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M1 Abrams PMCS

WEEKLY21 items11 NFMC

Perform these checks weekly or every 40 hours of operation, whichever comes first.

MONTHLY43 items27 NFMC

Perform these checks monthly or every 160 hours of operation, whichever comes first. All NFMC items must be corrected before the vehicle is dispatched.

BEFORE OPERATIONS21 items16 NFMC

Perform these checks before every mission or movement. Items marked NFMC will prevent the vehicle from being dispatched.

DURING OPERATIONS10 items10 NFMC

Monitor these items while the vehicle is operating. Stop immediately if any NFMC condition is observed.

AFTER OPERATIONS18 items8 NFMC

Perform these checks after every mission or movement. Allow engine to cool before checking fluids.

NFMC items ground the vehicle. Any fault on a No Further Movement Criteria item means the vehicle must not be dispatched until repaired. Annotate all faults on 5988 and report to your motor sergeant immediately.

Found a fault? Log it on DA 2404

Open the fault entry tool pre-loaded for this vehicle — Quick Faults grid, NSN auto-format, print-ready output.

Log Faults — DA 2404

M1 ABRAMS PMCS — COMMON QUESTIONS

What TM covers M1 Abrams PMCS?
M1 Abrams PMCS is covered by TM 9-2350-294-10, the operator's manual for the M1 series Abrams Main Battle Tank. This TM defines all five PMCS intervals for the M1, M1A1, and M1A2 variants. ArmyADP.com's M1 Abrams PMCS app is built from TM 9-2350-294-10.
What are NFMC faults on an M1 Abrams?
NFMC faults on the M1 Abrams include track damage or missing track shoes, road wheel damage, engine (AGT1500 turbine) or transmission leaks, brake system failures, and any fault affecting the main gun, fire control system, or armor protection. The Abrams' turbine engine, hydropneumatic suspension, and thermal imaging systems have specific NFMC criteria.
How does M1 Abrams PMCS differ from other tracked vehicles?
M1 Abrams PMCS (TM 9-2350-294-10) includes checks specific to the AGT1500 gas turbine engine (not a diesel), hydropneumatic suspension system, 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon, and depleted uranium armor components. The turbine engine requires different oil and fuel checks than diesel-powered vehicles like the Bradley.
How do I fill out a 5988 for an M1 Abrams?
Reference TM 9-2350-294-10 in the header and record the vehicle's bumper number and variant (M1, M1A1, or M1A2). Annotate each fault with the TM item number, description, and fault symbol (X for NFMC). ArmyADP.com's printable 5988 generator pre-fills M1 Abrams vehicle data for quick annotation and printing.

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