AR 750-43 — Army Test, Measurement, And Diagnostic Equipment
AR 750-43 governs Army policies for test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, test program sets, embedded diagnostics, and prognostics.
- Publication number: AR 750-43
- Title: ARMY TEST, MEASUREMENT, AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
- Date: 07/15/2024
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 750-43 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers TMDE administration, acquisition, calibration and repair support, TPS policy and management, and related embedded diagnostic and prognostic data. The publication requires acquisition approval for TMDE and makes TPS and calibration support procedures mandatory.
Topics covered
- TMDE administration and policy
- TMDE acquisition approval
- Test program set management
- TMDE calibration and repair support
- Measurement traceability
- Embedded diagnostics and prognostics
- Interactive electronic technical manuals
Questions and answers
How early must TMDE acquisition requests be submitted?
Weapon system developers and system managers will forward requests to the PD TMDE at least 90 days (120 days for ATE) prior to anticipate contractual or in-house commitment to procure the TMDE. (paragraph 4-3)
What form is required for TMDE acquisition requests?
Acquisition requests for TMDE will be submitted on DA Form 4062 (TMDE Acquisition Approval Analysis Data) in accordance with DA Pam 750 43. (paragraph 3-2)
Are TPS requirements in DA Pam 750 43 mandatory?
TPS requirements in DA Pam 750 43 are mandatory. (paragraph 5-1)
What does a test program set include?
TPSs are a combination of interface devices, software test programs (for example, those residing in logic storage media or in permanent digital memory), and documentation (for example, technical manuals and technical data packages) that together allow the ATE operator to perform the testing or diagnostic action on the unit under test (UUT). (paragraph 5-1)
What does the TMDE calibration and repair support program require for measurement traceability?
Provide TMDE C&RS and ensure that all measurements performed using calibrated TMDE are traceable to the SI. (paragraph 6-1)