ARMY GSE EQUIPMENT

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Ground Support Equipment
Task Force Mountain
Eagle
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Outline
• Minimum/Basic Requirements
• Warnings, Cautions, Considerations
• Using equipment
• Storing and Parking
• Summary
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Minimum / Basic Requirements
• Different for each piece of equipment. Check
appropriate Technical Manual as there are many
pieces of GSE equipment.
– AGPU: TM 1-1730-229-24P
– Jacks: Check manual for appropriate jack.
– Maintenance Stands and Platforms
– GANG
– Tow bars
– Slings
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Warnings / Cautions / Considerations
• Check equipment for proper tag i.e. yellow tag.
• Make sure equipment has load test due date and PI or
CCI date marked on the equipment. Do not use if out of
date.
• PMCS the equipment before use.
• Keep in mind to perform during and after checks on the
equipment.
• Only licensed drivers or operators can use equipment
that requires a license.
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Using the equipment
• Follow the operator’s manual guidelines in
starting, operating, and shutting down the
equipment.
• Do not overload the equipment’s weight capacity
(located on data plate or stenciled on
equipment).
• Use the equipment for its proper use.
• Use proper PPE when operating the equipment.
I.E. Ear pro, eye pro, gloves, etc.
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Storing and Parking
• Make sure to use a proper ground, drip
pan and chock block underneath
equipment that requires such.
– For example: APGU, GANG or SATS
• Return equipment to where it was received
for proper storing.
• If wheel breaks are applicable ensure that
they are engaged before walking away
from the equipment.
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Summary
• Personnel should be trained on
equipment.
• Reference appropriate TM and SOP.
• Follow proper safety procedures.
• Wear PPE
• Store and park equipment properly.
• Perform Before, During, and After PMCS
procedures.
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Questions?
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