TM 10-5411-224-14SECTION VI. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE4-21. GENERAL. No special preparation is required for shipment of the shelter other than making sure the correct slingassembly is available and in good condition and the drain plug is loosened for air or rail transport.4-22. LOADING. Shelters may be shipped in Type 1AA ANSI/ISO containers only when crated or pallet mounted. Blockcrates or pallets securely in the container to prevent movement and damage during transit. Install the shelter inaccordance with TB 11-5400-200-14.4-23. UNLOADING. Shelters may be unloaded in accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 44, ServiceUpon Receipt and TB 11-5400-200-14.4-24. STORAGE. Accumulation of moisture within the shelter resulting from temperature and humidity fluctuations candamage user installed equipment. Minimize moisture accumulation by keeping the shelter door and drain hole openduring indoor storage. During outdoor storage, keep doors and drain hole closed.4-25. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE. Placement of equipment in administrativestorage should be for short periods of time when a shortage of maintenance effort exists. Items should be in missionreadiness within 24 hours or within the time factor requirement specified by the directing authority. During the storageperiod, appropriate maintenance records will be kept.Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and Equipment Serviceable Criteria(ESC) evaluations should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification WorkOrders (MWOs) should be applied.Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storage is notavailable, trucks, vans, conex containers and other containers may be used.4-37/(4-38 blank)
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