Problem StatementIn 2008, I served as an AH-64D maintenance test pilot/battalion maintenance officer in Delta Company 4-227TH Aviation Regiment at Camp Taji, Iraq. Delta Company was responsible for overseeing Dyna Corp. Camp Taji contractors were conducting all scheduled maintenance of the AH-64 in theater. While there, the company faced difficulties meeting phase deadlines assigned by the Brigade Aviation Maintenance Officer due to the amount of flight time taken and manpower assigned to complete the phases. Recommendation TC 3.04.7 (Army Aviation Maintenance), chapter 1, has a section on Army maintenance planning and execution. It features P4T3 (Problem, Plan, People, Parts, Time, Tools, Training), which is every maintenance worker's tool on how to run a successful maintenance program. In theater there are people, roles, tools and training. What is sometimes missing is the Plan and the Time. One solution could be to essentially build an assembly line while conducting the phases and using this P4T3 model; it would ultimately shorten the phase time in the hanger. For example, the Longbow has many sections to complete when conducting a 500 hour Phase. If you have assigned people who are extremely experienced in performing maintenance on that particular section of the aircraft, they will continue to do maintenance on that section of the aircraft for as long as they are at that phase location (i.e. Camp Taji). Second, assign a Power-On Team at the end of the phase to assist maintenance test pilots in performing ground and flight maintenance operational checks (MOCs). This team will be responsible for all maneuvers, suspended blades and further unexpected and unscheduled maintenance. Facts relevant to the problem As a maintenance test pilot ...... middle of the document ...... r. Analysis of Proposed Solutions The proposed solutions will eliminate maintenance problems and issues caused by the lack of military and civilian maintenance personnel. These proven solutions will help other deployed units easily facilitate phase maintenance and align with the P4T3 process. Comparison of Solutions All of the chosen solutions are essential to addressing the issues faced by the unit with their phrase maintenance program while deployed to a combat theater. The proposed solutions must be implemented simultaneously to be effective. Conclusion TC 3.04.7 (Army Aviation Maintenance) outlines the P4T3 process and can be integrated into a battalion maintenance program. Conducting a P4T3 analysis in a garrison environment will ensure the proper plan is in place; equipment and people are in place to successfully complete the unit's mission while deployed.