TM 9-2330-388-14
Section XX. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
equipment in use.
Conspicuously mark the area
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General
"Administrative Storage".
a.
This section contains requirements and
(2) Covered space is preferred.
procedures for administrative storage of equipment that
issued to and in use by Army activities worldwide.
(3) Open sites should be improved hardstand,
if available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well
b.
The requirements specified herein are necessary
drained, and kept free of excessive vegetation.
to maintain the equipment in administrative storage in
such a way as to achieve the maximum readiness,
b.
Storage Plan.
condition.
(1) Store equipment to provide maximum
c.
Equipment that is placed in administrative
protection from the elements and to provide access for
storage should be capable of being readied to perform its
inspection, maintenance, and exercising. Anticipate
mission within a 24-hour period, or as otherwise
removal or deployment problems and take suitable pre-
prescribed by the approving authority.
cautions.
d.
Report equipment in administrative storage
(2) Take into consideration such environmental
prescribed for all reportable equipment.
conditions as extreme heat or cold; high humidity;
blowing sand, dust, or loose debris; soft ground; mud;
e.
Perform inspections, maintenance services, and
heavy snows; earthquakes; or combinations thereof, and
lubrication as specified herein.
take adequate precautions.
f.
Records and reports to be maintained for
(3) Establish a fire plan and provide for
equipment in administrative storage are those prescribed
adequate firefighting equipment and personnel.
by DA PAM 738-750, for equipment in use.
c.
Maintenance Services and Inspection.
g.
When
determining
maintenance
actions
required, 10% variance is acceptable on time, running
(1) Maintenance Services. Prior to storage,
hours, or mileage.
perform the next scheduled unit PMCS.
h.
Accomplishment of applicable PMCS, as
(2) Inspection. Inspect and approve equipment
mentioned throughout this section, will be on a quarterly
prior to storage. Do not place equipment in storage in a
basis.
"Non Mission Capable" condition.
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Scope and Criteria of Administrative Storage
d.
Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Issue Items.
a.
The placement of equipment in administrative
(1) Process auxiliary and basic issue items
storage can be for short periods of time when a shortage
simultaneously with the major item to which they are as-
of maintenance effort exists.
signed. If possible, store auxiliary and basic issue items
with the major item.
b.
Items should be ready for use within the time
factors determined by the directing authority.
(2) If stored apart from the major item, mark
auxiliary and basic issue items with tags indicating the
c.
During
the
storage
period
appropriate
major item, its registration or serial number and
maintenance records will be kept.
locations, and store in protective type closures.
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Preparation of Equipment for Administrative
(3) In addition, place a tag or list indicating the
Storage
location of the removed items in a conspicuous place on
the major item.
a.
Storage Site.
e.
Correction of Shortcomings and Deficiencies.
(1) Select the best available site for
Correct all shortcomings and deficiencies prior to
administrative storage. Separate stored equipment from
storage, or obtain a deferment from the approving
authority.
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