The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual

22. DETAILS. Enter the following information. If more space is needed, use a continuation sheet. Be sure to enter the Report Control
Number (block 3) on the continuation sheet.
Utilization Code. Enter the proper utilization code. See table B–6. For vehicles in administrative use, use code V.
Failure detected during. Show when the failure was found. That is, during scheduled maintenance, test, storage, normal operation, inspection,
or handling.
First indication of trouble. Tell about the conditions present when the first sign of trouble was noticed—that is, stopped working, got too
hot or noisy, lost adjustment, did not perform as needed, didn’t hold frequency, and so on.
TM number. To help identify the item, list the TM number, date, and latest change number. Also list the TM page, figure, and item number.
Circumstances prior to difficulty. Enter all the details of what was happening before the equipment failed. These details help the investigator.
Be sure to tell about any modifications directly related to the problem. Any other information that might help the investigator should
also be given here.
Description of difficulty. Write a brief, but thorough description of the problem or need.
Cause. Outline the most likely cause of the problem or need for improvement.
Action taken. Give a short summary of what was done to correct the problem or improve the equipment. If an item is fixed and put back
in service, describe the repair, or if available, give pictures or drawings. List exhibit information: exhibit held, destroyed, or turned in to
supply.
Recommendations. Give any suggestions to help stop problems, improve the equipment, or change instructions. NOTE: The following
information is provided for Initial Failures of SFDLR:
Initial SFDLR. If the failed item is an initial SFDLR, the person who discovers the defect writes INITIAL FAILURE CLAIM. Otherwise,
write SUBSEQUENT or FINAL FAILURE CLAIM.
Category I. If the PQDR/EIR is a category I, include the date/time group of the message; otherwise, leave blank.
Initial failure. If the LAR agrees that the failed item is an initial failure, the LAR writes, INITIAL FAILURE—YES, then signs and dates the
form immediately following these words on the same line..
Turn in document. Include the final turn-in document number from your supporting SSA (DOD Single Line item release/receipt document).
23. LOCATION OF DEFICIENT MATERIEL. Enter the unit, name, location, and ZIP Code or APO number where the deficient materiel is
located.
24a-27b. To be completed by the USAMC screening point.
Figure 10–1. Sample SF 368 used to report equipment deficiencies
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