TM-9-2350-311-34-2
CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 1994
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INSPECTION OF MATERIEL IN THE HANDS OF TROOPS
WARNING
Before starting an inspection on armament, be sure to clean weapon. Do not actuate firing
mechanism until weapon has been cleared. Inspect chamber to ensure that it is empty and no
ammunition is in position to be introduced. Avoid having live ammunition in vicinity of work area.
Serious injury or death could result to personnel.
Materiel in the Hands of Troops Inspection Procedures
NOTE
Refer to AR 750--1 and DA PAM 750--8 for responsibilities and fundamental duties of inspecting
personnel, including necessary notice and preparations to be made, forms to be used, and
general procedures and methods to be followed by inspectors.
1
Determine degree of serviceability, completeness, and readiness for immediate use, with special reference
to safe and proper functioning of the materiel. If materiel is found unserviceable or incipient failures are
disclosed, deficiencies will be corrected on the spot or advice given as to corrective measures when
applicable, or, if necessary, materiel will be tagged for delivery to, and repaired by maintenance personnel.
2
Determine cause of mechanical and functional difficulties that troops may be experiencing and check for
apparent results of lack of knowledge, misinformation, neglect, improper handling and storage, security, and
preservation.
3
Inspect to see that all authorized modifications have been applied, that no unauthorized alterations have
been made, and that no work beyond the authorized scope of unit is being attempted. Check index in
DA PAM 25--30 and the current Modification Work Order (MWO) files for any MWOs printed after this
publication.
4
Instruct personnel in proper preventive maintenance procedures if found inadequate.
5
Check completeness of unit maintenance allowances and procedures for obtaining replacements.
6
Inspect lettering on name plates and direction plates for legibility.
7
Inspect materiel for paint which has deteriorated or chipped off, exposing bare metal.
8
Determine when materiel was last exercised if not recently fired. Refer to TB 9--1000--234--13 for exercising.
9
Note general appearance and check exterior for missing or broken parts.
10
Check storage conditions of general supplies and ammunition.
11
Initiate a thorough report on materiel “not fully mission capable” with reasons for further appropriate action.
12
Report to responsible officer any carelessness, negligence, unauthorized modifications, or tampering. This
report should be accompanied by recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions.
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