TM 11-5855-261-23
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
(4) Trucks, vans, CONEX containers, and other
1-1. Scope
containers may be used if they provide the best available
a. This manual described Infrared Aiming Light
protection.
AN/PAQ-4, (aiming light) and covers organizational
b. Storage Plan,
and direct support maintenance.
(1) Store equipment so as to provide maximum pro-
b. References are listed in Appendix A. The mainte-
tection from the elements and to provide access for in-
nance allocation chart (MAC) appears in Appendix B.
spection, maintenance, and exercising. Anticipate
The repair parts and special tools list appears in TM
removal or deployment problems and take suitable
11-5855-261-23P.
precautions.
1-2. Maintenance Forms, Records, and
(2) Take into account environmental conditions,
such as extreme heat or cold; high humidity; blowing
Reports
sand, dust, or loose debris; soft ground; mud; heavy
a. Reporls of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equip-
snows; earthquakes; or combinations thereof, and take
ment. Department of the Army forms and procedures
adequate precautions.
used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
c. Maintenance Services and inspection.
by TM 38-750, The Army Maintenance System.
(1) Maintenance services. Prior to storage, perform
b. Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies.
the next scheduled preventive maintenance service (para
Fill out and forward SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy
(ROD)) as prescribed in AR 735-1l-2/DLAR 4140.55/
NAVMATINST 4355.73/AFR 400-54/MCO 4430.3E.
(2) Inspection. Inspect and approve equipment
prior to storage. Do not place equipment in storage
e. Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF
unless fully operational.
361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in Shipment
Report (DISREP) (SF 361) as prescribed in AR 55-38/
d. Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Issue Item. Process
NAVSUPINST 4610.33B/AFR 75-18/MCO 4610.19C/
auxiliary and basic issue items simultaneously with the
DLAR 4500.15.
major item to which they are assigned. If possible, store
auxiliary and basic issue items with the major item. If
1-3. Indexes of Publications
stored apart from their major item, note the registration
Refer to the latest issue of DA PAM 310-4 to determine
or serial numbers and locations, and store in protective
whether there are new additions, changes, additional
type closures. In addition, place a tag or list indicating
publications or modification work orders pertaining to
the location of the removed items in a conspicuous place
the equipment.
on the major item. Basic items are listed in Appendix B,
Section III.
1-4. Administrative Storage
e. Battery Storage. Remove batteries from equipment
a. Storagr Site.
prior to storage and turn in batteries to suppply.
(1) Select the best available site for administrative
f. General Cleaning, Painting, and Preservation.
storage. Separate stored equipmet from equipment in
Clean the equipment of dirt, grease, and other con-
use. Conspicuously mark the area "Administrative
taminants by using TRICHLOROTRIFLUORO-
Storage. "
ETHANE, but do not use vapor decreasing.
(2) Covered space is preferred. When sufficient
1-5. Destruction of Army Electronics
covered space for all items to be stored is not available,
Materiel
priority should be given to items which are most suscep-
tible to deterioration from the elements. Use SB 38-8-1
Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent
as a guide for what items are most likely to deter-
enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2.
ioration.
1-6. Reporting Equipment Improvement
(3) Open sites should be improved hardstand, if
Recommendations (EIR)
available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well-drained,
If you Aiming Light, Infrared AN/PAQ-4 needs im-
and kept free of excessive vegetation.
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