TM 5-6675-348-13&P
SECTION II. 1145-2 LASER TRANSMITTER, 1275 LASER RECEIVER,
AND ELEVATING BASE AND TRIPOD PMCS
PMCS INTRODUCTION.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring for, inspecting, and servicing
equipment to keep it in good condition and to prevent malfunctions. As a 1145-2 Laser Receiver, and
Elevating Base and Tripod system Operator, your mission is to:
a.
Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the 1145-2 Laser Receiver, and Elevating
Base and Tripod system. Always do your PMCS in the same order so it becomes a habit. Once
you've had some practice, you'll quickly spot anything wrong.
b.
Do your Before PMCS just before you operate the 1145-2 Laser Transmitter, 1275 Laser
Receiver, and Elevating Base and Tripod system. Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
and NOTES.
c.
Do your AFTER PMCS right after operating the 1145-2 Laser Transmitter, 1275 Laser Receiver,
and Elevating Base and Tripod system. Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
d.
Use DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to
record any faults that you don't immediately fix.
PMCS PROCEDURES.
a.
PMCS table (Table 5-1.) lists inspections and care required to keep your 1145-2 Laser
Transmitter, 1275 Laser Receiver, and Elevating Base and Tripod system in good operating
condition. This table is set up so you can do BEFORE and AFTER PMCS while walking around
the 1145-2 Laser Transmitter, 1275 Laser Receiver, and Elevating Base and Tripod system.
b.
The "Interval" column tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c.
The "Procedure" column tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully follow these
instructions.
d.
The "Not Fully Mission Capable If " column tells you when your 1145-2 Laser Transmitter, 1275
Laser Receiver, and Elevating Base and Tripod system is nonmission capable and why the 1145-
2 Laser Transmitter, 1275 Laser Receiver, and Elevating Base and Tripod system cannot be
used.
e.
When something looks wrong that you cannot fix, write down the problem on your
DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E. Immediately report the problem to your supervisor.
