INTRODUCTION
Section I.
GENERAL
the operator or crew will apply as reflected in
the maintenance function column of the mainte-
a. This technical manual contains instruc-
tions on operation and maintenance of the test
category of maintenance C.
stand for the operator and instructions for or-
b. Organizational Maintenance Allocation.
g a n i z a t i o n a l maintenance of the test stand by
The prescribed maintenance to be performed by
personnel of the using organization.
m a i n t e n a n c e personnel of the using organiza-
b. A p p e n d i x I c o n t a i n s a l i s t o f c u r r e n t
tion will apply as reflected in the maintenance
r e f e r e n c e s , including supply manuals, forms,
function column of the maintenance allocation
technical manuals, and other available publica-
tions applicable to the test stand.
nance O. In all cases, where the nature of the
c. Appendix II
contains a
list of
the basic
r e p a i r , modification, or adjustment is beyond
issue items. It is composed of those items which
the scope or facilities of the using organization,
make up the major end item of equipment and
the supporting category of maintenance should
the operator tools, equipment, and repair parts
be informed so that trained personnel with suit-
that are issued with the equipment and are re-
able tools, and equipment may be provided or
quired for stockage for operating and perform-
other instructions issued.
i n g operator or crew maintenance on the test
3. Forms, Records, Reports
stand.
a. General. Responsibility for the proper ex-
d. A p p e n d i x I I I c o n t a i n s t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
e c u t i o n of forms, records, and reports rests
a l l o c a t i o n chart for the test stand listing all
upon the officers of all categories of maintenance
m a i n t e n a n c e and repair operations authorized
maintaining this equipment. However, the
for all maintenance categories.
value of accurate records must be fully appreci-
e. Appendix IV
contains a
list of
repair parts
ated by all personnel responsible for their com-
w h i c h are required by the using organization
p i l a t i o n , maintenance, and use. Records, re-
f o r performing organizational maintenance on
p o r t s , and authorized forms are normally uti-
the test stand.
lized to indicate the type, quantity and condi-
tion of materiel to be inspected, to be repaired,
f. Reports by the individual user, of errors,
or to be used in repair. Properly executed forms
comments, and suggestions are encouraged.
convey authorization and serve as records for
T h e y should be reported on DA Form 2028
repair or replacement of materiel in the hands
( R e c o m m e n d e d Changes to DA Publications)
of troops and for delivery of materiel requiring
a n d forwarded directly to Commanding Gen-
further repair to shops in arsenals, depots, etc.
eral, Headquarters, U.S. Army Weapons Com-
T h e forms, records, and reports establish the
m a n d , ATTN: AMSWE-SMM-P, Rock Island
work required, the progress of the work within
Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill, 61201.
the shops, and the status of the materiel upon
2. Maintenance Allocation
completion of its repair.
a. Operator or Crew Maintenance Allocation.
b. Authorized Forms. The forms generally
The prescribed maintenance to be performed by
applicable to units operating or maintaining this