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Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STO RAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-39. SECURITY PROCEDURES.
Refer to AR 190-11 or AR 190-13.
4-40. ADMINISTRATIVE 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 mission ready within 24 hours or within the time factors as determined
by the directing authority. During the shortage period, appropriate maintenance records will be kept.
b. Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and equipment serviceable
criteria (ECS) evaluations should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all
modification work orders (MWOs) should be applied.
c.
Remove all cargo, containers, and packaging materials from refrigerated container.
d. Wash container interior with fresh, clean water and detergent. Rinse with clean water and allow container interior
to dry before closing rear doors.
e. If container was used in a a salt air environment, wash container exterior with detergent and fresh water. Rinse
with clean water and allow to dry.
f.
Storage Site Section. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storage is
not available, keep container away from corrosive materials, such as saltwater spray
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