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TM 9-2350-398-24
2-140. PREPARATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
Security
Instructions in this paragraph do not modify security procedures and requirements for classified or pilferable items (refer to
AR 190-13 and AR 190-51).
Storage Site
a.
Select the best available site for administrative storage. Separate stored equipment from equipment in use.
Conspicuously mark the area ’Administrative Storage."
b.
Covered storage space is preferred.
c.
When insufficient covered space is available for all semitrailers to be stored, select an open site. Open sites
should be improved hardstand, if available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well drained, and free of
excessive vegetation.
Storage Plan
a.
Store equipment 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.
b.
Take into account environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, high humidity, soft ground, mud,
heavy snows, earthquakes, blowing sand, dust, or loose debris, or any combinations of these, and take
adequate precautions.
c.
Establish a fire plan and provide adequate fire-fighting equipment and personnel. J
Inspections and Maintenance Services
a.
Inspect and approve equipment prior to storage. Do not place equipment that is not mission capable in
storage.
b.
Prior to storage, perform the next scheduled Unit PMCS procedures.
Basic Issue Items
a.
Process basic issue items (Bll) simultaneously with the semitrailer to which they are assigned.
b.
If possible, store Bll with the semitrailers.
c.
If stored apart from the semitrailer, label Bll with tags designating the vehicle, its registration or serial
number, and location, and store in protective closures. In addition, place a tag or list indicating the location
of the removed items in a conspicuous place in the semitrailer.
Corrections of Shortcomings and Deficiencies
a.
Before equipment Is placed in administrative storage, current maintenance services, shortcomings, and
deficiencies should be corrected, and all modification work orders should be applied. I all shortcomings and
deficiencies will not be corrected prior to storage, a deferment must be obtained from the approving
authority.
b.
A vehicle to be prepared for administrative storage must be given a limited technical inspection and be
processed as prescribed on DD Form 1397. The result of the inspection and classification will be entered
on DA Form 2404.
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