TM 10-8340-243-13&P
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CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any
corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements
can be made to prevent the problem in future items. Corrosion specifically occurs with metals. It is an
electrochemical process that causes the degradation of metals. It is commonly caused by exposure to
moisture, acids, bases, or salts. An example is the rusting of iron. Corrosion damage in metals can be
seen, depending on the metal, as tarnishing, pitting, fogging, surface residue, and/or cracking. Plastics,
composites, and rubbers can also degrade. Degradation is caused by thermal (heat), oxidation (oxygen),
solvation (solvents), or photolytic (light, typically UV) processes. The most common exposures are
excessive heat or light. Damage from these processes will appear as cracking, softening, swelling, and/or
breaking. SF Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report should be submitted to the address specified
in DA PAM 750-8, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Destruction procedures for MCPS components covered in this manual are described in TM 750-244-3.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
Before placing the MCPS in administrative storage or preparing the system for shipment, current
maintenance services must be applied; defects and failures corrected; and Modification Work Orders
(MWOs) applied.
Preparation for Storage
To prepare the MCPS equipment for storage, clean and dry the fabric sections and other components as
assemblies into the transport bags as described in WP 0005. Place bags onto a wooden pallet and store
in a building, shed, or other dry place. Store the light set in its storage container. The mapboard and field
table should be packed in a wooden crate of suitable size and stored in a dry place.
Preparation for Shipment
Prepare the MCPS for shipment by packing components into the wooden crate, using the original packing
material, in which they were received. Strap crates onto wooden pallet. If the MCPS components are to
be stored without regular PMCS being performed, consult FM 38-701 for preservation requirements.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The MCPS is warranted by the manufacturer. The warranty starts on the date found in block 23 of DA
Form 2408-9, Equipment Control Record. Report all defects to your supervisor, who will take appropriate
action.
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
COMMON NAME
OFFICIAL NAME
7-inch Spacer
Bracket, Tent Frame
Detent
Pin, Quick Release
Light
Luminaire
Light Set
Light Set, General Illumination
Mapboard
Board, Map, Complexing
MCPS
Modular Command Post System, Small
Table
Table Field, Folding Legs, Metal
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