Interpret the Preventive Maintenance and Dispatching Process

Question 1

Q1: True or False: The PMCS Process is the systematic care and inspection of all Army vehicles and equipment that includes inspecting, cleaning, adjusting, servicing, preserving, lubricating, and repairing items essential to maintaining the mission readiness of the Army.

Answer 1

A1: TRUE

Question 2

Q2: True or False: Technical Manuals (TM’s) provide specific information and guidance on the proper operation and maintenance.

Answer 2

A2: TRUE

Question 3

Q3: True or False: A “Warning” signifies that damage to the equipment may occur if the recommended precautions are not followed.

Answer 3

A3: False (Caution)

Question 4

Q4: Weekly-operation PMCS checks are performed

Answer 4

A4: once every seven days

Question 5

Q5: _____ is seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.

Answer 5

A5: A Class I Leak

Question 6

Q6: What does the acronym BII stand for?

Answer 6

A6: Basic Issue Items

Question 7

Q7: True or False: The LO number will end with 12 when the LO is a separate document than the TM.

Answer 7

A7: TRUE

Question 8

Q8: Indicates ordnance material

Answer 8

A8: 9

Question 9

Q8: Specifies echelon level of maintenance

Answer 9

A8: 10

Question 10

Q8: A specific series or model of vehicles

Answer 10

A8: 392

Question 11

Q8: Classification for an engine powered wheeled vehicle

Answer 11

A8: 2320

Question 12

Q9: Within the LO indicates service is performed every 3,000 miles or six months.

Answer 12

A9: 3/S

Question 13

Q10 True or False: On a Lubrication Order (LO) a broken line ( ) indicates that the same components are located on each side of the vehicle.

Answer 13

A10: True

Question 14

Q11: The two vehicle maintenance forms listed within this booklet are the DA Form 5988e and the ______.

Answer 14

A11: DA Form 2404

Question 15

Q12: A fault with equipment other than a deficiency

Answer 15

A12: /

Question 16

Q12: The equipment in an inoperative status (deadline)

Answer 16

A12: X

Question 17

Q12: 3) Has a deficiency, but may be operated under set

Answer 17

A12: X circled

Question 18

Q13: You should _______ when annotating faults on your DA Form 5988e to give maintenance room for notes.

Answer 18

A13: skip a line

Question 19

Q14: True or False: The DA Form 5987 is a Motor Equipment Utilization Record.

Answer 19

A14: False (Equipment Dispatch)

Question 20

Q15: True or False: Your commander or designated representative must authorize off post travel on the DA Form 5987.

Answer 20

A15: True