USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART.

TM 55-1730-23-13

(1) Skill available.

(2) Time required.

(3) Tools and test equipment required and/or available.

b. Only the lowest level of maintenance authorized to perform a

maintenance function is indicated. If the lowest level of

maintenance cannot perform all tasks of any single maintenance

function (e.g., test, repair), then the higher maintenance level

(s) that can accomplish additional tasks will also be indicated.

c. A maintenance function assigned to a maintenance level will

automatically be authorized to be performed at any higher

maintenance level.

d. A maintenance function that cannot be performed at the

assigned level of maintenance for any reason may be evacuated to

the next higher maintenance organization. Higher maintenance levels

will perform the maintenance functions of lower maintenance levels

when required or directed by the appropriate commander.

e. The assignment of a maintenance function will not be

construed as authorization to carry the associated repair parts in

stock . Authority to requisition, stock, or otherwise secure

necessary repair parts will be as specified in a repair parts and

special tools list.

f. Normally there will be no deviation from the assigned level

of maintenance. In cases of operational necessity, maintenance

functions assigned to a maintenance level may, on a one-time basis

and at the request of the lower maintenance level, be specifically

authorized by the maintenance officer of the level of maintenance

to which the function is assigned. The special tools, equipment,

etc., required by the lower level of maintenance to perform this

function will be furnished by the maintenance level to which the

function to a lower maintenance level does not relieve the higher

maintenance level of the responsibility of the function. The higher

level of maintenance has the authority to determine:

(1) If the lower level is capable of performing the work.

(2) If the lower level will require assistance or

technical supervision and on-site inspection.

(3) If the authorization will be granted.

g. Organizational through depot maintenance of the US Army

Electronics Command equipment will be performed by designated US

Army Electronics Command personnel.

h. Changes to the MAC will be based on continuing evaluation an

analysis by responsible technical personnel and on reports received

from field activities.