Tactical Petroleum Terminal

Item Name Code (INC) 41253

Storage Tanks: Federal Supply Class: FSC 5430; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 5430
Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding: Federal Supply Group: FSG 54; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 54
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A facility designed and packaged in such a way that it can be rapidly erected at most any location for the receipt, storage and dispensing of liquid fuels, specifically diesel, motor gasoline, and aviation jet fuel. Fuels can be received from a pipeline or from tanker-trucks. It can dispense fuels directly to user vehicles or to fuel transport vehicle or return fuel to the pipeline for downstream distribution. It can be disassembled and moved to another location or returned to an equipment storage facility.

Additional Information for Tactical Petroleum Terminal

Tactical Petroleum Terminals (TPTs) are a type of storage tank used for the temporary storage and distribution of petroleum products in military operations or emergency response situations. They are designed to be quickly deployed and easily assembled in the field.

TPTs are part of the supply class Storage Tanks, which includes various types of tanks used for storing liquids such as petroleum, water, or chemicals. They are specifically categorized under the supply group Prefabricated Structures And Scaffolding, which includes pre-built structures and scaffolding systems used in construction or temporary installations.

TPTs are typically made of durable materials such as steel or aluminum and are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. They are equipped with various features to facilitate the storage and distribution of petroleum products, such as pumps, valves, and monitoring systems.

These terminals are often used in military operations to support fuel supply chains, allowing for efficient storage, transportation, and distribution of petroleum products to support military vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment. They can also be used in emergency response situations, such as natural disasters or humanitarian missions, to quickly establish fuel storage and distribution capabilities.

Overall, Tactical Petroleum Terminals are an essential component of the storage tanks supply class, specifically designed for rapid deployment and temporary storage of petroleum products in military and emergency response scenarios.