Scope.

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There are many factors which must be considered in

stored and then computations developed to indicate that

developing a procedure for computing storage space

X amount of storage space is required. To the contrary,

requirements. These factors must be recognized in a

space requirements are projected ahead of actual

way that will enable ready adaptability by all echelons

physical occupancy with sufficient accuracy to avoid

concerned with computing space requirements or

overallocation.

occupancy factors. The following identify these key

factors, some of which are illustrated in figures 2-17

2-5. Scope.

through 2-19:

This procedure does not apply to wet storage areas;

rolling stock yards; petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL)

a. Quantity of inventory. Although many elements

tank farms; storage of complete aircraft; industrial tool

contribute to the computation of storage space

storage in contractor plants; or to ammunition storage

requirements, quantity is the basic element or

space computations which are developed under

conversion factor. From this, space requirements can

separate instructions of the military services.

be computed through application of dollar value and/or

cubic footage of supplies.

2-6.

Considerations

Space

Requirement

Computations.

Figure 2-17. Space Is Three Dimensional

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