MT Policy Flashcards
What are A vehicles
A tracked or wheeled armoured combat land vehicle, primarily for offensive purpose.
What are B vehicles
Self propelled or towed, not primarily designed for offensive purposes. Most RAF vehicles are in this catagory
What is a Trailer
A vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle
What are C vehicles
A tracked or wheeled item of earth moving equipment
What is white fleet?
Commercial Vehicle (off the shelf) it fulfils it’s role with little or no modifications.
Not intended for operational use
What is green fleet?
Specifically procured or designed to fulfil and operation role
What is yellow fleet?
Powered mobile materials handling equipment, contractor owned and maintained
Where would you find the different levels of maintenance for MT policy?
JSP 930
Generic maintenance, inspection, certification and testing (MIcat) of vehicles
Levels of maintenance
What is level 1?
Normally carried out by the driver / operator.
EG weekly maintenance, cleaning and wheel changes
Levels of maintenance
What is level 2?
Carried out by GTM and GTE personnel
EG replacing U/S components, minor repairs to chassis, body and cab and vehicle acceptance checks
Levels of maintenance
What is level 3?
Beyond unit MT capacity, requires specialist work
EG specialist nature of task or need for specialist tools and facilities
Levels of maintenance
What is level 4?
Normally repairs or specialised repair
EG undertaken by motor trade under contract repair
How often is Lubrication maintenance carried out?
6,000 miles/ 6 months
300hours for forklifts
How often is minor Maintenance carried out?
12,000 miles / 12 months
600hours for forklifts
How often is major maintenance carried out?
24,000 miles / 24 months
1200 hours for forklift
How often is area maintenance carried out?
Carried out when vehicle is not available for long periods
How often is out of phase maintenance carried out?
Maintenance that does not fall in line with those above
What is AESPs?
Army equipment support publications
How many category’s are in the AESPs category OCTAD system?
8
What is category 1 of the OCTAD system?
Cat 1 - purpose, planning information, equipment support policy directive
What is category 2 of the OCTAD system?
Cat 2 - operating information, aid memoire and training aids.
What is category 3 of the OCTAD system?
Cat 3 - Technical description
What is category 4 of the OCTAD system?
Cat 4 - Initial installation and preparation for special environments
What is category 5 of the OCTAD system?
Cat 5 - Maintenance information and instructions
