TM 5-5420-208-12&P
Figure 4-5. Identification, Data and Instruction Plates.
SECTION VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-16. Preparation for 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 will be kept.
b. Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and equipment
serviceable criteria (ESC) evaluations should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected
and all modification work orders (MWO's) should be applied.
c. Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If
inside storage is not available, trucks, vans, conex containers and other containers may be used.
4-17. Preparation for Shipment.
Refer to Chapter 1, Operating Instructions.
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