TM 9-2330-247-14&P
S e c t i o n XIV. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
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Preparation of Equipment for
Care of Equipment in
Administrative Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definition of Administrative Storage . . . . . .
Procedures for Common
Exercise Schedule, Table 4-3 ... . . . . . . . .
Components and
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of Equipment for
Removal of Equipment from
Administrative Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administrative Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-54. 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 necessary to maintain equipment in administrative storage in such away 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
24 hours, or as otherwise may be prescribed by the approving authority. Before equipment is placed in administrative
storage, a current 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 required maintenance actions.
Accomplishment of applicable PMCS, as mentioned throughout this section, will be on a quarterly basis.
4-55. 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. Hems should be ready for use within the time factors determined by the directing authority. During the
storage period, appropriate records will be kept.
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
free of excessive vegetation.
Storage Plan
1. Store equipment so as to provide maximum protection from the elements and to provide 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 any combinations thereof, and take adequate
precautions.
3. Establish a fire plan and provide adequate fire fighting equipment and personnel.
