PMCS and Maintenance

Question 1

What does PMCS stand for?

Answer 1

Preventative Maintenance Checks and services.

Question 2

The Army relies on four core maintenance processes to
manage equipment during the course of its service. What are
these four-core maintenance process?

Answer 2

1. Performance observation
2. Equipment services
3. Fault Repairs
4. Single-standard repairs

Question 3

Who is required to perform a PMCS?

Answer 3

Every operator who is assigned to a piece of equipment

Question 4

When is a PMCS required to be performed?

Answer 4

Before, during and after the operation of a piece of
equipment and also at weekly and monthly intervals

Question 5

A new Soldier in your squad is having problems
understanding the status symbols. You know that status
symbols are used on forms and records to show the
seriousness of equipment faults and problems. How many
status symbols are there and how would you explain them to
your new Soldier?

Answer 5

There are 5 status symbols.
1. X–Equipment deficiency. Equipment is in an
inoperable status (deadline).
2. Circled X–Equipment deficiency. Equipment may be
operated under set limitation.
3. Horizontal dash (-)–Inspection or component
replacement has not been done.
4. Diagonal dash (/)–Equipment fault other than a
deficiency.
5. Last Name Initial–Vehicle in satisfactory condition or
fault corrected.

Question 6

What are three classifications of vehicles?

Answer 6

Tactical, Administrative, and Combat.