DA Form 461-5 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

DA Form 461-5 PDF Details

This vehicle classification inspection form documents the complete condition and readiness status of U.S. Army vehicles. Military units use this standardized inspection to record classification codes, maintenance deficiencies, and repair requirements for each vehicle component.

Key Information the Form Captures

• Vehicle nomenclature, registration number, and classification code
• Inspection results for engine, transmission, body, and other systems
• Maintenance status for each component: satisfactory, needs repair, or replace
• Estimated manpower hours and labor costs per repair item
• Inspector certification, unit identification, and inspection date

When to Complete This Inspection Form

Army units complete this classification inspection during scheduled vehicle readiness reviews, when transferring vehicles between units, or before deployment to document fleet condition. See also the Fleet Vehicle Inspection Form and the Driver Daily Vehicle Inspection Report for related vehicle documentation.