M88 Hercules · TM 9-2350-266-10

M88 Hercules PMCS App — Free 5988 & TM 9-2350-266-10 Checklist

Free Army PMCS checklist for the M88 Hercules ARV — all 5 intervals based on TM 9-2350-266-10. Run your checks on your phone and print your 5988 at the motorpool. No download, no login.

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OPSEC NOTICE — ARMOR RECOVERY READINESS

Recovery vehicle readiness directly relates to heavy armor capability. This tool processes all checklist data locally on your device only — nothing is transmitted or stored on any server. Do not discuss vehicle status, bumper numbers, or unit readiness on unsecured networks. Checklist content is sourced from publicly available TM 9-2350-266-10 (APD).

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WEEKLY9 items1 NFMC

Perform these checks weekly or every 7 days of operation.

MONTHLY10 items7 NFMC

Perform these checks monthly or every 30 days of operation.

BEFORE OPERATIONS18 items17 NFMC

Perform these checks before every recovery 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 items4 NFMC

Perform these checks after every recovery 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 DA Form 5988 and report to your motor sergeant immediately.

M88 HERCULES PMCS — COMMON QUESTIONS

What TM covers M88 Hercules PMCS?

M88 Hercules PMCS is covered by TM 9-2350-266-10, the operator's manual for the M88A1/A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle. This TM defines all five PMCS intervals for the M88. ArmyADP.com's M88 PMCS app is built from TM 9-2350-266-10.

What are NFMC faults on an M88 Hercules?

NFMC faults on the M88 Hercules include track damage, road wheel damage, engine or transmission leaks, brake system failures, and any fault affecting the main winch, boom, or spade system. The M88's 70-ton recovery capability depends on its hydraulic systems — any hydraulic leak affecting the winch or boom is an NFMC fault.

What is the M88 Hercules used for?

The M88A2 Hercules is the Army's primary heavy armored recovery vehicle, designed to recover M1 Abrams tanks and other heavy tracked vehicles. It has a 70-ton main winch, a 35-ton auxiliary winch, and a hydraulic boom capable of lifting tank powerpack assemblies. It is organic to heavy combined arms battalions.

How do I fill out a DA Form 5988 for an M88?

Reference TM 9-2350-266-10 in the header and record the vehicle's bumper number and variant (M88A1 or M88A2). Annotate each fault with the TM item number, description, and fault symbol (X for NFMC). ArmyADP.com's printable 5988 generator pre-fills M88 vehicle data for quick annotation and printing.

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