TM 55-8115-200-23&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I.
1-1. Scope. This manual is for your use in main-
taining the MILVAN cargo containers. All repairs,
major and minor, are to be made with the intent of
providing a serviceable, weather-proof container.
1-2. Maintenance Forms and Records. Mainte-
nance forms and records that you are required to
use are listed below:
a. DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet).
b. DA Form 2407 (Maintenance Request Used
for Requesting Support Maintenance).
c. DA Form 2407-1 (Continuation Sheet Used
for Requesting Support Maintenance).
d. For further information, refer to DA Pam
738-750, The Army Maintenance Management
System (TAMMS).
1-3. Administrative Storage.
a. Preparation for Storage. Visually inspect
the outer surfaces of the cargo containers for corro-
sion, and the latching mechanisms and hinges for
adequate lubrication.
b. Storage Site.
(1) Select the best available site for adminis-
trative storage. Separate stored equipment from
equipment in use. Conspicuously mark the area Ad-
ministrative Storage.
(2) Covered space is preferred. When suf-
ficient covered space for all items to be stored is not
available, priority should be given to items which
are most susceptible to deterioration from the ele-
ments.
(3) Open sites should be improved hardstand,
if available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well-
drained, and kept free of excessive vegetation.
c. Storage Plan.
(1) Store equipment so as to provide max-
imum protection from the elements and to provide
access for inspection and maintenance. Anticipate
removal or deployment problems and take suitable
precautions.
GENERAL
(2) Take into account environmental condi-
tions, such as extreme heat or cold; high humidity;
blowing sand, dust, or loose debris; soft ground;
mud; heavy snows; earthquakes; or combinations
thereof and take adequate precautions.
(3) Establish a fire plan and provide for ade-
quate firefighting equipment and personnel.
d. Care of Equipment in Administrative
Storage.
(1) After equipment has been placed in ad-
ministrative storage, suspend all regularly sched-
uled preventive maintenance services and inspect
as specified herein.
(2) Inspection will usually be visual and must
consist of at least a walk-around examination of all
equipment to observe any deficiencies that may
have occured. Inspect equipment in open storage
weekly and that in covered storage monthly. Imme-
diately after any severe storm or environmental
change inspect all equipment. The following are ex-
amples of things to look for during visual in-
spection:
(a) Condition of preservatives, paint, seals,
and wraps.
(b) Corrosion or other deterioration.
(c) Missing or damaged parts.
(d) Any other readily recognizable short-
comings or deficiencies.
(3) Keep equipment in an optimum state of
readiness. Accomplish required services and repairs
as expeditiously as possible. Whenever possible, per-
form all maintenance on site.
(4) To assure utilization of all assigned mate-
rial, rotate items in accordance with any rotational
plan that will keep equipment in an operational
condition and reduce maintenance effort.
e. Removal of Equipment from Adminis-
trative Storage.
(1) Restore to normal operating condition.
(2) Resume the maintenance service schedule
in effect at the commencement of storage or service
the equipment before the scheduled dates in order
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