What does the Non-Mission Capable (DA Form 2715) provide?

The Non-Mission Capable (DA Form 2715) is primarily designed to provide a snapshot of the equipment status within a single unit. This form captures essential data regarding the operational readiness of the equipment, highlighting which assets are unable to perform their intended missions due to various reasons. This information is crucial for commanders and maintenance personnel as it helps them assess the overall capability of their unit to execute its assigned tasks and to identify any immediate maintenance needs.

Having this overview allows decision-makers to prioritize resources and streamline maintenance processes. It enables a clear understanding of the unit’s readiness, ensuring that any necessary actions can be taken to bring equipment back to a mission-capable state promptly.

In contrast, the other options focus on more specific aspects of maintenance. For example, while mechanical failures are important, they do not encompass the broad status overview the DA Form 2715 provides. Records of previous PMCS evaluations and maintenance personnel information can be useful, but they do not directly relate to the current equipment readiness indication intended by the Non-Mission Capable form. This function of offering a broad summary of equipment status is what makes the DA Form 2715 vital for operational planning and execution.