DA Form 5988 / DA 5988-E

Army Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Worksheet

DA Form 5988 (also called DA 5988-E in its electronic version) is the Army's official form for recording PMCS faults and corrective actions. Same form, same purpose — the -E just means electronic/fillable.

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What Is DA Form 5988 / DA 5988-E?

DA Form 5988

The Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet — the paper version used to record PMCS checks, annotate faults, and document corrective actions for Army vehicles and equipment.

DA Form 5988-E

The electronic version of the same form — same fields, same purpose. The -E suffix stands for electronic. Both are accepted in the field; many units use the terms interchangeably.

Before Operations

Checks required before operating the vehicle

During Operations

Monitoring checks while the vehicle is in use

After Operations

Post-operation checks and fault documentation

Weekly

Weekly preventive maintenance checks and services

Monthly

Monthly preventive maintenance checks and services

Fault Recording

Document Not FMC items for maintenance scheduling

Common Questions

What is the difference between DA 5988 and DA 5988-E?

Same form, different format. DA Form 5988 is the paper version; DA Form 5988-E is the electronic/fillable version. Both are the Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet and are used interchangeably in the field. Most soldiers just call it "the 5988."

Where can I get a blank DA Form 5988-E?

Blank DA 5988 and 5988-E forms are available through the Army Publishing Directorate (APD) at armypubs.army.mil. Or skip the blank form entirely — use the autofill tool above to walk through your PMCS checks and generate a printable record.

What does Not FMC mean on a 5988?

Not FMC means Not Fully Mission Capable — the vehicle has a fault that affects its ability to perform its assigned mission. Not FMC items must be documented on the 5988 and reported to the maintenance chain.

Do I need a 5988 for every PMCS interval?

Yes. A separate DA Form 5988 is typically used for each PMCS interval (Before, During, After, Weekly, Monthly). Each interval has its own checklist items per the vehicle's Technical Manual.

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That's exactly what it's built for. No app download, no login — open it on your phone, select your vehicle and interval, work through the checks, and share the results with your NCO chain.

Need a Blank Form?

Official blank DA Form 5988-E is available from the Army Publishing Directorate. Or use the autofill tool above — it's faster and runs on your phone.

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