TM-9-2350-274-BD
M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1984
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TM 9-2350-274-BD
INTRODUCTION
elapsed time for all tasks required to restore the vehicle. The time available at the
selected repair site must equal or exceed the estimated time required to accomplish all
tasks associated with the BDAR.
b. Determining where BDAR will take place should be based on the guidelines in
Table 1-1. These are general rules which must be adjusted by the commander based on
his best estimate of how the most responsive maintenance support can be provided. He
must consider the tactical situation, maintenance backlog, personnel, tools, TM DE, and
repair parts available. The guidelines are based on a defensive scenario and can be
extended when applied to the offense.
Table 1-1. Summary of BDAR Time Guidelines
LOCATION
ELEMENTS PERFORMING BDAR
TIME GUIDELINES
Breakdown Site
1. Operator/Crew
2 Hours
2. Battalion Maintenance Team (MT)
3. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
Forward Suppport Maintenance Company
Battalion Trains
(OMCP)
Brigade Support
Area
1. Battalion Maintenance Platoon
6 Hours
2. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
Forward Support Maintenance Company
3. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
Maintenance Battalion.
1. Forward Support Maintenance Co.
24 Hours
2. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
Maintenance Battalion
3. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
COSCOM
Division Support
1. Maintenance Battalion
36 Hours
Area
2. Maintenance Support Team (MST) from
COSCOM
Corps Support
1. COSCOM Maintenance Companies 96 Hours
1-12
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