17 March 2026 TC 3-20.31-10 1 Chapter 1 Overview and Organization of MST Chapter one covers the origin of the concept of Maintenance Skills Testing (MST), explains why it is important for maintaining readiness in armored formations, and explains its structure. It also explains how to plan for and conduct MST according to the 8-step training model (see FM 7-0). SECTION I – ORIGIN OF MST 1-1. In September 2024 1st Armored Division (1AD) was assigned by III Armored Corps and the U.S. Army Armor School to lead the operator maintenance training line of effort in support of the Armor Training Standardization Initiative (ATSI). The operator maintenance training line of effort was added to the ATSI due to the III Armored Corps and U.S. Army Armor School commanders' joint assessment that there is a lack of published operator maintenance training standards for the armored force.
DesignationTC 3-20.31-10
EditionMar 2026
StatusActive
ProponentT2COM
Pages56
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
EchelonDivision
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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