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2-2. INTRODUCTION - Cont'd.
(4) If your equipment fails to operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies
using the proper forms. See DA Pam 738-750.
b. Warnings and Cautions. Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appearing in your PMCS
table. Warnings and cautions appear before applicable procedures. You must observe these WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS to prevent serious injury to yourself and others or prevent your equipment from being damaged.
c. Explanation of table entries.
(1) Item number column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA Form
2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), include the item number for the check/service
indicating a fault. Item numbers also appear in the order that you must do checks and services for the intervals
listed.
(2) Interval column. This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the procedure
column. BEFORE procedures must be done before you operate or use the equipment for its intended mission.
DURING procedures must be done during the time you are operating or using the equipment for its intended
mission. AFTER procedures must be done immediately after you have operated or used the equipment.
(3) Location, check/service column. This column provides the location and the item to be checked
or serviced. The item location is underlined.
(4) Procedure column. This column gives the procedure you must do to check or service the item
listed in the Check/Service column to know if the equipment is ready or available for its intended mission or for
operation. You must perform the procedure at the time stated in the interval column.
(5) Not fully mission capable if column. Information in this column tells you what faults will keep
your equipment from being capable of performing its primary mission. If you make check and service
procedures that show faults listed in this column, do not operate the equipment. Follow standard operating
procedures for maintaining the equipment or reporting equipment failure.
d. Other table entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in your table.
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