551-88N-0002 (SL2) - Prepare for Unit Move
Standards: Prepared the unit for movement using the necessary references (vehicle -10s) and equipment to deliver vehicles and equipment to arrive at the port of debarkation with no loss of vehicles or equipment (operational and ready for combat).

1.   Prepare vehicles and equipment for shipment.

2.   Load vehicles with unit equipment.

3.   Load containers (when applicable).

4.   Prepare vehicle load cards.

5.   Prepare equipment and supplies for shipment.

6.   Build 463L pallets.

7.   Load equipment and supplies into containers.

8.   Prepare hazardous materials for shipment.

1.   Prepared vehicles and equipment for shipment.

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a. Cleaned equipment thoroughly, removing all dirt and oil.

b. Inspected vehicle to ensure it is mechanically sound, free of leaks, drips, and other operational defects.

c. Stenciled vehicles.

d. Checked fuel levels.

e. Inspected fuel cans for faulty lid gaskets, leaks, and other defects.

f.  Removed and secured sensitive and classified material.

g. Removed and consolidated hazardous materials when practical.

h. Reduced vehicle length, height, and width.

i.   Secured ignition keys to steering wheel with wire.

j.   Secured rotating parts.

k. Ensured all vehicles and trailers were equipped with serviceable tiedown devices or shackles.

l.   Protected radios and other electronic components on vehicles.

m.   Boxed and/or stored on vehicle equipment (OVE).

n. Lowered cab assembly (only if required).

2.   Loaded vehicles with unit equipment.

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a. Maximized use of all cargo space.

b. Did not exceed vehicle payload capacity.

c. Protected against metal-to-metal contact.

d. Protected load from weather damage.

e. Securely restrained all loaded equipment.

f.  Weighed and documented the load on the load card.

3.   Loaded containers (when applicable).

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a. Prepared vehicles as described in step 1.

b. Reduced vehicle fuel levels to 1/4 tank.

c. Placed vehicles in gear with the handbrake set.

d. Disconnected batteries and secured terminal cables to prevent arcing.

e. Chocked or cradled vehicle wheels on all four sides to prevent lateral and lengthwise movement.

f.  Placarded container appropriately when enclosing vehicle with fuel in the tank.

g. Documented container load and seal number (if applicable) on the packing list.

4.   Prepared vehicle load cards.

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a. Completed, in duplicate, FORSCOM Form 285-R.

b. Placed one copy of the vehicle load card in the driver side door pocket (or taped to the inside of the door) and provided one copy to the platoon sergeant or platoon leader.

5.   Prepared equipment and supplies for shipment.

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6.   Built 463L pallets.

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a. Distributed large, heavy objects from the center of the pallet outwards to maintain center of balance (CB).

b. Placed lighter and/or smaller items on top or beside the heavier objects.

c. Placed containers right-side up with "special handling" labels facing out.