Purpose: To train selected personnel to perform common (ASI immaterial) Prime Power Supervisory Tasks and to supervise subordinates. To complement 21P30 training by building on leadership skills, introducing new doctrine and refreshing those areas of high learning decay.
Course Scope: Develops common Supervisory task skills, knowledge, and abilities; History and Doctrine of Prime Power Operations: Occupational Health and safety Requirements, safety inspections and risk assessments; Theater of Operations electrical systems planning; Power generation and distribution equipment shipment; Power Plant site reconnaissance and survey; Project Management; Power Plant Electrical Systems and Equipment; Power Plant Installation; Start up, operation, and maintenance; Surface laid, underground and aerial distribution systems, equipment, materials, and construction methods; Power Plant Mechanical systems and equipment; Power Plant Instrumentation systems and equipment; and Substation Maintenance.
Course Prerequisites: Effective as of 01 Jan 2008: Active Army or Reserve Component enlisted personnel with recommendation of Commanding Officer, and qualified in MOS 21P or 21Q. First Priority will be given to Staff Sergeants and Promotable Sergeants. Second Priority will be given to Non-Promotable sergeants who because of unit shortages are performing in positions for which the training is designed. All personnel must have successfully completed the Warrior Leadership Course (WLC) formally known as Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) at least six months before attending this course.
DPGDS Operator training provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform siting and installation; crew level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS); qualify personnel to start-up; single and multi-unit (parallel) set operations; and shutdown procedures. Parallel operations with the DPGDS and MEP-012A will be conducted. Review of the hazards associated with electrical energy. Instruction reviews the effects of arc-blast and electrical shock on equipment and personnel. Studies include the effects of electricity on the human body, rescue and first aid techniques. Course includes the MEP-PU-810A/B major components description, location, functions and operational parameters; design notes; and operator level maintenance. Instructor lead discussion of DPGDS power distribution equipment, including installation, operation and maintenance of the following: Primary Distribution Switching Center, Secondary Distribution Center, Secondary Distribution Modules; Grounding requirements for power distribution equipment; Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-out/Tag-out) requirements and procedures for DPGDS equipment; other safety requirements associated with distribution equipment installation, operation and maintenance.
Air Force students must be graduates of Power Pro Training; Army students must be graduates of 21P MOS Training; Civilians must be qualified and trained in Medium Voltage.
DPGDS Support Maintenance training qualifies personnel to maintain the MEP-PU-810A/B's electrical and mechanical systems. Instruction concentrates on the A.C. and D.C. electrical systems of the MEP-PU-810A/B Prime Power Unit and associated Power Distribution Equipment. That includes the field removal and replacement of the Primary Distribution Center; construction of medium-voltage power cables. Mechanical training on the Caterpillar 3456 engine and associated engine systems of the MEP-PU-810A/B Prime Power Unit consist of the following. Field removal and replacement of the engine/generator set; removal and replacement of engine components, troubleshooting procedures; safety precautions associated with electrical and prime mover maintenance system.
Active Army, MOS 210A warrant officers who are currently in, or projected for, an assignment to a Power Plant Operation and Maintenance Team. Active and Reserve Component Army or Navy enlisted personnel who are qualified in MOS 52E (Army) and NEC 5633 (Navy). Army or Navy civilian personnel currently assigned to a center for public works type organization as operator of the model plants. Must provide proof of certification as a qualified electrical power plant operator.
Special Information: Course meets the requirements for re-licensing and operator recertification on the MEP-208A and MEP-012A generator sets. Course may be taught on-site upon request. For additional information on the requirements for conducting training on-site, contact: Commandant, U.S. Army Prime Power School, ATTN: CECPW-MC, 7701 Telegraph Road , Alexandria , VA 22315 at DSN 655-2504 or commercial (703) 805-2504.
Course Scope: Includes refresher training in the tasks, skills, and knowledge necessary to prepare the models MEP-012A and MEP-208A (Fermont 750 KW) generator sets for shipment, transportation, installation and operation. Perform equipment operation, operator troubleshooting, and operator PMCS. Also includes training in determining start-up and continuing operation POL for the MEP-012A and MEP-208A generator sets.
Active Army or Reserve Component commissioned officers (LT) and MOS 210A warrant officers who are currently in or projected for an assignment to a Power Plant Operation and Maintenance Team. Active and Reserve Component Army or Navy enlisted personnel who are qualified in MOS 52E (Army) and NEC 5633 (Navy). Army and Navy civilian personnel currently assigned to a center for public works type organization as operator of the model plant. Must provide proof of certification as a qualified electrical power plant operator.
Special Information: Course meets the requirements for relicensing and operator recertification on the model MU 4.5 TBL Power Plant. Course may be taught on-site upon request. For special information on requirements for conducting training on-site, contact: Commandant, U.S. Army Prime Power School, ATTN: CECPW-MC, 7701 Telegraph Road , Alexandria , VA 22315-3862 (DSN 655-2504 or commercial (703) 805-2504).
Course Scope: Includes refresher training in the tasks, skills, and knowledge necessary to prepare the model MU 4.5 TBL (EMD 4.5 Megawatt, MP36 Three-Unit) power plant for shipment, transportation, installation, and operation; perform equipment operation, operator troubleshooting, and operator PMCS. Also provides training in determining POL needed for initial start-up and continuous operation.