CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TB-600-10010

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PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION, TRAINING, TESTING AND QUALIFYING OPERATORS OF EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, EXCLUDING SELECTED WATERCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT, MANAGED/SUPPORTED BY US ARMY TROOP SUPPORT AND AVIATION MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND - CONTINUED

TB-600-1 Procedures for Selection Training and Qualifying Operators of Equipment/Systems Excluding Selected Watercraft and Aircraft Manual

Test Administration and Supply

TB 600-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

portable (MUST) hospital elements - All makes and

1. Purpose. This bulletin outlines a system for selecting,

models.

training,

testing

and

qualifying

operators

(13) Trucks, Firefighting - All makes and

equipment/systems, excluding selected watercraft and

models.

aircraft, managed/supported by the US Army Troop

b Miscellaneous Equipment Any equipment

Support and Aviation Materiel Readiness Command

determined by the local Commander or higher authority to

(TSARCOM).

warrant licensing, such as food preparation equipment,

field ranges, immersion heaters, laundry equipment,

2. Scope. This bulletin prescribes the steps necessary in

detecting sets, mine portable, AN/PRS-7 and AN/PSS-11,

selecting and training operator instructors and examiners

etc.

and in selecting training, examining and supervising

operators

TSARCOM

managed/

supported

NOTE

equipment/systems, excluding selected watercraft and

The procedures in this bulletin do not include

aircraft.

selected watercraft (floating cranes, barges, lugs,

freight and supply vessels, floating shops,

3. Applicability. a. Every person operating any of the

passenger and cargo, utility and picket boats).

following equipment must possess a valid Standard Form

46 (US Government Motor Vehicles Operator's

4. Objectives of Operator Training. a. The proper

Identification Card)

selection, training, qualification and supervision of

(1) Electrical Power Generating Equipment 0

operators is essential for efficient maintenance and

5 KW and above (Electric Motor Driven-EMD, Diesel

operation and insuring materiel readiness.

Engine Driven-DED, Gasoline Engine Driven-GED, and

A carefully planned/implemented operator

Gas Turbine Driven-GTD Sets).

training program is essential to assure selected personnel

(2) Gas Generating Equipment - All sizes and

are knowledgeable in every phase of operation

capacities (oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, etc ).

concerning the specific equipment/system

(3) Water Purification Sets - All sizes and

capacities.

c. Only those of proven qualifications will be

(4) Compressors, Air All pressures, 150CFM

authorized to operate TSARCOM managed/supported

and below (not to include installed automatically

equipment/systems.

controlled units).

d. Faulty operation and lack of, or improper

(5) Railroad Equipment All sizes and

operator maintenance are recognized as sources of major

capacities (locomotives, locomotive cranes, and motor

equipment/system failures Commanders, by eliminating

cars).

these sources through an active/efficient program of

(6) Bridging Equipment All Bridge Erection

training and supervision, will materially reduce the

Boats, Mobile Assault Float Bridge/Ferry, Transporters

logistical (maintenance and repair parts) problems, and

and Outboard Motors.

will insure compliance with the provisions of AR 750-1,

(7) Amphibious Equipment - All sizes and

regarding command responsibility.

capacities (LARC 5, 15, and 60).

(8) Heating and Cooling Equipment All sizes

5. Operator Training Program a. AR 750-1 states that

and capacities (Air Conditioning and refrigeration units

prevention of equipment abuse is the commanding

officer's responsibility The best way for him to prevent

heaters using liquid fuel).

equipment abuse is by proper selection, training,

(9) Pumping Equipment - All pumps 50 GPM

examining, and supervision of operators To establish and

and above when powered by liquid fuel engines.

maintain operator efficiency, certain definite and

(10) Printing Presses and Paper Cutters All

progressive steps, covered in this manual, will be

makes and models, excluding manually operated paper

followed.

cutters.

(11) Mine Detecting Equipment, Truck

b. Standard Form 46 (United States Government

Mounted - All makes and models.

Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card) is issued

(12) Utility Element (Power Plant) utilized

only to persons who have passed examinations

with the Medical Unit, Self-Contained, Trans-

conducted by qualified examiners in ac-

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