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CHAPTER 4

LESSON OUTLINES FOR TRUCK OPERATIONS

LESSON TITLE: USE TECHNICAL MANUALS AND MAKE ENTRIES ON DA Form 2404 (EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHEET)
TASK NUMBER: 551-721-1352 (Perform Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services)

A. TRAINING OBJECTIVE.

  TASK: Use the MTV TMs (operator's manual) and make operator entries on DA Form 2404.
  CONDITION: Given instruction, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2, DA Form 2404, and a practical exercise.
  STANDARD: Locate information in the TMs (operator's manual) and make the required operator entries on DA Form 2404 in the correct sequence according to DA Pamphlet 738-750. Each student has 15 minutes to complete the practical exercise without error and will be graded on a GO/NO-GO basis.

B. INTERMEDIATE TRAINING.

Intermediate Training Objective 1
  TASK: Use the MTV TMs (operator's manual).
  CONDITION: Given instruction, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2 and a practical exercise in a classroom environment.
 

STANDARD:

Answer the questions correctly in the practical exercise by locating information in the TMs (operator's manual). Each student will be graded on a GO/NO-GO basis.
     

Intermediate Training Objective 2

 

TASK:

Document a no-fault situation on DA Form 2404.
 

CONDITION:

Given instruction, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2, a practical exercise, and DA Form 2404 in a classroom environment.
 

STANDARD:

You must fill out a no-fault situation on DA Form 2404 in the correct sequence according to DA Pamphlet 738-750. Each student will be graded on a GO/NO-GO basis.
     

Intermediate Training Objective 3

 

TASK:

Document a fault situation on DA Form 2404.
 

CONDITION:

Given instruction, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2 a practical exercise, and DA Form 2404 in a classroom environment.
 

STANDARD:

You must fill out a fault situation on DA Form 2404 in the correct sequence according to DA Pamphlet 738-750. Each student will be graded on a GO/NO-GO basis.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Training time: As scheduled.

2. Training location: Scheduled classroom.

3. Training type: Conference and practical exercise.

4. Students: Scheduled personnel.

5. Principal and assistant instructors required: One primary instructor for the class and one assistant instructor for every 20 students for the practical exercise.

6. Training aids and equipment: Overhead projector, screen, transparency ( DA Form 2404), TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2 (1 per student), DA Form 2404 (4 per student), and a practical exercise situation sheet (1 per student).

7. References: DA Pamphlet 738-750 and TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2.

D. SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITY.

NOTE: Before class arrival, ensure that each student desk or table has a TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2 and two DA Forms 2404. Sample completed DA Forms 2404 are at Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2. These samples can be used to make transparencies for an overhead projection system or reproduced as student handouts.

1. Introduction.

a. Interest device.

b. Tie-in.

c. Lesson objective (paragraph A).

d. Procedures:

(1) Explanation.

(2) Practical exercise.

(3) Summary.

2. Explanation and demonstration.

a. Proper technique for using the MTV -10 series TMs (TM 9-2320-366-10-1 and 10-2 which is also available on CD).

(1) Front cover index --corresponding thumb tabs blackened pages and table of contents.

(2) Warning summary and caution -- warning statements.

(3) PMCS tables (Chapter 2, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 ).

(4) Troubleshooting instructions (Chapter 3, TM 9-2320-366-10-2).

(5) Lubrication instructions (Appendix F, TM 9-2320-366-10-1 ).

  • Lubrication charts and local views.
  • Warnings and notes.
  • Lubricant abbreviations and intervals.
  • Lubricate after fording and high-pressure washing.

(6) Alphabetical subject index.

b. DA Form 2404 no-fault situation:

NOTE: If the organization is using ULLS, ULLS generated DA Form 5988-E may be used instead of using DA Form 2404. The blocks of DA Form 5988-E are completed similar to those of DA Form 2404.

(1) Organization.

(2) Nomenclature and model.

(3) Registration/serial number/NSN.

(4) Type of inspection (PMCS).

(5) TM number and TM date.

(6) Date of inspection (column c).

(7) Type of inspection (entered in column d when used for concurrent inspections).

(8) Disposition of DA Form 2404.

d. DA Form 2404 fault situation.

NOTE: If the organization is using ULLS, ULLS generated DA Form 5988-E may be used instead of using DA Form 2404. The blocks of DA Form 5988-E are completed similar to those of DA Form 2404.

(1) Deferred maintenance. Check DA FORM 2408-14 (Uncorrected Fault Record) for any deferred maintenance before listing faults on DA Form 2404. Do not list faults that are already listed on DA Form 2404 or DA FORM 2408-14. (This form is not required when an automated system such as ULLS, provides a list or printout of deferred maintenance and uncorrected faults that includes all elements on the DA FORM 2408-14.)

NOTE: Explain to the students that when a DA Form 2404 has previous no-fault daily annotations, a new form does not have to be initiated when a fault is found. Tell them to use the same form and some of the steps listed below would already be completed.

(2) Organization.

(3) Nomenclature and model.

(4) Registration/serial number/NSN.

(5) Miles. (If the reading is in kilometers, put the letter "K" before the number.)

(6) Hours.

(7) Date.

(8) Type of inspection (PMCS).

(9) TM number and TM date.

(10) Signature and rank in block 8a.

(11) TM item number entered in column a. Circle item number if the fault makes the equipment not mission capable.

(12) Status symbol entered in column b.

(13) Deficiencies or shortcomings entered in column c.

(14) Disposition of DA Form 2404

3. Practical exercise. Hand out one practical exercise and two DA Forms 2404 (or if using ULLS, ULLS generated DA Form 5988-E) to each student. Students will complete the practical exercise as outlined in paragraph 2 above within 15 minutes.

4. Evaluate. Check each student's practical exercise.

5. Summary.

a. Recap main points.

b. Allow for questions.

c. Clarify questions.

d. Give closing statement.

6. Retraining. Retrain and retest NO-GOs after normal duty hours.

E. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS. None.

F. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. None.

G. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION. Recommended instructional time is 1.0 hours (.5 conference and .5 practical exercise).

 

Figure 4-1. DA Form 2404 (No-Fault Situation)

Figure 4-2. DA Form 2404 (Fault Situation)


PRACTICAL EXERCISE

LESSON TITLE:

USE TECHNICAL MANUALS AND MAKE ENTRIES ON DA Form 2404

NAME_________________________________RANK___________DATE________

To complete this practical exercise, you will need appropriate vehicle operator's TM, two blank DA Forms 2404(or ULLS generated DA Form 5988-E), and a pencil. You have 15 minutes to complete this practical exercise.

FIRST REQUIREMENT

Using the appropriate vehicle TM, answer the following questions by writing your answer in the space provided after each question.

 

1. At what interval does the operator check the ECU push-button shift selector for proper operation?

 

2. Where would you find the definition for the different classes of leaks?

 

3. In what section of the operator's TM would you find the BII authorized for the M1086 cargo truck?

 

4. In what paragraph of the operator's TM would you find instructions to raise and lower the cab?

 

5. In what section of the operator's TM would you find lubricating instructions?

 

6. What lubricant is required for the air/hydraulic power unit?


SECOND REQUIREMENT

 

NAME____________________________RANK___________DATE_______________

 

From the following information, make the required operator entries on DA Form 2404 (or ULLS generated DA Form 5988-E):

You are assigned to the 54th Underwater Repair Company as the operator of an MTV, M1086 5-ton cargo truck, with registration number CG41127J.

a. On 20 July 1998, you perform a daily PMCS and find no faults.

b. On 21 July 1998, you perform a daily PMCS and again find no faults.

c. On 22 July 1998, you perform a daily PMCS and your vehicle is pulling to the right side when the service brakes are applied and the right windshield is cracked. Your odometer reading is 7,502.

d. On 23 July 1998, you perform a daily PMCS and find your brakes have been repaired. No other faults are discovered.

e. On 24 July 1998, you perform a weekly PMCS and find a cracked battery. Your odometer reading is 7,641.


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