Combat and Tactical Vehicle Maintenance in the Army,

Abstract

This study reviews the capability of direct and general support maintenance units to satisfy wartime requirements. Units assigned to the Forces Command, Europe, Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard were included in the evaluation. Active Army DS units are generally capable of performing at their planned wartime level. Several nondivisional units are not receiving the necessary experience on some equipment. It is recommended that the Army realign maintenance support missions so that those units maintain equipment they will support during wartime. Active Army GS units are unprepared for wartime. Many units are not performing GS-level repairs, those that do concentrate on easier, tactical vehicle components. Few units receive any exposure to end items, especially combat vehicles. It is recommended that the Army establish a Mechanic Enhancement Program for GS-level mechanics. That program integrates apprentice training, improved workload and missions for active units, and advanced technician training for experienced GS mechanics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070619

Entities

People

  • Eugene A. Narragon
  • Jerome M. Neil
  • Joseph R. Wilk

Organizations

  • LMI

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Army Training
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Forces
  • Control Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Mechanics
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Training Management

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Science