TB 43-0001-61-15-1
SECTION II. GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose
The purpose of an EIR is to initiate early and effective corrective action, where
necessary, to eliminate failure and/or improve material. AR 750-1 makes the submission of
an EIR mandatory when an equipment failure occurs as a result of other than normal wear,
operational malpractice, or accidental damage. DA PAM 750-8 provides the detailed
instructions for the submission of an EIR.
Deficiency Reporting
a. DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System, is the guideline for
initiating and submitting EIRs which are to be reported on SF 368, Quality Deficiency Report
(QDR).
b. Materiel received damaged, due to improper packaging or packing, must be
reported on SF 364, Report of Discrepancy (ROD), in accordance with AR 735-11-2.
c. Transportation/shipping damage must be reported on SF 361, Discrepancy in
Shipment Report, in accordance with AR 735-11-2.
Priorities for EIR
a. Category 1. A deficiency/improvement recommendation which will or may affect
life or limb of personnel or impair the combat capabilities of the using organization or
individual. Deficiencies that affect operational capability, to the extent that mission
accomplishment is jeopardized, fall within this definition.
b. Category 2. A deficiency/improvement recommendation which does not meet the
criteria set forth in category 1.
SAFETY-OF-(USE/FLIGHT) MESSAGES - NOT INCLUDED
EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION CASES
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
3.1 General. This chapter provides information on Equipment Improvement Reports
(EIR's)/QDR cases requiring corrective action by the field that were opened or closed during
the period, as well as information on EIR cases that have had a change of status. Unless
definite limitations are specified, recipients of this technical bulletin are authorized to apply
corrections as indicated for deficiencies listed in the following section. These changes or
corrections are to be undertaken only if adequate skills, tools, and parts are available. If
additional information is needed, make reference to the EIR number in your inquiry.
