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(c) DA Form 2409, "Maintenance Inspection Record". Two (2) DA 2409(s) will be inserted in the
Equipment Log Book, for recording dates when the six (6) month inspections, COSIS, activation and
represervation actions were completed. It is the responsibility of the Storage Activity or Organization
preparing the Watercraft for storage to record the first entry on the form. This entry will be the date
when preservation was completed. See Figures I-2 and 2A. AOAP will be used during actual
operation of watercraft
(2) Prepare two (2) copies of DA Form 3256, "Preservation and Depreservation Guide for Marine Equipment"
and place on board each watercraft. One (1) copy of the form will be placed in a waterproof envelope and
secured in a conspicuous location in the pilot house. One (1) copy will be placed in the preservation file
folder. The DA 3256 will require to be annotated to reflect preservation accomplishments in accordance
with requirements specified in this preservation procedure. The information that is annotated on the DA
3256 should be detailed in such a manner that it leaves no doubt what has to be accomplished by the
activation team, i.e., "Sea and overboard discharge valves secured with wire in closed position. "Provide
additional information by stating the quantity of sea valves that are wired closed or state location. Use the
blank spaces on DA 3256 as necessary to annotate pertinent information. See Figure II1-3, 3A, 3B and
3C.
(3) List all outstanding deficiencies on DA Form 2404, "Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet: in
duplicate, for each watercraft. One (1) copy will be inserted in the preservation file folder on board each
watercraft. This copy will be used by the COSIS team who will per- form repairs during periodic
maintenance. The duplicate copy of the DA 2404 with a cover letter stating the purpose of the DA 2404
will be forwarded to the address listed below. The duplicate copy will be used for planning purposes.
COMMANDER
WESTCOM
U.S. ARMY WESTERN COMMAND
ATTN: APLG-MM
FT. SHAFTER, HI 96858-5100
(4) Provide and place one (1) pad of blank DA Form 2404, "Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Worksheet" on board each watercraft. The blank DA 2404 forms will be inserted in the preservation file
folder.
(5) Insure that the vessel files are replaced on board each watercraft.
(6) Insure that vessel log books are placed on board each watercraft. These log books are identified in AR 56-
9, '"Watercraft" dated 30 April 1988. Applicable log books are as follows:
(a) DA Form 4640, Harbor Boat Deck Department Log for Class A and C-1 Vessels and DA Form 4993,
Harbor Boat Engine Department Log for Class A and C-1 Vessels will be placed in a conspicuous
place in the mesa area of each design LCU, LT-3006 and BD-264B watercraft.
(b) DA Form 5273, Deck and Engine Log for Class B Vessels will be placed in a conspicuous place in
the engine room of each LCM-8.
(c) Original log book will be maintained on board each watercraft as a permanent record. During
activation and operation the next available blank pages will be used. This will provide a continuous
record of equipment operation.
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