ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

TM 5-6640-213-14

Point blank firing at equipment with weapons should

not be attempted unless the safety of all personnel

in the area is assured.

c. Gunfire. Fire on equipment with the heaviest weapons avail-

able, aiming at the major assemblies and controls. Although one well

placed direct hit may render the equipment inoperative, several hits

may be required for complete destruction of all components. For

additional information on procedures for destruction of equipment to

prevent enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-3.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

Storage Site.

(1) Select the best available site for administrative

storage. Separate stored equipment from equipment in use. Con-

spicuously mark the area "Administrative Storage".

(2) Covered space is preferred. When sufficient covered

space for all items to be stored is not available, priority should be

given to items which are most susceptible to deterioration.

(3) Open sites should be improved hardstand, if available.

Unimproved sites should be firm, well-drained, and kept free of

excessive vegetation.

Storage Plan.

(1) Store equipment so as to provide maximum protection

from the elements and to provide access for inspection, maintenance

and exercising. Anticipate removal or deployment problems and take

suitable precautions.

(2) Take into account environmental conditions, such as

extreme heat or cold; high humidity; blowing sand, dust, or loose

debris; soft ground, mud, heavy snows, earthquakes, or combinations

thereof and take adequate precautions.

(3) Establish a fire plan and provide for adequate fire-

fighting equipment and personnel.

(4) For further information, refer to TM 740-90-1

(Administrative Storage).

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