TM 10-6640-216-13&P
Section IV. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Alphabetical Index
Paragraph Title
Paragraph
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12
Prior to Placing Unit in Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12b
Storage Length and Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12a
Storage Site Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12c
3-12. INTRODUCTION.
This section contains information on administrative storage procedures. If additional information is
required, refer to TM 740-90-1.
a.
Storage Length and Readiness. Placement of equipment in administrative storage
should be for short periods of time (1 to 45 days) when a shortage of maintenance efforts exists.
Items should be in mission readiness within 24 hours or within the time factors as determined
by the directing authority. During the storage period, appropriate maintenance records will be
kept.
b.
Prior to Placing Unit in Storage. Before placing equipment in administrative storage,
perform the next monthly/quarterly preventive maintenance checks and services. Refer to
paragraph 2-13 to prepare Airmobile Laboratory for movement. All shortcomings and
deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWOs) should be applied.
c.
Storage Site Selection. inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative
storage. If inside storage is not available, the sites selected should provide required protection
from the elements and allow access for visual inspection when applicable.
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