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c. This form is used to figure the total EFC for the rounds. The electronic 2408–4 calculates EFC and remaining
life.
d. A second DA Form 2408–4 is used solely to note zeroing and boresight information on the M1 and the Measured
Correction and AFCS offsets of Azimuth, Elevation, and Roll on the M109A6 Paladin. The electronic form is used to
enter nonfiring data such as borescope and pull over gauge readings. On Abrams tanks, the electronic form can be used
to record zeroing and boresight information or a printed hard copy may be used to record this information.
e. A hard copy of DA Form 2408–4 is maintained with the gun, cannon, or mortar tube for operational purposes
(when in use); to document rounds fired, to keep up with services pulled on a tube or capture other periodic
maintenance inspections or actions taken. Appendix E indicates which items of equipment require this form.
f. The commander maintains hard copies of DA Form 2408–4 in a logbook binder for the purpose of keeping a
working copy for dispatch, for firing or maintenance. The permanent record is entered into the electronic site each
occasion the tube is fired or a nonfiring action is performed.
g. A hard copy may be printed from the electronic database as necessary. If historical information is needed from a
DA Form 2408–4, it may be accessed from the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) database to obtain firing and
nonfiring data from previously submitted information. If the information needed cannot be found, an e-mail is sent to
tacom-ri-gun-card-armor@ria.army.mil for tank information. For artillery information, an e-mail is sent to tacom-riartillery-gun-card@ria.army.mil.
For mortar information, an e-mail is sent to tacom-ri-mortars-gun-card@ria.army.mil.
When inquiring about specific cannon, the following information is included:
(1) Tube serial number.
(2) Cannon size, model or series.
(3) Cannon serial number.
(4) When the serial number, size, or model number is not available, all other information on hand is provided.
h. Entries on DA Form 2408–4 are made in blocks 10a through 10j by the section chief, crew chief, or someone
designated in writing by the unit commander. These entries are made within 24 hours of firing.
i. The information on this form is critical to safety. All entries must be correct, add up, and be readable. The
electronic 2408–4 makes the calculations.
j. If access to the AEPS Web site is not possible, a hard copy of DA Form 2408–4 is completed and mailed to
TACOM, Rock Island, ATTN: AMSTA–LC–CIPPA, Rock Island, IL 61299–7630. Cards should be mailed in accordance
with the following schedule.
(1) Active Army units send in the form on 10 April and 10 October each year.
(2) Reserve and National Guard units send in the forms on 10 October each year.
(3) When mailing a card, a note is entered in the remarks block (column I) why the form is being sent in, such as
April 1 report or condemned and the reason for the condemnation, if the tube is condemned.
(a) When the weapon is put in storage, transferred or turned in, the card is mailed if data cannot be entered into the
AEPS system and a copy printed to forward with the weapon. A copy of DA Form 2408–4 is kept showing all the data
from the form sent.
(b) A copy of DA Form 2408–4 goes with the weapon when it is evacuated for repair or maintenance, even if the
data are entered in the AEPS database.
k. Support maintenance units enter the data into the electronic 2408–4 or mail in DA 2408–4 when—
(1) The tube or cannon is condemned.
(2) The tube, cannon, or weapon is lost to the Army inventory for any reason.
l. If access to AEPS is not possible, and before mailing DA Form 2408–4 to TACOM—Rock Island, the following
must be done:
(1) A note in column i (Remarks) should be entered explaining why the form is being sent in. For example, 10 April
report is written in column i for forms sent in on that date. “Condemned”is printed along with the reason in column i if
the tube has been condemned. The date sent is entered in column a. The unit commander signs in column j.
(2) A new DA Form 2408–4 is started by bringing forward all necessary information. The unit commander signs in
column j (fig 5–2).
m. A DA Form 2408–4 that shows only boresight and zero data, or Measured Correction and AFCS Offsets, is held
until filled. When it is filled, the last boresight and zero information are entered on a new DA Form 2408–4. Boresight
and Zero are printed in the top and bottom margins of the new DA Form 2408–4 (fig 5–3). The old DA Form 2408–4
is discarded.
5–4. DA Form 2408–4 used for recording armament system and subsystems
a. DA Form 2408–4 gives a record of firings and component replacements of the 25mm automatic gun and Air
Defense Weapons Systems (figs 5–4, 5–5).
b. DA Form 2408–4 records the rounds fired on each armament subsystem and component. It is used when
components are replaced, overhauled, or rebuilt on a rounds-fired basis. The armament system TM lists components
handled on a rounds-fired basis.
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