Fillable Printable Army Vehicle Inspection Form Sample

Army Vehicle Inspection Form Sample

POV INSPECTION CHECKLIST

At least a two week period should be allowed to ensure timely repairs.

ITEM WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF

TIRES

Condition

NOTE: No mixing of radial

tires and bias tires.

Spare tire

Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly

seated, bulges, imbedded objects, cuts,

breaks. At least one mm of tread over

entire traction surface.

(Using a penny, place it in the tire

tread with head facing downward. If the

tread does not reach the top of

Lincoln's head, there is insufficient

tread depth)

Spare tire (inflated), jack, lug wrench

Front Rear

Pass Fail

LIGHTS

Head lights

Tail Lights

Brake lights

Turn Signals

Backup lights

Four-way Flashers

License Plate Light

Both high and low beams operational,

cracked, condensation, secured

Lenses intact, tail light working when

turned on (red)

Lenses intact, brake light working when

brake is applied (red)

Lenses intact, left and right turn

signals blink (red lights in rear and

yellow lights in front)

Lenses intact, left and right backup

lights work (White Light)

Lenses intact, left and right turn

signals flash/blink at the same time

Lenses intact, does light stay on

Left Right

Front Rear

Left Right

Front Rear

Left Right

Pass Fail

WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS & WIPERS

Windshield

Rear Window

Windows

Window controls

Windshield wipers

Not cracked, broken or scratched to the

degree that impairs vision

Not cracked, broken or scratched to the

degree that impairs vision

Windows go up and down, scratched or

tinted to the degree that impairs vision

Check handles, push electric buttons

Both wipers are installed on vehicle,

windshield wipers work, blades show

signs of wear

Pass Fail

Front Rear

Pass Fail

MIRROR

Mirror Outside

Mirror Inside

Missing, cracked

Left Right

Pass Fail

BUMPERS

Bumper Front

Bumper Rear

Missing, loose, broken

Missing, loose, broken, bent in any way

to cause a hazard

Pass Fail

BRAKES

Brakes

Emergency Brake

Foot pedal cannot travel more than half

way to floor, does brake light stay on

Properly adjusted, check emergency brake

by: pull/push emergency brake, apply

foot to brake, gently press gas pedal,

ensure brake holds vehicle

Pass Fail

Interior

Horn

Defroster Front

Defroster Rear

Emergency equipment

Heater

SEATBELTS

Seatbelt Front/Rear

(Include shoulder harness

during inspection, may have a

center seat belt)

Does it work

Ensure hot air blows out above the dash

Check light on dash, if in the winter

ensure it works by allowing the rear

windshield to clear up

(OPTIONAL) First aid kit, warning

triangle, flashlight, fire extinguisher,

blanket, flares, shovel, chains, tools,

etc. (Check host nation laws for any

additional equipment)

Ensure heater works

Missing, frayed, does not snap

Pass Fail

Front Rear

LICENSE/DECALS/INSURANCE

State Drivers

License

Installation decal

License Plate

(License plates match

windshield decal (Europe Only)

Insurance

Expired, missing

Missing, needs replacing

Expired, check sticker/decal to ensure

plate is current

Does the operator have valid insurance

Pass Fail

UNDER THE HOOD

FLUIDS

Brake

Windshield washer

Battery

Power Steering

HOSES

BATTERY

Filled to appropriate level

Windshield washer fluid

Check the color indicator on the battery

Filled to appropriate level

Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chaffing,

deterioration

Terminals, clean and tight, held down

securely

Pass Fail

Inspector's

Name:_____________________________Signature______________________________

Operator Name:_____________________________Signature______________________________

Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Leaders approval_________________________________________

Date inspection was conducted_________

Date follow-up inspection was conducted__________

Leave/Pass/Holiday________________

Inspection checklist can be revised based on local requirements - e.g., snow

tires/chain