Educational information for Army vehicle operators of all Military Occupational Specialties from an experienced 88M. Developed using learned techniques and skills from 4 years as an Advanced Individual Training instructor and delivered with video editing aids for better visual understanding and explanation. Channel not maintained or paid for by US Army.
@@Whogives2shets Haha i’m from jacksonville had to look up a video and watch yours for a PMCS, 6 of the trucks had their batteries left on…easy PMCS😎from 377th QM CO
Honestly at my unit we only have 915’s but being a Mike atleast for me easy job. Depending on unit etc you get a lot of options for schools etc take advantage of everything!!
The supervisor or person who confirms the fault signs on the signature block UNLESS the commander is overriding a deadline with a "circle x" to use the vehicle for a one-time mission.
Very interesting, they don’t like to be touched that way. Very informative presentation. Obviously this one is more detailed, than what that other guy on Instagram shows. He says just get a cav scout to do it.
SSG Browning I remember you from Camp Carroll I was there 2021-2022 you are a great NCO and very humble thank you for the refresher Video and God bless
There sure is! All the vehicle pubs you evwr need can be found on: www.ldac.army.mil/ You have to find so eone in maintenance, supply or S4 that can give you system access. Then go to the tab requesting it and put their name in. You will only be able to pull minimal TMs till you have access
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Unfortunately, none of the military standard tires are Kevlar. They are very puncture resistant, with most of them being 16 ply walls. The inflation system works to help keep cost-effective equivalent to "bulletproof" by having a mode that consistently pumps air in if there's a large or small leak so you can get to safety.
I might end up using this video as part of a class on pmcs next drill. I notice too many incomplete 5988Es. Most people just end up pencil whipping or quarter-assing pmcs on their vehicles and then complaining that stuff never gets fixed (although to be fair, MATES does tend ignore a lot of issues that aren't critical).
I still use it every time I do drivers training even though I hate hearing my own voice😅😂. One additional thing that helps is teaching new troops what the vehicle parts are. You would be surprised how many people don't know a single part underneath that hood/cab and how it works to know when it's not working how it should
@@Whogives2shets I see, thank you, SSG. Would you also happen to know the locations of 88M MOSQ reclass for the reserve side? I understand you’re active duty, possibly. Just thought I’d take a chance at asking, SSG.
@Jtheman2022 Reserves can go to the NG locations. You can find them in ATTRS but the ones I know off hand are Ft Knox, Ft Leonard Wood, Ft McCoy, and Ft Johnson
@Jtheman2022 I am always glad to help where I can. If you have a CDL before going to AIT, you can qualify for ACASP, which would make it 4 weeks. If you don't, it's 7 weeks of training
@@Whogives2shets sergeant I have a question on the Alley Dock, Did you started turning the wheel left before the 3rd Axel reaches the cone/line or did your started turning when it touches line?
You should turn when that 1st axle (the one closest to the truck) reaches the cone UNLESS you are extremely close to the white line. It rarely happens, but there have been a few times the truck is so close to the line that if you turn at the 1st axle, the last axle will touch the line. In order for that to happen, it has to be 1 or 2 inches away, though.
Wouldn’t turning off drain the battery? Also, connecting lines *before* physically connected to the trailer and ensuring it’s locked in may cause extra steps taken unnecessarily. I really appreciate the video as a safety reminder on procedures to connect and disconnect. #thankyouforyourservice🇺🇸
Because they are very new drivers, we make them turn off the vehicles before exiting to ensure the vehicle isn't left in gear. We can hear the park brake engage, but knowing if it was left in gear required the instructor to climb up every time and check. It also made it easier to hear each other if the instructor was explaining something or being asked a question. As for connecting the lines before connecting the trailer, it absolutely is an extra and unnecessary step that still stays in doctrine from before automatic slack adjustors were created. We just need to update the way we train in the Army.
I've always wanted to serve, but life happens. Im 41 now. Is it too late to join Army guard or reserve as a 88M? I have a CDL A with hazmat, tanker, and triples doubles endorsements.
After checking the National Guard recruitment website, it says 38 with waiver. Even without service through the military, the service you provide our nation is far under appreciated. Thanks for making it happen, rain, or shine, 365!
Sounds exactly like what I’ve been doing for 3 years as a civilian trucker. Should be an easy transition into the army as an 88m. But why do you hook up the airlines first before coupling? Supposed to couple first then connect airlines
The easy answer is the Army likes to do shit the craziest way... The actual answer is that it's based on old doctrine that came before automatic slack adjusters. By hooking up the airlines and backing into the trailer, you would know if the brakes were holding securely if the trailer didn't roll. Unfortunately, like many government doctrines, it needs an update
I am a certified mechanic on the civilian side, not by MOS. It has helped a lot in the things I've done in the military, but I'm not a military mechanic. The other person that assisted with the videos is the mechanic. Did you have a mechanic question?
@Kwe99 Oh, ok. No, you don't have to be a mechanic to be an 88M. It does help to have mechanical knowledge because these trucks are as low quality as you can imagine. However, because of that fact, you will learn a lot about vehicles during your time as an 88M. 88M is a very versatile MOS and transitions extremely well to the civilian side as well as being a mechanic. The primary job as an 88M is definitely a lot of loading and transport, but there are lots of Soldier responsibilities and random tasks as well. You will go to the field and train, conduct convoy security operations (shoot and qualify with the big guns), ammo/fuel/supply support to small teams, and lots of physical training. As for random details, you will learn how to mop rain, clean restrooms better than a hotel maid, cut grass like you own an FL golf course, and you will be able to stay up for 24 hours for no explainable reason watching a door and still function with 15% of your brain.
You obtain a CDL road test waiver (written test also in some states) Then you go to your Home of Record state, or the state you're stationed/reside in and turn in the test waivers, money, and varying requirements state to state.
@@Whogives2shets Okay thank you. Also, would it be better to obtain a CDL Learners Permit before joining the Army, or would it better to just follow BCT and AIT? (Stupid question)
@bluebluecircle no such thing as a stupid question. If you have a CDL before joining, you can shorten the time you spend at AIT. That is the only advantage. I would advise you to just go to the full AIT, collect 7 weeks of pay and knowledge, then get it afterward and save time and money by having the waiver
Thank You for the video, now can you please spray paint SSG Moss's bright blue undies the next time he bends over. Holy Moly, THAT's a safety hazard to my eyes. ;)) "Airborne...!"
@Soldier1287 in training, absolutely. I always choose the most inexperienced troop to change the tires and if I know they are fucking it up, I don't say shit till the end on purpose. I want them to learn and use their brain. I know what you mean, though. You see many senior ranks that can't do the task in a reasonable time, and that's a whole different issue. I wish they just supplied all vehicles with good equipment and required training to keep us all proficient and well supplied with the quickest and best practices, but they won't, unfortunately
Thank you, glad it was simplified. Go to my main channel and see the video named "how to fill out a DA5988," near the end I cover the DA2404. Hope that helps🙂
