TM 10-8340-243-13&P
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
MODULAR COMMAND POST SYSTEM (MCPS), SMALL
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
INITIAL SETUP
Not Applicable
Table 1. Preventative Maintenance
Checks and Services
(PMCS).
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NO.
CHECKED OR
NOT READY
SERVICED
/AVAILABLE IF:
1
Before
Cables
Cable assemblies
1) or damage to swaged ends.
frayed, damaged
or missing.
2
Before,
Frame
WARNING
During,
Assemblies
After
When handling tent frame, do not grasp
the frame near the frame joints. Failure
to do so can result in personnel injury to
hands and fingers.
Check frame assembly components for
Components
damage, such as bends or missing
damaged or
missing.
Check release and locking mechanisms
Inoperative
(Figure 1,
Item 3) on
legs and fittings
release pins and
for cracks and proper operation. Check
locking handles.
4) on
purlins for proper operation.
Repair if necessary.
Check condition of telescopic poles
Telescopic
poles bent or do
other damage to poles. Check for free
not extend.
movement.