TM 9-2320-361-20 15-4. PRESERVATION All critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Use procedures and materials listed in a. and b. below. If the preservatives listed below are not available, oil or grease covered in LO 9-2320-209-12-1 maybe used for this purpose, but are effective for only a few days; therefore, equipment protected must be closely watched for signs of corrosion. When selecting preservatives use only those that will not damage the surface to which they are applied. a. Battery Leads. Disconnect both batteries (para. 4-48). Each battery lead terminal, including the jumper lead ends, must be wrapped with tape (Appendix C, item 28). b. Miscellaneous Preservation. Coat all unpainted, exposed, or machined metal surfaces on the exterior of the truck with corrosion-preventive compound (Appendix C, item 11). 15-5. PACKAGING Electrical Openings. Cover all electrical receptacles with tape (Appendix C, item 28) or with plastic caps which will afford the same degree of protection. 15-6. PACKING Pack all Basic Issue Items (BII) and Additional Authorization List (AAL) items to prevent mechanical damage. 15-7. SHIPMENT OF ARMY DOCUMENTS Prepare all army shipping documents accompanying truck in accordance with DA Pam 738-750. Section Il. LOADING AND MOVEMENT 15-8. LOADING AND MOVEMENT For transportability guidance handling and movement of the M44A2 series trucks, refer to TM 55-2320-209-15-1. Section Ill. LIMITED STORAGE 15-9. SCOPE Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all trucks issued or assigned to their command are maintained in a serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command comply with technical instructions. Lack of time, lack of trained personnel, or lack of proper tools may result in a unit being incapable of performing maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders may, with the approval of major commanders, place a truck that is beyond the maintenance capability of the unit in administrative storage. For detailed information, refer to AR 750-1. 15-2