ATP 4-31 — Ground Equipment Battle Damage Assessment, Repair, And Recovery
ATP 4-31 governs ground equipment battle damage assessment, repair, and recovery across battlefield maintenance operations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-31
- Title: GROUND EQUIPMENT BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, REPAIR, AND RECOVERY
- Date: 04/01/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-31 covers nonstandard repairs, battlefield recovery, maintenance planning, battle damage assessment, rigging, and recovery organizations. It requires annual BDAR training and specifies safety, equipment-rating, and recovery considerations.
Applies to: This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective Service commanders and other commands as appropriate.
Topics covered
- Nonstandard repairs
- Battle damage assessment
- Battlefield recovery
- Recovery safety
- Rigging equipment
- Mechanical advantage
Questions and answers
What is the objective of battle damage repair on the battlefield?
On the battlefield, the battle damage repair objective is to return the system to an operational condition with enough combat capability to get the mission accomplished. (paragraph 1-48)
When can maintainers postpone battlefield maintenance?
If a broken component does not affect the ability to shoot, move, or communicate, and does not pose a serious safety concern, maintainers can postpone maintenance. (paragraph 1-48)
What must operators and crew members know about BDAR?
Operators and crew must be familiar with the concepts and techniques along with the components in the BDAR kit. (paragraph 1-51)
What equipment may recovery personnel use during recovery operations?
Recovery personnel utilize only equipment (tackle, shackles, chains, cables, or ropes) rated to handle the required force, pulling force, and load they will be subject to during recovery. (paragraph 6-115)
Where should tackle be connected on a wheeled vehicle?
Always connect tackle to the front or rear towing lugs of a wheeled vehicle. (paragraph 6-116)