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.
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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.
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