NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

. Buses. Bus service can be provided at an activity when it will result in
economical transportation. Class B assignment of buses is not recommended. To
assure maximum use, the passenger capacity of the bus or buses assigned should,
within reasonable limits, be commensurate with the maximum number of passengers to
be transported at peak loading periods. To handle peak traffic or short hauls, increased
frequency of trips is suggested rather than the assignment of additional buses.
Generally, in order for a bus operation to be efficient, service should be provided on a
schedule of not more than 20 minutes waiting time between trips. The schedule must be
maintained during hours of normal service and supplemented as necessary during peak
periods. Chapter 5 of DoD 4500.36-R provides detailed information and policy on Bus
services.
c. General Use Trucks. In determining the need for a truck configured to
transport cargo or materials, the following factors are to be considered.
(1) Maximum use shall be made of any truck assigned to an activity.
(2) As practicable, an assigned truck shall be required for a minimum
operation of 4 hours a day.
(3) The criteria stated in 2.1.2 for Class B and Class C vehicle
assignments apply to the assignment of general use trucks. Information on equipment is
provided in the Construction Automotive and Specialized Equipment Management
Information System (CASEMIS) descriptive reference table.
d. Special Use Vehicles. The general use truck criteria does not apply to
trucks with special mounted equipment, such as lubricating equipment, welding
machines, compressors, and refrigerating units. Requirements for special use vehicles
shall be based on activity needs for field services. Trailer-mounted rather than
truck-mounted equipment will be used wherever feasible.
e. Construction and Railway Equipment. Only sufficient construction and
railway equipment shall be assigned to a naval activity to adequately carry out its stated
mission. Subsequent and continuing determination and justifications of requirements
shall be based on analyses of equipment utilization by the naval activity. Information on
equipment selection may be found in the CASEMIS descriptive reference table. Short
term rental in lieu of ownership should be considered in cases of low utilization.
2.1.4 Assignment to Ships and Afloat Commands. The designated shore activity is
tasked to provide transportation support to ships and afloat commands on a priority
basis. Vehicular support for ships and afloat commands is provided from class C pools
administered by the designated shore activity, or by hire arrangements authorized and
funded by the Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) and the Commanderin-Chief,
Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT). CINCLANTFLTINST 11240.3 and
CINCPACFLTINST 11200.3, provide guidance and direction regarding automotive
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