Lesson 3/Learning Event 1
Learning Event 1
TACTICAL MAINTENANCE SITES
The tactical situation and mobility requirements may limit the type and size
of facilities which can be established. Therefore, available resources must
be organized for maximum production. Each unit must develop SOPs for moving
to a new area, establishing and conducting maintenance operations, and
moving on to a new location, if necessary.
The speed with which the
maintenance element can set up shop at a new location has a direct bearing
on the productive maintenance time available.
SITE SELECTION
The unit commander will make a map reconnaissance before occupying an
unfamiliar bivouac area.
After this, the commander sends out a
reconnaissance party to select operating sites and explore primary and
alternate routes of march. The ideal field maintenance site should--
Have ready access to supported elements, the main supply route (MSR),
and the local road Net.
Be large enough to spread out yet small enough to defend, with room,
if possible, for vehicles, facilities, repair parts, and supply storage.
Be reasonably flat, with firm soil and good drainage to permit parking
and movement of heavy vehicles.
Be free of nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) contamination and be
upwind from known contaminated areas and likely NBC attack targets.
Be easy to secure, with streams and marshes, where available, used for
flank security.
Have terrain features that provide cover and concealment.
Those
features between the site and likely NBC targets should give
added
protection.
Be outside Natural air corridors to reduce the chance of air attack
and to assist in air defense.
Have a source of potable water, if possible.
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