DA Form 3266-1: Army Missile Materiel Readiness Report

DA Form 3266-1: Army Missile Materiel Readiness Report – The DA Form 3266-1, officially titled the Army Missile Materiel Readiness Report, is a critical U.S. Army document used to track and report the operational status of missile systems and related materiel. It supports Army-wide logistics readiness and sustainability efforts under AR 700-138.

This form helps commanders, logistics officers, and maintenance personnel assess mission capability, identify issues like not-mission-capable (NMC) equipment, and ensure high readiness levels for missile assets. It remains relevant for units handling reportable missile systems.

Download the official DA Form 3266-1 PDF here: https://armypubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/pdf/A3266_1.pdf

What Is DA Form 3266-1?

DA Form 3266-1 is the standardized form for the Army Missile Materiel Readiness Report. Units use it to report the condition and readiness of missile systems and components.

For use per AR 700-138 (Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability), the proponent agency is DCS, G-4. The requirement control symbol is CSGLD-1864 (R1). It dates to April 1993 (Edition of Jan 82 is obsolete).

It primarily applies to missile units, including certain Reserve Component units, and feeds into broader materiel condition status reporting systems.

Purpose of the Army Missile Materiel Readiness Report

The main purpose is to provide accurate, timely data on the operational status of missile materiel. This supports:

  • Unit readiness assessments and contributions to reports like the Unit Status Report (AR 220-1).
  • Identification of fully mission capable (FMC), not mission capable supply (NMCS), and not mission capable maintenance (NMCM) statuses.
  • Logistics planning, resource allocation, and corrective actions for readiness deficiencies.
  • Input to systems like the Logistics Information Database (LIDB) managed by LOGSA.

Commanders use this data to evaluate mission capability, request assistance for equipment issues, and maintain overall Army logistics readiness.

Who Uses DA Form 3266-1?

  • Missile system operators and maintenance personnel in active Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard units.
  • Logistics and readiness officers responsible for reporting under AR 700-138.
  • Higher commands that aggregate data for materiel condition status reporting (MCSR).

It is especially important for units with reportable missile systems listed in relevant appendices of AR 700-138.

Key Sections of DA Form 3266-1

Part I – System Operational Data

This section captures overall system status, including:

  • FMC (Fully Mission Capable) hours/days.
  • NMCS and NMCM (Not Mission Capable Supply/Maintenance).
  • Weapon system details: Required, Authorized, On Hand quantities.
  • Possible mission capable hours/days, broken down by organizational (ORG) and support (SUP) levels.

Part II – System Component Operational Data

This breaks down individual components or items with serial numbers, detailing FMC, NMCS, NMCM statuses, and possible mission capable time at org/sup levels.

Part III – Not Mission Capable Status Items (Reverse Side)

Includes details on non-available items, such as:

  • Item description, serial number, date non-available.
  • DS/GS job order or document number.
  • Malfunction or part number.
  • Commander’s Readiness Impact Statement — a critical narrative explaining the impact on unit readiness.

How to Fill Out DA Form 3266-1?

  1. Header Information: Complete “TO”, “FROM” (with ZIP codes), UIC, Period Ending, DODAAC, DSN.
  2. Part I: Enter system-level data on quantities and capability statuses.
  3. Part II: List specific items/components with detailed operational data.
  4. Part III: Document specific NMC issues and provide the commander’s impact statement.
  5. Authentication: The authenticating officer (name, grade, signature) certifies the report.

Best Practice: Use electronic systems where possible, but the manual form applies when authorized. Ensure data accuracy, as it feeds national-level readiness databases. Detailed instructions are in AR 700-138, Chapter 4.

Always cross-reference with current Army regulations and local SOPs, as procedures can update.

  • DA Form 2406 — Materiel Condition Status Report (general equipment).
  • DA Form 1352 — Army Aircraft Inventory, Status, and Flying Time.
  • AR 700-138 — Primary regulation for logistics readiness reporting.
  • AR 750-1 — Army Materiel Maintenance Policy.

These forms work together in the Army Materiel Status System (AMSS).

Importance for U.S. Army Readiness

Accurate reporting on DA Form 3266-1 directly impacts operational preparedness, deployment planning, and resource prioritization. In an era of evolving threats, maintaining missile system readiness is vital for national defense. Units that consistently submit timely, accurate reports help identify systemic issues early and support data-driven decisions at all command levels.

For the latest guidance, visit official Army Publishing Directorate (APD) resources or consult your unit’s logistics readiness officer.

This article is for informational purposes and based on publicly available U.S. Army publications. Always refer to current official directives for compliance.