PMCS Guidance

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PMCS Guidance

ITEM NUMBER

The numerical sequence of those parts, components, or functions of

your radio configuration that the PMCS direct be checked. "Cables" is

one example of a PMCS item.

INTERVAL

This column indicates when each check is to be made. For SINCGARS

radio configurations, only Before, During, and After (Operations) apply.

ITEM

The parts, components, or functions of your radio that the

TO BE

PMCS table tells you to check. "Self-Test" is an example.

INSPECTED

Items are shown in the order they are to be performed and may be

referred to be Item Number or Name, as desired.

PROCEDURE

The Procedure column advises you of the checks to be made and steps

to be taken. These are to be performed in the order listed in the PMCS

table.

NOT MISSION

The term "Mission Capable" means that your radio is on hand and

CAPABLE IF:

ready to perform its combat mission as pertains to the item being

checked. Your radio is "Not Mission Capable" when fault shown in this

column is encountered and you are unable to correct the problem.

Wherever a check does not have an entry in this column, problems

should be corrected if possible but do not make the radio not mission

capable.

OPERATOR'S

In performing your PMCS, it may be necessary, or at least helpful, to

MANUAL

refer to the many graphics, task performance procedures, and

explanations found elsewhere in this operator's manual. Proper

performance of PMCS steps requires that you have been trained as an

operator, know how to make best use of your Manual and Pocket

Guide, and have had at least some experience with the radio. Although

these PMCS are not difficult to perform, they do require an

understanding of operator tasks and procedures.

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