TC 3-04.10 — Aviation Life Support Maintenance

TC 3-04.10 governs aviation life support system management, maintenance, and training programs.

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  • Publication number: TC 3-04.10
  • Title: AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
  • Date: 01/24/2019
  • Proponent: T2COM
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers program administration, personnel duties, budgeting, inspections, supply management, equipment accountability, shop requirements, and survival training. It requires annual ALSS training and specifies controls for property, ammunition, explosives, shop safety, and environmental conditions.

Applies to: TC 3-04.10 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

Topics covered

  • Aviation life support system management
  • Aviation life support equipment maintenance
  • Equipment accountability and control
  • Supply and materiel management
  • Aviation life support equipment shop requirements
  • Survival training programs

Questions and answers

What must commanders do for unit property?

Commanders are responsible for keeping the unit's property in serviceable condition. They must emphasize that each person is responsible for all property in his or her charge, including items not listed in unit property books. Commanders also must ensure their Soldiers account for unit property. (paragraph 25-30)

How are ALSE sensitive and Class V items inventoried?

ALSE sensitive and Class V items are inventoried by quantity, lot number, and serial number (if applicable). (paragraph 25-30)

What does GCSS-A include?

GCSS-A incorporates finance, supply below national level, property book, unit supply, and ground maintenance functions into one system. (paragraph 3-1)

What determines what a user can see or do in GCSS-A?

Security and user roles dictate what an individual can see and do while in GCSS-A. (paragraph 3-1)

What environmental conditions are required in ALSS shops?

Adequate heating and air conditioning systems are required in ALSS shops to prevent damage to equipment and supplies (especially medical supplies) from mildew, hot and cold extremes, and contamination from dust, dirt, and other foreign material. Temperature should range between 60 degrees F and 75 degrees F at 60 percent relative humidity and with the provision of filtered air. (paragraph 4-5)

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