PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-723

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 723

FEBRUARY 2013
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-723 - Page 28 of 33
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PS 723
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O
ne problem some units face is that their equipment-on-hand (EOH) readiness
ratings are too low.
When a unit references line item numbers (LINs) on their modiFed table of
organization and equipment (MTOE) without taking authorized substitutions into
account, that can cause lower and inaccurate EOH readiness ratings.
Whenever possible, units should set up in-lieu-of relationships for EOH against
MTOE shortages. Identify any excess items that can be used as authorized substitutes
for shortage items. ±or example, the Hyex Excavator Type III (E27860) is an
authorized substitute for the Hyex Excavator Type I (E27792).
The most accurate reference for authorized substitutions is Supply Bulletin 700-
20, Appendix H. The complete list is found in the Logistics Information Warehouse
(LIW). Go to:
If it’s your Frst visit to LIW, you’ll need to submit a system access request. Click
on System Access Request at the top right of the page.
Also, any asset description (catalog) updates should be entered in the unit property
book, along with any NSN-to-LIN relationships or LIN changes. ±or example, the
AN/PRC-117± ±A2008 is now LIN R87716.
Don’t forget to check Z LINs (developmental) and non-standard LINs (NSLINs),
too. Locally-generated NSLINs can make it mistakenly appear that a unit has
shortages.
±inally, communication is key. Sometimes one unit has an excess of a certain item,
while their sister unit has a shortage of the same item. Property book ofFcers, supply
sergeants and unit readiness ofFcers should coordinate efforts when calculating EOH
readiness ratings.
The results page will
show any authorized
substitute LINs.
Next, find substitute
LINs in SB 700-20
by entering the
primary LIN in the
last box, select the
“substitute” radio
button, then press
Submit.
H
ow to
I
mprove
EOH
R
eadiness
R
atings
Once logged into
LIW, add the
“SB 700-20 Search”
button to your
portal from the App
Warehouse at the
bottom of the page.
Cloe, can
you give me a
clue here?
I”m trying
to figure out
why our unit’s
EOH readiness
rating seems
so
low.
No problem, Sergeant.
One of the
first
things
to look for is any
excess
items
on your property
book that might be
authorized substitutes
for any shortage items.
Remember,
SB
7
00-20 is
your
guide!
That’s
right.
Thanks!
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