TM 9-2330-211-14&P
S e c t i o n X. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
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Care of Equipment in Administrative
Preparation of Equipment for
Storage
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Shipment . . . . ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definition of Administrative Storage . . . . .
Procedures for Common Components
Exercise Schedule, Table 4-3 . . . . . . . . . .
and Miscellaneous Items . . . . . . . . . . . .
General.. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of Equipment from
Preparation of Equipment for
Administrative Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administrative Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-43. GENERAL
This section contains requirements and procedures for administrative storage of equipment that is issued to and in use
by Army activities worldwide.
The requirements specified herein are necessay to maintain equipment in administrative storage in such a way as to
achieve the maximum readiness condition.
Equipment that is placed in administrative storage should be capable of being readied to perform its mission within a
24 hour period, or as otherwise may be prescribed by the approving authority. Before equipment is placed in
administrative storage, a current Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) should be completed and
deficiencies corrected.
Report equipment in administrative storage as prescribed for all reportable equipment.
Perform inspections, maintenance services, and lubrication as specified herein.
Records and reports to be maintained for equipment in administrative storage are those prescribed by
DA Pam 738-750, for equipment in use.
A 10% variance is acceptable on time, running hours, or mileage used to determine the required maintenance actions.
Accomplishment of applicable PMCS, as mentioned throughout this section, will be on a quarterly basis.
4-44. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
The placement of equipment in administrative storage can be for short periods of time when a shortage of maintenance
effort exists. Items should be ready for use within the time factors as determined by the directing authority. During the
storage period, appropriate maintenance records will be kept.
4-45. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Storage Site.
1.
Select the best available site for administrative storage. Separate stored equipment from equipment in use.
Conspicuously mark the area "Administrative Storage."
2. Covered space is preferred.
3. Open sites should be improved hardstand, if available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well-drained, and
kept free of excessive vegetation.
Storage Plan.
1.
Store equipment so as to provide maximum protection from the elements and to allow access for inspection,
maintenance, and exercising. Anticipate removal or deployment problems and take suitable precautions.
2. Take into consideration environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or cold; high humidity; blowing sand,
dust, or loose debris; soft ground; mud; heavy snows: or combinations thereof, and take adequate
precautions.
3. Establish a fire plan and provide for adequate fire fighting equipment and personnel.
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