TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
INTRODUCTION
f. The MT/MST assessor is a senior member of the forward MT/MST. He is a
systems mechanic/technician trained in BDAR techniques. He must know:
(1) The unit’s mission and the commander’s requirements.
(2) The maintenance capability of the unit, including the available skills,
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tools, repair parts, and materials.
(3) H
OW
to detect contamination and effect
(4) The unit’s maintenance workload.
decontamination
of equipment.
(5) The maintenance capability of all accessible rally and maintenance
collection points.
g. The term fully mission capable (FMC) means that the tank can perform all its
combat missions without endangering the life of the crew. To be FMC the tank must
be complete and fully operable with no faults listed in the “Equipment is not ready/
available if” column of the operator’s Preventive [Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS).
h. The term combat capable means that the tank meets the minimum functional
combat capability requirements. (See paragraph 1- 10.)
i. The term combat emergency capable means that the tank meets the needs for
specific tactical maneuver or firing missions; however, all systems are not functional.
Also, additional damage due to the nature of an expedient repair may occur to the tank
if it is used. The commander must decide if these limitations are acceptable for that
specific emergency situation.
j. The term self-recovery capble means that the tank meets the needs for
recovery under self-power.
It could Include hazardous equipment conditions such as
partial brakes or limited steering.
k. The term cannibalization as used in this TM means any use of repair parts or
components obtained frorn another combat vehicle either damaged or of lower priority
to the immediate mission. In this TM, the term is used to include controlled exchange.
1-5. BDAR Recommendations and QDR/EIR.
a. Personnel originating new BDAR procedures should forward them directly to
Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: DRSTA-MB-BDAR, Warren,
MI 48090. Personnel are encouraged to develop and report new BDAR ideas, techniques
and procedures.
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