TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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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, — tools, repair parts, and materials. (3) HOW 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. 1-4