The COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCB equipo goalfor PM-to-interim repair ratio is three scheduled PMinspections to each interim repair.The yard bossprovides the first step toward meeting this goal byenforcing Operator Maintenance. Every operatormust keep assigned vehicles clean, safe, and inserviceable condition. Daily, operators should inspectthe following:fuel, oil, water, hydraulic fluids,battery levels, tires, lug nuts, lights, drive belts,mounted equipment, and exterior or interior damage.Operators must usc their sense of smell, sight, andfeel while operating equipment and note defects onthe Hard Cards.An ideal Equipment Managment Programrequires the yard boss review all Hard Cards andNAVFAC 11260/4 forms for any deficiency. Fromthis review the yard boss determines if a repair shouldbe performed by the operator, evaluated by themechanic inspector, or to place the cards and forms inthe Trouble Reports File.Sitting behind a desk is not the only job of atransportation supervisor. Be active! Scheduleyour work to ensure you are out in the yardduring prestart and post operations to reinforcethe Yard Boss Program. As the pool supervisor,you should review what CESE the yard boss issending to the shop for repairs that can impactthe PM-to-repair ratio. Discuss priority equip-ment problemswith the operation andmaintenance supervisors.Remember, addingfluids, tightening belts, changing light bulbs, andlubricating are all operator maintenance. Dailycommunication between the pool supervisor,yard boss, and dispatcher concerning thecondition and availability of equipment is vital.As the transportation supervisor, you must alsocommunicate daily with the operations andmaintenance supervisors on the conditions of thetransportation pool.Equipment AvailabilityEquipment availuability is the percentage of timethe equipment is available for dispatch compared todowntime.Equipment downtime is figured on a24-hour, 7-day-week basis. Ninety percent equip-ment availability is considered excellent, 85 percentis good, and 75 percent and below is poor.The maintenance supervisoravailability.Overworked ormonitors equipmentabused equipment,inadequate parts support, or shortage of mechanicsresult in poor equipment availability.A strong Yard Boss Program is the key toincreased equipment availability and a decrease inequipment downtime.COLLATERAL EQUIPAGEThe proper management of collateral equipagecan enhance a unit’s Equipment ManagementProgram. However, when this area is neglected, ahigh cost collateral equipage turnover can hinder anyeffective Equipment Management Program.Maintenance supervisors are very concerned withcollateral equipage operations. Collateral equipmentaccountability is part of contingency readiness, andthe ordering of collateral equipment is the same asordering repair parts that are approved by themaintenance supervisor.As the transportation supervisor, you shouldmake rounds of the collateral equipage area.Collateral equipage is divided into two basic types:component collateral equipage and tacticalcollateral equipage.Component Collateral EquipageComponent collateral equipage consists ofitems, such as hoses for pumps and bits for the earthauger. These items are normally procured on thesame contract as the basic machine.The historyjacket should contain a list of the amount and types ofcomponent collateral equipage.Tactical Collateral EquipageTactical collateral equipageconsists of itemscommon to the equipment, such as top canvas andtarpaulin, bows and side racks, spare tire and rim,jack and lug wrench, and chains with hooks andbinders.COLLATERAL EQUIPAGE CUSTODIANThe collateral equipage custodian is a seasonedoperator who possesses an in-depth knowledge ofcollateral equip age terms, procedures, andequipment.The collateral equipage custodianmaintains a Collateral Custody Record Card,1-13
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