NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

(7) Remove items or parts that have low ground clearance such as
spray bars and long extensions, and secure to the upper portion of the vehicle.
(8) Block, brace or secure any movable component attached to the
equipment with strapping, cable, or by other suitable means to prevent movement and
damage during shipment.
(9) Drain and blow dry water tanks, pumps, piping, and other
components that contain water to prevent freezing damage en route. Cover openings to
prevent entrance of water.
(10) Cover equipment electrical components and instruments subject to
damage by the elements with a waterproof shroud, plywood housing, or other suitable
material.
b. Transfer Actions. After completion of the preparation for shipment,
continue with the following:
(1) Mark the equipment for the consignee.
(2) Transfer the equipment to the appropriate Shipping Officer. The
equipment should be stored at the staging area for the shortest time possible to reduce
the possibility of deterioration, cannibalization, or theft.
(3) Ship the equipment by the first available transportation, unless
otherwise directed. When possible check the equipment after it has been loaded and
represerve and reseal any areas or openings disturbed by handling.
(4) Provide consignee with all shipping data, including USN numbers,
number of items in shipment, name of ship, scheduled departure date, and estimated
time of arrival at destination. Identify equipment attachments by NAVFACENGCOM
identification number (Appendix D) and indicate the USN/USNG number to which it is
assigned. Attachments shipped separately from its USN number will be shipped under a
separate Transportation Control Number (TCN) for accountability.
(5) For disposition of Equipment History Jacket refer to Chapter 4.
(6) After the item is shipped, the allowance holder must update
CASEMIS in accordance with paragraph 2.12.7.
(7) Check CSC recertification date before shipping USNG numbered
ISO containers. See Appendix D.
c. Shipment Under Combat Conditions. Additional guidelines for shipping
equipment under combat conditions are provided in the NCF Tactical Embarkation
Manual , COMTHIRDNCB/COMSECONDNCB Instruction 3120.1 series.
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