Figure 2-26. Factors of Consideration in Computing Storage Support Space Requirements

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the minimum consistent with good operating practices.

Considerations in computation of space requirements

for storage support activities (see fig 2-26) are as

follows:

Figure 2-26. Factors of Consideration in Computing Storage Support Space Requirements

should be given to possible mission changes which

(1) The requirements for space for storage

would alter requirements. Such acknowledgement will

support functions are greatly influenced by the mission

enhance the accuracy of projected allocations as

responsibilities of the particular activity. For example,

compared to actual proved need.

tonnage handled or net storage space operated need

not necessarily have an absolute bearing on the amount

g. Gross space requirements.

of space allocated to preservation and packing.

(1) The formula for computing gross space

Detailed evaluation of the particular operating

requirements is-

circumstances would, therefore, be necessary before

N + A + SS + S = G

accurate computation could be accomplished.

where:

(2) It would be impractical to establish firm

ratios of space allotted for storage purposes on the basis

N = NET SQUARE FEET of space allocated to

of personnel employed or gross area operated.

storage,

However, storage management personnel should

A = Space allocated to AISLES,

frequently appraise actual support requirements to

SS = Space consigned to STORAGE SUPPORT

assure that valuable space is not allocated to these

functions,

functions in excess of minimum requirements.

S = STRUCTURAL loss space, and

(3) Computation of space requirements for

G = GROSS storage area.

support functions should be developed, in great part,

(2) This formula applies to determining gross

through review of both past and current requirement

storage space requirements in covered and open

experience. When projecting future needs, consideration

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