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TM 9-2320-356-BD
(4) Making tests with organizational test equipment, if required.
(5) Performing additional vehicle operational tests, as necessary.
d.
Using this information and following the steps of paragraph 1-4c, the MT
w i l l :
(1) Determine what must be repaired or replaced.
(2) Determine sequence and priority of repair actions.
(3) Estimate repair times for each repair task.
(4) Total the repair task times and determine if the repairs can be performed
in the time available.
(5) Determine repair location and,
if other than on-site, arrange for
recovery of the vehicle to the repair site.
e.
If all critical repairs can be made within the available time with the
skills, materials, tools, and equipment at hand, the MT, assisted by the crew, will
proceed with the on-site repair.
f .
If the damage exceeds the repair capability of the MT, and the time is
available for an MST on-site fix, the MST shall be called.
g.
If time for an MST on-site fix is not available, but the vehicle is
repairable, the MT shall provide for recovery of the vehicle to a designated
collection point.
h.
If the vehicle is not repairable, the MT shall provide for one of the
following:
(1) Recovery to a maintenance C Ollection point for evacuation to the rear.
(2) On-site stripping (if approved by commander, coordinated with support
maintenance).
(3) Abandonment/destruction (if directed by commander).
Vehicles should never be abandoned if recovery/evacuation is possible
because vehicles can almost always be rebuilt, no matter how badly damaged they
are.
If the vehicle is damaged catastrophically and evacuation is not possible,
remove items in the following order:
(1) Needed spares on-site.
(2)
Sensitive,
high
value,
limited
size
items.
(3) Other needed spares or repair parts.
j .
If the vehicle is contaminated, the MT shall mark the vehicle with
contamination markers and arrange for recovery to a decontamination site.
Refer to
FM 21-40 NBC (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) Defense.
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