1. The Army Maintenance Program at the Platoon/Section Level

2. Learning Support Activity 3
Action: Describe Maintenance Operations
Conditions: In a classroom environment with student notes and appropriate references.
Standard: Correctly describe Maintenance Operations
References to locate Maintenance Operations information;
AR Army Materiel Maintenance Policy, Chapter 4 – Maintenance Operations, and Glossary Section II Terms
ATP 4-33 – Maintenance Operations - Introduction
DA Pam Commanders’ Maintenance Handbook Chapter 1
DA Pam – Soldiers’ Guide for Field Maintenance Operations Chapter 1
FM 4-30 – Ordnance Operations Chapter 4

3. The Army Maintenance System
The Army Maintenance System, less aircraft, is a two-level system that consists of-
Field Level Maintenance – on or near
Sustainment Level Maintenance – off system
Each unique level makes a different contribution to the overall system.
Reference DA PAM 750-3, Chapter 1, Para 1-4
Note, additional information about the Army Maintenance System within DA Pam 750-1, Chapter 3, paragraphs 3-9 and 3-10.

4. Field Maintenance
Field maintenance is the first function of the Army Maintenance System.
Operator and/or crew maintenance is the most critical operation of the Army Maintenance System and requires continuous emphasis by all commanders and leaders.
Operator and/or crew performing PMCS from the applicable TM 10 series manual is the cornerstone of the Army Maintenance System.
Reference AR Chapter 3, paragraph 3-10

5. Field Maintenance Continued
Maintenance operations normally assigned to operator and/or crew include the following:
Performance of PMCS
Lubrication, cleaning, tightening, replacement, and minor adjustments as authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
Replacement of unserviceable parts, modules, and assemblies as authorized by the MAC
Identification and preventative measures against corrosion of equipment
Reference: AR Chapter 3

6. Sustainment Maintenance
Sustainment maintenance is the second function of the Army Maintenance System.
Characteristics of Sustainment Maintenance are:
Structured echelons above brigade combat team.
Tactical, installation, depot, and contractor activities
Commodity-oriented repair of components and end items in support of the Army.
Sustainment Maintenance is generally characterized by "off system” component repair or end item repair and return to the supply system, or by exception, back to the owning unit. It is performed by national-level maintenance providers
Reference: AR Chapter 3, paragraph 3-11
DA PAM Chapter 1, paragraph 1-4.c.(1)

7. Check on Learning Q. How many Levels of Maintenance are there?
A. Two levels (slide 3)
Q. What is the most critical operation of the Army Maintenance system?
A. Operator and/or crew maintenance (slide 4)
Q. Sustainment level maintenance is generally characterized as?
A. Characterized as off system (slide 3)
Ask the student have any other questions on what you have received during this LSA.
If any student has a question ask the other classmates try to provide the answer to the question before you the instructor answers the question. When answering any question provide the student with the correct reference and where to locate it in the reference.

8. Questions?