Who needs a DA 2404 form?
This form is a US Army document used during inspection of equipment.
What is the purpose of the DA 2404 form?
The equipment inspection and maintenance worksheet is used to provide the information about the condition of the US Army equipment. The form is completed by the representative of the organization that is making the inspection. The inspection is made in accordance with the equipment’s technical manual.
What documents must accompany the DA 2404 form?
The technical manual should be attached to the worksheet. If additional space is needed, the filler can use additional sheets.
When is the DA 2404 form due?
This form must be filled in during the inspection process. The equipment inspection is carried out once in a year.
What information should be provided in the DA 2404 form?
The examiner should indicate the following data:
- Name of the organization
- Information about the equipment: model, registration number, hours of work
- Date and type of the equipment
- Technical manual number and date
The main part of the form is a worksheet that contains a description of the equipment’s deficiencies and shortcomings, corrective action and when the shortcoming was corrected.
What do I do with the form after its completion?
The completed and signed form must be kept with the equipment. The organization which makes the inspection should save one copy for personal records.