TM-9-2350-273-BD

TM 9-2350-273-BD

INTRODUCTION

SECTION II. Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair - Standards and Practices

1-6. BDAR Characteristics.

BDAR capability requires simplicity, speed, and effectiveness. Some BDAR

procedures include repair techniques that violate standard peacetime maintenance

practices. In a combat emergency situation, greater risks are necessary and

acceptable.

1-7. Training.

The unit commander should ensure that an adequate number of members of his

organization, including supervisors, are trained in BDAR procedures applicable to his

equipment. Each tank crewman should be trained to perform initial battle damage

assessment for his crew position.

1-8. Waiver of Precautions.

Under combat conditions, BDAR may be performed on M48/M60 Tanks which are

fueled and/or armed. Other similar precautions may be waived at the discretion of the

commander. See paragraph 1-13e.

1-9. Environment.

BDAR may be required in a chemically toxic environment or under other adverse

conditions with severe limitations in personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials.

Performance of repair tasks may be necessary while wearing protective gear.

Expedient decontamination procedures are described in FM 3-220.

1-10. Serviceability y and Operability (Operating Characteristics).

The Minimum Functional Combat Capability (MFCC) criteria for the M48/M60

Tanks are as follows:

NOTE

These criteria may be waived for recovery or if the tactical situation demands

otherwise.

a. Armament and Fire Control

(1) Turret must traverse 360 degrees and elevate with no oscillations either

manually or by power.

(2) Main gun must be capable of firing without damage to the recoil system.

(3) Must have an operational fire control device (primary or secondary).

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