BOLC Maintenance Questions with Certified Solutions

BOLC Maintenance Questions with Certified Solutions What is the MEL? Maintenance Expenditure Limit: total acceptable one-time cost to repair an end item or repairable component to a fully serviceable condition. What is the MAC? Maintenance Allocation Chart: Designates overall authority and responsibility for performance of maintenance functions on an item of equipment. What is a Controlled Exchange? The removal of serviceable components from unserviceable economically repairable end items for immediate reuse in restoring a like item or weapon system to an FMC (fully mission capable) What is Cannibalization? The authorized removal of components from material designated for disposal (uneconomically repairable piece of of equipment). During combat or a deployment, who can authorize cannibalization? commanders What is "Ready to Fight" equipment? An authorized quantity of assets for use by AMC activities with a sustainment maintenance mission to replace catastrophic battlefield losses (WILL NOT BE TAKEN TO WAR BY DEPLOYING UNITS). What is the AMSS? The Army Material Status Systems How often is an AMSS report sent to LOGSA? monthly What are the two types of Maintenance Actions? Field Maintenance and Sustainment Maintenance Actions Define Field Maintenance Field Maintenance is focused on returning a weapon system to an operational status. The field maintenance level accomplishes this mission by fault isolating and replacing the failed component, assembly, or module on the weapon system. The goal remains to repair and return equipment to the operator or the user. The field maintenance level consists of operators/crew and organizational capabilities. Define Sustainment Maintenance Sustainment Maintenance is focused on repairing components, assemblies, modules, and end items in support of the distribution system. Sustainment maintenance is synonymous with "off system" and "Rear Repair"; primarily repairs and returns equipment and components to the supply system. What is the SSL? Shop Stock List The SSL consists of repair parts that are... 1. Demand supported 2. Non-demand supported 3. Specified initial stocked repair parts What is fair wear and tear? Loss or impairment of appearance, effectiveness, worth or utility of an item that has occurred solely because or normal and customary use of the item for its intended purpose. What is OTHER than fair wear and tear? Anything that has been damaged through negligence or willful misconduct. Improper use, failure to perform PMCS, improper storage. Who can determine whether or not equipment is "other than fair wear and tear?" Can only be determined by a technically qualified individual. Who can determine negligence or willful misconduct? this can only be determined by the commander having responsibility for the property. The owning commander. What is TMDE? Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Definition of TMDE? Any system or device capable of being used to evaluate the operational condition of equipment? It also IDs or isolates actual or potential malfunctions. What are the 4 phases of the Licensing Process? Select, Train, Test, and License. What is the purpose of the Army Safety Program? Army regulation 385-10 prescribes DA policy, responsibilities and procedures to protect and preserve Army personnel and property agains accidental loss. What are the elements of the Army Safety Program? 1. Work place safety 2. Accident investigations and reporting 3. Transportation