Correcting forms under TAMMS.

Dear Half-Mast

DA Pare 738-750 provided instructions on how to correct; TAMMS forms (see Para 1-6(c)). Why doesn't the new TAMMS, PA Pam 750-8, have these instructions?

MR. E.B., THAT'S AN INTERESTING QUESTION!

HERE'S YOURS ANSWER...

DA Pare 738-750 was more concerned about the use of non-automated/manual forms. Paragraph 1-6(c) was about making changes to manual forms. Corrections were mode on manual forms to ensure the information was accurate.

DA Pam 750-8 focuses on the automated forms associated with ULLS and SAMS. It isn't enough to enter the corrections on printed copies of electronic forms, the data in the computer system must also be updated.

Once computer data is updated, a new form should be printed and the old printed form should be discarded unless specifically required by DA Pam 750-8.

The bottom line is that manual and automated forms must be readable and correct. Para 1-9c(6). DA Pare 750-8 states: "...Information on each form or record must be readable, correct, and complete."

Just keep in mind, with the old TAMMS, manual forms were the record. Under the new TAMMS, printed e-forms only represent the record copy that exists as data in the ULLS and SAMS computer systems.

A MAINTENANCE ACTION ISN'T COMPLETE NOW UNTIL IT'S ENTERED IN THE COMPUTER.