Lesson 1/Learning Event 2
Battalion Maintenance Technician (Combat Service Support units only). The
battalion maintenance technician is the technical expert in the battalion
He is the principal assistant to the battalion
maintenance officer (BMO). His responsibilities include--
Controlling the flow of repair parts requests and assisting in the
scheduling of maintenance and repairs from the companies to the IDS unit.
inspections of maintenance operations and records, and analyzing equipment
deficiencies and failures.
Recommending new maintenance procedures to the BMO.
Reviewing equipment status reports for the BMO.
Serving as battalion maintenance officer in the absence of the BMO.
Battalion Maintenance Officer.
The BMO is the battalion commander for
maintenance operations. The BMO keeps the commander and staff informed of
Analyzing the maintenance situation.
Coordinating operations with IDS units and other units, as required.
evacuation of equipment, components, and parts.
Supervising maintenance services and monitoring
licensing of vehicle drivers and equipment operators.
Monitoring and coordinating unit maintenance operations.