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WHAT IS THE BDAR PROGRAM
A program that will enable us to maintain a vehicles ability to shoot, move and communicate within its mission requirements with the least possible amount of time spent on repairs.

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PURPOSE OF BDAR
To rapidly return disabled equipment to the operational commander by expediently fixing,bypassing or jury-rigging components.

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PURPOSE (cont)

BDAR restores minimum essential combat capabilities necessary to support a specific combat mission or to enable the equipment to self-recover.
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SCOPE SCOPE OF OF BDAR BDAR
BDAR program designed for Operator / Crew Organizational Maintenance Direct / General Support
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TRAINING TRAINING
Operator / Crew
Commanders should ensure that operators and supervisors are trained in BDAR procedures applicable to the units equipment. Each vehicle crew member should be trained to perform initial BDAR for their own crew position
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TRAINING TRAINING cont. cont.
Unit / DS / GS Maintenance Commanders should ensure all Maintenance Teams are trained to perform BDAR tasks related to their primary MOS, to include aiding and assisting teammates when needed.
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TRAINING THE FORCE
OFFICERS WARRANT OFFICERS
ALL WARRANT OFFICERS COURSES

NCOS

ADVANCE COURSE

BASIC NCO COURSE

OFFICER BASIC COURSE

BATTALION MOTOR OFFICER COURSE

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APPLICATION OF BDAR
BDAR techniques are not meant to replace standard maintenance procedures. BDAR will only be used at the direction of the commander. AR 750-1 states non-destructive BDAR training will be incorporated in peacetime training. All BDAR fixes will be repaired by standard maintenance procedures ASAP. H34F05

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DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS
BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE- All incidents which occur on the battlefield that prevent the vehicle form accomplishing its mission. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT- Procedures to rapidly determine what is damaged, whether it is repairable, what is needed to make the repair, and how long the repair will take.
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DEFINITIONS (cont.)
BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE REPAIR- Emergency expedient repairs to return the system to a fully or partial mission capable status.

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BDAR BDAR KITS KITS
Specifically designed repair kits for BDAR. These kits are designed to allow repair in several critical areas: fuel, cooling, hydraulics, tires, electrical and hull repair. Kits are designed for use at the operator / crew and maintainer levels on both wheeled and H34F05 tracked vehicles.

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BDAR KIT CURRENT INITIATIVES
WHEEL VEHICLE CREW KIT WHEEL VEHICLE MAINTAINER KIT TRACK VEHICLE CREW KIT TRACK VEHICLE MAINTAINER KIT
KEEP THESE KITS IN THE $300 RANGE FOR CREW KITS AND $600 RANGE FOR MAINTAINER KITS 13 H34F05

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INTRODUCE FOUR NEW KITS TO THE SYSTEM

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WHEELED VEHICLE CREW KIT (PROPOSED)

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WHEEL VEHICLE MAINTAINER KIT (PROPOSED)

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BDAR KITS

Each unit is expected and encouraged to modify its BDR kits to suit its special operational needs and geographic environment.
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BDAR CREW KIT BAG

Holds all crewed level items Weight: 1.5 lbs. Length: 17 in. Height: 11 in. Width: 9 in.

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ASSORTED HOSE CLAMPS

Holds rubber hoses and low pressure. hydraulic lines together. Sizes range from in. up to 4 in.

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CLOTH TAPE (DUCT)

Numerous usages, holds items together. Weight: 1 lb. Height: 5 in. Width: 2 in. Length: 60 yds.

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PLASTIC CABLE TIES

Used for various applications ie..hold electrical wires out of place, hold items together. Tensile strength: 125 lbs Quantity: 20 ea.

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V BELT
Used when any type of belts are broken on a piece of equipment. Weight: 5 oz. Length: 5 ft. Width: in.

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WIRE BRUSH
Used for roughening surfaces prior to polymer being applied. Weight: 5 oz. Length: 10 in. Width: 2 1/8 in.

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TIRE PLUG APPLICATOR GUN

Used to insert rubber plugs into damaged tires. Comes with two applicator tips (3/8 & 7/16). Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz. Length: 11 in. Height: 6 in.

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RUBBER TIRE PLUGS W/ TIPS

These tire repair plugs are inserted into the hole in the tire by the applicator gun. 3/8 in. on right side, 7/16 in. on the left side of picture. Comes with plastic tipped inserter. Included in the tire repair kit.

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VULCANIZING CEMENT PLUG

Used to help in the plugging application of tire repair. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product. This is included in the tire repair kit.

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TIRE REAMER
Used to clean out tire puncture prior to inserting rubber plug for repair. Weight: 4 oz. Length: 8 in. Height: 4 in.

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WING NUT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Used to connect damaged or cut wires back together. Various sizes allow for a variety of wire repairs (10 ea).

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BLUE RTV SILICONE

Used to make gaskets for items such as engine oil pans and engine valve covers.

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RED RTV SILICONE

Used to make gaskets that may be subjected to high temperatures such as exhaust manifolds.

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PLASTIC CONTAINER
Used to store and consolidate small items in the kit. Weight: 5 oz. Length: 11 in. Height: 1 in. Width: 7 in.
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BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE

Used to hold and protect electrical wire once damage has occurred. 60 ft. roll

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STAINLESS STEEL SAFETY WIRE

Several uses for this product, holds things together or out of the way of moving parts. Weight: 1 lb. Length: 937 ft. .020 dia. Height: 3 in. Width: 2 in.

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BELZONA 1291 METAL PLUG STICK

Used to plug any shaped holes, oil pans and fuel cells. Product cures within minutes and can be painted over. (2 ea sticks) Weight: 1 lb. Length: 8 in.

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BELZONA 9111 CLEANER / DEGREASER

Used to remove oil and dirt from damaged area prior to applying Belzona products. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product. Weight: 1 lb. Height: 4 in. Width: 3 in.

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BELZONA 9411 RELEASE AGENT

Used in conjunction with Belzona 1221. This product does not allow Belzona 1221 to adhere to whatever it is applied on. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product.

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BELZONA 2311 SR ELASTOMER

A two-part rapid curing elastomeric material used for repairing or rebuilding rubber components. Works great for patching tires. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product.

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BELZONA 1221 SUPER E METAL

Used for repairing and patching various types of metals. A two-part rapid curing polymer.(2ea) Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product.
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BELZONA 2911 ELASTOMER CONDITIONER

Used to aid in the adhesiveness of the Belzona 2311. Keeps the elastomer product from dry rotting over a long period of time. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product.
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16 GAUGE ELECTRICAL WIRE

This is the dominant gauged wire for a majority of military vehicles. Used for replacement wire for the electrical system. 100 ft. roll

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ALUMASEAL RADIATOR SEALER

Prevents radiators from leaking by sealing the hole from inside of the radiator. 3 ea. Per kit

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FIBERGLASS PUTTY REPAIR

Used to repair and patch fiberglass items such as fuel cells and overflow reservoirs. Dust mask type respirator must be used when applying product. Material Safety Data Sheet will accompany this product.

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LATEX GLOVES
Used when mixing or applying polymers or other products that could irritate the skin if contacted. 5 ea pairs in kit.

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DUST MASK RESPIRATOR

To be used when applying the fiberglass repair resign as per the distributors instructions. 5 ea per kit.

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SPATULAS/SPREADERS
Used to apply and spread a variety of polymers. 3 ea per kit.

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DYNA SYTEMS HERCU STRETCH TAPE

This tape is used for repairing hoses, hydraulic lines, and fuel lines that DO NOT EXCEED 1200 PSI. 1 ea roll of 15 feet of tape.

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ALUMINUM TAPE
Used for covering holes in exhaust manifolds and shielding wires from electromagnetic discharges.

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BELZONA REINFORCEMENT CLOTH

Used as a backing to apply Belzona in the event that the hole is too large for standard repair procedures. Length is a one meter roll.

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BDAR TAGS (DD FORM 1577)

This tag is applied to any BDAR repair once the task has been completed. This tag will be displayed on either the actual part on which the repair took place or in a high visibility area on the vehicle. (5 ea)

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS

Laminated instructions will accompany each kit. This will describe how the different polymers in the kit are to be used.

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

These sheets will accompany each kit that has contents that require a Material Safety Data Sheet as per Government regulations.

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POSITIVE & NEGATIVE BATTERY CLAMP

Self Explanatory.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PLUGS
USED TO PLUG HOLES IN FUEL CELLS AND HYDRAULIC TANKS. 2 EA PER KIT, SIZES ARE 4 in. dia and 2 in. dia

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RECORDING RECORDING BDAR BDAR REPAIRS REPAIRS
BDAR repairs are recorded in order to determine authorized permanent repairs. By recording BDAR repairs, data can be accumulated to help design vehicles less susceptible to combat damage and easier to repair when damaged.

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DA FORM 2404 / 5988-E
All expedient repairs and operational limitations must be recorded on DA Form 2404 or ULLS generated 5988-E.
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DD FORM 1577
Attach tag to vehicle components which are repaired using BDR when practical or place tag in either the driver / commanders position or equipment record folder compartment.

BDAR BDAR FORMS FORMS

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DA Form 2407 / 5990-E

BDAR BDAR FORMS FORMS cont. cont.

Maintenance Request form DA form 2407 or ULLS generated 5990-E will be used when vehicle is evacuated beyond unit level.

Add the notation BDAR in space provided for description of deficiencies.

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SYSTEM ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Designed to assist in assessing battle damage and performing vehicle triage. Forms can be found in BDAR TMs and are to be reproduced locally.
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Check On Learning
Q. What is the purpose of battle damage assessment and repair (BDAR)? A. To rapidly return disabled equipment to the operational commander by expediently fixing, bypassing, or juryrigging components.
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Q. When can BDAR procedures be implemented? A. Only in an emergency situation, in a battle field environment and only at the direction of the commander.
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Q. What is Battle Field Damage?

A. All incidents, which occur on the battlefield which prevent the vehicle from accomplishing its mission.

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Check On Learning
Q. What is Damage Assessment? A. A procedure to rapidly determine what is damaged, weather its repairable, what assets are required to make the repair, who can make the repair, and where the repair should be made.
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Transition To Next Class
The Next Lesson Will Be 63H34F06 Job Knowledge Test and Review

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