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d. Functional/Operational Test. A functional/operational test should be performed next on those

systems which appear undamaged. For systems with a built-in self-test feature, this will be done. Only

those systems found to be damaged or inoperative shall be identified.

e. Commander's BDAR Report. The crew shall report to the Commander the results of the crew's

damage assessment, naming the major known causes of the equipment's failure. If repair by crew

is possible, they shall report a total estimated repair time and what functions may be restored.

f. Crew Assistance. The Commander will respond with directives and if required, will call Direct

Support (DS) to the location of the damaged equipment for assistance. If possible, sufficient information

will be provided to enable DS to bring any needed repair parts or special tools.

g. Crew Repairs. The crew shall proceed to make any possible field expedient repairs to restore

operability to the limit of their skills, materials, and tools available.

1-14. Unit Maintenance.

a. Unit maintenance members operate out of the company or battalion trains. The assessor performs

his assessment and the repairs are completed if possible at the damage site. If the site is within

direct fire, or under enemy observation, movement to a more secure site in defilade may be necessary.

This is still considered "on-site."

b. If the equipment has been left unattended in the forward battle area, the immediate area of the

equipment should be checked for mines, and the equipment checked for booby traps before starting

the battle damage assessment. The assessor should also make the safety checks necessary.

c. If all critical repairs can be made within the available time with the skills, materials, tools, and

equipment at hand, the crew will proceed with the on-site repair.

d. If the damage exceeds the repair capability and time is available for DS on-site fix, DS shall

be called.

e. If time for DS on-site fix is not available, but the equipment is repairable, the crew shall provide

for recovery of the equipment to a designated collection point.

f. If the equipment is not repairable, the crew shall provide for one of the following:

(1)

Recovery to a maintenance collection point for evacuation to the rear.

(2)

On-site stripping (if approved by Commander, coordinated with support maintenance).

(3)

Abandonment/destruction (if directed by Commander).

g. If the equipment is contaminated, mark the equipment with contamination markers and arrange

for recovery to a decontamination site.

1-16. Direct Support/General Support (DSGS).

a. The GS shall assist DS as needed, using DS maintenance tools and equipment. GS assess-

ment and repair procedures are the same as those of the DS except at a higher maintenance

level. If possible, DS will tell GS what tools and spare parts are needed to perform the repairs.

While waiting for GS to arrive, the crew, under the supervision of DS, will open up the equipment

and make it ready for GS to perform the BDAR when it arrives.

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