Lead a Convoy Serial/March Unit Reviews
Supervise Before Operations PMCS
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&pageText=The serial and march unit commanders must coordinate with the convoy commander and then supervise the before operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all convoy vehicles to include:& &label1=Air hose& &label2=Oil levels& &label3=Cooling systems& &label4=Brakes& &label5=Tires& &popText1=You must ensure that the convoy drivers have checked the
air hoses and couplings on those vehicles equipped with
air brakes.& &popText2=You must ensure that the vehicle drivers have checked the oil and lubrication levels of their vehicles.& &popText3=The vehicle drivers must check the cooling system to ensure that the fluid level is correct and that the hoses connecting the radiator to the engine are not leaking.& &popText4=The vehicle drivers must check the function of the brakes on their vehicles. This will include the air hoses, the brake lines under the vehicles and the brake fluid reservoir in the engine compartment.& &popText5=The vehicle drivers must check the tires before operation of the vehicle. The tires should be checked for proper inflation or tire pressure and to ensure that the tires are free of objects that could puncture the tire.&