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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
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SCOPE
This manual contains detailed operating instructions and Operator/Organizational Maintenance information for Disk
Memory Unit MU-768/G (figure 1). Appendices to this manual provide a glossary, index, list of references, and other
items of information applicable to the operation and maintenance of Disk Memory Unit MU-768/G. References to the
disk unit apply to Disk Memory Unit MU-768/G.
This chapter contains data relating to forms, records, and reports, and it provides general information that familiarizes the
reader with the equipment. Equipment characteristics, capabilities, features, major component descriptions, and a
discussion of equipment operating principles are included. In addition, equipment interface information and instructions
concerning safety, care, and handling of the equipment are provided.
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CONSOLIDATED INDEX OF ARMY PUBLICATIONS AND BLANK FORMS
Refer to the latest Issue of DA PAM 310-1 to determine whether there are new editions, changes, or additional
publications pertaining to Disk Memory Unit MU-768/G.
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MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
a.
Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment. Department of the Army forms and
procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750 as contained in Maintenance
Management Update.
b.
Reports of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies. Fill out and forward SF 364, Report of Discrepancy
(ROD), as prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/NAVMATINST 4355.73A/AFR 400-54/MCO 4430.3F.
c.
Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF 361). Fill out and forward SF 361, Discrepancy in
Shipment Report (DISREP), as prescribed in AR 55-38/NAVSUPINST 4610.33C/AFR 75-18/MCOP4610.19D/DLAR
4500.15.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Administrative storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have preventive maintenance performed
on the equipment in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) charts in chapter 2
before storing. When removing the equipment from administrative storage, the PMCSs should be performed to assure
operational readiness. Disassembly and repacking of equipment for shipment or limited storage are covered in chapter
5.
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