TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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TM 9-2320-280-20-3 13-1 CHAPTER 13 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT Section I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 13-2. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE 13-1. SCOPE a. This chapter describes requirements for preparation of M998 series vehicles and components for shipment and limited storage. b. When vehicles are shipped or stored, the officer in charge is responsible for preparing the vehicles in a properly maintained and serviceable condition. Vehicles must be properly cleaned, preserved, painted, and lubricated. Vehicles, componentry, and BII must be prepared and protected to prevent corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage. a. Administrative storage is the placement of a unit's organic material in a limited care and preservation status for shoft periods of time. b. Instructions and requirements pertaining to administrative storage are found in DA PAM 738-750. 13-3. SECURITY a. When required, wrap, pack, mark, and stow uninstalled government furnished equipment and BII in accordance with MIL-B-12841, MIL-STD-129, MIL-V-62038, and TM 746-10. b. Height and width of vehicles prepared for rail transportation must not exceed the limitations of AR 700-15. Whenever possible, local transportation personnel must be consulted about limitations of particular railroad lines to be used for movement in order to avoid delays, dangerous conditions, or damage to equipment. c. Loading and blocking procedures must be in accordance with pamphlet no. MD-7, Rules Governing the Loading of Defense Material on Open-Top Cars, of Association of American Railroads. d. Loading and blocking of vehicles for highway shipment must be in accordance with Interstate Commerce Commission Publication "Motor Carrier Safety Regulations." e. For specific instructions concerning loading and blocking of M998 series vehicles for air, land, or sea shipment, refer to TM 55-2320-280-14. a. Equipment and vehicle security requirements are covered in AR 190-13 and AR 190-51. b. Cryptographic materials or COMSEC equipment will not be shipped with vehicles or remain in vehicles in storage. Refer to (C) AR 380-40 for information concerning COMSEC materials. c. Access to materiel in storage should be strictly controlled to prevent unauthorized cannibalization or pilferage. Refer to AR 750-1. 13-4. SPECIAL PACKAGING AND SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS