TM 10-1670-298-20&P
SECTION V. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
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GENERAL.
The initial packaging and shipping of airdrop equipment is the responsibility of component manufacturers who are
required to comply with federal and military packaging specifications as stipulated in contractual agreements. Airdrop
equipment in normally shipped to depot activities, packaged to comply with overseas shipping requirements. Except for
those airdrop items which are unpackaged and subjected to random inspections or testing by a depot activity, airdrop
equipment received by a using unit will be contained In original packaging materials.
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GENERAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. To insure that serviceability standards for stored airdrop equipment
are maintained, every effort will be exerted to adhere to the following storage requirements.
a. When available, a heated building should be used to store airdrop items.
b. Airdrop equipment will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness, fire,
dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight
c. Airdrop equipment will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation or interfere with light fixtures,
heating vents, fire fighting equipment, cooling units, exits, or emergency exit doors.
d. Airdrop items shall not be stored if damaged, dirty, or damp.
e. All stored airdrop items will be marked, segregated, and located for accessibility, and easy Identification.
f.
Airdrop equipment will not be stored in direct contact with any building floor or wall. Storage will be
accomplished using bins, shelves, pallets, racks, or dunnage to provide airspace between the storage area floor and the
equipment. If preconstructed shelving or similar storage accommodations are not available, locally fabricate storage
container requirements using suitable lumber or wooden boxes.
g. All available Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) should be used as much as possible in the handling of airdrop
items.
h. Periodic rotation of stock, conservation of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and strict adherence to
all safety regulations will be practiced at all times.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
a. Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage of
maintenance effort 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 shall be kept.
b. Before placing the equipment in administrative storage, current preventive maintenance checks and services
should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO)
should be applied.
c. Storage Site Selection Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storage
in not available, trucks, vans, conex containers, and other containers may be used.
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