TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
5-70. INTRODUCTION TO STORAGE AND SHIPMENT.
Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all material issued or assigned to their command is maintained in a
serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command comply with technical instructions.
Lack of time, lack of trained personnel, or lack of proper tools may result in a unit being incapable of performing
maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders, with approval of major commanders, may place
material that is beyond the maintenance capability of the unit in administrative storage or return it to supply agencies.
When preparing the vehicle for administrative storage, the unit commander will be responsible for processing the material,
including all tools and equipment, in such a manner as to protect it against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage
during shipment or periods of administrative storage.
5-71. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Short Term Storage. No special provisions are required for short term storage of the vehicle. The unit should be
started and operated at intervals no greater than 90 days.
b.
Long Term Storage. Perform all PMCS procedures according to Table 5-2.
5-72. SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Perform all PMCS procedures according to Table 5-2.
b.
Prepare vehicle to the point required by the distance and duration of shipment. If the duration of the shipment will
last a long time, the vehicle should be prepared for storage.
c.
Secure vehicle to transport vehicle.
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