The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual

(9) Motor transport units performing line-haul operations transfer their semitrailers to a larger organization designated
by the senior motor transportation command (either group or brigade). The commander of the larger transport
organization establishes a semitrailer control office responsible for maintaining dispatch and maintenance records on
those semitrailers.
2–3. Equipment dispatching: manual procedures
a. Dispatching is the method by which a commander controls the use of equipment. However, allowing equipment
to be used carries with it the responsibility for both the equipment and the operators safety. Commanders ensure that
dispatching procedures are understood and followed.
b. The commander appoints a responsible person to the duties of a dispatcher.
c. The dispatcher—
(1) Fills requests for equipment to be issued or used.
(2) Checks the operator’s DA Form 5984–E to make sure the operator is licensed for the equipment requested.
(3) Issues and collects required forms from the equipment record folder.
(4) Ensures that the operators make needed and correct entries on the forms in the equipment record folder.
(5) Logs equipment in and out on DA Form 2401.
(6) Makes required entries on DD Form 1970.
(7) Ensures equipment faults are reported to maintenance personnel using DA Form 2404.
(8) Reports any differences in stated and actual destinations or missions.
(9) Notes any completed services during the dispatch, AOAP samples taken, and so on. Updates DA Form 5823 to
show any new information.
d. The dispatch loop describes the following procedures to be followed when dispatching equipment:
(1) The operator reports to the dispatcher. For equipment needing licensed operators, the operator’s DA Form
5984–E lists or covers the item.
(2) The dispatcher gives the operator an equipment record folder with all the forms needed during the mission. Both
the dispatcher and the operator check DA Form 5823 on the front of the folder for services due on the equipment. For
unusual dispatch situations such as field training exercises or alerts, forms and packets are prepared in advance.
(3) The operator uses the equipment TM for before-operation PMCS. Any faults the operator can fix are fixed.
Other faults, not already on DA Form 2408–14 (Uncorrected Fault Record), go on DA Form 2404. Nontactical
equipment may not have a PMCS. Use a local checklist as a PMCS for that equipment. BEFORE: Operational checks
and services are performed before the equipment leaves the maintenance facility or other dispatch point. DURING:
Operational checks are performed while the equipment is being operated. AFTER: Operational checks and services are
performed when the equipment completes the mission or returns to the maintenance facility or dispatch point.
(4) The operator and/or mechanic fix any new faults, if possible. The commander or the commanders representative
decides if any remaining faults go on DA Form 2408–14 or keep the equipment from being dispatched.
(5) If the equipment is ready to dispatch, the dispatcher makes needed entries on DA Form 2401 and validates DD
Form 1970 with signature and date.
(6) The operator leaves with the equipment and equipment record folder with all needed forms. During-operation
checks are noted during equipment operation.
(7) When the mission is completed, the operator performs the after-operation PMCS on the equipment and annotates
new faults on DA Form 2404. The operator and mechanic fix any faults they can and secure the equipment.
(8) The operator turns in the equipment record folder and all forms to the dispatcher. The dispatcher checks the
forms for any open faults or needed actions. If DD Form 1970 has been completely filled, the dispatcher transfers
needed information to a new DD Form 1970. The dispatcher then closes out DA Form 2401 entry for that item.
(9) Motor transport units performing line-haul operations transfer their semitrailers to a larger organization designated
by the senior motor transportation command (either group or brigade). The commander of the larger transport
organization establishes a semitrailer control office responsible for maintaining dispatch and maintenance records on
those semitrailers.
2–4. Maintenance operation processes
Operational records and system-generated reports provide the information needed to plan, manage, and control
equipment. The operational processes menu contains the following functions:
a. Equipment dispatch and return, DA Form 5987–E/DA Form 5987–1–E. This process provides for the regular
dispatch of equipment and return as shown below:
(1) Equipment dispatch and return. DA Form 5987–E allows the user to dispatch equipment with the option to
produce a Motor Equipment Dispatch. This replaces the requirement for a DD Form 1970.
(2) Equipment dispatch—returning. This process is used when returning equipment from regular dispatch. It updates
the end item, component usage, operator record, fuel usage, and dispatch control files.
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