MCO 5100.34A — Deadline Safety Of Use Message Instructions To Suspend Operations Of Marine...

MCO 5100.34A governs procedures for suspending operations of Marine Corps ground equipment and weapons systems due to unsafe conditions.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5100.34A
  • Title: DEADLINE SAFETY OF USE MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS OF MARINE...
  • Date: 19 Jun 2017
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: Current

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It covers DSOUM, SOUM, and MAM issuance, including their purposes, required information, formats, updates, and release actions. It also sets hazard reporting, inspection, equipment record, and corrective-action reporting requirements.

Topics covered

  • Ground equipment operations
  • Weapons systems safety
  • Deadline Safety of Use Messages
  • Safety of Use Messages
  • Maintenance Advisory Messages
  • Equipment inspection procedures
  • Safety hazard reporting

Questions and answers

When is a DSOUM prepared and issued?

Prepare and issue DSOUM when operational conditions have been identified which can cause catastrophic results, including death, severe personal injury, or severe damage to equipment, related system(s), components, or the environment, and where a high safety risk determination has been made. (paragraph 4)

When can deadlined equipment resume use?

Use of deadlined equipment shall not resume until mitigation or resolution of the reason of issuance of the DSOUM has been rectified. (paragraph 4)

Does a SOUM suspend equipment operations?

SOUM shall not suspend equipment or system operations. (paragraph 4)

What is the purpose of a Maintenance Advisory Message?

The purpose of MAM is to mitigate negative maintenance, logistics, sustainment, or maintenance operational impacts by directing maintenance actions and/or updating technical manuals. (paragraph 4)

Who must report potential hazards involving Marine Corps ground equipment?

All Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers-In-Charge shall report all potential hazards associated with the operation of Marine Corps ground equipment and weapons systems. (paragraph 4)

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