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M109 Paladin PMCS

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WEEKLY9 items1 NFMC

Perform these checks weekly or every 7 days of operation.

MONTHLY11 items8 NFMC

Perform these checks monthly or every 30 days of operation.

BEFORE OPERATIONS22 items20 NFMC

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

DURING OPERATIONS9 items9 NFMC

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

AFTER OPERATIONS10 items5 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

M109 PALADIN PMCS — COMMON QUESTIONS

What TM covers M109 Paladin PMCS?
M109 Paladin PMCS is covered by TM 9-2350-314-10, the operator's manual for the M109A6/A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer. This TM defines all five PMCS intervals for the Paladin. ArmyADP.com's M109 PMCS app is built from TM 9-2350-314-10.
What are NFMC faults on an M109 Paladin?
NFMC faults on the M109 Paladin include track damage, road wheel damage, engine or transmission leaks, brake system failures, and any fault affecting the 155mm howitzer, autoloader, or fire control system. The Paladin's automated gun laying and digital fire control systems have specific NFMC criteria that deadline the vehicle for fire missions.
How does M109 Paladin PMCS differ from other tracked vehicles?
M109 Paladin PMCS (TM 9-2350-314-10) includes artillery-specific checks such as the 155mm M284 cannon tube inspection, breech mechanism, autoloader system, and digital fire control computer. The Paladin's onboard navigation system (AFATDS integration) and automated gun laying also require specific PMCS checks not found on other tracked vehicles.
How do I fill out a 5988 for an M109 Paladin?
Reference TM 9-2350-314-10 in the header and record the vehicle's bumper number and variant (M109A6 or M109A7). Annotate each fault with the TM item number, description, and fault symbol (X for NFMC). ArmyADP.com's printable 5988 generator pre-fills M109 Paladin vehicle data for quick annotation and printing.

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