Who shall establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs to ensure that SE will meet projected service life requirements?

• A. Commanding officer
• B. Maintenance officer
• C. Operations officer
• D. Logistics officer

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the person in overall command is responsible for material readiness and maintenance policy, including preventive maintenance programs. The commanding officer sets the policy, allocates resources, and provides the authority to establish and sustain a preventive maintenance program so that equipment and SE meet their projected service life. The maintenance officer then implements and oversees the day-to-day execution of that program, ensuring inspections, scheduling, and tasks are carried out. The operations officer focuses on mission planning and execution, while the logistics officer handles supply and support. They support maintenance, but the authority to establish and maintain the PM program lies with the commanding officer.