the aircraft and immediately issue stocks, replaced with serviceable units frem pre- The mlfunctioning urit was repaired in the base shop ard placed in serviceable pre-issue stock. Aircraft affcrding accessibility to radar and communcations units during flight were issued a spare set to be installed should a malfunction occur. | The radio ard inter-communication systems were installed and serviced by the Field Maintenance Comminication Shops with assistance from Tas Group 7.2 Signal Section. This system consisted of inter-com boxes in all the Element Engineering Offices, Field Maintenance Shops and Base Supply Expeditor Section. Radios were installed in the Maintenance Control Officers! vehicle and five (5) flight line pick-ups. Section F ~ Execution The aircraft readiness rate attained and sustained exceeded the Air Force standard (See figura 10). The personnel skilis and equipment provided each activity was adequate to execute the mintenance mission, The varying techniques, personnel skills and organizational structures in each element necessitated some adjustment to weld together all activities and achieve’ a coordinated and effective reintenance capability. The successicn of a D-1 status over a period of several days precluded performing major maintenance. The release from a D-1 status was followed with interse meintenance activity, ona 24 hours day basis on occasions. Frequently, the field maintenance shops personre!] worked double to meet the requirements of the participating elererts: shifts On D-1 nights, maintenance specialists maintained an around the clock vigil to accomplish last minute correction of mlfunctions. Pre-issue stock items were kept at a maximum level on D-1 and D days, thus affording mini:-um replacement time. 183 C cH APWLLHO

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