Aviation Life Support System Management Program TC 3-04.72.pdf

Chapter 2AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN2-14. In accordance with AR 95-1 and this publication, ALSETs will be appointed to assist, advise, andrepresent the ALSO in matters pertaining to ALSE. ALSETs must—• Possess ASI Q2 (ALSE) and meet military occupational specialty (MOS) requirements per DAPam 611-21 (for enlisted Soldiers).• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned ALSS equipment.• Process ALSS test equipment for calibration and ensure shipment of ALSS equipment requiringrepair at a higher maintenance level.• Maintain a skill efficiency level sufficient to perform unassisted maintenance on and fitting ofALSS equipment.• Coordinate higher-level maintenance for items beyond the capabilities of the ALSE shop due toa lack of skills, tools, or test equipment.• Replace unserviceable end-item equipment components.• Record the receipt, operation, maintenance, calibration, modification, and transfer of equipment.• Maintain a publication library to ensure compliance with administration, maintenance, physicalsecurity, supply, and explosives safety regulations and procedures.AIRCREWS2-15. Crew members must—• Use equipment properly.• Keep equipment clean, presentable, safe, and operable.• Report any malfunction beyond their capabilities or authorization to correct.• Perform maintenance and inspections before, during, and after operations per unit SOP andapplicable TMs.• Be accountable for assigned equipment.SECTION III – BUDGET MANAGEMENTCOMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND BUDGET PROCESS2-16. The following steps (paragraphs 2-16 through 2-19) allow commanders to develop initial ALSE costanalyses or identify equipment shortages for forecasting annual budgets and future requirements. To obtainrepair parts and figure maintenance supply costs, commanders must use the proper maintenance shop stock,operational load, and prescribed load list (PLL) procedures listed in AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, and DAPam 710-2-2. Other factors to consider when determining maintenance budgets include unit mission,training requirements, and unscheduled maintenance contingencies. ALSS personnel must maintain recordsoutlining the steps and equipment authorizations used to figure budget requests.STEP ONE: DETERMINE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS2-17. Some ALSE authorizations (such as helmets, vests, survival radios, survival kits, and oxygen masks)are based on the unit's authorized number of crew members and non-crew members. Common Table ofAllowances (CTA) 50-900, AR 95-1, tables of distribution and allowances (TDAs), and modification tablesof organization and equipment (MTOEs) specify equipment authorizations. ALSOs and ALSETs shouldrefer to their unit's TDA and MTOE to determine crew and non-crew authorizations and orders.STEP TWO: DETERMINE AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZATIONS2-18. Some ALSE (such as life rafts and first aid and survival kits) are based on aircraft type, seatavailability, and unit mission. CTA 8-100, CTA 50-900, AR 95-1, and aircraft operator's manuals specify2-4 TC 3-04.72 15 October 2009