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6-4. PRESERVATION
All critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Use procedures and materials
listed in steps a. and b. below. If the preservatives listed below are not available, oil or grease listed in
LO 9-2320-272-12 may be used for this purpose, but is effective for only a few days; therefore, equipment
protected must be closely watched for signs of corrosion. When selecting preservatives, use only those that
will not damage the surface to which they are applied.
a . Battery Leads. Disconnect both batteries (para. 3-126). Each battery lead terminal, including the
jumper lead ends, must be wrapped with tape (appendix C, item 73).
b . Miscellaneous Preservation. Coat all unpainted, exposed, or machined metal surfaces on the
exterior of the vehicle with corrosion-preventive compound (appendix C, item 25).
6-5. PACKAGING
Electrical Openings. Cover all electrical receptacles with tape (appendix C, item 73) or with plastic caps
which will afford the same degree of protection.
6-6. PACKING
Pack all Basic Issue Items (BII) and Additional Authorization List (AAL) items to prevent mechanical
damage.
6-7. SHIPMENT OF ARMY DOCUMENTS
Prepare all Army shipping documents accompanying vehicle in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.
Section II. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
6-8. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
For transportability guidance handling and movement of vehicles, refer to TM 55-2320-272-15-1.
Section III. LIMITED STORAGE
6-9. SCOPE
Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles issued or assigned to their command are
maintained in a serviceable condition and properly cared for and that personnel under their command
comply with technical instructions. Lack of time, trained personnel, or proper tools may result in a unit
being incapable of performing maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders may,
with the approval of major commanders, place a vehicle that is beyond the maintenance capability of the
unit in administrative storage. For detailed maintenance information, refer to AB 750-1.
6-10. LIMITED STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
a . Time Limitations. Administrative storage is restricted to a period of 90 days and must not be
extended unless the vehicle is reprocessed in accordance with step b.
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