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Appendix A<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Support</strong> <strong>System</strong> Maintenance <strong>Management</strong>and Training Standing Operating ProceduresThis appendix is designed as a reference to assist units in developing SOPs related toALSS maintenance management and training programs. Table A-1 provides a sampleALSS SOP.Table A-1. Sample <strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Support</strong> <strong>System</strong> standing operating procedure1. SUBJECT. The subject of this SOP is (unit name) ALSE system maintenance management and trainingprograms.2. GOAL. The goal is to inform all Soldiers in the (unit name) of compliance requirements with ALSE regulationsand policies.3. STANDARDSa. References. ALSS maintenance management and training programs within the (unit name) will complywith the following references:• AR 25-400-2, AR 95-1, AR 190-11, AR 190-13, AR 190- 51, AR 385-64, AR 385-95, AR 600-106, AR702-6, and AR 710-2.• CTA 50-900.• DA Pam 25-30, DA Pam 385-40, DA Pam 385-64, DA Pam 385-95, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2,DA Pam 738-750, and DA Pam 738-751.• ATTP 3-04.7 (FM 3-04.500).• <strong>TC</strong> 3-04.72 (FM 3-04.508).• SB 742-1.• TB 9-1300-385.• TM 1-1500-204-23-1, TM 5-4220-202-14, TM 43-0001-37, TM 55-1680-317-23&P, and TM 55-1680-322-12.b. Additional guidance. Other higher headquarters' guidance includes the following:• ALSS advisory messages.• ARMS commander's guide.• Additional references are in the bibliography.4. PURPOSE. The purpose of this SOP is to establish responsibilities, policies, and general proceduresapplicable to the ALSS program and ensure maximum reliability and safety from all ALSE used by crewmembers assigned to (unit name).This SOP describes the ALSS maintenance management and trainingprograms for all crew members engaging in aerial flights in accordance with AR 95-1, <strong>TC</strong> 3-04.72 (FM 3-04.508),and all other applicable TMs and operator's manuals. It also provides additional local (unit name) operationalprocedures in accordance with AR 95-1, <strong>TC</strong> 3-04.72 (FM 3-04.508), and all other applicable TMs and operator'smanuals regarding storage, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and replacement of ALSE.5. SCOPE. All personnel participating in aerial flight as crew members, non-crew members, or passengers usingaircraft assigned to the (unit name) will adhere to the requirements established in this SOP. Applicable portionsof Army, Air Force, and Navy TMs, TOs, and regulations will be used to devise policies, procedures, anddirectives for crew members and aviation life support personnel.6. MISSION. The unit commander's mission for ALSS maintenance management and training programs is toprovide safe, operationally ready ALSE and training to crew members and passengers and to inspect, maintain,and repair ALSE assigned to the (unit name).15 October 2009 <strong>TC</strong> 3-04.72 A-1