TM-9-2350-273-BD

TM 9-2350-273-BD

INTRODUCTION

maintenance team completes repairs if possible at the damage site. If the site is within

direct fire or under enemy observation, movement to a more secure site in defilade may

be necessary. This is still considered “on-site”.

b. If the tank has been left unattended in the forward battle area, the immediate

area of the tank should be checked for mines and the tank should be checked for booby

traps before starting the battle damage assessment.

The MT should also make the

safety checks listed in paragraph 1-13e.

c. The MT assessment will be more thorough than the crew's, using organizational

maintenance support tools and equipment as needed. MT assessment includes:

(1) Reviewing the crew’s out-of-action report, if available.

(2) Interviewing commander and crew if available.

(3) Visually inspecting damaged parts and systems.

(4) Performing a self-test.

(5) Making tests with organizational test equipment, if required.

(6) Performing additional vehicle operational tests, as necessary.

d. Using this information and following the steps of paragraph 1-4c, the MT will:

(1) Determine what must be repaired or replaced.

(2) Determine sequence and priority of repair actions.

(3) Estimate repair times for each repair task.

(4) Total the repair task times and determine if the repairs can be performed in

the time available.

(5) Determine repair location and, if other than on-site, arrange for recovery of

the vehicle to the repair site.

e. If all critical repairs can be made within the available time with the skills,

materials, tools, and equipment at hand, the MT, assisted by the crew, will proceed with

the on-site repair.

f. If the damage exceeds the repair capability of the MT, and time is available for

an MST on-site fix, the MST shall be called.

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