PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-604
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 604
MARCH 2003
PS 604
MAR 03
13
PS 604
MAR 03
12
Dear Editor,
Every time we prepare for convoy operations, we have to scramble
around looking for the flags and signs required. Inevitably, something
has been misplaced and we have to beg or borrow what we need until
it can be replaced.
We put a stop to that by putting together a kit that includes
everything you need for convoy operations. Our canvas shop sewed
together a bag that holds the signs in a large pocket, the flags and
staffs in a medium pocket, and an info packet, some 550 cord and
“hundred mile an hour” tape in a small pocket.
The info packet includes a parts inventory photo and list, a convoy
brief, departure report, convoy commander’s checklist, and a 9-line
MEDEVAC and SALUTE report format.
Once complete, the kits go on our HHC commander’s hand receipt
and are signed out to the platoons that need them. That keeps the
units accountable and makes sure everything’s available the next time
it’s needed.
CPT Jeff Fair
2/35th Inf
Schofield Barracks, HI
The convoy signs aren’t available by NSN. You’ll have to make them following the
instructions in Appendix P of FM 55-30,
Army Motor Transport Units and Operations.
If you don’t have a copy of the FM, view it on-line at the TRADOC Reimer Digital
Library. Point your browser to:
Item
NSN
Black & white flag for Cdr vehicle
Blue flag for lead vehicle
Green flag for rear vehicle
Orange flag for trail party
Flag staff, 3-ft, 4 ea
550 cord, 700-yd
Tape, 2-in x 60-yd
From the desk of the
Editor
Excellent idea, Sir. For those who want to
put together a kit, here’s what you’ll need:
uh-oh!
the brass has
scheduled
convoy
operations!
groan!
that means
it’s time for
another
scavenger
hunt!
I’ll get the cord,
the poles and the
flags! you get the
signs and the tape!
hey! who
took our
plunger
handles?!
these new
convoy kits sure
save a lot of
running around!
we still
have to
return
all that
stuff,
too!
I’ll say!
heh
heh
gimme
that
100 mph
tape!
but this
is only 95
mph tape!
mission
accomplished!
check!
oops.
wrong signs!!
I’ll have to keep
this in mind if I
ever
need
to
waste
an
entire
day
again!
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