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TM 9-2320-356-BD
g.
Fully Mission Capable (FMC) means that the vehicle can perform all its
combat missions without endangering the life of the crew.
To be FMC, the vehicle
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.
Combat Capable means that the vehicle can operate in a combat environment
with some limitations but meets the minimum functional capability requirements.
(Refer to paragraph 1-8.)
i .
Combat Emergency Capable means that the vehicle meets the needs for
specific tactical maneuver;
however, not all systems are functional. Also,
additional damage due to the nature of an expedient repair may occur to the vehicle
if it is used.
The commander must decide if these limitations are acceptable for
that specific emergency situation.
j .
Self-Recovery Capable means that the vehicle meets the needs for recovery
under self-power.
It could include hazardous equipment conditions such as partial
brakes or limited steering.
k.
Cannibalization,
as used in this TM, means the use of repair parts or
components obtained from another tactical 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: AMSTA-MB-BDAR, Warren, MI
48397-5000.
Personnel are encouraged to develop and report new BDAR ideas,
techniques,
and procedures.
b.
Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR’s) may be submitted by anyone who
knows of an unsatisfactory condition with equipment design or use. You do not have
to show a new design or list a better way to do a procedure; just tell why the
design is unfavorable or why a procedure is hard.
EIR’s may be submitted on SF 368,
Quality Deficiency Report.
Mail these directly to Commander, US Army Tank-
Automotive Command, AMSTA-MT, Warren MI 48397-5000.
A reply will be sent directly
to you.
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