TC 3-20.31-9 — Armor Platoon Services
TC 3-20.31-9 governs Armored Platoon services planning, preparation, execution, and assessment through a training strategy.
- Publication number: TC 3-20.31-9
- Title: ARMOR PLATOON SERVICES
- Date: 07/10/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-20.31-9 covers leadership, planning, site reconnaissance, orders, rehearsals, execution, evaluation, and service packets. It establishes minimum planning considerations for M1 Abrams and M2 Bradley platoon services and requires applicable technical manuals when techniques conflict.
Applies to: TC 3-20.31-9 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
- Armored platoon services
- M1 Abrams and M2 Bradley maintenance
- Services planning
- Material requirements
- Site reconnaissance
- Services operations orders
- Service execution
- Training evaluation
Questions and answers
When are services performed?
Services are conducted either at set intervals, when a specific condition is met, or as needed determined by the commander. (paragraph 2-1)
Where are required service resources listed?
Required resources for services are always listed in the service section of the TM for the equipment to be serviced. (paragraph 2-7)
What does the company services OPORD establish?
The company services OPORD directs tasks to subordinate platoons, establishes the execution timeline, and provides the commanders overall intent for the services. (paragraph 5-1)
What must happen before services begin?
Before beginning services, PLs must brief their plan to their company and battalion commanders. (paragraph 5-3)