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c.
Do your DURING (D) PMCS while you operate the LMS. During operation means to monitor the LMS and its
related components while it is actually being operated. Pay attention to WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
d.
Do your AFTER (A) PMCS right after operating the LMS. Pay attention to WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
e.
Do your WEEKLY (W) PMCS once a week.
f.
Do your MONTHLY (M) PMCS once a month.
g.
Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults that you discover
before, during, or after operation, unless you can fix them. You DO NOT need to record faults that you fix.
2-3. PMCS PROCEDURES.
a.
Your Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, Table 2-1, lists inspections and care required to keep your
LMS in good operating condition. It is set up so you can make your BEFORE (B) OPERATION checks as you walk
around the LMS.
b.
The INTERVAL column of Table 2-1 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c.
The PROCEDURE column of Table 2-1 tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully follow these
instructions. If you do not have tools, or if the procedure tells you to, notify your supervisor.
NOTE
Terms "ready/available" and "mission capable" refer to same status: Equipment is on-hand
and ready to perform its combat missions. (See DA Pam 738-750)
d.
The 'EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF:" column in Table 2-1 tells you when your LMS is non-mission
capable and why the LMS cannot be used.
e.
If the LMS does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Section II, Troubleshooting.
f.
If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404 . IMMEDIATELY, report it to your
supervisor.
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