manual
A Warning Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Death or Serious Injury (PEOPLE)
, A Caution Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Damage to Equipment (EQUIPMENT)
A Note Signifies - Answers -✔✔ Important or Helpful Information (INFORMATION)
What are the 5 intervals of PMCS - Answers -✔✔ Before (B) - (Before Mission) Make
Sure To Properly PMCS the vehicle with a TM and a 5988-E or a DA 2404
During (D) - (During Mission) While your driving check for unusual noises or unusual
driving vibrations or lights that appear not to work
After (A) - *MOST IMPORTANT* After Every Mission (Most Important Bc it makes sure
the vehicle is prepared and ready for the next mission)
Weekly (W) - Every 7 Days
Monthly (M) - Every 30 Days
What are the two form you use for PMCS - Answers -✔✔ DA Form 5988-E & DA 2404
What is the difference between the DA Form 5988-E and the DA Form 2404? - Answers
-✔✔ The DA Form 5988-E is a Electronic Version & The DA Form 2404 is a manual
version of the form.
What is the same between the DA Form 5988-E and the DA Form 2404? - Answers -
✔✔ They are both running forms (meaning if you have space on it you can use it over
and over as long as you have space)
When you are writing more than one fault during PMCS what should you do? - Answers
-✔✔ Skip a line to allow room for the mechanic to make his comments or adjustments
Why do you skip a line on the 5988-E or 2404? - Answers -✔✔ To allow maintenance
to write in comments or repairs
During PMCS how do you know a fault or deficiency deadlines the vehicle - Answers -
✔✔ The fault or deficiency will be in the right Colum of the TM page
When using a TM make sure it corresponds to the ___________ vehicle you are
performing PMCS on - Answers -✔✔ (SAME)
How many class leaks are there? - Answers -✔✔ Three (Class I,II,III)
What does a Class I leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ Seepage of fluid or (Wetness or
Discoloration)
What does a Class II leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ Formed Drops But Not Dropping
What does a Class III leak mean? - Answers -✔✔ The Drops Are Falling
You may operate a vehicle with a Class I & II except - Answers -✔✔ A Fuel Leak
