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MECHANICAL VEHICLES REGULATIONS

VOLUME II (INSTRUCTIONS)

1986

(Reprint 1988)

SHORT TITLE MVR (1)

(Incorporating Correction Slip 1/1/88)

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To Mechanical Vehicles Regulations, Volume U (Instrs) 1986 (Reprint 1988)

Serial Page Para/Instr Amendment

1. 6 19d Line 8, For ‘for’ Read ‘far’

2. 9 19o(6) Line 3, For ‘maneouvers’ Read ‘manoeuvers’
3. 26 50a For’Martiall Read ‘Marshal’
4. 27 50f Line 1, For ‘Command’ Read ‘Commander’
5. 35 59b(3) After ‘month’ In line 1, add ‘at’
6 41 87a(3) Line 1, For ‘Armed’ Read ‘Armd’
7. 62 146 Line 6, For ‘breaks’ Read ‘brakes’
8. 151b Line 2, For ‘being’ Read ‘be’
66 151h Line 1, For Ismokey’ Read ‘smoky’
9. 66 155b Line 6, For ‘and’ Read ‘end’
10 78 200 For ‘Equipments’ Read ‘Equipment’
11. 79 201 Line 5, For ‘Instruction’ Read ‘Instructions’
12. 96 220 In Heading before instr 220, For ‘Differental”
233 Read ‘Differential’
13. 89 Line 4, For No’ Read ‘Nos’
14. 112 306a Line 4, For ‘exceeds’ Read ‘exceed’
15. 118 345d Line 2, For ‘Cresole’ Read ‘Cresol’
16. 127 375b Line 2, For ‘of’ Read ‘or’
17. 138 Anx C For ‘Annex C To MVR(I) 65’Read
‘Annex C To MVR(I) 165’
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

Serial No Amendment No Instruction/Annex Amended Date of Insertion

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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

Serial No Amendment No Instruction/Annex Amended Date of Insertion

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INTRODUCTION

1. This volume contains instructions of the Chief of the Army Staff in implementation of
Mechanical Vehicles Regulations (Rules), Volume 1 1985, which deals with the subject of
responsibilities for and use of mechanical transport, maintenance, accidents, speed limits and
accounting etc. Commanders at all levels will exercise strict control over use of MT.

2. These instructions will be read in conjunction with general provisions contained in other
regulations.

3. The provisions of Mechanical Vehicles Regulations (Instructions), Volume 11 1975

stand superseded with effect from the date of issue of these instructions.

4. Any errors/omissions should be reported immediately to Regulations Directorate, AG’s

Branch, General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

Rawalpindi General
24 Dec 1985 Vice Chief of the Army Staff
Khalid Mahmud Arif)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Serial Page

1. Record of amendments (i) - (ii)

2. Introduction (iii)
3. Table of contents (iv) - (xi)

CHAPTER 1 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

Instr
4. At GHQ 1-5
5. At Fmn HQ 6-8

CHAPTER 2 - USE OF ARMY VEHICLES - GENERAL

PRINCIPLES
6. Detailing of MT Vehicles for Duties 9-12
7. Observance of Local Regulations in Peace Station 13
8. Access to Vehicles 14
9. Use of Vehicles for Training Purposes 15-18

CHAPTER 3 - USE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT FOR

DUTIES OTHER THAN NORMAL ARMY DUTIES

10. Use of Government Transport for Duties Other Than

Normal Army Duties 19-20

CHAPTER 4 - HIRING OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

11. Hiring of Army Vehicles by MES 21

CHAPTER 5 - ECONOMY IN USE OF GOVERNMENT

TRANSPORT

12. Economy in Use of Government Transport 22-48A

CHAPTER 6 - SANCTIONING AUTHORITIES

SECTION 1 - JOURNEYS IN CONNECTION WITH TRAINING

13. Journeys in Connection with Training 49

SECTION 2 - SPECIAL SANCTIONING AUTHORITIES

14. Special Sanctioning Authorities 50

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SECTION 3 - SPECIAL SANCTIONS

Serial Instr
15. Bleeding Teams 51
16. Initial Running 52
17 Regimental Play Grounds 53
17A. Conveyance of Dead Bodies 53A

SECTION 4 - VEHICLES AND STORES

18. Vehicles and Stores 54-55

SECTION 5 - USE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES

19. Use of Specialist Vehicles 56

20. Sanctioning Authorities 57-58

SECTION 6 - POOLING OF TRANSPORT

21. Pooling of Transport 59-61
22. Vehicles Not Available for General Duties 62-64

CHAPTER 7 - MT DOCUMENTATION
SECTION 1 - MT DOCUMENTS

23. MT Documents 65-73

24. Vehicle Log Book (PAFZ-2197) B Vehicles 74
25. Log Book are Opened to Inspection by Local Audit Officer 75
26. A Vehicle Engine Log Book - Maintenance Of 76-83
27. MT Drivers Performance Record 84-86
28. Monthly Vehicle Return 87-88
29. Distribution and Date of Submission 89
30. Security Classification 90-91
31 Driving Licences - Grant of Civil Driving Licences to
Military Dirvers 92-94
32. Rules for the Issue of Military Driving Licences 95-96
33. Procedure of Testing 97-110

CHAPTER 8 - TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

SECTION 1 - PROCEDURE

34. Reporting MT Accidents 111

35. Submission of Traffic Accident Report (FAFY-1971) 112-114
36. Prevention of MT Accident 115-117
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SECTION 2 CLAIMS ON ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENTS

Serial Instr

37. Claims on Account of Accidents 118-121

SECTION 3 - AWARD OF COAS COMMENDATION

CERTIFICATE FOR AVOIDANCE OF MT ACCIDENTS

38. Award of COAS Commendation Certificates for

Avoidance of MT Accidents 122

CHAPTER 9 - DRIVING DISCIPLINE

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

39. Driving Discipline 123

40. Driving a Vehicle by Persons Other Than Official Driver 124
41. Dress of Military Personnel Travelling in/DrivingService Vehicles 125-126
42. Checking of Vehicles by the Military Police or by Officers etc 127-129
43. Security of Government Mechanical Transport 130-131
44. Smoking 132
45. Standing in Moving Vehicles 133
46. Conveyance of Explosive by Petrol Driven Vehicles . 134
47 Conveyance of Road Metal in Vehicles 135
48. Conveyance of Stores Longer in Sizes than the Body of Vehicle 136
49. Traffic Hazards 137
50. March Discipline 138-140
51. Animal Transport Carts 141
52. Power Transmission Lines 142
53. Damage to Roads by Track Vehicles 143

SECTION 2 - MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT MECHANICAL

TRANSPORT

54. Misuse of Government Mechanical Transport 144-146

CHAPTER 10 - PETROL, OIL AND LUBRICANTS

SECTION 1 - PETROL TO VEHICLES UNDER TEST
AND TRIAL

55. Petrol to Vehicles Under Test and Trial 147-148

SECTION 2 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

56. Inter Vehicle Transfer of Petrol 149-150

57. Conveyance of Petrol in Complete Lorry Loads 151
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58. Safety Precautions - Fire Hazards from Radar 152

59 Vehicular Movement Near Parked Aircraft/Helicopters 153
60. Prevention of Fire During Petrol Filling and Decanting
Operations from Road Tank Wagon 154-158
61. Contaminated Supplies of Aviation Spirit, Motor
Spirit and High Speed Diesel 159-164
62. POL Items Issued by ASC 165-167
63. Used Engine Oil 168-170
64. Vehicle Engine Efficiency 171-174

CHAPTER 11 - CONTROL, ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT

OF VEHICLES
SECTION 1 - CONTROLLING AUTHORITY
65. Controlling Authority 175-179
66. Release of Vehicles to Units 180-181
67. Issue of Vehicles from Vehicle Depots 182-186
68. Casualties to MT Vehicles 187
69 Inter Unit Transfer of Vehicles 188-190

SECTION 2 - LOAN ISSUES

70. Loan Issues 191
CHAPTER 12 INSPECTIONS
SECTION 1 GENERAL
7 1. General 192-194

SECTION 2 - TYPES OF INSPECTIONS

72. Types of Inspections 195

SECTION 3 - PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PAF

(EME) E-01 TO E-20 AND APPENDICES
73 Preparation and Submission of PAF(EME) E-01 to
E-20 and Appendices 198

CHAPTER 13 - DEFECTS, TESTS AND TRIALS

SECTION 1 - DEFECTS
74. Defects 199
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SECTION 2 TESTS AND TRIALS

Serial Instr

75. Tests and Trials 200

CHAPTER 14 - MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL

TRANSPORT

SECTION 1 - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

76. Maintenance Procedure 201-203
77. Spot Cheek Team 204

SECTION 2 UNIT MAINTENANCE OF A&B VEHICLES

ARMY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

78. Army Maintenance System 205-207

CHAPTER 15 - REPAIR OF MECHANICAL TRANSPORT

SECTION 1 - CLASSIFICATION OF REPAIR

79. Classification of Repair 208-210

SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES

80. Technical Classification of Vehicles 211-212

81. Inspection Reports 213-214
82. Repair Manhours 215

SECTION 3 - FILLING, DRAINAGE AND FLUSHING OUT

COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDING TRAILERS
STATIC PLANT

83. Filling, Drainage and Flushing out Cooling System. . 216

84. Filling of System 217
85. Draining of System 218
86. Flushing of System 219-222

SECTION 4 - REPAIRS THROUGH TRADE

CHAPT~R 16 - PAINTING AND MARKING OF MT VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - PAINTING OF MT VEHICLES

87 Painting of MT Vehicles 223-231

SECTION 2 - MARKING OF MT VEHICLES

88. Marking of MT Vehicles 232-239

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89. Obliteration of BA Number From MT Vehicles Used

as Instructional Models 240-241

CHAPTER 17 - SPEED LIMITS AND LOAD CARRYING

CAPACITY OF ARMY VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - SPEED LIMITS

90. Speed Limits 242-249

SECTION 2 - LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF DIFFERENT

TYPES OF ARMY VEHICLES
91. Load Carrying Capacity of Different Types of ArmyVehicles 250-251

CHAPTER 18 - MOVE OF VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
92 Move of Vehicles - General 252-257
93. Organization and Operation of Convoys 258
94. Preparatory Stage 259-263
95. Action Required During Move 264-266
96. Halts 267-271
97. Losses of Vehicles in Convoys 272-277

SECTION 2 - PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF

VEHICLES FOR DESPATCH BY RAIL

98. Procedure for the Preparation of Vehicles for Despatch by Rail 278
99 Demands for Allocation of MBFUs/MBFRs 279-280
100. Action to be Taken Before Vehicles are Despatched by Rail 281- 284
101. Instructions for Loading AFVs 285
102. Packing of Engines of Vehicles for Despatch by Rail. 286

CHAPTER 19 - WRITE OFF PROCEDURE VEHICLES

TRAILERS AND SELF PROPELLED MOUNTINGS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
103. Definitions 287
104. Procedure for Writing Off Vehicle etc 288-293
105. Strike Off Procedure 294-298
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SECTION 2 - RETURN OF VEHICLES

Serial Instr

106. Return of Vehicles 299

CHAPTER 20 - RUNNING IN NEW/RECONDITIONED

VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - PRECAUTIONS DURING RUNNING IN PERIOD

107. Precautions During Running in Period 300

108 Action by EME Units 301

SECTION 2 - RUNNING IN RECONDITIONED B VEHICLES

109. Running in Reconditioned B Vehicles 302-304

SECTION 3 - RUNNING IN NEW/RECONDITIONED

A VEHICLES

110. Running in New/Reconditioned A Vehicles 305-311

CHAPTER 21 - BREAKING UP OF VEHICLES

111. Breaking Up of Vehicles 312-315

CHAPTER 22 - MT STORES
SECTION 1 - GENERAL

112. General 316-317

113. Equipment of Vehicles in Unit Shop 318-319
114. Care of Stock 320-337
115. Retrieving of Stores 338-344

SECTION 2 - ACCOUNTING AND DISPOSAL OF

PACKING MATERIAL

116. POL Containers Storage, Handling and Conservation 345

117. Conservation of POL Containers 346-347
118. Handling of POL Containers 348
19. Safety Precautions in the Handling of Empty Containers 349-351
120 Bungs and Washers 352
121. Care and Maintenance of Containers 353-356
122. Loading into MT Vehicles/ Railway Wagons 357-361
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123. Losses 362-363

124. Responsibilities of User Units -Holdingand Account
ing of POL Containers 364-372

SECTION 3 -DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS, REPAIRABLE AND

UNSERVICEABLE MT STORES

125. Disposal of Surplus, Repairable and Unserviceable MT Stores 373

CHAPTER 23 - MT TYRES AND BATTERIES

SECTION 1 - MT TYRES

126. Inspection, Replacement and Repair of Tyres 374-379

127. Tyres - Method of Removal from Wheel Rims 380-381
128. Change Over from Other Off Road Vehicles 382-385
129. Dust Cap not to be Removed from Wheels 386-388
130. Protection of MT Tyres by Sun Screens 389-392
131. Maintenance of Hand and Foot Tyre Pumps 393-394

SECTION 2 - MT BATTERIES

132. Maintenance of Batteries 395-401

LIST OF ANNEXES
Pages

133. Anx A - List of MT Documents 136

134. Anx B - Booking Out/In System Register 137
135. Anx C - List of POL Product Used By The Defence . 138-150
136. Anx D -Fuel Consumption Rate of A, B & C
Vehicles Target KM Per Litre/Target Hourser Litre 151-154
137. Anx E - Army Maintenance System for Wheeled
and Tracked Vehicles 155-181
138. Anx F -Details of Classification of A, B & C Vehicles 182-183
139. Anx G - Speed Limits 184-185
140. Anx H - Passenger Carrying Capacity 186
141. Anx J - Covering of Tyres by Sun Screen 187
142. Table of Concordance 188-198
143. Reasons for Omission of Certain Instrs from 1975Print 199
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CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

At GHQ

1. The QMG, through his staff, is responsible for the coordination of the use of all
B type load/passenger carrying vehicles including cars, station wagons, jeepsters etc,
except when used for training or operational purposes or as specialist/ MES vehicles.

2. DS&T, on behalf of the QMG is responsible for

a. Recommending to the General Staff at GHQ, allotment of transport

units in consultation with the senior S&T officer at the formation
headquarters to lower formations. Orders for the move of such units will
be issued by General Staff Branch, . (DMO), GHQ.

b. Outlining in general terms, to senior S&T officer the tasks to be carried

out and their relative priorities.

3. S&T officers at lower formations headquarters are responsible for deciding

about the number and type of transport required, the method of performance and the
units to be used for a task. The channel of communications in regard to these matters
will be through service channels (DST-ADST/Comd S&T Bn/DADST-STO) but the
staff will be kept informed.

4. The MGO is responsible for

a. The provision, receipt, storage and issue of vehicles and their connected
stores.

b. Periodical inspection of vehicles and stores.

c. Repair and maintenance of vehicles and stores

d. Technical development, design, research, trials and experiments on

vehicles and their connected stores.
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5. The DOS, the DEME and the DITD are responsible to the MGO for carrying
out the above functions

At Fmn HQ

6. S&T, Ord and EME representatives are allotted to formation headquarters,

Their duties are:-

a. S&T Representatives. They are responsible for deciding the number

and type of transport required, the method of performance and the units
to be used for a task. As regards channel see instr 3 above.

b. Ordnance Representatives. The will act as technical advisors to the

fmn comds and the staff on all matters affecting the ordnance services
and will assist the staff and service representatives in the disposal of all
questions affecting vehicles, MT spares etc and other stores of
ordnance origin.

c. EME Representatives. The are responsible for maintenance and

repair(within their resources) of all MT of the formations. They will
carry out periodical technical inspection of MT in their areas under the
direction of GHQ and will render reports on their condition. Defect
reports on materials and equipment’s will be submitted by units to them
for action. They will also act as the MT advisors to the fmn comds and
will carry out such special instructions or investigations as may be given
by the commanders.

7. Control of ASC Convoys . See AR (I) 812

8. Responsibility for Loads. MT convoy commanders or men incharge of

individual vehicle may be required to take charge of packages by number but they will
not be held responsible for contents by weight. Whenever vehicles are used for
conveying stores, PAFO-2648 (Ordnance Convoy Note) will be used and signed by
the driver, consigner and consignee.
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CHAPTER 2 USE OF ARMY VEHICLES GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Detailing of MT Vehicles for Duties

9. Unit commanders are responsible for detailing the work to be performed by

MT vehicles under their command.

10. The employment of unit vehicles for duties outside the unit is forbidden except
as provided for in these instructions.

11. When vehicles belonging to one unit re attached for duty to another unit, the
later unit will be responsible for all work connected with employment and technical
maintenance etc, of these vehicles and accounting of POL used for such vehicles.

12. Details for duty will when possible, be given the day before in order that drivers
may have sufficient notice to prepare themselves and their vehicles.

Observance of Local Regulations in Peace Station.

13. Commanding Officers will acquaint the vehicle drivers, under their command,
with the lastest rules and regulations in force by the regional/local transport authority
concerning the driving of mechanically propelled vehicles outside unit lines. The
conditions of driving in congested cities and other civilian environments being difficult
and different from those else where, the drivers should be trained to observe the
directions contained in the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act 1939, current
Motor Vehicles Rules and the provisions of the Pakistan Highway Code. A copy of the
Highway Code in English or Urdu should also be supplied to the drivers.

Access to Vehicles

14. The officer in executive control of the detailing of vehicles is responsible that
vehicles and drivers are not overworked. He is also responsible that vehicles detailed
for duty are fit for that duty and may withdraw vehicles for maintenance purposes when
considered necessary.
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Use of Vehicles for Training Purposes

15. Military vehicles will not be used for the training of personnel of services
which have no vehicles or drivers on their own establishment, except in the case of men
under-going vocational training or as authorised from time to time on special orders
from the QMG.

16. Training of recruits under seventeen years and nine months of age will be
restricted to military training areas only, as driving a vehicle in a public place by a person
under seventeen years and nine months of age is an offence under Motor Vehicle Act
1939. AR(I) 802 also refers.

17. Vehicles and MUAs with the exception of those specially allotted for the
purpose will not be dismantled or stripped for instructional purposes.,

18. Mechanical Transport may continue to be used for training purposes in GHQ
Schools and for the training of unit drivers but such use will be kept to the minimum
essential for efficiency. Unit and formation training which involves the use of mechanical
transport will be kept to the minimum and use made of nearby training areas even
though these may not be ideal.
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CHAPTER 3 USE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT
FOR DUI1ES OTHER THAN NORMAL ARMY DUTIES

6 19. It is allowed as under

a. For Superior Service Officers of Military Account and Audit

Department. Superior service officers of the military accounts/audit
department, when proceeding on duty to army units/formations will be
provided with government transport, if available. Officers provided with
government transport will not claim mileage allowance. AR(I) 811 also
refers.

b. For Labourers. Labourers etc employed by’the government, when

necessary in connection with their duty, may be allowed to travel in
government transport. If their travel in government transport is not,
essential for the performance of their duties, they will only be allowed to
travel in government transport at their own risk provided a certificate on
the form given below has been obtained in writing from officer
commanding of the unit employing such personnel and use of transport
has been authorised foi the duty being performed by them. This
certificate will be with the driver alongwith other duty documents.
Similarly other civilian personnel in government employment may be
permitted to travel in government transport at their own risk

CERTIFICATE

Certified that Mr ........................son of .............................employed

as labourer by ................................(unit) is allowed to travel in
Government transport at his own risk.

Dated...... ------------------------------------------------
----
(Individual’s Signature/ Thumb Impression)

COUNTERSIGNED

Office Seal Officer Commanding

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c. During Strikes. Government vehicles may be used during strike in

defence services installations with the approval of the local commander,
for the conveyance of labourers, workmen etc who wish to attend to
their work provided proper escort is available to safeguard the life of
loyal workers and government property.

d. Foreign Missions. Government transport may be provided, free of

charge to foreign missions, dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps,
other foreign VIPs and their families when visiting defence service
organization or attending military functions. Extra cars will not
normally be hired from public fed transport companies. Efforts should
be made, as possible, to find transport from the sanctioned pool.

28 e. Hiring on Payment. Government transport on payment at “Reduced

Rates” given in appx I to annex A, MVII ® 28 may be used for
attending regimental functions, within a station provided normal
requirements are in no way prejudiced. No vehicle will do rpore
than 80 kilometre of such duty in a day.

f. Officer’s Wives. When an officer’s wife has specific duty to perform in

her official capacity, such as presenting prizes at any army organized
sports meeting or on some similar occasions may be provided
government transprot as a special case.

g. Officers may take their families with them while travelling on government
duty in staff car/jeep/ dodge at their own risk and discretion without
sanction of any higher authority.

h. Under very exceptional circumstances, families of senior officers

(Brigadiers and above) may be permitted to travel in government
transport with officers proceeding on temporary duty. Commanders
Corps are authorised to accord permission to this effect in respect of
formations under their
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command/jurisdiction. Other cases will be referred to GHQ, QMG’s
Branch, S&T Dte.

j. President and Ministers of Federal Government. Government transport

may be provided to the President and Ministers of Federal
Government. Expenditure incurred on government transport used by
them including their entourage, on occasions other than military
functions, will be debited to the Account Head of the Civil Estimates to
which’other tour expenses of these dignitaries are debited in
accordance with the following procedure except President who will be
provided transport free of charge as and when necessary in his capacity
as Supreme Commander. With a view to ensuring proper cheek, the
use of army transport will be authorised personally by the Military
Secretary to the President

(1) Transport indent will be marked “Debited to the Civil

Estimates” and copies thereof will be endorsed to the Regional
Controller of Military Accounts.

(2) The Controller of Military Accounts will cost the same at

existing normal rates and will maintain statistics thereof. They
will also make arrangements to collect the necessary figures in
their audit area and carry out adjustments with civil accounts
officers direct by raising necessary debits.

k. For Conveyance of Personal Belongings of an Officer and

Stores/Material Acquired by Units. Government transport may be
utilized for the conveyance of personal belongings of an officer when
proceeding on release/retirement or on transfer, from the station he is
leaving to his new duty station/home station and for transporting stores/
building materials acquired by a unit from sources other than normal
government issues for the implementation of the self-help policy subject
to the
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following conditions

(1) The transport is procceeding on a bonafide duty and no

deviation from the authorised route is made.

(2) Sufficient government stores are not available for despatch in

government transport.

(3) No move of convoy is created in order to fit in a particular

demand, commonly dubbed as training drive.

(4) No compensation for the loss or damage of any item of goods

conveyed ni government transport or any allowance for the
conveyance of goods is claimed.

(5) Any damage caused to government transport by the carrying of

goods is repaired at the expense of the user.

l. The use of government transport except as stated in k above, will not

be permitted for the free conveyance of personal belongings of an
officer from his station of duty to another station and vice versa as this is
directly opposed to the principles that officers are responsible for
providing their own means of transport in such circumstances.

m. The term ‘personal belongings’ comprises of such personal baggage

and house-hold effects of an officer and his family which are normally
carried with him when transferred from one place to another but does
not include animals or vehicles including motor cycles.
n. Fmn Comds will exercise greatest vigilence to discourage misuse.
Where officers/units require carriage of personal belonging/stores, as
mentioned in k above, sanction will be accorded personally by the Fmn
Comd concerned.
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0 Official Functions. Officers may be permitted to use government

transport when required to attend the following functions to which they
are invited in their official capacity. The use of such transport must,
however be sanctioned by competent authorities as specified in these
Reffiations. No TA/DA will be claimed :-

(1) All Officers Irrespective of their Rank. Official functions such as

[Link]/PAF/PN passing out parade [Link] functions
are those which are paid out of State funds.

(2) Regimental and services sports events.

(3) Regimental and other dinners including those organised by the

President, Prime Minister and other high officials in which the
officers are invited in their official capacity.

(4) Lecture/Presentations arranged after the working hours.

(5) Attendance of officer after the working hours, which may be

necessary due to the exigencies of the service.

(6) To convey offrs and their personal belongings from/to

Residence when proceeding on out station duty/
manoeouvers/out door exercises.

Note :- Due to present acute shortage of MT in the Army, government

transport will not be spared on payment for National Horse and
Cattle Show. Civil hired transport will be utilized for this
purpose.

p. To Witness PMA/OTS Passing Out Parades. Use of one lorry each by

all formations except formations/ units located in civil divisions of
Quetta, Kalat, Hyderabad, Khairpur, Karachi and civil district of Rahim
Yar Khan is permissible for conveyance of representative parties
consisting of officers, JC0s
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and OR duly detailed by the formations to witness the PMA/OTS

Passing Out Parade. This will also equally apply to Station
Headquarters Attock and Jhelum. No TA/DA will be claimed by these
personnel for the period of journey or stay at Kakul & Mangla.

q. For PARA Meetings. Government transport may be provided for duties

in connection with the PARA meetings as for any other training duty
under the sanction of the competent authorities as given in these
Regulations.

r. Free Lifts. Officers, JC0s, OR, NCs(E) and civs paid out of defence
services estimates in possession of Identity Card/AB-64 may be
allowed to travel free of charge in government Mechanical Transport
already proceeding on prescribed route provided space is available.
Similarly officers, JC0s and OR travelling in government Mechanical
Transprot except staff cars, will stop and pick up, any member of the
Armed Forces (including reservists in possession of ‘Call up Notice’)
who signals for a lift. In case of doubt, Identity Card/AB-64 should be
examined.

s. Free Lifts in SDS Trucks. See AR (1) 810.

t. Government transport may be used for the conveyance of officially

recognised bands, vide AR ® 567 when used on official and
semi-official functions arranged by the President or by the Ministers and
senior government officials and charges thus incurred on transport will
be borne/recovered as laid down in AR(I) 629.

u. Defence of Pakistan Day. Government transport may be used in

connection with observance of Defence of Pakistan Day ie, Sixth
September each year and treated as on norimil training drives, after
obtaining the sanction of the competent authorities as given in these
regulations.
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v. CSD Shops1Unit Canteen Contractors. Free use of government

transport will be allowed to CSD shops/depots for conveyance of CSD
stores as and when required. Provision of transport to CSI) shops will
be the responsibility of the formation concern ed where these shops are
located. In addition to above, unit canteen contractors/CS1) staff may
be allowed to utilize empty space in vehicles for the carriage of canteen
stores with only one attendant free of charge subject to the following
conditions

(1) No extra expenditure is caused to the State.

(2) Vehicle has a certificate signed by Station Transport Officer or

unit commander and vouchers from Canteen Stores Department
to prove the bonafide of the stores and the attendant.

Note: a. Army vehicles, preferably smaller ones, may

be used for welfare shops for the troops at
the discretion of the formation commanders.

b. No military vehicle will be allowed to ply on

the roads, on which a religious or a political
procession is expected to form/move. In case
a military vehicle is involved/attacked by
processionists, the incident, may it be a minor
case, will be reported to GHQ immediately.

w. Use of Ambulance Cars by Specialists. Specialists when called up at

night to attend emergent cases will be allowed free use of ambulance
cars from their residence to military hospitals and back.

x. Government transport, from within the authorised Mechanical Transport

of units may be used with prior concurrance of Station Transport
Officer, by Rehabilitation Liaison Officer within a radius of 08 kilometre
of their permanent station of duty in
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connection with resettlement/rehabilitation of servicemen and

ex-servicemen.

y. Government transport may be used free of charge for the conveyance

of armed forces personnel below commissioned rank between their
duty station and the nearest railway station/air ports/ports when
proceeding to and returning from annual leave provided the distance is
more than 05 k’il’o~metre
z. Government transport may be used for officials/ players from place of
their residence to sports ground for special sports.

aa. In the case of far flung areas of Province of Baluchistan, AK Territory

and Northern Areas where adequate public transport facilities are not
available, the fmn cornds may allow the families of troops to travel free
of charge in government transport already
proceeding on prescribed route, provided space is available. Exact
limits of the areas where this concession is made applicable will be
specified by the fmn cornd. The head of the family when seeking
permission to avail this concession will render a certificate as given
below. The use of transport will be sanctioned by the CO/OC in case
of units and a staff officer not below the rank of major in case of fmn
HQ.

CERTIFICATE

Certified that --------------------------- Wife/Son------------

Daughter of ----------------------------------of-----------------------
--------------- and Name of indi) (unit) may be allowed to travel in
Government Transport at my own risk.

----------------------------
(Individual’s Signature)

ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED

Dated ............................ ___________________

(C0/OC Unit Signature)
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bb. T&T personnel employed in military exchanges on line

maintenance/telephone faults rectification duty, may be permitted to
travel in government transport detailed on such duties, at their own risk,
provided all such persons carry a certificate to this effect signed
by the respective signal unit comd/OC fixed comm signal coys.

cc. (1) Free use of government transport will be allowed for the
conveyance of children of Armed Forces Personnel below
commissioned rank and non-combatants (enrolled) to and
from schools on the following conditions -

(a) The school is located at a distance of more than 1.6

KM from the unit lines, etc.

(b) Transport can be made available from within the

authorised holdings of the unit without detriment to
Government work.

(c) No extra expenditure is incurred on the provision of

personnel or hire of vehicles.

(d) Prior sanction of the Station Commander is obtained for

use of vehicles.

(2) The Station Commander/Formation Commander will be the

deciding authority where there is any doubt regarding the
distance involved from unit lines to the school.

(3) This concession will also be admissible to children of personnel

below commissioned rank and non-combatants (enrolled)
attending schools outside their station of duty or residing in the
suburbs of the following towns:-

Residing At Attending School At

(a) RisaIpur Nowshera, Mardan
(b) Kakul and Havellan Abbottabad
(c) Chaklala and Dharnial Rawalpindi
(d) Samungli Quetta
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(e) Mauripur Korangi Creek,
Drigh Road, Landhi, Karachi
Manora, Sonmiani and
Malir Cantt
Kala, Taraki, Sarai Jhelum
Alamgir&Mangla

(g) Attock, Attock Fort “Attock City, Kamra

(h) Risalawala Faisalabad
Lahore
(j) Marala Head Works Sialkot
(k) Kuldana, Gharial,
Upper Topa, Clifdon Murree
and Sunny Bank
(1) Mansar Camp Attock City, PAC
Kamra
(m) Niaz Beg Lahore
(n) Khanewal Plantation,
POL/Ammo Depot Khanewal City
Khanewal

(o) Gujranwala Caritt Gujranwala City

(p) Okara Cantt Okara City
(q) Barian Camp Murree
® Cherat Dak Ismail Khel
(s) Malakand Batkhela/Mardan
(t) Sargodha Cantt Sargodha City
(u) Warsak/Land! Kotal Peshawar
(v) Shagai, Jarnrud and Peshawar/Landi
Landi Kotal Kotal
(w) Dargal and Malakand Mardan

(x) Nowshera Risaipur

(y) Mardan RisaIpur, Nowshera
(z) Quetta Samungli

(4) Free conveyance provided to the children of personnel below

commissioned rank and non combatants (enrolled), will be
provided to the school going children of officers provided space
is available.

20. To meet transport requirements not covered under these instructions prior application
for sanction must in every case, be made to GHQ through normal staff channels.
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CHAPTER 4 HIRING OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

Hiring of Army Vehicles by MES

29-30 21. The use of vehicles held on charge by MES will be controlled by MES. In case
transport from army resources, in addition to that already held on charge by the MES against
their unit entitlement is provided to MES the cost thereof will be debited to Main Head 8 MES
as under: -

a. Hired Actual cost according to the hired transport

Transport contract.

b. Government Lorry 30 cwt Rs 0.62 per 1.609 KM

Transport Lorry 3 ton Rs 0.65 per 1.609 KM
Lorry 5 ton Rs 0.75 per 1.609 KM
Lorry 6 ton Rs 3.19 per 1.609 KM
Tank Transporter Rs 4.06 per 1.609 KM
20 ton
Tank Transporter Rs 4.31 per 1.609 KM
40 ton
Cars 2 Seaters Rs 0.50 per 1.609 KM
Cars 4 or 6 Seaters Rs 0.50 per 1.609 KM
Truck 15 cwt Rs 0.62 per 1.609 KM
Car 5 cwt 4x4 (Jeep) Rs 0.56 per 1.609 KM
Car 4x4/4x2 Hy Uty Rs 0.56 per 1.609 KM
Motor Cycle Rs 0 per 1.609 KM
Trailer Rs 6.19 per 1.609 KM
¾ton truck Rs 0.65 per 1.609 KM
21/2 ton truck Rs 0.65 per 1.609 KM
1 ton truck/dodge Rs 0.65 per 1.609 KM
Jeep Station Wagon Rs 0.56 per 1.609 KM
Truck ¼ ton GAZ Rs 0.56 per 1.609 KM
69M
Truck 11/2 ton Rs 0.65 per 1.609 KM
Truck 4 ton Rs 0.75 per 1.609 KM
Lorry 7 ton Rs 3.19 per 1.609 KM
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CHAPTER 5 ECONOMY IN USE OF GOVERNMENT

TRANSPORT

22. Rigid economy in the use of Mechanical Transport is of vital importance and this
fact will be continuously be impressed upon all ranks by all commanders.

23. Commanding Officers in co-operation with Station Transport Off

icer/Co-ordinating officer (see Instr 59) are responsible that use of government
transport is strictly confined to essential training and transport services or such
recreational and other services specifically authorised by the government.

24. Works within depots will whenever possible be carried out by normal labour,
and or animal carts, if available.

25. Motor Cycles will be used by convoy commanders (JC0s/NC0s) where the
convoy consists of ten or less vehicles and the distance involved is not more than 65
KM one way. Units not authorised or issued with motor cycles may demand motor
cycles to replace jeeps for convoy commanders in the normal manner.

26. The use of jeeps will be restricted to the minimum by Engineer units when
employed on road building/maintenance duties and every effort will be made by them to
utilize other types of transport.

27. Jeeps will not be used for DR duties except by formations/units allowed
specifically by GHQ (GS Branch, W&E Dte). Signal units responsible to run Signal
Centres will not use jeeps for DR duties on the following occasions

a. For local duty.

b. For duty to a station where Train Despatch Service (TDS) has been
arranged.

28. Bicycles wherever held be used for DR duties within the station.

29. Commanding Officers of all units, irrespective of their rank, may use one jeep each for
administrative duties ete
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provided it is authorised on unit’s TO&E. All other officers borne on the strength of a
unit should, as far as possible, make use of the jeep detailed for Commanding Officer
and avoid the use of additional transport for the purpose. However, such officers will
not be given jeeps for station duties which can be performed adequately without MT.
The units commanded by Lt Cols and above where two or more Lt Cols and above are
borne on the establishment of the unit, may be permitted for official duties to use one
jeep per such officer, if held against UE. However, the use of transport will normally be
restricted as under:-

a. In a Major Unit Commanded by Lt Col. One jeep for commanding

officer and a 15 CWT GS or vehicle issued in lieu for general
administrative duties for others.

b. In Minor Units. One jeep for Commanding Officer. Transport

requirements for administrative duties will be met by grouping of smaller
units to form a pool under arrangements of station/formation
headquarters.

30. Administrative duties are defined asunder

a. Carriage of baggage of military personnel proceeding on guard duties

and privilege leave.

b. Carrying duty officer/JCO for visiting guards and hospitals etc.

c. Collection of men’s rations, water for troops in the event of shortage of

MES water supply in cantonments (provided the reasons for necessity
are recorded by the unit cornds) and collection of pay and clothing etc.

d. Carriage of equipment to and from workshops for repairs only if it is

more than a man-load (ie 18 Kgs).

e. Carrying officers/K0s and men to attend Courts of Inquiry, Court Martial and
Conferences.
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f. Carrying personnel for official functions like Pakistan Day Parade etc.

g. Carrying seriously sick military personnel to hospitals if an ambulance is

not available.

h. Visits by officers to

(1) Formation/station headquarters/local units/ installations etc.

(2) Civil authorities ie DC/Police/Civil Courts etc.

(3) Scene of accident in the station.

(4) Railway station in connection with provision of railway stock for

move of vehicles/stores by rail.

j. Drawing/depositing government money from/into Bank/Treasury.

k. Carrying audit personnel from their office to unit and back.

31. Jeeps will be used in the same manner as other Mechanical Transport.
However, jeeps of older vintage should be used more for peace time duties than the
new/comparatively new be conserved for [Link] which should.

32. Normally troops, required to march, are not entitled to conveyance by road.
They may, however, be permitted to use government transport in the circumstances
stated in rule 533 of Passage Regulations 1980.

33. In all stations, government transport of old vintage shall be used, irrespective of
the distance, for carrying out the following duties. However, use of Mechanical
Transport will be economised by suitably grouping units for the station duties mentioned
below as far as possible

a. Drawing/issue of rations.
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b. Carriage of kits of men going on/returning from guards and other duties.

c. Carriage of range and field firing stores to and from unit lines.

d. Carriage of all baggage and stores to and from railway station.

e. Carriage of stores to and from workshops and depots if located in the

same stations.

Note :- If space is available in the vehicle and no additional transport is

unnecessarily detailed for this purpose, men going on duty may
also be permitted to travel in the transport detailed for the
carriage of their kit.

34. Officers/X0s may be authorised to use Mechanical Transport for official duties
irrespective of the distance when such duties cannot satisfactorily be performed
otherwise.

35. Except in emergency, movement occasioned by the relief of units will be carried
out by train and NOT by Mechanical Transport. The relief of mechanised units may,
however, be carried out by road with prior sanction of GHQ.

36. Mead’ mileage will be avoided by ensuring that whenever possible, government
or hired transport carries a full load both on outward and return journeys. To achieve
this, it may be necessary to delay non-urgent details until a full load is secured. With
proper co-ordination, Station Transport Officer should be able to make such
arrangements easily.

37. Use for training will be restricted to the minimum commensurate with efficiency
and all commanders will ensure that, whenever possible, training is confined to suitable
areas closest to unit lines and long training drives especially beyond the formation
boundries are discouraged.

38. Use of government transport by officers for performance

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of journeys between stations connected by rail, should only be Rules allowed on the
following occasions

a. When officers are required to visit GHQ/formation headquarters etc at

a short notice and reservation of seats in the train is not possible.

b. When they are required to inspect their units enroute and it is

inconvenient and time-consuming to break journey on the way when
travelling by train.

39. Travelling/road mileage allowance admissible under normal rules will, however,
not be allowed if government transport is availed of and DA to the extent of twenty-five
percent on account of transport charges will be deducted from DA claim (Rules
346-348 of Passage Regulations 1980 refer).

40. The maximum use of railways instead of government owned or hired transport
will be made for all movements.

41. In order to avoid use of transport on charge of regimental centres to far off
places, the recruiting parties will utilize the train service upto rail heads given by the
Centre Commandant concerned in their programme and beyond that, provisions of
Mechanical Transport will be the responsibility of HQ Log Area concerned. Necessary
arrangements will, therefore, be made by HQ Log Area when a recruiting party visits
their area. Each party may preferably be provided a suzuki van, once every quarter for
a period not exceeding five days at a time. The regimental centres concerned will place
their demand on HQ Log Area concerned giving date, time and place where transport is
required well in advance to enable that HQ to make suitable transport arrangements for
recruiting parties.

42. When bajri or other building material for official use is to be conveyed in
government transport, this should be combined with other training/administrative duties
and empty space in the vehicle may be used to the full extent. If such combination is not
possible separate transport for the purpose may be sanctioned by the formation
commander himself.

43. Government transport for disbursement of pay to personnel of detachment

serving away from unit headquarters will be
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used only when the detachment cannot be attached to local unit for payment.

44. Troops going on/returning from guards/duties etc win march unless the distance
is more than 5 KM each way.

45. Officers will not be given MT for station dutieswhich can be performed
adequately on foot, cycle or motor cycle.

46. Deviation from or extension of the authorised route will not be permitted.

47. Ambulance will not be used for their legitimate purposeL Such vehicles will not
be used for the conveyance of persons other than those sick or injured and medical
personnel in attendance and those covered under MVR (Rule), 6n, unless special GHQ
authority has been obtained.

48. Except ambulance cars, all vehicles will move with a load whenever possible.
Empty running of Mechanical Transport will be considered a disciplinary offence unless
the Sta HQ have no return load. The despatching authority ie the formation or Sta HQ
will therefore give at least forty-eight hours notice to Sta HQ at destination of all
vehicles arriving, stating ETA and weight which can be lifted. The station commander at
destination will then take all possible steps to arrange for a return lift. The convoy
commander (or in the case of single vehicle, the driver of the vehicle) will invariably
report to Sta HQ at destination and make enquiries regarding a return lift.

48A. Government MT will not be used for any station duty which can be suitably
performed by available Government AT, or where it does not exist or is insufficient for
the purpose, such duty may be performed by hired animal or mechanical transport
whichever is cheaper. The decision as to whether hired animal or mechanical transport
is to be used will be at the discretion of the STO concerned and will be determined by
the relative cost of AT and MT, the distance involved to be covered and the type of
load to be carried. Government or hired MT will be used in preference over AT for
station duties if the turn round distance exceeds 19 KMs.
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CHAPTER 6 SANCTIONING AUTHORITIES

SECTION 1 - JOURNEYS IN CONNECTION WITH
TRAINING

49. Following authorities are competent to sanction use of government transport (B type
loading/passenger carrying vehicles) except specialist vehicles and vehicles held on charge by
MES, on bonafide government duty throughout the Army.

a. Journey in connection with Training. -

(1) Within a radius of OC unit to which the

50 KM. transport belongs.

(2) Within a radius of Commanders Brigade/

80 KM. Corps Arty/Division
Arty and Class A training establishments.

(3) Within training Commandant ‘Com

area of Log Area/ mand and Staff Col
formation in which lege, P1WOTS and
located. School of Infantry and
Tactics, Training Cen
tres and Schools com
manded by Brig.

(4) Within the training Commanders Corps,

area of formation. Division, Independent Brigade, Independent
Corps Arty and Log Area,

Note For units located in the adjoining Division/Log Area, Fmn Comd may
also sanction transport to and from such units to their own training areas
irrespective of the distance involved.

(5) Beyond training Director Military Train

area of Log Area/ ing at GHQ. Demand
Independent Fmn/ should reach GHQ, MT
Corps. Dte (MT-1) two weeks
in advance.
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b. Journey other than Training

(1) Station Duties Station Transport Officers

/Coordinating Officer

(2) Journey between Commanders Corps of

stations within the Corps troops and Com
same Log Area/ mander Division, Log
formation. Area and Indep Bde
for their respective
units, Commandants
Command and Staff
College, PMA/OTS and
School of Infantry and
Tactics, Training Cen
tres and Schools com
manded by Brig.

(3) Journey outside Commanders Corps for

Log Area/formation. units/formations of his
Corps within his opera
tional boundaries.
Commander Corps
may also sanction the
use of transport in
connection with admi
nistrative duties only
for Corps HQs and
Corps troops/units bet
ween their forward
and rear and detach
ments irrespective of
the Corps operational
boundaries. Strict
economy in its use will
be ensured. Instrs 22
to 48 also refers.

(4) For all moves QMG’s Branch, Direc

other than those tor of Supply and
covered above. Transport, GHQ.
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(5) Within a radius of OC unit to which the

50 KM. transport belongs. Pool
ing of transport for
station duties or detail
ing of transport for
units not holding their
integral transport will
be done by STO
heretofore.

(6) Road moves in Commanders Corps/

government trans- Division/Log Area. may
port for Cornds use government trans
Corps/Division/ port when considered
Log Area. necessary for their
conveyance irrespec
tive of distance within
and outside their for
mation boundaries.

Notes 1. On the strict understanding that the sole responsibility

rests on them, the sanctioning authorities may authorise
an officer not below the rank of Lt Col to accord such
sanctions on their behalf. For formations where no
officer of the rank of Lt Col is borne on the
establishment, an officer not below the rank of Major
may be authorised to accord such sanctions.

2. Term ‘Station Duties’ will mean duties within an area

under administrative control of Sta HQ.

3. Except for extreme urgency, sanetion of the authority

responsible will be obtained prior to the commencement
of journey.

4. No journey will normally be sanctioned by government

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Transport which can be performed by rail or
Animal Transport unless essential. Where part of
journey is possible by rail, economical use of
Mechanical Transport will be made.

5. These instructions do not apply tomotor ambulances,

cars for Medical/ Surgical Specialists and Staff
Surgeons which ply under orders of OC
Hospital/Medical Units concerned (or Station Transport
Platoon, ASC in Rawalpindi).

6. With a view to preventing MT accidents, driving at night

must be reduced to the essential minimum. When night
driving is considered essential, its specific timings will be
clearly indicated in Duty Slip (PAFZ-2007) in addition
to the nature of duty and other particulars required.
Authorities permitted to sanction the use of transport
under these Regulations, while according approval will
indicate clearly their approval for night driving as well.

7. In bad weather, particularly when visibility is poor and

roads are slippery, road conveyance be avoided
except for operational necessity, training of MT drivers,
training exercises and move of essential stores if
permitted under these Regulations.

SECTION 2 SPECIAL SANCTIONING AUTHORITIES

50. The following may also authorise use of vehicles for purposes stated against
each when necessary. Strict economy in their use will be ensured :-

a. Provost Marshal, They are authorised to in

Deputy/Assistant dent and sanction the use of
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Provost Marshal transport within the same/

at GHQ. adjoining Log Area. from,
local’MP units for carrying
out special mobile cheeks as
and when considered neces
sary.

b. Director of Military (1) Transport held by geo-

Intelligence. graphical section/de
tachments for bonafide
government duty within
their respective areas
between GHQ and sta
tions where detachments
are located.
(2) Transport held by 202
Survey Section, 304
Survey Section, detach
ments for bonafide du
ties within their respec
tive areas between HQ
Survey Section and sta
tions where detachments
are located.

c. Signal Directorate at Authorised to allow GHQ

GHQ. Signal Regiment (Command
Group) and HQ Army Sig.
nals for emergent need
only, the use of government
transport for the move of
special couriers/Despatch
riders by road. Ex-post facto
sanction will be obtained
from QMG’s Branch (S&T
Dte), GHQ Rawalpindi to
cover such use.

d. Director General Authorised to sanction use/

National Guards. move of government trans
port held on charge of
DGNG, Sector HQs Janbaz
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Force, . Janbaz Units, Muja
hid Units, Janbaz Training
Teams, Training Staff of
National Cadet Corps and
Women Guards for bonafide
government duties within
Pakistan including Tribal
and Azad Kashmir Areas.

e. Commander National Authorised to sanction use/

Guards Sectors move of government trans
port held on charge of
Sector Headquarters, Jan
baz units, Janbaz Training
Teams, Headquarters
National Cadet Corps and
Women Guards and their
training teams for bonafide
government duties within
their respective areas of
jurisdiction.

f. Commander Rawal- For conveyance of supplies/

pindi/Kharian Logis- stores to depots located in
tics Area. Azad Kashmir Territory.

g. Permanent OC field ... Emergency or training and

units under direct connected administrative
control of Chief of duties within or outside
General Staff. their station.

h. Commander Army Emergency or training and

Aviation Base/OC connected administrative
Army Aviation Units/ duties upto a radius of J60
Schools. KM from their airfield.

j. Permanent OC Mili- For mobile road cheeks

tary Police Unit or within the station or bet
in his absence, Station ween station within the
Commander. same Logistics Area/Forma
tion.
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k Permanent OC For investigations and secuSpecial

Investigation rity/operation intelligence Branch and OC Field duties
within the station. Security Section Between stations within the or
Station same Logistics Area/Forma-
Commander. tion or in two different
Logistics formations, prior
sanction will be obtained
from the authorities speci
fied in these instructions.
However, it will not be
necessary for SIB to obtain
sanction of the competent
authority specified in these
instructions provided their
move by road is ordered by
the Director of Personnel
Services at GHQ.

1. Recruiting Officers/ In view of their peculiar na-

Assistant Recruiting ture of duties, they are
Officers. permitted to perform jour
neys by road to stations
connected by rail, in govern
ment Mechanical Transport
in their area for the purposes
of recruitment. It will not
be necessary for them to
petent obtain sanction of the com
authority specified
in these instructions, pro
vided their tour programme
by road is approved by the
Director of Personnel Ad
ministration at GHQ.

m. C0s Stores Distribu- In view of the peculiar na

tion Depots and ture of role assigned to
Corps/Division/Bri- Stores Distribution Depots/
gade Ordnance Corps/Division/Brigade
Companies. Ordnance Companies, they are
empowered as a special [Link]
sanction the use of
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government MT held on charge for
duties connected with the collection of
stores from ordnance depots on which
dependent and their subsequent
delivery to units in their area of supply
irrespective of the fact that the route
passes through the administrative area
of an other Division/Logistics Area.
They will, however, collect heavy items
of stores from depots by rail and adopt
the same system for delivery to units.
Every effort will be made to economise
in use of MT by making maximum use
of railways for all non-essential moves.

n. Permanent OC GHQ For investigations, security

FIU and surveillance duties bet
ween any two stations pro
vided the move by road is
ordered by the Director of
Military Intelligence.

o. Commander SW for Emergency or training and

HQ SSG/Units/Sub- connected administrative
units under command. duties within or outside
their station.

p. Commander Pesha- Authorised to sanction the

war Logistics Area. use of government MT from
Dera Ismail Khan to Darya
Khan railway station and
vice versa.

q. Commander 10 Is authorised to delegate

Corps. powers to under command
formation commanders to
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sanction transport beyond their

respective formation boundaries in
connection with move of stores/per-
sonnel within corps area as under:-

(1) Upto nearest rail head.

(2) Upto the depots/instafla
tions/workshops of Ordnance
and EME located at Jhelum,
Kala, (CS Rawalpindi,
Chaklala, Golra, Wah and
Have lian in connection
with collection/deposit of
arms, ammunition, vehicles
and stores.

(3) To other stations within

Division/Formation
boundaries where the
route passes through the
adm area of another
Division/Logistics Area,
provided the route
adopted is economical.

SECTION 3 SPECIAL SANCTIONS

51. Bleeding Teams. Bleeding teams, when touring for the purposes of bleeding the
donors and blood propaganda, may be allowed to perform journeys by road to stations
connected by rail in government transport held on charge of Armed Forces Transfusion
Centre provided their tour programme is approved by the OC Medical
Battalion/ADMS concerned and prior sanction is obtained from competent authority for
such use. If vehicles held on charge go off road, suitable alternative transport may be
provided under arrangements of formation concerned.

52. Initial Running. Normally vehicles initial running should be completed on

government duties. Where initial running is to be completed by some target date due to
unit’s taking part in manoeuvres/exercises or being detailed for specific tasks and it
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is not possible to complete initial running on government duty in time, in such cases,
sanction may be accorded for use of such vehicles on any other duties in the formation
personally by Formation Commander concerned or by Senior Staff Officer in
Formation Headquarters on his behalf. Use of such vehicles beyond the jurisdiction of a
formation will be referred to Corps HQ or GHQ as the case may be.

53. Regimental Play Grounds. Where the use of government transport for the repair
of regimental play grounds is inescapable, Formation Commander may sanction the use
of transport on normal payment rates payable from unit resources. Only old vintage
vehicle will be used. If such vehicles are not available with the unit, these will be
arranged through Station/Brigade/ Division/Corps Headquarters.

53A. Conveyance of Dead Bodies. Dead bodies of’the army personnel who die
while in service may be conveyed from the place of casulty to burial places/homes and
the expenditure will be borne by the Government vide JSI 1/72 and SPAO 103/72. The
dead body of the wife (only one wife) of the Armed Forces Personnel may also be
conveyed at Government expense to the home town in addition to one attendant, vide
Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence letter No F.3/12/D-19(Mise)/80 dated
12th Jan 1983. As far as possible Government transport will not be used for the
purpose. Where the use of Government transport is inescapable, prior sanction of
Fmn/Corps Cornd or GHQ as the case may be will be obtained.

SECTION 4 - VEHICLES AND STORES

54. Irrespective of the distance, vehileles and stores including

arms/ammunition/explosives will be moved by rail and not by Mechanical Transport
between places connected by rail except where otherwise stated or in cases of extreme
urgency when sanction may be accorded personally by Formation Commander
concerned. Cases of moves extending beyond the jurisdiction of a formation will be
referred to Corps Headquarters or QMG’s Branch (S&T Dte), GHQ Rawalpindi as
the case may be. See Instruction 6 1 also.

Note The term “Stores” do not include fresh supplies and perishable stores
which may be moved by government transport.
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55. Move of vehicles by road may be carried out to and fromordnance depots
when rolling stock cannot be made available by the railways within ten days of its
demand (seven days for major stations viz Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Quetta).1n
the event of non -availability of wagons, ordnance depots will intimate the formation/unit
concerned, definite dates for the road collection of vehicles. On receipt of such
information, the formation/unit will make necessary arrangements for the road collection
of vehicles by the due date. This constitutes authority for all such road moves
irrespective of the fact that the route passes through the administrative area of another
Corps/ Division/Logistics Area.

SECTION 5 - USE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES

56. The use of specialist vehicles will be controlled by the head of arms/services
concerned at GHQ, as given below

a. C Vehicles. Earth moving, road and Director

building construction, carrying plant
Engineers
and machinery including theirtranspor
ters, Crane shovels and bridge carrying
vehicles.

b. Recovery Vehicles. Crane on charge of Director

EME units/sub-units and those B Electrical
vehicles/trailors which have special fitt- and Mechaings/wiring
arrangements for carriage, nical Engi-
installations and operation of EME neering.
workshop equipment.

c. B Vehicles and trailors which have Director special

fittings/wiring arrangements for Signals
carriage, installations and operation
of tele-communication equipment.

d. Gun towing vehicles. Director

Artillery.

57. Sanctioning Authorities. Following authorities are competent to sanction the use
of specialist vehicles for the following
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purposes in accordance with procedures given in instruction Rules 58 :-

a. Journeys in connection with training. Under the orders of

authorities specified
in Instruction 49.
b. Journeys other than training:-

(1) Station duties Station Commander.

(2) Journeys between stations Formation

within the same logistics Commander
formations

.(3) Journeys outside Logistics Command

formations Corps of
units/for
mations of
his Corps
within the
operational
boundaries.

(4) For all moves other than Head of

those covered above Arm/Ser
vice con
cerned at
GHQ.

58. Request for the use of such transport will be made to the head of senior officer
of the arm/service concerned who scrutinize and pass on the deman sanctioning
authorities, mentioned in Instruction 56 with his recommendations as to whether or not
the use—M-such vehicle is justified. Sanctioning authorities will only permit the use of
specialist vehicles when their use is recommended by respective representative. In the
absence of a representative of a particular arm/service at formation headquarters,
powers for detailing such transport may be delegated by the head of arm/service
concerned at GHQ to a local unit of his arm/service.
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SECTION 6 - POOLING OF TRANSPORT

59. To coordinate the use of army transport, the following instructions will be strictly
observed :-

a. ASC resources, if necessary, will be supplemented by making use of all

load/troop carrying vehicles on charge of formations and units.

b. Commanders are responsible for making arrangements best suited to

their commands, for placing at the disposal of station transport officer,
all first, second and third line load/troop carrying vehicles not detailed
for operational or training requirements as follows: -

(1) In a field formation no vehicle will be used for duties of a regular

recurring nature, such as the drawing of rations and POL, or of
a casual are such as the drawing or return of ordnance stores,
the conveyance of personnel and baggage to and from railway
stations, sick to hospitals etc, without prior sanction of the
competent authority specified in Instructions 49-50. The duties
will be coordinated by an ASC officer appointed for the
purposes by the formation comd. In the absence of such an
officer any other staff officer of formation headquarters or
where no headquarters exists the ADST/Comd S&T
battalion/DADST concerned will arrange for the duties of the
STO to be performed by an officer of a local ASC unit.

(2) In static formations and establishments, no vehicle will be used

by any unit for duties coming within the terms of (1) above
without having indented on and obtained the prior authorization
of the competent authority specified in Instructions 49-50.

(3) Prior authorization in (1) and (2) above, for services of regular
recurring nature, be of a “standing nature” not exceeding the
period of
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one monti~a time. All transport duties other than those

covered under (1) and (2) above will also be co-ordinated by
the station transport officer/co-ordinating officer concered.

(4) In case of units of a formation located at station in other

formations, their load/troop carrying vehicles, not detailed for
operational or training requirements, will be placed at the
disposal of the station transport officer of the station where the
unit is located.

c. All staff cars except those allotted to certain senior officers, or cars for
Medical/Surgical Specialists and Staff Surgeons which ply under
orders of OC Hospital/Medical Unit concerned, or Station Transport
Platoon ASC in Rawalpindi will be operated on a pool basis and all
requisitions on the pool must be signed by the head of the branch in the
headquarters concerned. Close control must be maintained on all
journeys undertaken by cars and journeys by more than one officer
irrespective of rank, will be co-ordinated, with the use of one car
whenever possible.

60. Orders issued by the STO/co-ordinating officer in respect of transport, placed

at his disposal as specified in these instructions and will carry the weight of orders issued
by the commAnder concerned.

61. If training is not interfered, maximum use of training drives may be made to
move stores in bulk over [Link]. These vehicles, however, will not be used for
station duties. The person to decide whether the performance of a certain duty will
prejudice training is the Commanding Officer concerned. Subject to this provision,
Commanding Officer of a training establishment will conform fully to the requirements of
Instruction 59. Refer to Instruction 54.

Vehicles not Available for General Duties

62. Vehicles of the following categories will not be available for general transport
duties and will not be included in the
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arrangement outlined in instruction 58:-

a. Motor cars allotted to special appointments. WR ® 13 also refers

b. Motor ambulances unless specifically ordered by GHQ.

c. Technically fitted vehicles which, on account of their special

construction are unsuitable for general load carrying or involve high
running costs.

d. Vehicles of driver training establishments except when not required for

instructional purposes.

e. Following are specialist vehicles

(1) All Gun Towers.

(2) C vehicles including specialist vehicles of engineer concern.

63. It is desirable that formation commanders should review periodically the list of
transport allotted to their units to decide which vehicles may be excluded from such
arrangements.

64. Every effort will be made by the formations to meet all transport requirements
from within formation resources. Requests for additional help will be submitted to GHQ
only when unavoidable. GHQ units/installations will submit their requests, in this respect,
to the formation concerned and notdirect to GHQ.
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CHAPTER 7 - MT DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 1 - MT DOCUMENTS

32-35 65. No transport will leave unit lines without a Duty Slip (PAIPZ-2007) duly
completed in all respects which should INTERALIA clearly show following details
which are vital for audit :-

a. Journey performed -From’and ‘To’. Actual places visited must be

recorded, general terms like ‘Rawalpindi Cantt Area’ete will not be
used.

b. Exact nature of duty for which the journey was necessary eg To convey
fragile Signal Stores from ordnance depot to unit’, ‘To attend
conference at Division Headquarters’, ‘Conveyance of unit rations from
Supply Depot to unit lines’etc.

66. Trips shown in the duty slip which cannot be justified as bonafide government
duty will be considered as unauthorised and recovery, at normal rates, will be made
from the individuals using the transport.

67. Officer or the X0 signing a duty slip (PAFZ-2007) where permitted vide MVR
(R) 32, must ensure that correct nature of duty is shown in the document before he signs
it. If he fails to do so, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against him.

68. Duty slip will be completed and signed by the user in token of the completion of
the duty specified FR Vol II regarding completion of Part III of transport indent and
order form (PAIPZ-2150) refers.

69. When duty performed is of a secret/confidential nature and it is not considered

advisable to disclose it in the MT document, the duty slip will be signed by the OC unit
concerned who will endorse a certifica’te to the effect that the nature of duty was
secret/confidential and that the KM shown therein is correct.

14 70. When cars are used by the Chief of the Army Staff,
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Principal Staff Officers and officers of the rank of Major Rules General and above,
completion of column Nature of Duty’is exempted. For hired cars ‘Duty’ and
‘Non-duty’ KM will, however, be recorded separately. MVR ® 14 also refers.

71. When a vehicle including motor cycle moves out of unit lines on duty, the driver
of the vehicle will be in possession of the documents listed in Annex ‘A’ to these
instructions.

72. Formations/units will introduce the booking out/in system as per Annex 93’ to
these instructions. A vehicle proceeding on duty will be registered twice ie, once when
going out and again on return and will be thoroughly checked for documentation, POL
taken/used etc before leaving/entering unit lines.

73. When night driving is approved by the authorities permitted vide Instruction 49
b to sanction the use of transport, its specific timings will be clearly indicated in the duty
slip in addition to the nature of duty and other particulars. Note 6 to Instruction 49 b
also refers.

Vehicle Log Book (PAFZ-21.97) B Vehicles

74. This book will be kept for each individual vehicle by the unit on whose
establishment the vehicle is held. If a vehicle is transferred to another unit, the Log Book
will be transferred alongwith the vehicle. The unit and the EME workshop on which
dependent for maintenance are both responsible for recording entries of their’concern in
this book. As soon as a Log Book is completely filled up, a new book will be opened
which will be attached to the old book. The following particulars will be transferred
from the old book to the new book. The dates of opening and closing will be given on
both the books. Loss of a Log Book will be reported immediately and action taken
according to AR(I) 763-A :-

a. Particulars of the vehicle.

b. The last unit from which the vehicle was transferred and the date of such
transfer.

c. Total KM run by the vehicle.

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d. KM since last overhaul.

e. Tyre record. (Entries relating to the tyres actually on the vehicle at the
time new book is opened).

f. Details of vehicle equipment.

g. Record of oil changing.

Log Books are opened to Inspection by Local Audit Officers

75. The Log Book will be carried by ‘ driver when the vehicle is proceeding on
duty to an out station. It will also accompany the vehicle to EME workshop whenever
the vehicle is sent tothem for repairs. If repairs are executed in a civilian establish
ment/shop, the necessary entries in the Log Book will be made by the officer
responsible for the second line maintenance of the vehicle.

‘A’Vehicles Engine Log Book - Maintenance of

76. A log book (PAFZ-3058) will be maintained for each A vehicle engine for
maintaining a record of the maintenance history of the engine. This book will not be used
on A vehicles fitted with any common type of B vehicles engine such as armoured cars.

77. Once issued, the log book will remain with an engine thmughout its life
irrespective of whether the engine is in ordnance stock, under repair in EME,
workshops or fitted in a vehicle. When in a vehicle, the engine log book will be placed
in a pocket (to be made for this purpose) on the inner side of the back cover of the
AFV log book. Complete instructions with regard to its use and completion are
contained in the book.

78. a. Ordnance will be responsible for making the initial entries in the
log book of new engines or reconditioned engines held in ordnance
serviceable stocks.

b. EME will be responsible for making initial entries and giving full details
of work carried out on all engines held by them before the log book and
engine are passed to CMT & SD Golra.
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79. All actions in regard to this instruction will be governed by the principle of
ensuring that unit holding A vehicle engines of any classification, whether or not actually
fitted into a vehicle, obtain engine log books for each engine and meticulously record all
relevant maintenance data. As the book forms a permanent record of each engine’s
history, care will be taken at all times to ensure that entries are clearly made in ink and
that every effort is made to keep the books in a clean condition.

80. Entries in the engine log books will be completed in all respects at all times and
that deletion/alterations are made under signature.

81. During inspections and whenever engines are sent for repairs, workshops
concerned will cheek the log books and report to the respective formation commanders
with a copy to GHQ, any instance of improper maintenance of these documents.

82. The loss of engine log books will be investigated through a court of inquiry and
proceedings submitted to station headquarters. The replacement log book will be
prepared in accordance with General Instruction no 6 printed on page two of the log
book. AR(I) 763-A also refers.

83. CMT & SD Golra will raise a discrepancy report if units do not deposit the log
books while returning the engines to the depot.

MT Drivers Performance Record

84. MT drivers performance record will be maintained by all units/formations on

PAFZ-3093.

85. This form will be maintained by the unit of the driver from the day he is inducted
as such and will be transferred on his posting/transfer to another und. Whenever an
accident occurs in which the driver is involved, the unit will send a copy of the form
PAFZ-3093 to GHQ, ADM Dte (Stats Wing) complete upto the date of accident
alongwith Traffic Accident Report (PAFY-1971).

86. Form C Motor Vehicle Act 1939. Orders contained in Instruction 102 will be
followed by all units/formations.
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Monthly Vehicle Return

87. Instructions for submission and compilation are given below :-

a. General

(1) The return will not be forwarded under a covering letter.

(2) All independent/self accounting, units of Pakarmy, Inter

Services Organizations, Frontier Works Organizations, Civil
Armed Forces, Northern Light Infantry, National Logistics Cell,
Ministry of Defence Constabulary and Mujahid Forces, holding
A and B Mechanical Transport vehicles/Trailers on their ‘
charge, ton loan’ or ‘attachment’, will submit Monthly Vehicle
Return (PAFZ-3020) every month.

(3) Annod Corps Sqn, Arty Battery and detachment of other

arms/services will not submit separate returns unless they are
independent or permanently detached from parent unit.

(4) EIVE units will not include in their UH the vehicles located in
their lines for repairs.

(5) Class VI vehicles and those held as Instructional Models or

War Trophies will not be included in the UH.

(6) Non-MT items such as Trailers Fire Pump, Trailers mounted

with Generators, Power Units or Air Compressors, Motors
Graders, Crawler Tractors, Road Rollers and all other C
Vehicles will not be reflected in the Monthly Vehicle Return.

(7) Units placed in suspended animation will submit their final

Monthly Vehicle Return before the date of completion indicating
disposal of their vehicles.
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(8) Units moving on relief/move over will submit

Monthly Vehicle Return simultaneously.

b. Compilation of Part I and H. Following instructions will be strictly

followed while compiling these parts:-

(1) All particulars will be entered correctly stating proper authority

for receipt and issue of vehicles.

(2) If there is no transaction during the month, the word NIL’ will
be entered in Part I and Part II.

(3) Transactions pertaining to particular month will not be repeated

in subsequent returns.

(4) Vehicles received/issued ‘on loan’ or ‘temporary attachment’

will be reported in Part I and II with suitable remarks.

c. Compilation of Part III. Following instructions will be followed

while compiling this part :-

(1) Vehicles are grouped by broader types and their group codes
are given in column 3. Consolidated figures of UE (10Wo as
per TO&E), tota UE, vehicle running and fuel consumption
during the month will be entered in the respective column
against each type.

(2) Vehicles running during the month will be given in kilometres.

Miles will be converted into kilometres. Conversion formula is
given belpw :-

Miles x 8/5 = KM or 100 Miles = 160 KM

(3) Fuel consumption will be reported in litres instead of gallons.
Conversion formula is as under :
1 Gallon (Imp) = 4.5 litres

(4) Vehicles running and fuel consumption figures

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will be reported in whole number after rounding off decimal

point by taking 0.5 and above as 1 and ignoring figures below
0.5.

(5) Vehicles held in lieu, ‘on loan’ or ‘attachment’ will be included

in UH against their actual type/group codes with suitable
remarks under ‘General Notes’ eg: -

Group of Veh UE UH Remarks

(a) Jeeps GS 2 3 One suzuki Van BA

No 003716 att from
37 Sig Bn.
(b) Tks 21/213
ton 3 4 Lry 3 ton BA No
GS 867932 held on loan.

(c) Tks 4 ton Spec 3 4 Trk 5 ton BA No

845990 held in lieu.

(6) All receipts/issues during the current month will be

added/substracted from the U11 reported in Part Ill of the
previous month. The resultant figures should be equal to the
figures being reported in the Monthly Vehicle Return for the
current month.

(7) Running and fuel consumption will not be shown against

TRAILERS’.

(8) Down classified vehicles (viz Class IV and V) will be included

in UH unless physically transferredtovehicledepot.

d. General Note. The following type of information will be reported under

‘General Note’. In case the space provided under ‘General Note’ is not
sufficient for indicating various details as shown in the following paras, a
separate sheet may be attached to the Monthly Vehicle Return :-

(1) Details of vehicles held in lieu of other types, ton loan’ and ‘on
payment’ will be reported in
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the following format:-

BA No Type/Make/M Held in lieu Veh Held on

odel Loan Period

(2) Down classified vehicles such as class IV, V and VI and off
road vehicles since one month or more held with the units will
be reported in the following form

BA No Clasis Type/M Class Reasons Date of

No ake/Mo for downclas
del downclas sification/
sification/ off Road
off Road

(3) Breakdown of civil vehicles and their nature of holding, if any.

88. Above instructions will be applicable both in peace and war except those units
on war system of stores accounting will make the following additions/modifications in
their returns :-

a. Columns 6 to 10 of Part Ill of [Link]-3020 will be left blank as VDRA

is not maintained by units during war time. UE and UH (column 4 and
5) will, however, be completed.

b. Battle casualties of the vehicles will be reported separately in the space

under ‘General Notes’of the form by :-

(1) Type/Make/Model
(2) BA Number
(3) Cause of Damage
(a) Enemy action
(b) Overspeeding/overtaking
(c) Sharp turning
(d) Slippery/bad surface etc etc

(4) Extent of damage :-

(a) Destroyed/Burnt/Lost
(b) Beyond field repair.
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c. Vehicles captured from the enemy will also be reported under ‘General
Notes’ by type/make/ model, where applicable.

89. Distribution and Date of Submission. The return will be despatched as per
distribution given on the form and should reach by 7 of each month. CC units will ensure
timely submission of the return.

90. Security Classification. The return will be marked ‘SECRET’.

91. Officer Commanding units will ensure correct compilation and timely submission
of the return.

Driving Licences

92. Grant of Civil Driving Licences to Military Drivers. Civil driving licences are
necessary to entitle army personnel to drive non-military vehicles.

93. Civil administration will issue Gratis Driving Licence to Army Personnel, who
possesses while in service valid military driving licence, before their despatch on
release/retirement. Formations/u nits will henceforth forward cases of their entitled
personnel to the civil departments concerned of the respective provinces for issue of
gratis licence.

94. The licences where appropriate will be endorsed ‘Authorised to drive public
service vehicle’ so as to make them valid for driving omnibuses etc.

Rules for the Issue of Military Driving Licences

95. Military vehicles will not be driven by army individual officers, JC0s, OR or c
ivilians without a military driving licence (PAFZ-2208) or a learner licence which must
be carried on person at the time of driving.

96. Procedure for issue/renewal of driving licences is as follows:-

a. Standing testing/licences boards will be set up under

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the direct supervision of formation headquarters ie Corps Division/

Independent Brigade/ Independent AABrigade
Group/Brigade/Logisties Area/HQ SSG and its units for their personnel.
The standing boards will comprise senior and experienced officers
asunder :-

(1) Corps 1Division 1Independen t Brigade 1Brigade Logistics

Areas:-
(a) An officer of ASC Qualified representa-
(President) tive for specialist vehicles
will be detailed from other
Arms/ Services in lieu.
(b) An officer of AMC
(Member)

(c) An officer of EME

(Member)

(d) An officer of MP
(Member)
(2) Independent AA Brigade Group

(a) President OC Wksp EME/C0/

21C of AA unit.
(b) Members:-

(i) Two experienced officers of field rank.

(ii) AMC representative.
(iii) EME representative.
(iv) MP representative.

(3) HQ SW and its Units

(a) President Lieut Colonel
(b) Members :-

(i) MTO
(ii) RMO
(iii) OC Wksp Section

b. Formation headquarters will notify the composition of the board through

the medium of formation orders.

c. The boards will assemble on as required basis.

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d. List of successful candidates will be published in formation orders.

e. OC unit will issue licences on the authority of formation orders.

f. Initial testing and licencing in the case of personnel mentioned in

instruction 95 above will be done by formation standing testing licencing
boards. Subsequent yearly renewals will be done under unit
arrangements except where licences have been specifically endorsed by
MP officers for poor standard of driving in which case formation boards
will retest the driver concerned.

97. Procedure of Testing

a. S&T representative of the board will test the individual in accordance

with the test laid down in Pay and Allowances Regulati~ Volume 1
1982 and Manual of Qualification (198 in so far it relates to control, use
and driving oTTVrechanical Transport.

b. MP/S&T representative(s) will test the driver’s knowledge of Highway

Code, road sense, hand signals and MT discipline.

c. AMC representative will test physical fitness of the driver and his vision
and hearing etc including colour blindness and night vision.

d. EME representative will test the driver’s mechanical knowledge as laid

down in Pay and Allowances RegulationVolume 1 1982 and Manual of
Qualification 1981.’

98. The testing board will recommend the particular type of vehicles for which the
licences be issued ie car, motor cycle, 21/2 ton truck and jeep, etc.

99. During training period, a learner licence will be issued by

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OC unit in the following manner

(Manuscript)

LEARNER LICENCE
Serial No ---------------------
---
No---------------Rank----------------Name------------------------------------------
--------- of --------------- is permitted to drive ---------------------------------------
----------------
under supervision of qualified driver.

This licence is valid from----------------------- to------------------------------

----

Unit Stamp ------------------------

Station Signature of OC unit
Date

100. The validity of the learner licence wiE not exceed six months. As soon as an
individual attains the required proficiency in driving a licence as per Instruction 9E above
will be issued otherwise the licence will be renewed till an individual attains the required
proficiency.

101. Driving a vehicle in a public place by a person under seventeen years and nine
months of age is an offence under Motor Vehicle Act 1939. Hence no soldier/civilian in
military employment under that age will be issued a military licence. Training of recruits
falling in this category will be restricted to military training areas only.

102. Under Motor Vehicles Act 1939 (Third Part Insurance) Rule 1946, it is
necessary for all services drivers to be in possession of following certificate duly signed
by OC units/stations/ formations who have been authorised to do so under the Ministry
of Defence Notification no 1803 dated 12 July 1947 :-

FORM C
MOTOR VEHICLES ACT ~939
(See rule 12)

Certified that the motor vehicle of the following description :-

a. Registered No (BA No)-----------------------------------------------
------
b. Make -----------------------------------------------------------------
---------
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c. Class ie Motor Cycle, Motor Car, Motor Bus, Goods Vehicle or other
classes describe

is the property of Government of Pakistan.

This certificate is valid upto---------------------------------------------------------

unless
(specify date)
cancelled in the mean while.

Date---------------------- Signed on behalf of

(Designation)

103. The certificate will be typed/eyclostyled under unit/ formation arrangements and
will be renewed on the first of January each year.

104. Driving licences will be required to be cancelled/withdrawn by OC unit with

intimation to formation headquarters under the following conditions

a. Medically unfit.
b. Two accidents of serious nature which are due to negligence of the
driver.

105. Piprsonnel falling under Instruction 104 above will not be recommended for civil
licences.

106. Licences must bear the stamp of the office of issue. So far as other ranks are
concerned, they will form part of their kits and to be produced at kit inspection.

107. Licences are valid for one calendar year only and must be renewed annually.

108. Other ranks and civilians are forbidden to take their licences with them when
proceeding on leave and these will be deposited at the unit office before departure.

109. A military driving licence does not empower the holder to drive a non-military
vehicle nor does a civil licence empower the holder to drive a military vehicle.

110. Units/formations will maintain registers for licences issued under Instruction 96
above.
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CHAPTER 8 - TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

SECTION 1 - PROCEDURE

Reporting MT Accidents

111. Detailed procedure for reporting of MT accidents is contained in Army

Regulations Volume II (Instructions) 260.

Submission of Traffic Accident Report (PAFY- 1971)

112. Part I of the form will be completed at the time of initial issue. Part II of the form
will be filled in at the scene of accident by the driver or if the driver is unable to do so
for any reasons, by the senior officer, NCO or any one else present there or by an
officer of the unit on return of vehicle.

113. Part Ill of the form will be completed by the Officer Commanding unit
immediately on return of vehicle after the accident. This form will be retained by the unit
as office copy and subsequently completed stage by stage as indicated in every part. A
copy of the form will be typed complete to the end of the part Ill and forwarded within
forty eight hours together with original signed statement of the service driver and other
immediately available witnesses direct to the formation headquarters in whose area the
accident has occurred.

114. After the Court of Inquiry has completed its proceedings and its
recommendations confirmed by the formation commander and other actions completed,
another copy of the form will be prepared from the completed office copy, (Part IV will
be completed by the Court of Inquiry and Part V by the Officer Commanding unit) and
submitted to GHQ, ~l Dte (Stats-8) for record and analysis.

Prevention of MT Accidents

115. Films. In order to reduce the number of MT accidents, training films on the
subject will be issued by GHQ to units/ formations from time to time for screening to all
drivers. In view of the fact that only limited copies of each type of training films are
available and to ensure their screening to all concerned, these films will be issued
station-wise in one lot, accord
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ing to a set programme. Formation headquarters in turn will arrange/programme their

screening to all units under them.

116. Programme for issue of the films to stations/formations will be intimated by

GHQ (MT Dte) from time to time.

117. GS pamphlet entitled `Prevention of MT Accidents (Code no GSP-1437’

contains orders on the following subjects
a. Causes of MT Accidents and Precautions for their Avoidance.

b. MT-Accidents Prevention Teams.

c. GHQ MT Accidents Study and Prevention Group.

SECTION 2 - CLAIMS ON ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENTS

36 118. Compensation in each case is granted without prejudice purely as an act of

grace. As such, the powers to dispose off civil compensation claims laid down in MVR
(Rules) in respect of loss of life, injury or damage to private property caused due to
accidents by Army personnel in the official performance of their duty will be exercised
on the merits of each case. This will be determined by the competent authority on the
findings of a Court of Inquiry or results of the investigations. It is not necessary to obtain
an audit report before sanctioning compensation with the exception of compensation
claims exceeding Rs 5000.00 for which MVR Rule 36 refers. The proceedings of Court
of Inquiry/Investigation Report will be submitted to the competent authority (PP&A
Dte) for decision in the exercise of his delegated powers. A’contingent bill for claims of
ex-gratia compensation together with orders of the competent authority and a copy of
the Court of Inquiry proceedings/investigation report will be sent to the regional CMA
for payment.

119. Formations/units will send a monthly return of compensation claim sanctioned

by the competent authority so as to reach GHQ, PP&A Dte in the first week of the
following month.

120. Recommendation for grant of ex-gratia compensation falling under the powers
of the Adjutant General/Chief of the
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Army Staff will be submitted by headquarters Corps/Division/ Logistics

Area/Independent Brigade to GHQ, AG’s Branch (PP&A Dte). A self contained
statement of the case with the recommendations of the formation commander and the
proceedings of the Court of Inquiry will be submitted for obtaining orders of the
competent authority.

121. Claims for compensation on account of loss of life/ damages caused by

units/individuals employed on training duties/exercises will be paid out of the Annual
Training Grant.

SECTION 3 - AWARD OF COAS COMMENDATION

CERTIFICATE FOR AVOIDANCE OF MT ACCIDENTS

36 122. Detailed procedure for award of COAS commendation certificate to

units/formations for avoidance of MT accidents is contained in AR(I) 699.
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CHAPTER 9 - DRIVING DISCIPLINE

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
Driving Discipline

123. The necessity of good MT discipline and safe driving will be impressed upon all
concerned by all commanders.

Driving a Vehicle by Persons Other than Its Official Driver

124. A vehicle may be driven by persons other than its official driver on the following
occasions: -

a. In Emergency. In an emergency provided the individual is in possession

of current military driving licence, and

(1) When the driver has been either killed, wounded or has fallen
sick to the extent of becoming unfit to drive his vehicle.

(2) Owing to shortage of drivers in which case the individual

concerned will be in possession of certificate to this effect
signed by his CO.

(3) When the driver is not readily available and operationally it is

essential to undertake a journey.

b. For Training

(1) When an individual is participating in organised MT driving and

maintenance training and is accompanied by a qualified
instructor and proper learner discs are displayed on the vehicle.

(2) During training, an officer may take over and drive a vehicle at
his own discretion provided he has passed the driving tests for
the type of vehicle he is to drive and can justify his decision of
having done so at the occasions men
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tioned below and or when permitted by his CO under

exceptional circumstances with which he must be fully aware.
The driver must remain with his. vehicle unless he is taken ill.
and reports sick :-

(a) When the driver of the vehicle is tired.

(b) When an officer is conducting a reconnaissance which,

with his better eye for country, he is able to complete
more quickly and effectively if he drives himself.

(c) When the driver is also a signaller and is required to

operate wireless set.

c. Test and Inspection

(1) Mechanical transport officer or in case of units/formations

where no mechanical transport officer is authorised, officers
who are qualified as mechanical transport officer/ technical
officer courses may drive vehicles only for testing purposes.
These tests will only be carried out when necessary and in
accordance with specific programme. ‘ON TEST’dise will be
displayed prominently on the vehicles. As far as possible, these
tests will be confined to unit lines and the testing officer will be
accompanied by his MT/LAD JCO or NCO. In
units/formations where there is neither mechanical transport
officer nor is the commanding officer qualified MT0, an officer,
if competent and in possession of a current military driving
licence, may be permitted to carry out these tests.

(2) EME Officers, JC0s, NCOs and craftsmen in possession of a

valid military driving licence may be permitted to drive a vehicle
for test and inspection purposes with an ~ON TEST’ disc
displayed on the vehicle.
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d. Officers below the rank of brigadier will not drive vehicle (on hire or
free use) with the exception of occasions mentioned above. Disciplinary
action will be taken against the officer if he drives rashly or negligently
or in any way influences the driver to do so and if involved in an
accident, the officer or his dependents will not be considered for a grant
of compensation by the government.

e. Officer incharge MT training cadre or course of instructions may, if in

possession of a current military driving licence and a certificate by his
commanding officer, be permitted to, drive a vehicle in order to
demonstrate correct driving to students. Similarly, all officers of units
having MT on their charge may be permitted to drive a vehicle to
demonstrate correct driving to trainees when post recruits training of
drivers is carried out in such
units.

f. Motor cycles may be driven by Officers/WOs/OR in the performance

of government duty, if in possession of a ‘ current military driving
licence. Crash helmets will be worn while riding the Motor
Cycle/Scooter by all ranks.

g. In view of their peculiar nature of duty, officers of Special Services

Group, ASC, W, Geographical/ Survey Section and Field Intelligence
Units and JC0s MT and NCOs MT of ASC are permitted to drive
vehicles provided they are in possession of a current military driving
licence issued by station/ formation board.

h. To conduct a senior officer on inspection/visit, CO unit irrespective of

his rank, may drive a vehicle in which inspecting/visiting officer is being
taken round if in possession of a current military driving licence.
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j. JC0s of CMT in view of their peculiar nature of duties such as

coverage of MT accident/traffic control ete are permitted to drive
service vehicles
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‘provided they are in possession of a current military driving licence.

Note :- Except where otherwise stated, a CO will, when himself driving a

vehicle be in possession of an authority letter from his next higher
commander.

Dress of Military Personnel Travelling in/Driving Service Vehicles

125. Military personnel when travelling in service vehicles will be in uniform at all
times except on the undermentioned occasions .-

a. Off Duty -All Ranks

(1) Sports. When transport is authorised for sports they may be in

sports kit.

(2) Recreational. When using government transport for recreational

purposes, they may be in mufti but must be in possession of the
identity cards/AB-64.

Note :- Lifts may be given to serving military personnel and reservists in

mufti dress or in uniform on production of identity
card/AB-64/call up notice.

b. On Duty

(1) officers. When permitted to wear civilian dress on duty under

orders issued by GHQ/formation headquarters.

(2) Intelligence and SIB Personnel. When required to travel in

civilian clothes in the interest of service must be in possession of
identity cards/AB-64.

(3) Hired Service Vehicles. Service personnel may wear civilian

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service vehicles but the driver must be in possession of

necessary documents to show that the vehicle is on hire.
personnel travelling will also invariably carry their identity
cards/ AB-64 with them on such occasions.

126. All ranks when driving service vehicles will be in uniform except drivers of
intelligence agencies and SIB who may wear civilian dress when driving service vehicles
of colours other than Army colour.

Checking of Vehicles by the Military Police or by Officers etc.

127. Military Police, when checking vehicle documents, may countersign on the duty
slips, if they consider it necessary for using them as evidence later. They are also
authorised to confiscate the duty slip, if considered necessary.

128. If the duty slip is confiscated, the following certificates will be given to the driver
of the vehicle in order to avoid any further cheek by the Military Police:-

Certified that duty slip machine no----------------------------------------------

--
dated ---------------- in respect of vehicle BA no ------------------------------------
--
on charge of-------------------------has been confiscated by me on -------------------
--at------------------------------ hours at--------------------The kilometre
reading of the vehicle at abovementioned date, time and place is------------------------
----------
or the kilometre of the vehicle is not in working order.

Signature with rank ------------------------

--
Name of MP Unit -----------------------------
--

129. If a vehicle is checked for an MT offence by an officer, JCO or NCO, a copy, of the
report will be endorsed to the MP unit concerned, who will thereafter treat such a report, for all
purposes as an MP report. See A11(1) 271 to 273 regarding charges preferred by Military
Police.
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Security of Government Mechanical Transport

130. Government MT vehicles must not be kept in the open un-attended at night. It is
the responsibility of the user to make the best arrangements possible for the security of
vehicles at night. This refers particularly to vehicles which have been taken on
out-station duty.

131. Vehicles must be handed over to a local unit where they can be kept under
guard. If there is no garrison, then the best possible alternative means must be adopted
such as placing the vehicle in a locked garrage or handing it over to a civil police post.

Smoking

132. Smoking is forbidden in government MT vehicles including staff cars in the

following circumstances :-

a. Drivers and passengers occupying front seat.

b. In vehicles being used for any form of load carrying other than troops
carrying.

c. In vehicles carrying in the body spare petrol tins either empty or full.
This embargo does not apply to tins carried on the outside of vehicles
or in luggage boots.

Standing in Moving Vehicles

133. The practice of standing up in a moving vehicle or sitting on its cover frames,
sides or tail boards adversely affects the centre of gravity of a vehicle and makes it more
liable to turn over. In case of accident, serious casualties are likely to occur. All
personnel will, therefore, remain seated in the vehicles except those who have been
allotted a specific duty viz Air Sentry etc.

Conveyance of Explosive by Petrol Driven Vehicles

134. Instructions regarding the transport of ammunition and explosives by road are
contained in Ammunition and Explosive Regulations and ASC Regulations.
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Conveyance of Road Metal in Vehicles

135. When vehicles are employed for the carriage of road metal, the inside of the
body will be protected temporarily, if necessary, by iron sheeting in order to obviate
damage to wood work.

Conveyance of Stores Longer in Sizes than the Body of Vehicle

136. Government vehicles carrying any stores longer in size than the body length of a
vehicle eg bamboos, iron rods, ballies etc, will display red flag during the day and a red
light during the night at both ends of such stores provided the vehicle is plying on a
public road in peace time and peace station.

Traffic Hazards

137. When a driver wishes Lo indicate to the driver of a vehicle behind him that he
desires that driver to overtake him, he shall extend his right arm and hand horizontally
outside of and to the right of the vehicle and shall swing the arm backward in a
semPeircular motion. Drivers shall hot blink their right indicators to give a pass to the
vehicle behind as this signal actually indicates a right turn, it is likely to be confused and
may lead to accidents when vehicles are actually intending to turn. Such un-recognized
signals are considered very dangerous and may prove hazardous to the public on the
highway.

March Discipline

138. MT drivers are in the. habit of breaking through small animal transport cart
convoys forcing the mule drivers to rein back. This practice is dangerous, as animals are
liable to take fright and thereby cause accidents.
139. AT will march in small compact ‘blocks’ of not more than six of AT carts
(twelve pack mules). The minimum distance between blocks will be thirty yards. At the
halt AT will clear the road if possible. When halted on roads, the above dispersion will
be maintained.

140. Commanders of units with NIT on charge will instruct MT drivers to give AT all
consideration in the use of the road. This
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will include slowing down when passing AT and when in doubt, giving right of way to
AT at cross roads/round abouts.

Animal Transport Carts

141. Serviceable AT carts will be demanded and held by AT Regiments’ and

independent AT squadrons at the scale of 16 .and 4 carts for training purposes. AT
carts will be treated as station stores on charge of SS0s and will not be transferred from
one station to another without GHQ authority. All issues of AT carts to and withdrawal
from AT units within a formation will be controlled by formation headquarters. An
ordnance representative will invariably supervise their transactions. Provincial allotment
of AT carts is as under :-

Stations No of A T Carts A 11o tted

a. Abbottabad 52
b. Jhelurn 32

Note:(1) AT carts allotted to Jhelum Station are meant for AT units ex

23 Div and 19 Div, at the above scale.

(2) AT carts allotted to Abbottabad Station are meant for AT units

under comd 12 Div at the above scale.

Power Transmission Lines

142. To avoid accidents owing to contact with power transmission lines, the
following instructions will be strictly complied with :-

a. During moves, the maximum height from the ground to the tip of the
aerial will not exceed 4.8768 metres under any circumstances, in plains
and 3.658 metres in hilly areas.

b. In case of radio sets AN/GRC-26, the aerials should be securely held

back in order to keep with the maximum height stated above.

c. Whenever a vehicle is traversing high ground mouths raised culverts etc

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contact of the aerial with the transmission lines, the vehicle should
be stopped and aerial height reduced. Particular care will be exercised
during the hours of darkness when it will not be possible to see the
power lines crossing the roads. The height of aerial should, Therefore,
be reduced to 2.4386 metres.

Damage to Roads by Track Vehicles

143. Track vehicles are primarily designed to be driven cross country and use of the
roads is to be made only when there are no diversions available. When a road has to be
used, as far as possible the track vehicles should be driven on the sides avoiding tarmac
portion to the maximum. However, there may be occasions when a tracked vehicle(s)
is/are required to cross a road. On such occasions following instructions will be strictly
adhered to avoid damage to the metalled as well as unmetalled roads and the resultant
disruption of line of communication by drivers and vehicles commander: -

a. The site or sites selected for crossing will be covered with packed earth
of at least .5 metre thickness. After crossing of the tanks, this earth will
be removed from the road.

b. Alternatively, if old tyres of size 1100 x 20, or 1050x 20 or 900 x 20

are readily available, they will be joined together as illustrated below at
the scale of one tyre per .5 metre of the road and used in lieu of earth
packing.

c. While crossing, the speed will be as low as possible. Special care will
be taken where embankments exist.

d. Violent steering will not be resorted to while on the actual surface of the
road, and all turns will be taken after the vehicle has moved well off the
road.

e. Roads will always be crossed at right angles.

f. A large number of tracked vehicles will not be permitted to cross at the

same point to avoid sinking of the road.
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g. While crossing of tanks is taking place, traffic sentries should be

positioned well away from the site to control other traffic plying on the
road.

SECTION 2 - MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT MECHANICAL

TRANSPORT

Misuse of Government Mechanical Transport

144. It is not intended to, list in these instructions the items which constitutes Wisuse’
of government transport including government hired transport. The general rule is that
any such transport used without authority over un-authorised routes, with incomplete or
without proper documents in contravention of any published orders or procedures etc
will be taken as ‘MISUSE’ of government transport. The ultimate decision whether it
was a misuse or not lies with the formation commander concerned.

145. Mis-use of government transport will be stopped by effective checks and

appropriate action taken.

146. Formation commanders will organise supervision and cheek on government

mechanical transport on the road. Employment of MPs on static cheek posts and
mobile patrols are the best means. Apart from this, EME teams may accompany MP on
static cheek posts and mobile patrols to check the performance ofLbroks, lights,
speedometers, rear view mirrors, indicators, horns ete of the vehicle. At stations where
MPs are not available or are few in number, formation commanders may, at their
discretion, organise teams of selected officers and NCOs with full authority to stop and
cheek all military vehicles. _Jee also AR (1) 821.
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CHAPTER 10 - PETROL, OIL AND LUBRICANTS
SECTION 1 -PETROL TO VEHICLES UNDER TESTS
AND TRIALS
38.39 147. Director Military Vehicles, Research and Development
Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Defence Production Division has
been entrusted the task of Tests and Trials of vehicles of all types ie those
in service and those to be adopted.

148. In execution of the above task the vehicles under test/trials may frequently be
operating in any or all parts of the country. POL items may be issued to MVRDE trial
vehicles from army depots/units. POL so issued will be made on payment at free issue
rates as laid down in stock book rate list by book debit under head 14(B) of the
defence, and thus vouchers forwarded to Director MVRDE, Tariq Lines, Abid Majid
Road, PO Box No 240 Rawalpindi. Trial vehicles may also be issued petrol/diesel in
excess of their tank capacity to enable them to complete long turn round circuits,
prescribed in the test/trial programme of vehicles.

SECTION 2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Inter Vehicle Transfer of Petrol

149. Petrol will not be drained from the tank of a vehicle except in the following
circumstances when drainage of petrol tank may be considered absolutely necessary to
minimise fire/loss risk etc

a. If vehicle is damaged causing leakage of petrol tank.

b. When the vehicle is required to undergo repairs in EME

workshops/LADs.

c. When the vehicle is stored.

d. When vehicles are being conveyed by rail.

150. While decanting a vehicle’s tank, it is imperative that proper fire precautions are
observed and adequate fire fighting equipment is readily available.
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Conveyance of Petrol in Complete Lorry Loads

151. When petrol is carried in lorries in complete Petrol Loads, the following
instructions will apply :-

a. Leaky containers will not be accepted for carriage.

b. Containers will be [Link] with stoppers uppermost,or particular

attention being paid to this point when containers are packed on their
sides.

c Containers will be so packed as to obviate movement due to vibration

during transit.

d. Smoking on any vehicle is forbidden.

e. Persons other than the crew and the individuals incharge of the petrol
will not travel on the vehicle.

f. When vehicles are at rest, the engine will be switched off.

g. At night, nacked lights, like lanterns ete should be taken in the vicinity of
stationary vehicles.

h. Vehicles with smol* engines/engine misfiring will not be used as an

occasional spark may result into fire.

j. Spare petrol for the vehicles, itself will not be carried in the body of the
vehicle but in the racks provided for the purpose.

Safety Precautions

152. Fire Hazards from Radar. The risk of fire and explosion exists when gasoline is
being transferred from one container to another or where cellulose paint is being applied
by spray when in close proximity to a radar set in operation. This is because the
operation of the radar set may cause sparks between nearby metal surfaces and points.
The following precautions will be observed by all units:-

a. Vehicle fuel tanks will not be filled within 30.477 metre of a radar set in
operation.
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b. The radar transmitter will be shut down before filling any of the fuel
tanks associated with the radar equipment.

c. Open gasoline cans will not be brought within 30.477 metre of a radar
set in operation.

d. Plastic containers for filling purposes will not be used as static electricity
may cause igniting sparks.

e. Radar set will not be operated within 30.477 metre of fixed fire hazards
such as POL stores, engine test beds, ammunition storage bunkers and
paint spraying booths or stores.

f. If in an emergency instructions at sub para a, b and c above cannot be

observed during the re-fueling of radar generating set, the paraboloid
and aerial system should be elevated above it while re-fueling is in
progress.

Vehicular Movement Near Parked Aircraft/Helicopters

153. As a measure of aircraft safety, no vehicle except air traffic control, fire fighting,
rescue, aircraft re-fuelling and repair vehicles when engaged in the discharge of their
specialised functions will be allowed to operate within 45.72 metre of the place where
an aircraft or a helicopter is parked.

Prevention of Fire During Petrol Filling and Decanting Operations from Road
Tank Wagon

154. The occurrence of fire during the filling of petrol tanks has been traced in certain
cases to generation of frictional electricity during filling operations. Tests have clearly
shown that high voltages may be developed by pumping and filtering and that the
voltage increases with the quantity delivered, the length of the hose used and the
insulation resistance of the tank etc.

155. The fellowing precautions will be adopted in all cases to prevent the
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sparks during both filling and decanting operations:-

a. The hose used will be either all metal or internally or externally

armoured and care will be taken to ensure that armouring wires are in
metallic contact with the metal connections.

b. A light steel cable will be permanently attached to one of the straps

securing the tank to the chassis, particular care being taken that the
strap itself is in contact with the tank. A steel stake which can be driven
m*to the ground, will be permanently attached to the free tid of the
cable in order that such frictional electricity as is generated may be
effectively and safely earthed. The steel stake will remain in the ground
when the Road Tank Wagon is in use either for filling or decanting.

156. Both at the time of discharge and filling of Road Tank Wagons, fire parties will
be detailed with adequate fire fighting equipment to be present throughout the actual
operation. Engines of all vehicles will be switched off immediately on arrival at loading
or unloading point. Personnel in close contact with petrol containers and those working
on bulk tanks must wear rubber boots or specially approved foot wear.

157. It must be ensured that all the POL Tehenical Handling Equipment and Fire
Fighting equipment on charge of the unit are in serviceable condition. This necessitates
periodical inspection by the Officer Commanding. Fire appliances will be located at
decanting points and at points where rail and road wagons areloaded or unloaded.

158. Apparatus used for filling white oils will be earthed and barrels will be
electrically connected to the apparatus while being filled. Normally earthing
arrangements are not necessary with small containers which are usually supported on a
metal frame filling.

Note - Anti-fire system and general precautions against

fire are laid down in AR (1) 559 and 560.
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Contaminated Supplies of Aviation Spirit, Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel

159. Complaints that suppries of aviation or motor fuels are contaminated by water
or other impurities will be investigated immediately they are received by the local military
authorities who will take all steps necessary to prevent a recurrence.
160. Units when making such complaints, will forward the following particulars to
Station Headquarters with copy to their formation headquarters and headquarters
logistics area and the ASC officer from or through whom the supply was obtained

a. Grade of spirit involved and the quantity.

b. Source of supply.

c. Dates of issue by the supplier and receipt by the unit concerned.

d. Numbers and dates of any documents concerning the supply eg

vouchers, railway receipts etc.

e. Type of container(s) in which the supplies were obtained.

f. Whether the tank wagons/containers were received sealed or unsealed.

g. How long the supplies have been held in stock by the unit.

h. If the unit had occasion to decant the contents from the original tank
wagon/containers into empty containers held by the unit.

j. Method of storage since receipt.

161. When the presence of excessive water or other impurities in vehicle fuel tanks is
suspected, the fuel tanks should be carefully drained under proper supervision. After
draining, care must be taken in replacing the drain plug to ensure that there is no leak.
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162. To avoid wastage and contamination of fuel, vehicles must never be operated
without fuel tanks filler caps. If a filler cap is accidentally lost, a replacement must be
obtained and fitted as quickly as possible, only a carefully made wooden plug or a
securely attached cloth cover should be used as emergency alternatives. The filler orifice
must never be plugged with cotton waste.

163. Every care will be taken to avoid contamination when decanting fuel from one
container to another.

164. Containers will not be filled with aviation/motor spirit or high speed diesel fuel
unless and until steps have been taken to ensure that they are in fit condition to be filled
ie, that they do not contain water or other foreign and injurious matter.

POL Items Issued by ASC

165. Provision/procurement/indenting/stocking and issue responsibility of POL

handled by Ordnance/ASC is given at annex C to these instructions for information and
guidance of all concerned. Demands for items mentioned in Appx I, II and Ill to annex
C will be placed on Ordnance depot..Stores will normally be issued on as required
basis. Demands for items mentioped in annex C to these instructions will be placed on
the parent POL depots and SSDs/Ms/Supply points holding
POL.

166. POL will normally be issued on as required basis, except items of which control
is being exercised and specific allotments made for training commitments and
administrative duties to formations/training establishments. When specific allotments
have been made, it will be the responsibility of the formation/ training. establishments
concerned to ensure that the drawals by the user units do not exceed the allotment.
ASC Depots are not required to keep any account regarding the issues made to the
dependent units against their allotment. User unit will, however, endorse the following
certificates on the POL indent in the case of POL items specifically allotted

Certified that.................................................................................................
now demanded is within the authorised quota.
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167. Units requiring any new grade of POL, will approach GHQ (S&T Dte) through
the formation concerned who will route the requirement through ITD Dte, GHQ for
introducing the new grade into service. Such request must invariably contain full
nomenclature of the vehicles/engines and all essential details/data on fuel and lubricants,
based on the information contained in the Maker’s Hand/Maintenance Books.

Used Engine Oil

168. Used engine oil can be used as Furnance Fuel 011 (Spec-263) after blending
one part of Used Engine Oil with four parts of Furnance Fuel Oil. Used Engine Oil can
also be used for the following purposes -

a. Anti-malaria and Hygiene.

b. Smearing of POL container to preserve them against rust.

c. Smearing of wood work buildings to preserve it from white ants and to

preserve timber by MGO services.

169. Free/payment issue rates of Used Engine Oil will be calculated as for Fumance
Fuel 011 (Spec-263).

170. Fuel Consumption of A, B & C Vehicles and Engineer Equipment Target

Kilometre Per LitrelTarget Hours Per Litre. Target fuel consumption figures applicable
to A, B & C vehicles and Engineer Equipment in service are given at annex D to these
instructions. These figures will be adopted as a yardstick for planning purposes only and
as a guide to determine the efficiency of the engines. The fuel consumption of a vehicle
would vary with age, mechanical state, terrain and other operating conditions. The target
Kilometre per Litre (TKMPL) figures have been calculated for well maintained vehicles
of average mechanical condition, normally loaded and in use under normal
circumstances.

Vehicles Engine Efficiency

171. The efficiency of the vehicle may be graded as under

a. 90to 10Wo of theTKADL -Good

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b. 70 to 90% of the TWL -Fair

c. Below 7Wo of the TKM -Poor

Note:- Vehicle which gives persistently below 70% (seventy percent) TKNTL
under normal load and terrain condition will be sent to dependent
workshops for investigation.

172. In hilly areas where gradients and bends have to be negotiated and the vehicles
have to run in low gears, a drop of 24% to 40% in the target figures is quite likely.
Similarly, during cross-country operations and when vehicles are used for the training of
recruit drivers, a drop of 25% in the fuel consumption may be expected. A vehicle when
operating persistently in soft and boggy terrain may consume 60% more fuel than the
Target Litres per Kilometre given in the annex D to these Instructions. Under similar
circumstances, the TKM1PL of B vehicles may drop upto 50% of the TKNTL as
mentioned in the said annex. Sub-unit commanders/technical officers/mechanical
transport officers will endorse these facts in the Vehicle Daily Running Account
(PAFZ-2212) as required vide MVR Rule 39d certifying that the vehicle actually
consumed the fuel entered in the columns of the VDRA.

173. Target Fuel Consumption Figures A, B and C Vehicles. The appropriate target
figures will be entered in RED on top right hand corner of page two of B Vehicles Log
Book (PAFZ2197). Similarly for ‘!Description of AM’ (AB-551), these win be ‘
written on page two of Section I and for C Vehicles on page two of the Log Book
(PAFW-2415).

174. Handling1Storage of POL Containers. See MVR (Instrs) 345.

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CHAPTER 11 - CONTROL, ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - CONTROLLING AUTHORITY

41-44 Controlling Authority

175. All vehicles are controlled by GHQ. The controlling authorities for different
types are as shown in the “List of Controlled Stores” issued by GHQ.

176. The Ordnance Services are responsible for the issue of vehicles. with due
regard to priorities and ceilings on- holdings laid down by GS Branch.

177. Questions relating to the release of vehicles, either as initial issue or replacement
will be addressed to WE Dte, GHQ through the normal channel.

178. The demands for staff cars/station wagons will be submitted to GS Branch (WE
Dte).

179. Control of Vehicles Depot Stocks. GHQ controlled stocks are as under -

a. Stocks of vehicles held in depots are controlled by GHQ until such time
as they are issued to units. These stocks are termed “GHQ Controlled
Stocks”.

b. GHQ Controlled Stocks consist of both A and B vehicles of every

make and type and of all classifications from I to VI.

c. GHQ Controlled Stocks include all repairable Class III, IV and V

vehicle in vehicle depots. These vehicles will be fwd into third/fourth line
workshops for repair by vehicle depots in accordance with a priority of
repair programme set by GHQ. After repair they will be returned to the
vehicle depot from which they were issued and remain in GHQ
controlled stocks.

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obsolete vehicles, Class VI, held in vehicle depots. Orders for the
disposal of these vehicles are issued by GHQ.

e. Orders for the issue of vehicles from GHQ controlled stocks will be
issued by GHQ only. Fmn Cornd may, however, demand direct from
Ordnance the issue of vehicles from GHQ controlled stocks in AN
EMERGENCY, when circumstances are such that GHQ sanction
cannot be obtained by telephone or telegram. The circumstances
governing such issues will be reported to GHQ without delay in all
cases.

Release of Vehicles to Units

180. Initial Issue. Initial issue to units raising or re-organising .-

a. Instructions regarding the issue of vehicles will be included in or issued

in conjunction with the orders for raising/reorganising.

b. Release of vehicles will be made in accordance with the priority of

raising/re-organising of units and the availability of vehicles, as
determined by General Staff.

c. These units to which reduced scales of vehicles are issued initially will
be completed to TO&E by further release at a later date.

d. Demands will not be placed by units’ direct on vehicle depot.

181. Reporting and Replacement of Unit Casualties

a. When a vehicle is struck off the unit charge being BLR or due to
damage etc, the unit will demand replacement from the controlling
authority at GHQ through normal channels. Direct demands on vehicle
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b. When a vehicle has been written off/struck off unit charge for
whatever reason, this will be reported to GHQ in Monthly Vehicle
Return as per MVR (Instrs) 87.

Note - For demand of Controlled Stores, ER (Instrs) also refers.

Issue of Vehicles from Vehicle Depots

182. On a vehicle being released by GS Branch, issue order will be despatched by

OS Dte to the vehicle depot with a copy to the unit concerned.

183. Units will be notified by vehicle depots of the date upon which they are to
collect vehicles and if escorts are required, the date upon which they should report.
Units must realise that their appointments as given by vehicle depots form part of a
pre-arranged programme of issue and must be kept. Vehicles not collected by the units
within a month from the date of issue of collection notice, will be cancelled.

184. It must be accepted that not every vehicle issued from a vehicle depot is a new
one and units will not refuse to accept them on this account.

185. Where it is necessary to issue a vehicle with deficiencies of tools and equipment,
kit shortage lists will be given to the unit by the vehicle depot concerned. This list will be
the authority on which the unit will place an immediate demand on the Ordnance Depot
on which dependent.

186. Unit will, on receipt of a vehicle, inform GHQ through Monthly Vehicle Return
(PAFZ-3020).

187. Casualties to MT Vehicles. Casualties relating to MT vehicles including Battle

Casualties will be reported oT~ the Monthly Vehicle Return (PAFZ-3020) as per
MVR (Instructions) 87.

Inter Unit Transfer of Vehicles

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striking off/taking on charge will normally b,,., carried out under the orders of GHQ.
Fmn Comd may sanction the temporary loan transfer of vehicles between units under
their command for short periods. In such cases the vehicles concerned will remain on
charge of units making the loan.

189. Vehicles will be inspected by EME Workshops prior to their transfer and will
be classified.

190. Vehicles will be handed over complete with an inspection report, all tools and
equipments and log books. Loss statements or copies thereof in respect of deficiencies
will be handed over to the unit taking over. Equipment Regulations (Instructions) also
refers.

SECTION 2 - LOAN ISSUES

191. Detailed procedure regarding loan issue of Ordnance Stores is contained in

Equipment Regulations (Instructions).
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CHAPTER 12 - INSPECTIONS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

192. It is the responsibility of the Fmn Cornd to ensure that vehicles of units in the
formation are always fit for war and to achieve this object, he will ensure that all vehicles
in the formation are periodically inspected.

193. The Officer Commanding unit is responsible that the routine inspections of
vehicles are regularly and correctly carried out.

194. Inspections are normally carried out in accordance with definite programmes
but special inspections may be ordered, if necessary, by the Fmn Comd.

SECTION 2 - TYPES OF INSPECTIONS

195. Inspections are of two types

a. Unit Inspections

(1) Inspection by Driver. It is done before and after duty. To

ensure that faults are detected and rectified before they develop
seriously and also to ensure that vehicle is capable of per-
forming any duty when detailed.

(2) Section Commander’s Inspection. To cheek road worthiness of

vehicles. This is done before a vehicle proceeds on duty.

(3) MT0/Sub-unit Commander’s Monthly Inspection. Every vehicle

in the unit will be inspected once a month. Details of inspection
will be recorded in Vehicle’s Log Book.

(4) CO’s Inspection. At uncertain intervals. MVR (Instructions)

193 also refers.

b. Inspection by EME. EME is responsible to carry out

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the inspection as given in EMER Workshop H-350 Issue 2 of Mar 84

:-

(1) Initial Inspection. Vehicles/equipments issued to a unit will be

subjected to an initial inspection on request from the unit
concerned.

(2) Final Inspection. Vehicles/equipment being returned to

Ordnance will be finally inspected on the request of the unit
concerned.

(3) Inspection of VehiclelEquipment Damaged Through an

Accident. All vehicle/equipment which has met an accident will
be inspected by EME Workshop. However, in case of fatal
accident, inspection will be carried out by an Officer JCO.

(4) Annual Tech Inspection. CEME/ADEME concerned will

inspect all units within the formation. The programme will be
prepared in consultation with the formation headquarters
so as not to interfere with the training of any other operational
commitment of the unit. Units will be informed of this
programme well in advance.

(5) Inter Unit Transfer Inspection. Whenever a Aicle/equipment is

to be transferred from one unit to another within the same
formation or between formations, it will be inspected by the
EME Workshop on the request of the despatch ing/receiving
unit.

(6) Special Inspection. Any special inspection can be carried out

under the orders of the competent authority.

In addition to above, Commanding Officer, CO EME Bn/ADsEME and Fmn

Comd may order inspection as and when considered necessary.

196. Result of all the inspections will be recorded in the Vehicle Log Book.
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197. Method of Inspections is laid down in Technical manuals pertaining to particular

vehicles, EMERs (P) and Equipment Regulations (Instructions).

SECTION 3 - PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PAF

(EME) E-01 TO E-20 AND APPENDICES

198. Detailed procedure for preparation and submission of PAF (EME) E-01 to
E-20 and Appendices is contained in Equipment Regulations (Instructions).
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CHAPTER 13 - DEFECTS, TESTS AND TRIALS

SECTION 1 - DEFECTS

199. See Equipment Regulations (Instructions).

SECTION 2 - TESTS AND TRIALS

200. See Equipmeny Regulations (Instructions).

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CHAPTER 14 -MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL

TRANSPORT

SECTION 1 - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

201. The keeping of vehicles to the correct standard of mainte. nance is ultimately a
matter of responsibility of individual commanders. The instructions in SPAO 1/82 are
laid down to regulate generally the procedure of maintenance throughout the army.
These coupled with adequate instructioroand supervision of the drivers in their routine
tasks and driving should result in the essential regular and thorough servicing of MT.

202. OCs units will be held personally responsible that all vehicles on their charge are
receiving proper and adequate attention. Similarly they will ensure that their
subordinates are fully conscious of their individual responsibilities in their respective
spheres. The following points are for the guidance of OCs units having vehicles on
charge :-

a. As far as possible, responsibility for bad servicing must be attributable

to a definite person to enable action to be taken. This means for one
vehicle, one driver or at the most two. Likewise groups of vehicles must
be the responsibility of a definite officer or NCO and so on throughout
the formation.

b. No driver should be assigned to any vehicle before he is fully

conversant with the position of all grease nipples, lubrication points and
the battery. A knowledge of the type of lubricants required for each
point is also necessary before permitting him on the road.

c. When faulty or inefficient servicing is brought to light, the strongest

possible action must be imme. diately taken and due publicity given to
the penalty awarded to the offender.

d. For training units and learner drivers, it may at first be necessary to form
a “Servicing Squad” of the more experienced drivers, who will do all
maintenance until knowledge is gained by the remainder.
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Where possible, men forming such a squad should be given privileges to

encourage others to learn.

e. Indiscriminate distribution of manuals and brochures is by no means the

way to impart instruction. Officers and NCOs should depend on
Military Training Pamphlet No 18 and emphasize the points. outlined in
“Wheeled Vehicles - Routine Maintenance” by repeated practical
demonstrations. Such instruction can be carried out on the weekly
Maintenance Day.

203. To ensure that maintenance of vehicles in the formation/ unit is carried out
efficiently and that the vehicles are completely road and battle worthy, formations/units
will take following actions :-

a. Formation Headquarters. All officers/JC0s should be trained under

formation arrangements to have a thorough knowledge of unit
maintenance on the types of vehicles held in their units so that they are in
a position to check whether it is being done thoroughly in accordance
with the Army Maintenance System.

b. Units

(1) Run cadres under a competent OfficerMC0 to train all drivers

and personnel dealing with vehicles on the ‘Army Maintenance
Systern” given in SPAO 1/82 which is reproduced at annex E.
This may appear difficult but can be easily achieved by making
Officers/K0s do the occasional but continuous period per day
under the URO/LAD etc.

(2) Frequent cheeks on vehicle maintenance should be carried out

by the Officer Commanding and other officers of a unit.

(3) Where poor maintenance is found to be due to negligence,

disciplinary action should be taken against the individual
concerned.
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204. Spot Check Teams. Spot check teams will be formed in the formation under the
control of CO EME Battalion/ADEME as laid down in EMER (P) Vehicle General
A-300 (S).

SECTION 2 - UNIT MAINTENANCE OF A & B VEHICLES

ARMY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

205. The modified Army Maintenance System as promulgated vide SPAO 1/82 will
be fol for the maint of vehs.

206. Inspections. See MVR (Instructions) 195 - 197.

207. Technical Conference. See AR (Instructions) 358.

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CHAPTER 15 - REPAIR OF MECHANICAL TRANSPORT

SECTION 1 - CLASSIFICATION OF REPAIR

208. All repairs of vehicles which are the maintenance respon. sibility of EME is
divided into three echelons ie, unit repair, field repair and base repair. EMERs (P)
Permissive Repair Schedules contain detailed instructions which should be followed by
each echelon of repair. Information pertaining to use of permissive repair schedules is
contained in EMER (P) General A-901.

209. Deposit Repairs. Instructions with regard to equipment including vehicles of

EME responsibility are contained in EMER (P) Workshops H-404. Equipment
Regulations (Instructions) also refers.

210. Constructional Alterations. Constructional alterations to any part of a vehicle or

its equipment are forbidden, except with the prior approval of GHQ.

SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES

211. The system of technical classification of equipment including vehicles maintained

by EME is laid down below. Technical classification will indicate the general mechanical
condition of an equipment at the time of inspection. The technical classification will bear
no relationship to their status in service (ie, current, obsolescent or obsolete) for which
see Equipment Regulations (Instructions)

Classification Meaning.
Class I Fit for active service.
Class II A vehicle fit for station duties only;
a DP or Training Equipment.
Class III Requiring Field Repairs.
*Class IV Requiring a Base Repair (not a
complete overhaul).
*Class V Requiring in Base Overhaul.
*Class VI Byond Economical Repair.

*Will not remain in unit/formation. Replacement will be emanded.

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212. The details of these Technical Classifications are given in annex F to these
Instructions.

Inspection Reports

213. The technical classification of vehicles and equipment will be recorded in the
Inspection Reports PAF (EME) E-series and the Log Books at the time of inspection.
Separate inspection reports, will be made ‘ out for vehicles and trailers with
machinery/equipment mounted on them as under :-

a. PAF (EME) E-03 For Vehicles and Trailers.

b. AF (EME) E.03 (E) For specialist machinery/ equipment munted
vehicles and trailers.

214. a. The classification of specialist vehicles and trailers will be

ecorded in the Log Books according to the PAF (EME) E-03. The
lassification of each main type of machinery/equipment fitted in a
ehicle or trailer will be recorded separately in the Log Book
ccording to th PAF (EME) E-03 (E).

b. When a specialist vehicle or trailer is sentenced Class IV or V it will be

returned to Ordnance complete with its machinery/equipment for Base
Repair/Base Overhaul, regardless of whether the machinery itself needs
any repair or not.

c. If an item or items of machinery/equipment are sentenced Class IV or V

the complete vehicle/trailer will not be evacuated, but only the affected
item or items will be returned to Ordnance for replacement When the
specialist vehicle/trailer carries only one item of machinery/equipment,
the complete vehicle or trailer will be evacuated and replacement de-
manded.

d. Training Equipment of Centre and School. There are many equipments,

in particular those held by Schools and Training establishments, which
are being constantly used for training. It is obviously difficult and
unnecessary for these equipment to be
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aintained in Class I condition due to its age or ear, or because it is used
for training purposes. nspection of these equipments will be carried out:-

(1) Without disturbing the training programme.

(2) In the state they are used for training and it ill not be
reassembled or realigned for purpose of inspection.

e. Equipment other than training equipments must be working order and

good condition.

f Equipments which cannot be repaired to Class I Sandard within the

manhours specified for field repairs, will be downgraded accordingly
and returned to Ordnance.

215. Repair Manhours. The manhours given in annex F for unit and field repairs are
laid down as a guide for practical planning of workshop loads. These timings do not
include delays due to non-availability of spares. According to operational requirements
and exigencies of service, OC EME units are authorised to amend these figures as
considered necessary.

45 SECTION 3 - FILLING, DRAINAGE AND FLUSHING OUT SYSTEM

INCLUDING TRAILERS STATIC PLANT

216. Filling, draining and flushing of the cooling system of vehicles will be carried out
as per the procedure laid down in succeeding paras. If the tech manual of a veh lays
down a procedure different from the one given in succeeding paras the former will be
followed.

217. Filling of System

a. Do not pour cold water into cooling system when engine temperature is
above 200 ‘F.

b. Close radiator and cylinder block drain cocks,

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remove radiator filler cap and open coolant level cock and fill the
system with fresh clean soft water until it runs out the coolant level cock.

c. Close coolant level cock, install radiator caps, assuring that filler cap
gasket is in good condition, screw cap down as far as it will go.

d. Start engine and run at a fast idle speed (450 RPM) until temperature
gauge shows normal operating temperature, and then stop engine and
open coolant level cock; if coolant does not flow from the level cheek
cock; remove the radiator filler cap and add
water as necessary, close level cheek cock, replace radiator filler cap.

e. After filling the radiator as described above the rediator cap should
never be removed to cheek the coolant level, this should be done by the
use of the coolant level check cock located on the radiator filler tube.
The filler cap should only be removed when additional coolant is
required, because each time this cap is removed air is admitted into
the system.

f. If under normal road conditions the water tempera ture exceeds 195
degree fahrenheit, the vehicle should be taken off the road and details
reported to CO EME Battalion/ADEME who will inform ME-Tech
EME Dte, GHQ immediately. NO ATTEMPT WILL BE
MADE TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.

218. Draining of System. To drain the cooling system, the ‘engine must be run at a
fast idle speed until normal engine operating, temperature (165 - 180 degree fahrenheit)
is reach. ed to stir up loose rust and scale and other foreign matter; then stop the engine,
and open level cock and remove radiator filler cap. Open radiator drain cock at bottom
right side of radiator, and cylinder block drain cock on right side of engine toward rear
and allow the cooling system to drain.

219. Flushing of System. Procedure for flushing out cooling

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system is laid down in EMER Vehicle General A-840 flushing .out of water cooling
system of IC and CI engines.

Caution : Do not flush system by inserting a hose in the radiator with

the engine running and the drain cocks open. This
procedure will close thermostat and stop circulation of coolant
through the engine.

Oil Change Periods for Engines, Transmissions and Differental Assemblies of

A, B and C Vehicles

220. The following table lays down the intervals after which engine and transmission
oils will be changed in vehicles ~-
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Differential
Engine Transmission Assemblies
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Vehicles First Subsequent First Subsequent First Subsequent
Change Change Change Change Change Change
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A
Vehicles AD Tanks, 400 KM 800 KM 400 KM 3220 KM 400 KM 3220 KM ARVs, Dozers,
APCs,
SP Guns Tractors H S
M5 and M4
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B
Vehicles Motor 800 KM 1610 KM 800 KM 4830 KM - -
Cycles
Truck ¼ Ton (Jeep) 800 KM 3220 KM 800 KM 9660 KM 800 KM9660 KM
All other’13 Vehicles 804 KM 4830 KM 800 KM 14480 K.M800 KM 14480 KM
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C
Vehicles Dozers/ 50 75 200 900 200 900
Crawler Tractors - Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours
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Note -(1) The engine lubricant will be changed at the above KM/hours running or every
six months, whichever is earlier.
(2) The transmission (gear box, final drive, power train etc). Lubricant will be
changed at the above KM/hours running or every eighteen months, whichever is
earlier.
(3) Hypaid axle lubricant will also be changed at the above KM/hours running or
every eighteen months whichever is earlier.

.221. Normally the oil change periods/KMs ‘ as laid down above will be adhered to.
However, in case where there is a difference between these periods/KMs and those
 recommended by manufacturers, the lower figures will made use of for changing the oils.

222. Officers Commanding EME Battalions/ADsEME of formations are authorised

to reduce oil change periods/KMs according to the local conditions.

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SECTION 4 - REPAIRS THROUGH TRADE

MVR (Rule) 46.

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CHAPTER 16 - PAINTING AND MARKING OF

MT VEHICLES
SECTION 1 - PAINTING OF MT VEHICLES

223. All vehicles will be painted in standard service colour. Should, however, a
vehicle be delivered from the trade painted in a colour other than standard service
colour, unless otherwise stated by GHQ, this colour may be allowed to stand until this
vehicle requires repainting.

224. Re-touching and Patching. Will be carried out by units holding the vehicle on
charge and having a painter authorised on its TO&E. In a unit which is not authorised a
painter on its TO&E, this work will be carried out by the dependent EME
Workshop/LAD EME.

225. Complete Re-painting. Will be carried out by the concerned

Combined/FieldiStation Workshop EME responsible for field repairs. Units will not
resort the complete repainting of vehicles at the time of annual tech inspection/fitness for
war ins~ection. This time and effort will instead be devoted towards meaningful maint of
the vehs.

Rim Painting of Wheeled Vehs

226. Rim painting of all wheeled vehs will be carried out using the undermentioned
paints

a. HI/10810-99-910-664 Paint Priming, red oxide of iron zinc

chrome specification DEF/1035.

b. HI/PRA-1166 Paint PFU matt finish, heat resisting

very dark drab.

227. Re-painting will be done when the previous paint becomes worn out or is chipped off
exposing the rim surface.

228. Painting will be carried out by LADs/Field/Base Workshops EME.

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Cleaning of Vehicle Paintwork

229. When cleaning vehicles for inspection, units are in practice to wipe over the
paintwork with old engine oil/diesel oil to create a shining surface. This practice is
harmful and accelerates the deterioration of the paintwork due to the chemical action
which takes place; also, the oil attracts dust and grit which rubs off the paint when
subsequently wiped over with a cloth.

230. This practice should not be adopted and disciplinary action should be taken
against drivers if they use this method of cleaning.

231. Paintwork should be cleaned by washing thoroughly with water or wiping over
with a wet cloth. Wiping or rubbing with a dry cloth should be avoided because the dust
picked up acts like sand paper and rapidly breaks down the paint surface.

SECTION 2 - MARKING OF MT VEHICLES

232. All vehicles are registered at GHQ, GS Branch, ADM Dte, (Stats-8) who
assign a registration number to each vehicle for the purpose of identification. The
number together with broad arrow mark, will be painted on all vehicles.

233. The BA No of all vehicles will be preceded by broad arrow mark eg 003695.
Where the BA Number consists of digits exceeding five, the first two digits will be two
third the size of remainder. All BA Nolwill be painted in white on black background.

234. To ensure identification and efficient traffic control of vehicles, the following
signs will be marked on all MT vehicles

a. BA Number.
b. Formation Sign.
c. Unit sign/serial number. d. Tyre Pressures.
e. Speed Limits.
f. Left Hand Drive Sign.
g. Tactical Sign. As authorised by local
h. Trailer Sign. commander.
j. Trailer maxdum Load Sign.
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235. When personnel are on driving instruction, ‘%earner Sign” will temporarily be
attached to convenient positions at front and rear of vehicles.

236. Star Plates will be fixed to the Vehicles meant for the use of senior officers
authorised. to have these plates on their vehicles.

237. Detailed instructions regarding vehicles markings are contained in EMER

Vehicle General A-902 (S) ‘Tehicle marking of A&B vehicles issue 2 of June 1984”.

238. Detailed instructions regarding distinguishing marking on vehicles will be issued

by GHQ from time to thne.

239. Marking of Caution Sign on Vehicles of “Left Hand Drive “. Detailed

instructions regarding marking of caution sign ‘%eft Hand Drive” are contained in
EMERs.

Obliteration of BA Number From MT Vehicles Used as Instructional Mode ls

240. Any unserviceable vehicles or chassis declared as an instructional model (under

proper Government Authority) which does not proceed under its own power on the
public highway will be struck off military charge and its BA Number obliterated.

241. A certificate as under in respect of such vehicles will be sent on occurrence to

GHQ, ADM-8 (Veh Stats) -

“Certified that the following vehicle(s) has/have been declared as instructional

model(s) vide Government of Pakistan Ministry of Defence (Army, Branch)
letter No-------------------dated----------------------------------
and its/their BA No (s) obliterated:-

Serial BA Number Chassis Engine No Nomenclature Make/Model

No (Obliterated) No
1 2 3 4 5 6
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CHAPTER 17 - SPEED LWTS AND LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF

ARMY VEHICLES
SECTION 1 - SPEED LWTS
Speed Limits

242. Speed limits laid down in Annex G will be rigidly observed by all concerned.
The contravention of these orders will be reported by officers and JC0s to their
Formation Headquarters.

243. It will be the responsibility of the Fmn/Unit concerned to impress upon all
concerned that speed limits are necessary to:-

a. Reduce the accident rate.

b. Prolong the life of MT, which is difficult and costly to replace.
c Effect economy in petrol, tyres etc
.
244. These speed limits will not, however, apply

a. In case of operational training, provided permission to exceed the limits

is given by the Formation Comrnander.

Note :- The speed limit will never be exceeded by Artillery tractor when
towing equipments.

b. In case of vehicle under test by an authorised inspector of the following

establishments

(1) CIV&EE (DITD).

(2) LAD, EME Field and Base Workshops.

Note :- When such tests are necessary they will only be carried out on
open country roads, and never within town or village limits.
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245. The maximum speed limits laid down in this order are subject to the following
further limitations :-

a. PAO 7/70 and MVR (1) 300-301 which lays down the speed limits for
vehicles fitted with new recondi tioned engine during the “running in”
period.

b. On account of deteriorated road surface, narrow roads, passage of

bridges and railway level crossings.

c. Cross-country conditions.

d. Speed limits where laid down by local Civil or Military authorities in the
built up etc areas.

e. Where vehicle engines are fitted with restriction washer in the induction
system or speed governors.

246. The imposition of these maximum limits is not meant to imply that vehicles
should as [Link] be driven at these speeds. Vehicles will continue to be driven at the
most economical speeds, but the speed limits laid down in annex G will not be
exceeded.

247. The maximum speeds indicated in annex G will be stencilled on the dash board
or windscreen so that they are plainly visible to the driver and passenger. These will also
be indicated on speedometer by white/red lines. The stencilling/ indications will be done
by the field workshops on request from the user units.

248. For correct interpretation of speed applicable to any particular vehicle, the unit
will approach the affiliated EME Workshop, EME Dte (ME-12) through the
CEME/DADEME.

249. In case of Staff Cars and Commercial type 4 x 2 Vans and Pick Ups, as soon
as complete a total of 32,000 KM running, the fresh speed limits mentioned at serial 2b
and 4b of annex G will be stencilled on dash board or windscreen and indicated on the
speedometer, in place of old ones. This will be done by the unit on whose charge the
vehicle is held in consultation with respective field workshops.
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SECTION 2 - LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF
DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARMY VEHICLES

250. The passanger carrying capacity of army vehicles is laid down in annex H to
these regulations.

251. In the interest of safe driving, travelling of more than two persons including
driver, in the front seat of all B type vehicles, is strictly prohibited. No driver of a motor
cycle shall carry more than one person, in addition to himself, on a motor cycle and no
such person will be carried otherwise than sitting on a proper seat securely provided for
the purpose.
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CHAPTER 18 - MOVE OF VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

252. The importance of high standard of driving, road manners and strict convoy
discipline must be stressed upon drivers and instructors. Proper control while passing
through built up areas, blind corners and bottlenecks should be rigidly enforced by the
convoy commander.

253. Some drivers are in the habit of overspeeding just because of over-confidence.
Such tendencies must be curbed strictly because a majority of MT accidents are caused
by overspeeding.

254. All drivers must understand and abide by the rules contained in the “Pakistan
Highway Code”. Strict care will be taken for giving correct hand signals while taking
turns, slowing down, halting and negotiating blind corners. No vehicle will exceed the
speed limits as authorised in these Regulations. Traffic orders and speed limits laid down
by the local authorities in town/cities will also be obeyed while passing through such
places.

255. The convoy commander will be responsible for briefing the drivers, maintenance
of convoy discipline during move, speed limits, halts on authorised places and
observance of the rules of the road by the drivers.

256. Formation Commanders will arrange short cadres for convoy running in his
formation for officers of the rank of Lt Col and below. Commanding Officers will ensure
that only such personnel who have been properly trained are detailed as convoy
commanders.

257. In the event of an accident if the court of inquiry indicates that convoy
commander had not been trained in convoy running, the officer detailing the convoy
commander will always be considered for his share of the blame.

Organization and Operation of Convoys

258. When a number of vehicles are required for a particular task, such vehicles will
be organised into a convoy. Preparations
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and action required for the organization and operation of such a convoy fall into the
following two distinct stages :-

a. Preparatory stage and action required before the move of a convoy.

b. Actions required during move.

Preparatory Stage

259. In detailing load/troop carrying vehicles for a convoy, every effort will be made
to ensure that unit organization is not unnecessarily broken up, and officers/JC0s and
NCOs employed with their own units/sub units as far as practicable. Long convoys are
unwiedly, difficult to control and are apt to cause traffic congestion and accidents.
Moves involving the use of a large number of vehicles should preferably be by blocks
on a timed programme.

260. Convoy commanders are responsible for ensuring that vehicles under their
charge are not loaded awkwardly or beyond their carrying capacity specified in these
Regulations, and that loads in each vehicle are evenly distributed as regards their weight.
For troops lifting by ASC units, the serial no of unit being lifted will be marked on space
provided above the unit serial no [Link] vehicle. In addition, vehicles will also be num-
bered from front to rear.

261. Precise and clear orders should be issued to convoy commander and passed
down to drivers of vehicles before the move of a convoy. These orders should include
the following

a. Start point.

b. Start time.

c Route.

d. Destination.

e Vtm.

f. Speed (kilometre-per-hour-Day and Night).

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g. Halts enroute with duration.

h. Distance between vehicles when halted.

j. Orders regarding lights.

k. Main places/bottlenecks through which convoy will pass.

1. Distance between main places enroute.

m. Position of commanders and Motor Cyclists, normally the convoy

commander would travel in front of the convoy and convoy 21C in the
rear of the convoy.

n. Instructions regarding the provision of guides where necessary and

traffic control arrangements.

o. Any other administrative instructions.

262. Where convoys are required to proceed over semideveloped route by night, it
is necessary to reconnaissance the route during day light.

263. The leading and rear load/troop carrying vehicles will invariably be marked by
the appropriate flags/lights before the move of convoy.

Action Required During Move

264. As a general rule, on the move, the position of commanders will be in front of
the convoys and of the 21Cs in the rear. The position of officers and JC0s may
however be varied by the convoy commander as circumstances demand. The convoy
commander himself will not be tied to his position, but should always be free to go
ahead of the convoy if necessary, or position himself at any place of vantage from where
he can exercise efficient control.

265. The speed of convoy will be governed by the leading vehicle, which should be
uniform on level roads. Variations in speed will be taken up gradually. For convoys of
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vehicles, convoy commanders will ensure that fast vehicles are placed in the middle and
rear of the convoy in order to maintain uniform speed. Convoy pace will be regulated
with due regard to the type of vehicles, employed, the nature of road and traffic. Too
slow speed will keep the rear vehicle in low gear and thus damage the engines, whereas,
too fast a speed will entail serious wear and tear of vehicles and road. Convoy
commanders will therefore ensure that orders on speed and density are strictly adhered
to. The density of traffic in towns and lack of light by night would require considerable
reduction in convoy speed when passing through a town or when moving by night.

266. Correct distances between vehicles in a convoy should be maintained at all

times. These should be sufficient to allow sudden halts without a collision, and to permit
overtaking traffic to pass. However these should be closed during night and when
passing through towns where otherwise it may be difficult to follow the correct route.

Halts

267. Orders regarding halts enroute should be clearly laid down. It would be normal
for a convoy to halt for ten minutes at the end of the first half hour, and for twenty
minutes to every even hour. Halting in towns/villages, on steep gradients and sharp
bends should be avoided. Cross roads should be left clear of vehicles. Vehicles should
be halted at correct density and only on the “rule of the road” side. On no account,
vehicles should be allowed to “double bank” or draw up on the road opposite to one
another. When halted, care should be taken not to block other traffic.

268. One convoy will not overtake another, unless the latter is halted. Commander of
convoy which desires to pass should inform the other convoy commander before
passing.

269. If a vehicle in a convoy develops mechanical defects cannot maintain its place,
the vehicle driver will pull into the side of the road and signal the vehicles behind him to
pass. If the defect is slight, the vehicle will follow at the back of the convoy. In case of a
serious defect, the load will be transferred in the spare vehicle. Convoy vehicles which
fall behind, and consequently have to travel independently will try to catch
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up without excessive over speeding, and take their place in the convoy when the same is
halted. Convoy commanders will ensure that traffic control arrangements are instituted
as soon as a convoy halts.

270. Only if the rear view mirror is not there, efforts should be made to put a man in
the rear.

271. Motor cycles will be used with convoys for reconnaissance, inter
communication., and convoy control purposes. They will move in advance of a convoy
for reconnaissance and traffic control purposes and at the rear of a convoy for reporting
progress of the move to convoy commander, for transmission of orders and for
reporting any vehicle casualty.

Losses of Vehicles in Convoys

272. Casualties which cannot be repaired in time to accompany the convoy will,
wherever possible, be towed to final destination.

273. A vehicle which cannot be towed will be evacuated to the nearest EME
Workshop. The driver remain with the vehicle. The vehicle will remain on unit charge.

274. After repair the driver will be responsible for driving the vehicle to the unit under
arrangements of the unit concerned.

275. If the vehicles is beyond field repair, arrangements for its evacuation to the
nearest vehicle/ordnance depot authorised to receive such vehicles will be made by the
unit concerned. The loss statement for deficiencies in tools and equipment ete will be
submitted to the Vehicle/Ordnance Depot by the unit concerned. A casulty will be
reported in respect of the vehicle in the normal Monthly Vehicle Return (PAIPZ-3020).

276. If the vehicle is in such condition that its evacuation is uneconomical, formation
commander concerned will arrange for write off/strike off ‘in Situ” and will regularize
the loss as per existing orders, and will arrange its disposal. The unit will submit a
casualty report in the Monthly Vehicle Return (PAFZ. 3020). FR Vol 1 also refers.
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277. Losses of vehicles in ordnance convoys, moving stock vehicles between

Ordnance Depots, will be dealt with in accordance with departmental instructions.

SECTION 2 - PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION

OF VEHICLES FOR DESPATCH BY RAIL

278. The following instructions will be observed when vehicles are despatched by rail
:-

a. Cars will be despatched in covered railway trucks called ‘!EVW’ by

passenger train. Other vehicles will be despatched by goods train in
open trucks with drop-sides or ends.

b. The following moves when required from the same station on the same
day, will be arranged by the respective Units/Stations/Formation
Headquarters, under local arrangements direct with the railway
authorities concerned :-

(1) Move to be arranged by units/depots -----------------------

*15
wagon loads.

(2) Move to be arranged by station headquarters----------*20

wagon loads.

(3) Move to be arranged by formation headquarters----------*25

wagon loads.

Note :- *Include all types of goods stock except MBFUs/MBFRs.

c. Demands for moves involving more than 25 wagons load will be

referred to GHQ for instructions/ arrangements.

d. Demands for moves required to be arranged locally by

units/station/formation headquarters direct with railways will reach
railway authority concerned at least fifteen clear days in advance of the
move as far as possible and should be progressed with the railway
authorities. Demands to GHQ should reach twenty-one clear days in
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through proper channel. These limits do not, however, apply to cases

where, owing to exigencies of service, the move is required to be
completed within a specified period. In such cases, formations control-
ling the gtation/unit concerned will refer the demand to railways at thier
own level, provided the station headquarters/unit on their own are
unable to obtain the priority required for despatch.

e. Demands will be prepared and submitted in accordance with the

‘Movement Instructions’ and any other instructions issued by GHQ
from time to time.

Demands for Allocation of MBFUs/MBFRs

279. MBFUs and MBFRs are authorised by GHQ. Demands for allocation of these
stocks for rail move of vehicles which cannot be moved by any other type of rolling
stock will be submitted to GHQ, QMG’s Branch. The demand will be accompanied by
the following information :-

a. Over Dimension Certificate is not necessary/required or has been

obtained from railways/has been applied for and that it will be available
with the unit before the date wagons are placed for loading.

b. Railway crane is/is not required for loading/unloading purposes. Where

required, specify tonnage of crane.

c. Other necessary preparations/arrangements ni cluding special type of

securing chains ete have already been completed.

280. Every endeavour will be made to place MBFUs/MBFRs on the date

demanded. However, at times this may not be possible. Units/depot(s)/formations will
therefore :-

a. Indicate alternative date(s) of placement in their demand.

b. Be prepared to accept some variations in date(s) of placement/move

without prior notice.
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Action to be Taken Before Vehicles are Despatched by Rail

281. a. All petrol will be drained from the petrol system of all
mechanical vehicles except that maximum of two litres in
the case of motor cycles and nine litres in the case of other
vehicles may be left in the tank, provided the conditions
laid down in Schedule 2 of the Red Tariff are fulfilled. This
does not apply to vehicles despatched to a port of
embarkation in which case all petrol tanks will be emptied
at the place of entrainment.

b. Frost precautions will be carried out on unprotected

watercooled engines, during the session when frost night be
expected.

c. The terminals of the positive and negative leads will be detached

from the accumulator and secured with either wire or cord to an
adjacent part of the frame or body. Care will be taken that they
are secured in a position clear of the accumulator.

d. All crates and boxes containing parts and equipment of veh will
have a packing note nailed to the inside of the lid showing
contents, make and BA Number of the vehicles concerned.
Component parts of not more than one vehicles will be packed
in the same case.

e. When the weight of any case is likely to casue difficulty in

unloading, it will be placed on wooden blocks about 10 cm.

f. A note will be made of the railway truck number and the BA

Number, make and type of vehicle it contains and the Number
and weight of packages containing component parts of the
vehicle. These particulars will be intimated to consignee who
will cheek the consignment when accepting delivery.

282. When closed trucks are used, the wheels of the vehicles will be scotched by the
chocks supplied with the trucks. The front and rear axles of the vehicles will be securely
lashed to the
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chocks. The vehicle will be placed in first gear and the hand brakes applied. The truck
will be sealed. The duplicate keys of the padlocks to be used on the railway trucks will
be sent in advance to the consignee.

283. When open trucks are used, the following action will be taken :-

a. Trucks must be procured which have drop ends or drop sides,

depending on whether the type of ramp available is for end or side
loading. The rear wheels of vehicles will be scotched by two sleepers
one on either side and held in position by 15.24 em x 2.540 em cross
pieces nailed to them. The vehicles will be placed in first gear and the
hand brake applied.

b. All articles liable to be stolen will be removed. These include the

magneto, all loose equipment, brass grease cups, carburettors, sparking
plugs, leads, radiator tank caps and fans where removable. The
components removed and equipment will be despatched separately, if
necessary.

c. All openings such as those left by the removal of radiator caps, sparking
plugs and petrol tanks caps will be plugged by tightly fitting wooden
plugs.

d. The dynamos of vehicles filled with electric lighting or power installation

will be removed, if necessary and packed with the equipment. The
wiring and the bracket for the dynamos will not however be removed
from such vehicles.

e. Camouflage nets or articles of material likely to catch fire from engine

spark will not be loaded loose in MT Vehicles despatched by rail. Such
articles will either be packed separately in covered wagons or if with the
vehicles, will be securely packed in a box and then loaded in the MT
vehicles.

f. Detachable wind screens of touring cars, vans and ambulances will be

removed and crated, if necessary.
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g. In the case of lorries, which cannot be loaded without the superstructure

being removed, the superstructure (but not the driver’s canopy unless it
infringes the railway loading gauge) will be removed and fixed to the
inside of body.

h. In the case of store, workshop and house type lorries, the bodies will
be removed and doors of the bodies will be securely fastened.

j. Where guards are provided to travel in the trucks, the removal of the
parts shown in b, d and f above is not necessary.

k. Ignition keys duly labelled with the BA Number make and type of
vehicle will be handed over to the escort for delivery to the consignee.

284. Where vehicles cannot be loaded in open railway trucks without infringing the
standard leading gauge dimensions, the following procedure will be observed:-

a. A “Certificate of running” will invariably be applied for from the railway

authorities as soon as movement orders are received.

b. In the event of the railway authorities being unable to give this certificate
owing to insufficient overhead clearances along the line on which the
journey has to be under-taken, the superstructure will be removed and
securely packed inside of the body of the vehicle. Bolts thus removed
will be replaced in their holes and the nuts tightened.

c. In other cases not catered for above the road wheels will be removed
to enable the vehicle to be loaded in an open truck. The wheels so
removed will be despatched so as to arrive at the same time or before
the arrival of the vehicle. If necessary, the wheels may be despatched
by passenger train. In removing the road wheels care must be taken to
lower the axles into suitable wooden blocks to protect the brake drums.
These blocks should be slotted in
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order to form a firm bed for the axles.

d. In order to avoid the possibility of damage to the tyres, these will not
under any circumstances be deflated.

Instructions for Loading AFVs

285. a. Loading/unloading of MBFUs will not be done during night time

except in an emergency.

b. Each MBFU will be loaded separately.

c. Ensure that the flats are secured to the end of loading ramp. If securing
hooks are not fitted with the end-loading ramp, a railway engine should
be employed at the other end to keep the flats in position. Brakes must
be applied to the flats.

d. Drive the AFV in the lowest gear to a central position on the flat.

e. Tanks must be left in lowest gear with driving sticks locked.

f. All cupolas and hatches must be closed.

g. Secure the AFV with the flat by means of holding hooks/ropes.

h. Vehicle fuel tanks should NOT be more than half filled. Battery lead
terminals should be disconnected.

j. Crew should under NO circumstances sit on top of [Link].

k. Loose shunting of carriages loaded with AFVs must be avoided.

Packing of Engines of Vehicles for Despatch by Rail

286. In order to obviate possible damage to engines of vehicles

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when despatching by rail, particular care will be taken to ensure the following :-

a. The packing case must be of sufficiently thick timber to ensure that it is

substantial enough to prevent breakage in transit and transhipment.

b. The engine will be fitted to a wooden stand or cradle secured by bolts

through the engine lugs; the cradle being secured to the case by four
bolts.

c. Thick wads of gunny will be placed under the engine bearers to reduce
the shock in the event of the case being dropped.

d. Heavy wooden cross pieces will be fixed over the top of the crankcase
to prevent the engine moving should the engine bearer bolts become
loose.

e. Wooden handles will ‘ be bolted along each long side of the packing
case, above the centre line, to diminish the danger of the box being
handled up side down. The handles will be constructed of 10 em by 10
em scantling and will be long enough to permit of at least four men lifting
at each end of the case.

f. Dummy plugs instead of wooden plugs will be fitted to an engine when it

is despatched from Ordnance Depot. On receipt of the engine in a unit,
the plugs will be removed and stored for fitment to the next engine
assembly returned to Ordnance Depot.
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CHAPTER 19 - WRITE OFF PROCEDURE VEHICLES

TRAILERS AND SELF PROPELLED MOUNTINGS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
Definitions

287. a. Write off. The term “write off” means financial regularizations in
support of striking off charge a vehicle damaged, destroyed or lost.

b. Strike off. The term “’atirke off” means the stores accounting
transaction by which the unit or installation concerned removes the
vehicle from its accounting ledgers when found to be beyond
economical repair and returned to Ordnance, destroyed, lost or
transferred to another unit or installation.

Procedure for Writing off Vehicle etc.

288. Procedure for writing off losses of stores including vehicles and financial powers
of various authorities are laid down in Rule 73, Financial Regulations Volume I. Loss
statement for amounts in excess of the maximum specified in the above Regulations will
be submitted to GHQ for obtaining government sanction.

289. Loss statements will be prepared in accordance with current instructions and
submitted through staff channels, Where the amount of a loss exceeds the financial
powers of the formation commander the case will be submitted to GHQ, AG’s Branch
(PP&A Dte) through the Controller of Military Accounts concerned alongwith the
following informations :-

a. A comprehensive statement of the case in a narrative form stating all the circumstances
leading to the Ion in logical and chronological order.
b. What action has been taken against the individual(s) held responsible for the loss. If no
action has been taken, reasons for the same should be stated.
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c. What remedial measures have been adopted to avoid

recurrence of [Link] in future.

d. Reasons for the delay, if any, in submission of the

case to GHQ.

290. In the event of EME Workshops recommending that a vehicle is beyond

economical repair as a result of an avoidable accident or through negligence, a Court of
Inquiry will be convened.

291. The proceedings of the Court of Inquiry (together with Workshop Inspections
Report) and the loss statement will be submitted to the authority competent to deal with
the amount of the loss through the Controller of Military Accounts concerned.

292. Evacuation of vehicles to ordnance depots will not be withheld pending

finalization of the investigations and sanction of the loss.
293. Loss statements are not required for the striking/writing off charge, a vehicle in
the following cases :-

a. Vehicles lost as result of enemy action.

b. Chasis and bodies lost in running accidents which as a result of

investigations are found not to have been caused by contributory
negligence or culpable neglect.

c. Chasis and bodies or engines so deteriorated by normal wear and tear

as to be uneconomical to repair.
Strike Off Procedure

294 Units. All types of vehicles and trailers will be returned to Ordnance Depots concerned
by the units and struck off charge when

a. The EME Field Workshops of units declare a vehicle/trailer to be beyond

repair.
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b. A vehicle is classified class IV or below.

c. The spares required for the repair are not available for a specified
period laid down in ER (Instructions) or the vehicle is regarded as vital
equipment and is required to be immediately evacuated to ordnance
depot.

d. A vehicle is rendered surplus to the entitlement of a unit.

295. Ordnance Depots. B, C and specialist vehicles when found to be beyond

economical repairs by the base workshops and those received as such from units
through field workshops will be disposed of in the normal manner and struck off military
charge.

296. When A vehicles are found beyond economical repairs, orders for the disposal
of such vehicles will be obtained from GHQ (OS Dte).

297. Specialist vehicles will also be disposed of as per procedure given above for B
vehicles except that useful/serviceable and easily repairable machinery and security
items will be retrieved prior to their disposal.

298. Casualties of vehicles will be reported in accordance with MVR (Instructions)

86 to 90.

SECTION 2 - RETURN OF VEHICLES

299. Detailed procedure for the return of vehicles is contained in Equipment

Regulations (Instructions) and will be followed by all units/formations etc.
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CHAPTER 20 - RUNNING IN NEW/RECONDITIONED

VEHICLES

SECTION 1 - PRECAUTIONS DURING RUNNING

IN PERIOD

300. The following precautions will be taken during the running in period—

a. Speed limits as laid down below will not be exceeded.

Vehicle Speed in KM
Ist 2nd 3rd Top/43
gear gear gear th
gear

Motor Cycle 8 24 32 48
Cars 23 39 - 64
Jeeps all types 18 32 - 48
Above vehicles in auxiliary low gear 8 13 - 21.
All trucks (upto 3 tonners) 8 12 24 40
Above vehicles In auxiliary low gear 6 8 14 24
All trucks (over 3 tonners) 6 11 19 24
Above vehicles In auxiliary low gear 3 6 11 14

b. If the speeds recommended’by the makers are lower than those

specified above, the makers instr~ctions will be followed.

c. Maximum speeds authorised in these instructions will not be reached

until the vehicle has completed its running in period of eight hundred
Kilometres. During the next eight hundred Kilometres, until a total of
1600 KM have been reached, drivers should be very careful NOT to
revolve the engine to maximum revolution in any gear or to drive at
maximum permissible speeds. After completion of the running in period,
the speeds should be progressively increased until at 1600 KM the
maximum speed may be attained. It is only by being carefully treated in
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the first 1600 KM of its life that an engine can be expected to give
reasonable service without failure.

d. Vehicles will invariably be driven on flat and NOT on hilly roads or

cross-country with the exception of vehicles fitted with
new/reconditioned engines issued to units operating in hilly terrain when
a dispensation by BA numbers will be issued by a Commanding Officer
EME Battalion/ADEME.

e. Loads will be limited to half the vehicles carrying capacity.

f. Empty trailers may be towed with vehicle loaded upto one third of their
carrying capacity.

g. When auxiliary low gear is in use it is very easy to over-rev the engine
even the very low road speed. It is therefore very important that speeds
shown against low gear should, on no account, be exceeded.

h. Whenever a new vehicle is received or a new/over hauled engine is

fitted to a vehicle, units will ensure that Cautionary Labels duly
completed by the maintaining EME workshop are affixed to the
vehicle wind screen and pasted in the vehicle log book and that the label
is not removed from the vehicle before the ‘RUNNING IN’period has
been completed. Cautionary labels PAF (EME) E-26 for B vehicles are
obtained from Army Stationery Stores.

j. Engine oil will be changed in accordance with MVR (Instructions)

220-222.

k. Upper cylinder lubrication will be used by the units until the running in
period is completed. This precaution consists of adding engine oil to the
petrol tank in the proportion of 28.35 gin of oil for every 4.546 litres gin
of petrol. The oil, however, will not be added direct, as it does not
readily mix with the petrol. It will, therefore, be diluted with an equal
amount of petrol and the mixture thoroughly stirred
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before it is poured in the tank This will ensure a homogeneous oil and
petrol mixture.

301. Action by EME Units

a. It will be the responsibility of EME units to complete the cautionary

labels, affix one copy to the wind screen of the vehicle and paste one
copy in the vehicle log book on all new vehicles and whenever effecting
an engine change.

b. EME units will cheek during six monthly inspections whether such
vehicles have completed the running in period or not, if not, they will
ensure that the precautions laid down are being observed by units.

c. Vehicles/engines after completing the initial running in period will be sent

to EME workshop for general check up and engine tuning.

SECTION 2 - RUNNING IN RECONDITIONED

B VEHICLES

302. Running in period for new and reconditioned B vehicles will be eight hundred
KM. AR (1) 817 also refers.

303. Precautions laid down in instructions 300 to 301 apply to all B vehicles fitted
with new or reconditioned engines and will be strictly followed by units/formations etc.

304. Initial running in will be completed within a maximum period of six months.

SECTION 3 - RUNNING IN NEW/RECONDITIONED

‘A’ VEHICLES

305. The life of a vehicle depends largely upon the treatment it receives during its
early stages. Due to the fact that the ‘life’ of the engine of an ‘A’ vehicle is rather short
and that an appreciable part of it may be used up in running-in the engine on the test
bench, these engines are only partially run-in before issue. These engines will, therefore,
be finally run-in during the
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first 80 KM in case of A vehicles tracked and 160 KM in case of A vehicles wheeled.

306. The following precautions will be taken by the user units during the running-in
period

a. ‘Maximum road speeds pertaining to type of A vehicles being runwin

will be reduced by twenty five percent in all gears ie, under no
circumstances will engine revolutions exceeY seventy five percent of the
normal maximum.

Note :- Care must also be exercised to ensure that revolutions do not fall too
low, thereby causing the engine to labour or stall.

b. In the early stages difficult crow-country should be avoided.

c. Vehicles will not be used for towing purposes or driving instructions.

d. Engines must not in any circumstances be allowed to over-rev-either in

the neutral position or through any of the gears. Maximum revolutions in
any of these circumstances will not exceed seventy five percent of
normal until the running-in of the vehicle is completed.

307. Upper Cylinder Lubrication. See Instruction 300k.

308. Auxiliary Low Gear. When the auxiliary low gear is in use it is easy to
‘over-rey’the engine even at low road speeds. Care will, therefore, be taken that
spELeds laWdown for low gears are, on no account exceeded.

309. Action Required

a. By User Units.

(1) To ensure that precautions in Instructions 299 to 302 above are

carried out by all concerned.
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(2) . To thoroughly drain the engine sump or oil tank at the end
of 80 KM or 160 KM as the case may be. To refill the system
with fresh engine oil and endorse the log book accordingly.

(3) To use upper cylinder lubrication during the running-in period.

b. By EME’Field WrokshopsIVSD Workshops EME. EME Units when

fitting a new/reconditioned engine into a vehicle and VSD workshops
when issuing a new/overhauled vehicle to a unit, will ensure that
necessary action for upper cylinder lubrication is carried out.

b. By Base Workshops. To use upper cylinder lubrication during the

partial running-in/bench testing of engines.

310. Items Affected. All new/overhauled A Vehicles and engine assemblies.

311. All new/overhauled A Vehicles and engines will be inspected by dependent

EME workshops after completion of running-in of 80 KM or 160 KM as the case may
be.
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CHAPTER 21 - BREAKING UP OF VEHICLES

312. B Vehicles will not normally be broken down but dis. posed of complete by
public auction or other methods to fetch better prices, except specialist vehicles, whose
specialist equipment will be removed prior to their sale. All serviceable parts and
accessories essentially required for issue or repair of stock vehicles, which are in short
supply will, however, be removed from vehicles under disposal to public. Normally the
recovery of parts will be effected by or under the supervision of qualified EME
personnel but the accessories, where possible, may be removed from the vehicles by
the vehicles depot personnel as well. Where possible and necessary the
parts/accessories retrieved from such vehicles will be replaced by unserviceable parts (if
available) so that the vehicles do not lose their disposal value.

313. The parts/accessories retrieved will be accounted as for any other government
store.

314. When orders are issued by GHQ for the complete breaking up of A and B
Vehicles, these will be accompanied by instructions for the disposal of parts/accessories
and the scrap including sectionization of engines where necessary.

315. The disposal of BER vehicles and unserviceable MT Spare parts in Northern
Areas and far flung areas ofAK will be made at situation through public auction under
arrangement of local station headquarters, who would appoint a Board of Officers to
supervise each auction.
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CHAPTER 22 - MT STORES

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

316. Ordnance is responsible for the supply of MT stores required for the
maintenance of vehicles held on charge of units.

317. Detailed procedure for submission of demands etc are contained in ER

(Instructions). AR ® 472 and ER ® 5 also refer.

Equipment of Vehicles in Unit Shop

318. The outfit or equipment of vehicle under repair will be removed on its admission
into the workshop and taken into the equipment stores.
319. During the repair of vehicle, all articles of equipment will be carefully examined
and tested as to serviceability. Repairs or adjustments will be carried out where
necessary so that when the equipment is reissued, on completion of the repair of the
vehicle, it will be in a thoroughly serviceable condition.

Care of Stock

320. All individuals are responsible that the expenditure of government stores in their
charge is conducted honestly, economically and accounted for properly in accordance
with regulations. Unit Commanders will ensure that all necessary precautions against
loss of, damage to and abnormal depreciation of stock on their charge have been duly
taken.

321. No unauthorised person will be permitted to enter the stores.

322. Smoking in the stores will be prohibited and other adequate fire precautions will
be taken.

323. Small articles of high value will be kept under separate lock and key.

324. Stores will be divided and stored, as far as possible, into

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different vocabulary section sequence, and stores of similar nature stored

together.

326. Heavy articles will be stored in places where they are not likely to suffer
damage from falling but should always be at least a few cm above the ground to
facilitate lifting.

326. Tyres will be kept, as far as possible, in a dark place of even temperature.
Outer covers will be stored in a vertical position on racks side by side. They will be
turned approximately a quarter of a turn monthly. Maker’s wrappings will not be
removed from un-used covers. Tubes will be stored in their original cartons as received
from ordnance depots.

327. Tubes if not stored in original cartons will be treated with French Chalk and
kept in the boxes in waxed paper.

328. Particular attention will be paid to all articles liable to rust. They will be properly
cleaned on receipt and susceptible surfaces will be covered with rust preventive. No
abrasives, such as emery, will be used for cleaning purposes without the orders of an
officer.

329. Ball bearings, steel balls, rollers etc in addition to being treated with rust
preventive, will be kept wrapped in grease paper. Thereafter, if avoidable, they will not
be touched with the bare hand.

330. Rubber articles, such as tyre pump hoses, water connection hoses, rubber
covered electric cables, horn bulbs ete will be treated with tyres preservative paint and
stored in a dark cool place. Oils and greases should not be allowed to come into
contact with rubber articles.

331. Sealed cartons will not be opened until the store is wanted.

332. Felt washers, brushes and other articles that are liable to the ravages of insect
will be kept in bins or boxes with naphthalene balls or some other effective deterrent.

333. Leather articles will be kept clean and free from contact
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with metal parts. Stitched articles will be treated with dubbing, unstitched articles with
castor oil.

334. Workshop tools for general use will be kept in bins or suitable boxes in the
tools stores. After use, they will be cleaned, and if not in daily use, treated with rust
preventive.

335. Every bin will be numbered and labelled with the ledger items and folio number
and the part/catalogue number and nomenclature of the article stored therein.

336. The turnover of stock will be systematic.

337. Unserviceable stores will be kept in safe custody until disposed of in

accordance with current instructions.

Retrieving of Stores

338. When the required spare parts/minor assemblies are received by the user
units/EME workshops as replacements, the unserviceable one will be returned to
Ordnance.

339. The stores thus returned will be subject to inspection by EME services detailed
from base workshop for the purpose.

340. All such stores will be classified by EME inspection team either retrievable or
scrap.

341. If the repair cost of an item/minor assembly is considered uneconomical by the

EME representative/inspection team, it will be classified as scrap.

342. If certain item is an important one and no stock of this particular item exists or it
is in short supply, the retrieving of such an item will always be preferred to condemning.

343. After the inspection is concluded, items classified as retrievable, will be taken on
ledger charge by the ordnance and repairs, if necessary, carried out in the normal
manner.

344. The retrieving of parts/components from stock vehicles held by depots will be
carried out in accordance with departmental procedure.
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SECTION 2 - ACCOUNTING AND DISPOSAL OF

PACKING MATERIAL

POL Containers Storage, Handling and Conservation

345. The following are the main reasons for increase in the rate of deterioration and
wastage of POL containers :-

a. Storage and stocking of containers is generally unsatisfactory.

b. Containers are handled with extreme carelessness resulting in increased

demands for repairs, reconditioning and replacements.

c. Smearing of containers with used engine oil.

d. In some cases, containers meant for Motor Gasoline found

contaminated with black oils and Cresol black.

e. Units have the tendency to retain containers in excess of their actual

requirements.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AFFECTING ALL

UNITS AND ASC DEPOTS/INSTALLATIONS

Conservation of POL Containers

346. The very heavy demands of the service, make the const-,,vation of POL
containers a matter of extreme importance. It is essential that they be maintained in good
condition at all times. The following instructions regarding storage and handling of POL
containers will be strictly adhered to by all concerned :-

a. New containers will not be used by ASC Depots without prior

permission of GHQ (S&T Dte).
b. Units as well as ASC Depots/Installations will not hold POL containers
in excess of their actual authorisation.

c. Utmost care will be exercised in the storage and handling of containers.

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d. POL containers will not be used for any POL grade other than that
marked/stencilled on each container by the ASC Depots/
Installations. Such marking will not be changed by Units.

e. Reclassification and downgrading for use from one grade to another, is

also the responsibility of ASC Depots/Installations.

f. Unauthorised Use of POL Containers. Use of POL containers for

any-thing other than petroleum products is strictly prohibited. POL
containers made of terne plate should never be used for food or water
as acid developed in certain foodstuffs can lead to the absorption of
dangerous quantities of lead from the containers. The danger of
poisoning by this means is enhanced by the fact that lead is an
accumulative poison.

g. Water containers, where authorised, will not be used for any other
purpose except water. Water containers will be painted with Brown
See Paint No 2 so that they are easily distinguished from FOL
containers.

h. Leakers will be segregated immediately after detection and reported to

ASC Depot concerned for repairs.

j. Containers will be regularly inspected and those requiring internal or

external painting will be reported to the ASC Depot concerned for
repainting.

k. Use of POL Containers for Dunnage. Unserviceable containers except

Jerricans may be used for dunnage after obtaining necessary sanction
from the station headquarters concerned. In addition to other
unserviceable containers, ASC depots/installations may use only those
unserviceable jerricans which are badly damaged and are not
considered suitable for reconditioning. When applying. for sanction,
officer commanding depot concerned will render a certifi-
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cate to the effect that the unserviceable jerricans intended to be used for
dunnage are not considered fit for reconditioning.

1. Preservation. The practice of smearing used or waste ofi on the

external surface of containers will cease. This has been found to cause
deterioration in the markings by assisting the accumulation of sand, dust
etc. If the external condition of containers is poor, the complete surface
and grade marking will be repainted in accordance with current
instructions under arrangements ASC depots/installations as stated
in Instructions 356.

m. Containers will always be stacked, moved or returned to filling

installations with caps closed and bungs screwed spanner tight. All
ranks will, therefore, ensure that the caps or bungs of containers are
always replaced immediately after ffiling/decanting. Failure to do so
impedes the flow of POL supplies, wastes steel and is a negligent act.
All ASC depots/ installations will maintain sufficient spare washers and
bungs to replace those found leaking or defective. If no spare
bungs/caps are available, units/ depots will make wooden plugs under
their own arrangements and use them as a temporary substitute.

347. Officer Commanding POL depots and SSDs/Ms will pay liaison visits to the
dependent units holding POL once a month and give any advice that may be required
by the user units about the storage and handling of POL containers. They will also bring
cases of damage or deterioration due to mishandling, unauthorised use or neglect to the
notice of the station headquarters concerned for taking appropriate action in the matter.

Handling of POL Containers

348. Handling Technique of Jerricans 19 Litres

a. Jerrican is an all-welded container, with a capacity of approximately 19

litres. It will be found to give
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good service if properly handled, with particular regard to the closing of

the hinged cap.

b. Initial stiffness is to be expected with these closures but the closure

should become easier to open or close with use. Personnel should, in
the initial stage, be given a practical demonstration of the correct
method of opening and closing jerricans.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THE HANDLING OF

EMPTY CONTAINERS

349. As a result of bringing a naked light into close proximity of empty containers
while loading/unloading consignments, fatal accidents can occur. This is particularly so
when containers have previously contained Aviation/Motor Gasoline, and are not fitted
with closures.

350. It may be realised that danger is always present as a result of explosive vapours
remaining in containers which have held petroleum products mentioned above. A very
small proportion of petroleum vapour is enough to form an explosive mixture. In
addition, it is not generally realised that petroleum vapour is considerably heavier than
air and may persist in a container for some time even in hot weather and with bung
removed. All ranks should, therefore, be warned to handle empty containers with
utmost care. While handling empty containers it will be made sure that they are drained
dry to avoid excessive formation of fumes which form into an explosive mixture.

351. To safeguard against fire risk it is essential that general safety precautions
described as under, are taken by all concerned with the repair works :-

a. Accumulation of containers will not be allowed within 15 metres of any point or

solder bolt heating stove.

b. Not more than one degassed barrel ie, the barrel being repaired or four small
degassed containers including the one under repair will be allowed within 15
metres of the repair of solder bolt heating stoves.
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c. The solder bolt heating stove will be located not less than 3 metre from
the repair point solder bolt.

d. Gas freeing points will not be located less than 15 metres from the
repair point solder bolt heating stove or any other fire risk.

Bungs and Washers

352. The expenditure on closures of POL containers increases due to carelessness

and lack of thought by personnel and the fact that closures are often wrongly regarded
as expendable items. Some of the effects of not replacing bungs/caps in POL containers
are :-

a. When stacked in the open without bungs/caps rain water causes the
rapid formation of rust.

b. Their absence allows dust and dirt to accumulate inside the containers,
particularly in barrels when rolled over loose earth.

c. Absence of closures also causes unnecessarily difficult washing and

cleaning of container due to formation of rust and corrosion.

d. Rust and corrosion causes considerable damage to a container and

definitely shortens its life.

e. Containers lying idle through lack of closures, causes unnecessary

dislocation in the distribution of POL through a temporary container
shortage, until closures can be replenished.

Care and Maintenance of Containers

353. When barrels, drums or cans containing aviation or motor gasoline have been
decanted, the evaporation of the gasoline left adhereing to the containers cause
condensation to take place and if the containers are left open for any length of time, rust
develops.

354. It is almost impossible to remove rust from drums or

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cans. Rust can be removed from barrels but, when this is done, a large proportion of the
barrels becomes unfit for aviation and motor gasoline, and is only fit for kerosene or fuel
oil. The formation of rust must, therefore, be avoided to the fullest extent possible.

355. Repairs. Repair is the responsibility of Petroleum Units who have been provided
with the required facilities. Units will return all repairable containers separately to the
ASC depot on which dependent. SSDs/Ms not having repair facilities, will return
repairable containers to the POL depot on which dependent for the purpose.

356. Painting. Similarly painting of POL containers is the responsibility of POL

depots/installations and will continue to be done under their arrangements. It must be
realised by all concerned that the life of a container is enhanced significantly if it is
properly painted precisely due to the reason that the surface of metal, the container is
made of, is not exposed to weathering agencies and thus formation of rust and corrosion
is prevented. As far as possible, spray paintihg should be resorted to for which
necessary equipment is authorised to all petroleum units.

Loading into MT Vehicles/Railway Wagons

357. Before loading POL containers in a vehicle or railway wagons, it will be ensured
that the floor of the vehicle/wagon is free from nails or such other sharp objects as are
liable to cause damage to the containers.

358. Filled containers will always be loaded upright with the seal, cap or bung at the
top. Containers should always be packed tight to avoid movement in transit. If the floor
space allows, wagons should be loaded to axle weight capacity. Empty containers will
be loaded belly wise (flat) to ensure maximum use of wagon space. No hard and fast
rule can be laid regarding the number of layer/tiers etc as long as loading operation does
not become problematic. Filled jerricans will, however, be loaded only three tiers high.
Empty containers’ specially jerricans will always be loaded on top of filled containers
and never underneath them to prevent empties from getting damaged.
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359. Dunnage should be laid on the railway wagon/vehicle floor and between each
layer. Space should be left at either end of the wagon for packing with dunnage. The
rows opposite the wagon doors should be stacked one short on each side to allow
room m the wagon for unloading. The pace left should be packed tightly,.with suitable
packing dunnage. To prevent movement in transit, the centre rows should be tied
together by their handles.

360. Railway wagons will always be labelled “NOT TO BE LOOSE SHUNTEM

on the ends and doors of the wagons.

361. It is strictly forbidden to load into any vehicle, railway wagon, any petrol
container which is leaking or is in such a damaged condition that it is likely to leak during
the journey.

Losses

362. All losses in POL containers and closures will be regularised on a Loss
Statement (PAFA-498) in the normal manner.
363. A copy of loss statement duly endorsed by the Competent Financial Authority
in respect of POL containers held on loan will invariably be provided to the ASC depot
concerned for charging off the same from. their ledgers.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER UNITS

Holding and Accounting of POL Containers

364. The supply of POL to the army largely depends upon the availability of
containers. To ensure a steady flow of POL to units, it is imperative that every
endeavour is made to conserve and make the maximum use of the existing stocks of
POL containers and that no surpluses are held.
365. Units are normally required to hold containers issued from two different
sources, ie, from ordnance against UE (authorised in TsO&E) and those issued by ASC
on loan for storage and replenishment of POL on container to container basis.

366. All units will be authorised to hold containers against

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their actual authorised POL reserves plus one week’s maintenance stock at all times.

367. POL containers held against UE (as authorised in TO&E) will invariably be
counted against the authorised holdings of POL reserves and maintenance stock.

368. All transactions between the unit and depot concerned will be on container to
container basis except in an emergency/ during exercises when ASC may issue
additional containers on demand. The additional containers will be returned to the
depot(s) concerned immediately after the conclusion of the emergency, exercise etc.

369. Formations will take steps to make sure that units do not hold any surplus
containers at any time.

370. On move of a unit to another area, the following action will be taken :-

a. All unwanted POL containers will be returned to the ASC depot on

which dependent.

b. Balance containers will be reported to the parent depot for transferring

the same to ASC depot concerned at the new station.

c. At the new station the unit will again demand the containers in the
normal manner.

371. Units will report all containers obtained from ASC sources monthly to the ASC
depot on which dependent.

372. Accounting and Disposal of Packing Material Other than POL Containers.
Detailed procedure for accounting and disposal of packing materials etc other than
containers P0t is laid down in Equipment Regulations (Instructions) and will be followed
by units/formations etc.

SECTION 3 - DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS, REPAIRABLE

AND UNSERVICEABLE MT STORES

373. Detailed procedure for disposal of surplus, repairable and

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unserviceable Ordnance stores including MT stores is laid down in Equipment

Regulations (Instructions) and will be followed by all units/formations etc.
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CHAPTER 23 - MT TYRES AND BATTERIES

SECTION 1 - MT TYRES

47-49 Inspection, Replacement and Repair of Tyres

374. Definitions:-

a. Minor Repairs. A repair which does not necessitate the fitment of a

vulcanised patch on the inside of the easing and when the damage is
confined solely to the rubber.

b. Major Repairs. A repair which necessitates the fitment of vulcanised

patch on the inside of the easing.

c. Repairable. A tyre evacuated for either or both of the causes as in a and

b above.

d. Retreadable (RET). A tyre with the pattern of tread worn out to the
safety limit, but which is not otherwise weakened due to loose cord,
cuts or damaged canvas.

e. Safety Limit. The safety limit of a cover is reached when the pattern of
tread has worn away.

f. Unserviceable (UNSVC). Any tyre declared beyond repair by virtue of

a through out or loose cord or assessed to have exceeded the safety
limit due to worn canvas.

375. Action by user units

a. Will maintain cover and tyre pressures at all thnes in accordance with
the current technical instructions.

b. Will report immediately to EME workshop on which dependent when a

cover appears to reqpire repair af-0 approaches the safety limit.
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376. Action byLADs(EME):-

a. Will evacuate all repairable, retreadable or unserviceable tyres to EME

Battalions/Station Workshops EME on which dependent.

b. Will repair all tubes repairable within unit reapir facilities and evacuate
those beyond their repair facilities or capacity to EME
Battalions/Station Workshops, EME on which dependent.

377. Action by EME Battalions/Station Workshops

a. Will maintain liaison as necessary ‘with the user units.

b. Will carry out all minor repairs to tyres.

c. Will issue replacements if available, for those tyres which cannot be

repaired by them. If replacement is not possible from their stock, a BLR
Certificate will be issued to enable the user unit to demand replacement
from them.

d. Will evacuate to ordnance as repairable all tyres requiring major repairs,

or retreading. Similarly, those condemned unserviceable will be returned
to ordnance as unserviceable.

e. Will mark tyres with white paint “condition of tyre/No of workshop....

/month.... /year`before evacuating them to ordnance. Example,
UNSVC/ 126/2/53 denotes an unserviceable tyre evacuated by 126
Workshops in February 53. This marking will be strictly adhered to
enable ordnance to keep under observation the areas in which
maintenance may not be upto the highest standard.

Note :- Tubes will be repaired at unit and field repair stages only. In case, these
are beyond field repair, these will be evacuated to ordnance as
unserviceable.
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378. Action by Base EME Workshops:-

a. Will carry out all repairs possible within their capacity to tyres received
from depots.

b. Will return to dependent ordnance depot all repaired tyres not required
for replacement on vehicles under repair.

379. Inspection and Classification on Receipt by Ordnance. Final inspection of all

repairable/unserviceable tyres received in ordnance depot(s) will be made by qualified
tyre inspectors (EME) who will classify and segregate them into separate holdm- gs
asunder

a. Unserviceable awaiting disposal.

b. Repairable awaiting repairs by base workshops EME.

c. Retreading awaiting recapping or remoulding by trade/EME.

Tyres-Method of Removal from Wheel Rims

380. Generally the following four types of road wheels are fitted to vehicles in the
Pakistan Army

a. 1We “Well Base” Type. This type can be identified by the fact that it
has fixed rim flanges and is all in one piece, and is only normally fitted to
cars and very light vehicles.

b. The ‘Divided WheeP’ * This can be recognised by it having two rings

of nuts. The inner ring of nuts are for fixing the wheel to the brake drum,
whilst the outer ring of nuts which are painted red are for holding the
two parts of the divided wheel together.

c. The ‘Three Piece WheeP’ The rim of which comprises three parts

(1) A rim base with integral fixed flange.

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(2) A detachable flange.

(3) A lock ring for detachable flange.

d. The “Four Piece Wheel”. The rim of which comprises four parts

(1) Rim base.

(2) An inner detachable flange.

(3) An outer detachable flange.

(4) A lock ring for the outer detachable flange.

381. The method of removing tyres from the above types of wheels is as follows .-

a. Well Base Type Wheel. By use of conventional tyre levers by means of

which the tyre is levered over the wheel rim flange.

b. Divided Wheel. By removing the red painted nuts the two halves of the
wheel can be taken apart and the tyre removed.

c. 7hree Piece Wheel. Remove the lock ring with the special lock ring
removing tool supplied to vehicles fitted with this type of wheels, and
remove the detachable rim flange which will enable the tyre to be
removed from the wheel.

d. Four Piece Wheel. Tyre is removed by the same method as for the
‘Three Piece WheeP’.

Note (1)Before commencing to remove any tyre it must invariably be fully

deflated, this should be done by removing the schrader core valve. It is
very dangerous to attempt to remove the red painted nuts of “Divided
Wheels” or the lock rings of ‘Three and Four Piece Wheels`until the
tyre has been fully deflated.
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(2) Under no circumstances will attempt be made to lever off tyres

from types laid down in Instructions 380 b, c and d over the
rim, in the same way as is done to remove tyres from wheels of
type laid down in instruction 380a.

(3) Refitting of tyres is carried out by reversing the procedures

described in Instruction 381 above.

Change Over from Other Off Road Vehicles

382. Tyres from the off road and down classified vehicles will only be exchanged
under the advice of supporting EME work. shop.

383. When such tyres are exchanged between vehicles it will be ensured that
appropriate entries including the registered numbers of tyres are made in the log books
of both the vehicles by the user unit and countersigned by the field workshop concern.
ed.

384. Similarly when serviceable tyres are not available with Ordnance for vehicles
undergoing repairs in Central/Combined workshops, Ordnance depots will exchange
unserviceable tyres with the serviceable ones from vehicles under disposal or unfit
vehicles awaiting overhaul which are not included in any schedule repair programme.
Such exchange of tyres will be carried out jointly by the vehicles sub depots and
MNSD workshops concerned and entries to this effect made in the log books of
vehicles. These log books entries will be countersigned by both OIC vehicles park and
OIC CVDIVSD workshops.

385. In vehicles depots/vehicle stocking, units serviceable tyres from vehicles under
disposal/unfit vehicles will be exchanged with unserviceable tyre/tyres with lesser
remaining life fitted on serviceable vehicles. Such exchanges will be recorded in the
vehicle log books concerned and countersigned by both OIC Vehicle Park and OIC
MNSD Workshops.
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Dust Cap not to be Removed from Wheels

386. Drivers will be instructed not to remove the dust caps as by doing so dust and
water will damage the inner valve coresand cause deterioration to the tubes.

387. Units will arrange to keep a small stock of dust caps in UR0s/LADs so that any
losses can be immediately replaced by the URO/LAD.

388. When dust caps are not available from Ordnance they will be purchased under
Local Purchase sanction.

Protection of MT Tyres by Sun Screens

389. To avoid deterioration of tyres of MT vehicles when parked in the open, the
tyres should be covered by suitable type of sun screens which may be made by units
locally from any available material such as canvas, scrimmage, gunny sacks or any other
suitable textile material according to the shape/detail as per sketch given in the annex J
to these Regulations. The screen will be placed on the tyres and tied to the wheels by
strings provided for the purpose.

390. As for vehicles held in Ordnance stock and parked in the open, sun screen will
be made locally from the available salvaged material. Vehicles which are comparatively
new or represent selected types of obsolescent stock with Ordnance will have priority
for protection of tyres.

391. If necessary material to cover the tyres cannot be arranged from within the unit
resources, unserviceable gunny bags may be demanded by units from the dependent
SSDs who will issue sub ject to availability.

392. The table below gives the sizes of the screen for different types of tyres :-

TYRES AND SCREEN SIZES TABLE

Type Size Approx A B C D E E

outside dia
of tyre
cm cm cm cm cm cm cm

5.00-16 to 66.04 to 71.12 25.4 15.24 60.96 22.86 35.56

6.00-16 71.12
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Type Size Approx A B C D E E

outside dia
of tyre
cm cm cm cm cm cm cm

6.70-15 to 72.136 to 83.82 31.75 22.86 71.12 26.67 41.91

6.50-20 83.82
700-20 to 86.36 to 93.98 34.29 25.4 81.28 30.48 46.99
1050-16 93.98
900-20 to 96-52 to 10414 39.37 27.94 91.44 34.29 52.07
1050-20 104.14
1100-20 to 106.68 to 111.76 42.72 30.48 99.06 38.1 55.88
1200-20 111.76

1350-20 to 119.3 8 to 12192 52.07 33.02 111.76 40.64 60.96

1200-24 121.92

DUAL TYRES

700-20 to 86.36 to 96-52 33.2 55.88 81.28 33.2 48.26

1000-18 96.52
1000-22 to 111.76 111.76 42.72 66.04 99.06 38.1 55.88
1200-20
1400-20 to 121.9 2 to 127.00 45.72 81.28 109.22 43.18 63.50
1500-20 127.00

Maintenance of Hand and Foot Tyre Pumps

393. Ile following maintenance will be carried out on hand and foot pumps every
month .-

a. Approximately one teaspoonful of engine oil will be inserted into the

barrel of the pump and the plunger rod thoroughly lubricated.

Note :- When carrying out this task the plukiger and leather washer will
[Link] from the barrel.

b. Lightly oil all moving joints of the pump.

c. Ile exterior of the pump should be kept clean and free from dust, oil etc.

2 94. a When using hand and foot pumps extreme care will be taken to
ensure that the rubber hose and connections are not damaged by
skinking or stretching.
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b. Care will be taken in fitting the connector on to the tube valve. The
connector should only be pushed far enough on to the tube valve ‘SO
that only a light pressure is necessary to depress the locking lever.

Note :-- By pushing the connector on to the tube valve to its fullest extent and
then forcing the locking lever down damage to the rubber seal
inside the connector will occur.

c. Foot and hand pumps be wrapped in gunny and carefully stowed on

vehicles to avoid the risk of damage. The rubber connection should be
removed from the pump carefully coded and wrapped in gunny and
stowed separately.

d. When a pump becomes defective it’should be sent to dependent EME

workshops for examination and repair as soon as possible.

SECTION 2 - MT BATTERIES

Maintenance of Batteries

395. The following instructions will be rigidly foflow6d to conserve the batteries :-

a. Batteries will be kept topped up with distilled water at all times.

b. Indiscriminate use of starters will be avoided particularly on partially run

down batteriei.

c Drivers will be instructed to immediately report a battery in a discharged

state. A partially charged battery under use suffers greater damage
particularly when the charging system is also not working.

d. Terminals will not be disconnected unless for a special purpose, as

frequent removal of terminals from the batteries damages both the
batteries and the terminals.
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e. It will be ensured that the batteries are held firm in

their cradles as untold damage, occurs to a battery
loose in the cradle.

396. All cases of premature failure of batteries will be carefully investigated. PAF
(EME) E-40 will be initiated in all cases of misuse and neglect. Defect reports PAF
(EME) E-02 will be initiated in the case of other early failures. Warranty clause will be
invoked by EME workshops in cases where batteries become un-serviceable within the
warranty period and batteries will be returned to Ordnance Depots for replacement.

397. Registered number of the batteries will be entered in the log books at the time of
issue. BA number will be painted on the batteries without registered No.

398. Vehicle batteries will not be permanently transferred from one vehicle to another
without the prior sanctions of the CEME/DADEME of the formation.

399. This sanction will only be given in exceptional circumstances such as when a
vehicle with a serviceable battery is off read waiting spares which are not available, and
another serviceable vehicle is, off road due to its battery being unserviceable or in case
of an emergency.

400. When sanction is accorded for the permanent transfer of a battery from one
vehicle to another the woik will be carried out by the maintaining EME workshops who
will ensure that the appropriate entries are made in the vehicle log books of the vehicles
affected, and the BA Numbers on the batteries are changed.

401. Maintenance of batteries, ie, cleanliness, electrolyte level etc, of vehicles put off
the road is the responsibility of the unit on whose charge the vehicle is held. Such
batteries will be charged once every three weeks under unit arrangements or by the
maintaining EME workshop.
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LIST OF MT DOCUMENTS

1. Transprot Indents & Order Form Authorised by STO (PAFZ-2150)

or countersigned by
the competent autho
rity. Relevant rule or
order authorising use
of MT will be quoted
on the indent.

2. Duty Slip (PAFZ-2007) Duly completed as

per MVR (Instruction) 65---69.
3. Traffic Accident Report
(PAFY-1971)

4. Ifilitary Driving Licence

(PAFZ-2208)
5. Pay Book Soldier (AB-64)
6. Vehicle Log Book (PAFZ-2197) Required only when
the vehicle is proceed
ing on duty to an out
station.
7. Form ‘C’Motor Vehicle Act 1939 As reproduced in AR
(1)802
8. Nominal Roll of trainee and training
programme if the vehicle is on train
ing drive. For training convoys, nomi
nal roll of trainees and training pro
gramme will be kept by the convoy
commander for the entire convoy.

9, Officer Driving Permit Duly signed by the

CO unit in case of of
ficers when driving
vehicles.
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BOOKING OUT/IN SYSTEM REGISTER

Annex B
To MVR(I) 72
Formation/Unit----------------------------------------------------------- For the Month of----------------------------------------------
--------------

Serial BA Make Date and Kilometre Petrol in Tank Nature Check Initials of Remarks
No Number and Time Reading of Vehicle
Type Duty document
per Annex
A for cor-
rectness
IN OUT OUT IN OUT IN Dri- MT MT MTO
ver NC JCO
O
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LIST OF POL PRODUCT USED BY THE DEFENCE

Serial Cat Part No Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e

1. H1/8030-ZO-250-5629 Corrosion Preventive Temporary PM U.K. DEF-2331A Am 1 Ord Supply

OR
U.S. MIL-C-16173D Am 2 Grade 2 -do
2. Hl/8030-99-942-0480 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-2 U.K. CS-1033H --do
3. Hl/8030-99-910-0484 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-4 U.K. DEF STAN 80-3411 -do
4. Hl/8030-99-910-0485 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-6 U.K. DEF-2333 -do-
5. 111/PHA-6044 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-7 U.K. DEF-2333 -do
OR
U.S. W-P-236 -do-
6. H1/8030-99-910-0491 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-10 U.K. DEF STAN 68-1111 -do-
7. H1/8030-99-910-0492 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-11 U.K. DEF-2334 -do-
(3.175 KG lever lid tin) OR
U.S. MIL-C-11796B class 3 -do-
8. Hl/8030-99-910-0493 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-11 -do-
(6.35 KG lever lid tin)
Hi/8030-99-910.0494 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-11 - -do-
(6.7 KO Steel Drum)
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Serial Cat Part No Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e

Ord Supply
Hl/8030-99-910-0495 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX.11
(13A KG Steel Drum)
H1/8030-99-910-0496 Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-12 U.K. CS-2298D -do-
9. H1/PHA-6010 Grease XG-340 (Grease graphited R.D-1179A) U.K. CS-2592C -do
10. H1/9190-ZO-250-3716 Grease Graphite XG-264 (3.175 KG tin) U.K. DEF STAN 91- 1811 -do
11. H1/9150-ZO-250-3506 011 OM-13 (22.73 Lit Steel Drum) U.K. DEF-2001A Aml --do
3507 (1.137 lit tin)
12. H1/PHA-6030 Oil OM-16 (22.73 IAt Steel Drum) U.K. BS-148 Ams 1&2 -do-
13. H1/PHA-6061 011 OM-33 (22.73 Lit Steel Drum) U.K. DEF-2007A APA -do-
14. H1/PHA-6027 0i1 OM-58 U.K. DEF-2004A Arn]. -do-
15. H1/PHA-6036 Oil OX-10 U.K. DEF-2182 -do-
16. NIV Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum base for U.S. MIL-M-6083C Am 2 -do-
Preservation and testing
OR U.K. DTD-5540A -do-
Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-26
17. H1/PHA-6034 Oil OX-320 U.K. CS-1419C -do-
18. H1/PHA-6025 Oil ZX-1 U.K. DEF-2303 AmI -do-
OR
U.S. VVC-846 AmI Type 1
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Serial Cat Part No Nomenclature Specn Remarks
No
a b c d e

19. NIV Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base U.S. MIL-L-13866B Ord Supply
Artillery Recoil, Special
20. NIV Cleaning Compound Solvent (for bores U.S. MIL-C-372B Am2 -do-
of small arms & automatic AIC weapons)
21. H1/9150-ZO-250-4955 Recoil Mechanism Fluid [Link]/880 -do-
22. H1/PHA-6062 Oil OC-35 U.K. DEF STAN 91-1011 -do-
23. H1/9150-99-943-3220’ Oil ON-750 (20A63 Lit) U.K. DEF-2003 AmI
H1/9150-99-943-0556 (204.59 Lit)

24. H1/9150-ZO-250-4956 Shock Absorber Fluid [Link]/865 -do

25. H1/PHA-6053 Bitumen Road Emulsion U.K. Bs 434-1960 -do
26. NIV Bitumen Straight 801100 [Link]/886 -do
27. NIV Lubricating Oil, Gen Purpose low temp U.S. MIL-L-7870A Grade required
OR OR exclusively by
0i1 OM-12 [Link]-5578 AmI
Army Avn.
28. NIV Corrosion Preventive, Air Craft U.S. MIL-“529C Type-1 -do
Engine Type-1 Concentrate Am 2
OR OR
Oil ZX-21 U.K. DTD-90014913 (Proprietary)
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Serial Cat Part No Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e

29. NIV Molybenum Di-Sulphide U.S. MIL-M-7866B Anil Grade required

OR OR exclusively by
ZX-35 U.K. DEF-2304 Army Avn.
30. NIV 011 OX-275 U.K. DEF-2181A -do
31. NIV Temporary Corrosion Preventive PX-16U.S. MIL-L-21260 Grade 2
32. - White Spirit BS 245 (U.K.) -do
33. - Dry Cleaning Solvent P-D-680 (U.S.A.) -do-

34. - OIL GEP-70 DTD 581C (UK)

OR
MIL-L-6086 B Amd 1 Grade M
(U.S.A.)
35. - Grease XG-271 DEF STAN 91-1211 (U.K.) Ord Supply
36. - Grease XG-235 DEF STAN 91-61- (U.K.) -do
OR
MIL-G-6032 B Amd 2
Type-1 (U.S.A.)
37. - Grease XG-269 U.K. DTD 5610 -do
OR
MIL-G-4343-B Amd 1 (U.S.A.)
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Serial Cat Part No Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e

38. - Grease XG-276 DTD 5527’ Am 1 (U.K.) Ord Supply.

MIL-G-OR
21164C (U.S.A.)
39. - Grease XG-293 DTD 5601 Am 1 (U.K.) -do
OR
MIL-G-81322 Amd 1 ([Link].)
40. - Grease XG-287 DTD 5598 (U.K.) -do-

OR
MIL-G-23827 A (U.S.A.)
41. - Grease XG-284 DTD 5609 Amd 1 (U.K.) -do
OR
MIL-G-25537A Amd 1 (U.S.A.)
42. - Grease XG-285 DTD 806 B (U.K.) -do-
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Appx 1 to Annex C

Serial Momenclature ASC U K Specn U.S.A Specn Remarks

No Specn
a b c d e f

1. Turbine Fuel Aviation Kerosene Type (JP-1) 242 D. Eng. RD. 2494 Issue 6 -

2. Turbine Fuel Aviation Grade JP-4 243 - MIL-T~5624 (H) Amdt-1

3. Gasoline Aviation 1001130 ON 241 D. Eng. RD. 2485 Issue 6 MIL-G-5572 E
4. Gasoline Aviation 80187 ON 241 - MIL-G-5572 E
5. MT Gasoline 80 ON 256 DEF-2401 B -
6. MT Gasoline 74 ON 257 DEF-2401 B -
7 Diesel Fuel 47 Octane 20 Pour (HSD) 253 DEF-2402 B Amdt-1 -
8 Diesel Fuel 47 Octane Pour (HSD) 253 -do- -
9. Oil Fuels Class B (FLD) 262 BS 2869162 -
10. Furnace Fuel Ofi/Grade 125150 263 DEF-2406 A Amdt-1 -
11. Kerosence (Burning) Oil Grade B 268 DEF-2403 Amdt-1 -
12. Vaporising Oil 267 DEF-2404 -
13. Lubricating Oil Aircraft Reciprocating 240 D. Eng. RD-2472 Issue 3 1UL-L-6082 D -
Engine (Piston) Grade 1100 (Oil OM-270) Grade B/0
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Serial Momenclature ASC U K Specn U.S.A Specn Remarks

No Specn
a b c d e f

14. Lubricating 011 Aircraft Reciprocating 240 - MIL-L-6082 D

Engine (Piston) Grade 1065
15. Lubricating Oil, Jet Engine Grade 1010 251 - MIL-L-6081 C (ASG)
(OM-10)
16. Hydraulic Fluid Petroleum Base, Aircraft, 254 DTD-585 Amdt 1 & 2 MIL-H-5606 C Amdt 1
Missile & Ordnance (Oil OM-15)
17. Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Piston Engine - D. Eng. RD-2450 Issue 2 MIL-L-22851 B Type III
Dispersant Grade D 65 (Oil OMD-160) Amdt-1 Amdt-1
18. Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Piston Engine - D. Eng. RD-2450 Issue 2 -
Ashless Dispersant Grade D 80 (Oil OMD-250), Amdt-1
19. Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine 250 - MIL-L-7808 G Amdt-2
Synthetic Base
20. Oil OX-27 272 MIL-L-23699 B Amdt-2 MIL-L-23699 B
21. Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, 252 D. Eng. RD-2487 Issue.4 MIL-L-2104 B
Synthetic Type (Oil OX-38) Amdt-1
22. Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine
Tactical Service Grade-10
OR
Oil OMD-40 264
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Serial Momenclature ASC U K Specn U.S.A Specn Remarks

No Specn
a b c d e f

23. Lubricating 011, Internal Combustion Engine,

Tactical Service Grade 30
OR
0il OMD-110 264 DEF-2101 D Amdt-1 MIL-L-2104 C Amdt-2

24. Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine, 264 - MIL-L-2104 C

Tactical Service Grade-40
25. Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine,
Tactical Service Grade-50
OR
011 OMD-330 264 DEF-2101 D Amdt-1 MIL-L-2104 C
en

26. Lubricating Oil, Gear Multi Purpose Grade-140 271 MIL-L-2105 B

OR
Oil OC-600 261 DEF-2122 Amdt-1
27. Oil OEP-30 - DTD-518 C MIL-L-6086 B Amdt 1
Grade-L
28. Oil OEP-38 CS 3000 B
29. Lubricating Oil Gear Multi Purpose Grade-90 265 CS 3000 B MIL-L-2105 B
OR
Oil OEP-220 (flYP-90)
30. ZX-8 (Chain 011) 274 DEF-2302 W-L-75 C Type II
Grade-A
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Serial Momenclature ASC U K Specn U.S.A Specn Remarks

No Specn
a b c d e f

31. Grease Adtomotive & Artillery (Grease AA) 244 CS-3107 B Amdt-1 MIL-G-10924 C
OR Grease XG-279
32. Fluid Hydraulic OX-8 CS-3106 A MB-680 D Amdt-1
33. Ethanedial Antifreeze Type (AL-3) BS.3150 Amdt-1

34. Larvicidal 011 without Insecticides WHO Speen No WHO/SIF/23(a)

 Appx II to Annex C
LIST OF OILS, LUBRICANTS & GREASES FOR AC PUMA SA-330C

Serial Specification Desceiption Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e f

1. Air 3514 Oil Synthetic Lubricating Oil Aircraft US IfIL-L-7808 (ASC Sup)
See S/No 19 Appx I
Turbine Engine Synthetic G Am 2
Base

2. Air 3525 Gear OR 0i1 OEP-70 UK DTD 581 C

OR
US MIL L-6086 (Ord Sup) - See S/No 34 Anx
B Am 1 Grade M
3. Air 4205 A Grease High Temp Grease XG-293 UK DTD 5601 Am 1
OR
US MIL-G-81322 (Ord Sup)
Anx ‘C’
4. Air 4205 A Graphited Grease Grease XG-285 UK DTD 806 B (Ord Sup)See S/No42
Anx V
5. Air 4215 A Grease General Purpose Grease XG-271 UK DEF STAN 91-1211 (Ord Sup) See S/No 35
6. Air 4217 Molydenum Disulphide Grease XG-276 DTD 5527 Am 1
Grease (Diester Type) OR
US MIL-G-21164 C (Ord Sup)SeeS/No 38 Anx V
7. MIL-L-4253 B Silicone Grease Grease XG-269 UK DTD 5610
OR
US MIL-G-4343 B (Ord Sup)SeeS/No 37 Anx V
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Serial Specification Desceiption Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e f

8. Aeroshell 14 Grease Low Temp Grease XG-284 UK DTD 5609 Am 1

OR
US MIL-G-25537 A Am 1 (Ord Sup) See S/No
41 AnxV
9. Air 4223 Dry Lubricant Motykote OIL-ZX 34 UK DEF 2304
Disulphide Powder or OR
Molykote MIL-M-7866 B Am 1 (Ord
Sup) See S/No 29
10. Air 4225 A Grease Gen Purpose Grease XG 287 UK DTD 5598
OR
US MIL-G-23921A (Ord Sup) See S/No
11. Air 3520 Hydraulic Fluid Hyd Fluid Petroleum UK DTD 585 B
Base, Aircraft, Wssile OR
and Ordnance (011 OM-15) US MIL-H-5606 C Am 1 (ASC Sup) Ser No 16
12. Air 1503 A 011 Internal Protection 011 OX 275 UK DEF 2181 A Ord Sup S/No 30 Anx
Type A
13. WL-L-21260 Oil Internal Protection Temporary Corrosion UK DTD 9001493 Ord Sup S/No 16 Anx
(Grade-2) Preventive PX-16 prietary Item)
OR
MIL-L-21260 (Grade-2)
14. Air 3565 Pure Ifineral Vaseline Temp Corrosion UK DEF 2339
Preventive PM OR
US W-P-236 Ord Sup S/No 5 Anx
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Serial Specification Desceiption Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No
a b c d e f

15. - Sl 200 Grease - - Ord Sup

16. - Molydote M 77 - - -do-
17. Air SI-4 Silicone , Grease - - -do-
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Appx III to Annex C
GRADES REQUIRED EXCLUSIVELY BY ARMY AVIATION DHAMIAL

Serial Federal Stock Desceiption Nomenclature Specn Remarks

No No/Specificati
on

1. 9150-263-3490 Oil Lubricatiny general Oil-OM-12 UK DTD 5578 Am 1

Purpose Low Iree *ng OR
point (Oil OM-12 UK US MIL-L-780A (Ord Sup) See S/No 27 Anx C
Speen DTD 5578)

2. 6850-281-2031 Corrosion Preventive UK DTD 90014913 (Ord Sup) See S/No 28 Anx ~CI
(MIL-L-6529C Type-1) (Proprietary)
011 ZX-21 U.K. OR
Speen DTD 90014193, US MIL-C-6529C Am 2
US Speen MIL-“529C Type 1

3. 6850-264-9037 Dry Cleaning Solvent US Dry cleaning Solvent US P-0-680 (Ord Sup) See S/No 33 Anx ~C,
Specn P-D/680 Type 1 (Type 1)
4. White Spirit White Spirit White Spirit US/135 245 (Ord Sup) See SINo 32 Anx ~C’

5. - Air 4223 MIL-M-7866B Oil ZX-35 UK DEF-2304

OR
US MIL-M-7866B Am 1 (Ord Sup) See S/No 29
6. Air 1503A Type A Oil OX-275 UK DEF 2181A (Ord Sup) SeeSIN6 30 Anx ‘C’

7. A Oil Internal Protection Temporary Corrosion UK DTD 90014938

Preventive PX-16 (Proprietary)
OR
US MIL-L-21260 (Ord Sup) See S/No 16 Anx
(Grade-2)
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Annex D
To MVII (1) 170

FUEL CONSUMPTION RATE OF A, B& C VEHICLES

TARGET KM PER LITREITARGET HOURS PER LITRE

S/No Nomenclature Static Track

Running in Running in
Litre Per Litre per
Hour KM

l. Tank Light 7 5 mm M 24 13.64 4.238

2. Tank Combat, Full Tracked 9Omm M4 7 50.006 9.890
3. Tank Combat, Full Tracked 90mm M 48 50.006 9.890
4. Motor Carriage 105mm SP PRIEST M7 15.913 7.064
5. Motor Carriage 40mm Gun SP M19A1 13.64 4.238
6. Carrier Personnel, Full Tracked Armoured M113 11.366 1.130
7. Tank Cruiser Medium Mark 2 Sherman M4A1 15.913 7.064
8 Tank Ctuiser Medium Mark 3 Sherman M4A2 15.913 1.300
9. Tank Cruiser Medium Mark 5 Sherman M4A4 18.19 1.300
10. Tank Cruiser RAM GPO (Sexton) 15.913 7.064
11. SP Artillery 25 pounder (Sexton) 15.913 7.064
12. Carriage Motor 90mm Gun Shermaq M36B2 15.913 1.300
13. Vehicle Tank Recovery M32B1 15.913 7.064
14. Vehicle Tank Recovery M32B2 15.913 1.300
15. Vehicle Tank Recovery M32B2 M74 18.19 1.300
16. *Motor Carriage Multiple Gun SP Half Tank 13.64 0.848
17. *Tractor High Speed 13-ton M5, M5A1 to M5A3 9.093 2.825
18. *Tractor High Speed 18-ton M4, M4A1 and M4A1C 9.093 2.825
*These are ‘A’ vehicles but for the purpose of fuel
consumption, these will be treated as ‘B’ vehicles
and NO static run will be recorded.
19. Vehicle Tank Recovery M32B3 18.19 4.803
20. Tank 85mm T-34 13.64 2.825
21 Tank 100 mmMedium T-59 13.64 2.825

WHEN PERFORMING RECOVERY OPERATION

S/No Recovery Vehicles Fuel Consumption in Litres

per Hour of Static
running
Vehicle Tank Recovery:-

22. M32B1 27.28

23. M32B2 27.28
24. M32B3 31.82
25. M74 31.82
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TRUCK AND TRACTORS

S/No Nomenclature KMP Lit

Truck Cargo :-

26. 314 ton M37, M37B1 (with/without winch) 2/1/2 ton 6x6 3.893
27. M135 with and without winch . 1.770
28. M34 with and without winch 3.009
29. M35 with and without winch 2.479
30. M36, M36C with and without winch 5 ton 6x6 2.479
31. M41 with and without winch 1.770
32. M54 with and without winch 1.062
33. Truck Dump 5 ton 6 x 6 M51 with and without winch 1.770
.34. Truck Tractor 5 ton 6 x 6 M52 with and without winch 1.062
Truck Utility 114 ton 4 x 4 :
35. M38 WIE with and without winch 7.258
36. M38A1, M38A1C WIE 7.258
37. CJ-3A and modified wrecker CJ3A 7.258
38. CJ-3B and CJ5 7.258
39. M170 8A97
Truck 21/2 ton 6 x 6
40. Van Shop M109 and M109C 2.479
41. Van Shop 220 and M220C 2479
42. Cargo with and without winch MGC CCKW-352 & 353 3.185
43. Dump with and without winch CCKW-353 3.185
44. EB & PS (K44) M44 2A79
45. Gasoline Tank 750 Gallons GMC CCKW-353 3.185
46. Shop Equipment Electrical Repair MGC CCKW-353 3.185
47. Signal Corps Repair M30 GMC CCKW-353 3.185
48. Shop Equipment Tool and Bench GMC CCKW-353 3.185
49. Shop Equipment General Purposes Repair GMC
CCKW-353 3.185
50. Shop Equipment Machine Shop Heavy GMC CCKW-353 3.185
Truck 4 ton 6 x 6 :
51. Dump Diamond T-972 1.239
52. Mounted with distributer water tank 1000 gallons
Diamond T-968A 1.239
53. Cargo with and without winch MGC CCKW-352 & 353 3.185
54. Truck 5 ton 6 x 6 M139, M139C and M139D 1.416
Truck 6 ton 6 x 6 z
55. Bridge Erection Treadway (666) Brockway,
White Wardlafrance 1.593
56. s2Truck 6 ton Heavy Wrecker Kenwerth 573 Wardlafrance
1000.111A1 1.062
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S/No Nomenclature KMP Lit

57. Truck Tractor 6 ton 6 x 6 white 666 1.593

Truck Wrecker Medium 5 ton 6 x 6
58. M62 with winch WIE 1.062
59. M543 with front winch 1.062
60. Truck 15cwt 4 x 4 GS (Power Wagon) Dodge with and
without winch K6-W300, F3-PW-126 and Dodge B2XW-126 3.362
61. Truck 1 ton 4 x 4 Cargo Special Power Wagon Dodge
T137 and M601 3.362
Truck ¾ton 4 x 4
62. With and without winch WC-51, 52, 54 & 64 3.362
63. M4 2, M43 and M4 3B1 3.893
64. Ambulance Truck ¼ ton 4 x 4 Ford GPW Willys MB 7.258
65. Truck 12 ton 6 x 4 Prime Move M20 Diamond T980,
981,98113 and 981C 0.885
66. Truck Tractor 12 ton 6 x 6 Prime Mover M26A1 1.593
67. Tractor 30 ton 6 x 4 GS Thomyeraft Antar 11-81S 0.885
68. Tractor 4 x 4 Medium Artillery AEC (B) Matador 3.893
Landing Vehicle Tracked 11K 4 LVT (4) ;
69. On land 0.354
70. In water 0.277

MOTOR CYCLES, CARS, WAGONS AND LORRIES

Motor Cycle Solo:-
71. 350ce Matchless 49/G3L 26.561
72. 500ce Triumph TWO Mark 2 and 213 21.241
73. 650ecTruimph Thunderbird 6T 19.471
Car Six Seater ~-
4 x 2 4 -door Sedan
74. Style-line Deluxe Chev(U) GK-2103 6.370
75. Delray Chev (P) A58KP 7.081
76. Two-ten Chev (U) B55T 7.081
77. Two-ten Chev (U) B53T 7.081
78. Two-ten Chev (P) B57KP 7.081
79. 4 x 2 4-door Belair Sedan Chev (U) 2403 6.370
80. 4 x 2 4-door Station Wagon Two-Ten Chev (U) B35T 7.081
4 x 2 4 -door Station Wagon :
81. Chev (U) C58T 7.081
82. Yeoman Chev (U) A58C 7.081
83. 4 x 4 Station Wagon Willys (U) 4 x 475 4-door 8.497
84. 5 x 2 4-door Sedan two-ten Chev (U) B56T 7.081
Car Eight Seater :
4 x 2 Limousine Cadillac (U)
85 51/57 33 x 4.247
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S/No Nomenclature KMP Lit

86. 36/57 33 x 4.247

87. 4 x 2 4-door Station Wagon Styline Deluxe HK 2119 7.081
Car Nine Seater
4 x 2 4 -door Station Wagon
88. Brookwood Chev (U) C58T 7.081
89. Two-Ten Chev (U) B57T 7.081
90. Truck 112 ton 4 x 2 Suburbon Carry all with endgate 5.310
Chev (U) 3-A58T
Lorry Three Ton 4 x 2
91. GS Dodge (U) BIF-152 2.831
92. GS Chev (U) UW-6403 3.185
93. GS Ford © F4 (T, TC, TH) 3.539
94. Store Binned Ford © (T, TC, TH) F-4 3.539
Lorry Tree Ton 4 x 4 -
95. Mercedes Benz (G) LA-3500,142 6.018
96. Ford © F155-MH-3-4 (Marmon Hatrington) 3.185
97. Ford © Mannon Herrington F500-504S-62 3.185
98. Mercedes Benz (G) LG 312/42 6.018
99. Bedford (B) RLC-3 3.539
100. Petrol Dodge (U) BIG-152 2.831
101. Machinery Type VFord © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
102. Store Binned Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
103. Caravan Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
104. Expended Protection Shield Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
105. Office Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
106. Fitted with wireless Ford © F-155 MH 3-4 3.195
107. Fitted with wireless 399 Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
108. MAP Ford © F-155 MH 3-4 3.185
109. Command HP Ford CF-155 MH-3-4 3.185
110. Command LP Ford © F-155 MH-3-4 3.185
111. Wrecker Belestine W378 Mereedes Benz (G) 6.018
112. Animal Carrier LA 312/36 Marmon Herrington F-500
M504 S-62 (Ford C) 3.185
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Annex E
To MVR (1) 203

ARMY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR WHEELED

AND TRACKtD VEHICLES

Introduction

1. Army Maintenance System will be adopted for maintenance of wheeled and

tracked vehicles in the army with effect from 1st January, 1982.

Procedure

2. Army Maintenance System will be conducted as follows:-

a. Daily Service To be carried out by driver/crew

each day a vehicle is operated.

b. Long Maintenance This is a weekly service to be

Day (Weekly) carried out on tracked vehicles.

c. Monthly Service This service is well within the capability of

the driver/crew and will be carried out at sub
unit level. These maintenance instructions
will be read in conjunction with the items
listed in the monthly service given in the
TM of the vehicle. The monthly service on
those vehicles, due for quarterly service in
the same month will not be carried out.

d. Quarterly Service This service will be carried out quarterly at

unit level with the added participation of
LAD/URO personnel.

e. Service This service will be carried out by

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EME workshops or LAD for parent units. This

service has been retained as a substitute of Q-4
service of Centralised Maintenance System.
Inspections

3. It is expected that CO/OC will install strict cheeks and supervision on the actual
maintenance being carried out. Merely signing of documents without checking the
maintenance on ground should be curbed. Besides inspections by Troops/Section
Commanders, Squadron/ Company Commanders and CO/OC, following inspections
are laid down :-

a. CEMEslADEME’s Annual Technical Inspection. A programme for

these inspections will be prepared by CEME1 ADEME’ concerned
and issued to units with a copy to Formation HQ. Details are given in
PAO 515/64 for compliance.

b. Spot Cheeks. In order to improve standard of maintenance, SPOT

CHECK INSPECTIONS will be instituted by the Formation
Commanders according to the provisions of EMER Vehicle General A
300 (S).

Documents and Forms

4. The monthly, quarterly and annual service will be recorded on AB-406

(modified). Cheek Book for tracked and wheeled vehicles have also been provided for
the benefit of maintenance personnel. In addition, EME Workshops will also fill in PAF
(EME) E-03 during Annual Maintenance Service.

Composition of Maintenance Teams

5. There is no rigid composition of the team. However, for 60 wheeled vehicles

and 35 tracked vehicles, following composition is suggested which may be revised if the
number of vehicles is more

a. For Tracked Vehicles

(1) Daily Service Troop Commander Crew.

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(2) Monthly Service STO IC Crew VIC AFV from

LAD/URO

(3) Quarterly Service TO -IC Crew VM AFV Elec AFV

from LAD/URO ACE

b. For Wheeled Vehicles

(1) Daily Service Section Commander - IC Driver of

the Vehicle.

(2) Monthly Service JCO - IC Drivers - 3 VM - 1 from

LAD/URO

(3) Quarterly Service NITO - IC Team Drivers - 3 V11 - 1

from LAD/URO Elee - 1

Tools

6. The following tools will be used

a. Tools authorised in the ETs of vehicles.

b. VII/Elec/ACE tool kits.

c. Specialist vehicular tools authorised to the LAD in respective

TO&Es.
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Appendix I
To Annex E
To W11 (1) 203

MAINTENANCE OF WHEELED VEHICLES

Details of Daily Service

1. Cheek Before and After Operation

a. Fuel Oil and Water. Cheek fuel oil and water levels and their condition.
Look for leaks in engine compartment.

b. Tyres. Gauge tyres for correct pressure. Inspect tyres visually for
correct tyre pressure. Cheek wheel nuts for tightness.

c. Leaks General. Look under vehicle for indications of fuel, engine oil,
gear oil, water or brake fluid leaks.

d. Vehicle Eqpt. Operate lights, horn, wind shield wipers, visually inspect
mirrors, reflectors, vision devices, body or hull, armour towing
connections, travelling locks, hatches, doors, pauline, tools etc.

e. Instruments. Observe for normal readings during warm-up.

f. Springs and Suspension. Look at springs, suspension shock absorbers

and torque rods to see if they have been damaged.

g. Battery Clean, Check Electrolyte Level. Inspect terminals for corrosion,

tightness and coating of petroleum jelly.

h. Assemblies and Belts or Chains. Inspect assys such as carburettor,

generator, heater, blower, compressor, air reserviors, starter, water
pump and bilge pump for looseness of mountings or connections. See if
tension in belts/ chains is according to specification in veh tech manual.
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2. Specific Checks During and After Operation

a. General Operation. Be alert for any unusual noise or improper

operation of steering, clutch, brakes or gear shifting.

b. Lubrication. After deep water fording, continuous fording of streams, or

operation during wet weather over muddy terrain, cheek gear cases for
any, evidence of emulsification of oil due to accumulation of moisture.

c. Tyres & Brake Drums. Cheek for overheating of tyres and brake
drums.

d. Compressed Air Cylinders. For vehicles fitted with compressed air

cylinders for starting purposes, cheek for any signs of leak in cylinders
and pipes.

Monthly Maintenance Service - Wheeled Vehicles

3. Thoroughly clean the vehicle from inside and outside.

4. Mechanical Portion

a. Cheek engine oil level and cleanliness, change, flush if due.

b. Cheek air cleaner oil level and cleanliness, change if required.

c. Tighten radiator mounting and water hose connections.

d. Flush cooling system if due.

e. Clean radiator if clogged, straighten fins if bent.

f. Cheek fan belt condition and tension.

g. Cheek fluid level in brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder.

h. Cheek engine, generator, starter, carburettor and regulator for tightness

of mountings.
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5. Electrical Portion

a. Battery

(1) Check for secure mounting.

(2) Clean vent plugs.

(3) Check electrolyte level.

(4) Cheek battery voltage, if discharged, send for charging.

(5) Check security and cleanliness of battery terminal clamps and

earth connection.

b. General

(1) Cheek HT lead connections at distributer and spark plugs for

security.

(2) Insulate naked wires and connections.

(3) Lubricate bushes of self starter and dynamo (not for water
proof vehicles).

(4) Cheek tightness of electrical connection at self starter regulator

and ignition coil. See that seal of regulator is not broken.

6. For Diesel Vehicles Only

a. Cheek fuel line and unions for leaks.

b. Cheek fuel taps and drain plugs for leaks.

c. Cheek injection pump and filter for leaks.

d. Cheek mounting of injection pump, fuel pump and fuel tank for
tightness.

e. Lubricate working parts of fuel control. linkages.

f. Cheek oil level of fuel injection pump and governor.

g. Clean fuel filter.

Note :- Do not tighten unions of pipes of injector and injection pump unless a
definite leak is observed. Driver will not interfere with injection pump
and injectors, if any fault is observed report to EMErep.
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7. Start Engine and Warm Up

a. Cheek case of starting.

b. Check leaks at unions and carburettor.

c. Remove radiator cap and cheek water circulation.

d. Cheek for engine unusual noise and misfiring.

e. Cheek spark plugs by removing HT lead each plug in turn.

f. Cheek for exhaust leaks at exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe

flange.

g. Check if air pressure builds up at normal rate (only for vehicles fitted
with compressor).

h. Cheek working of all gauges at instrument panel.

8. Body and Suspension

a. Cheek bonnet catch and lock for correct operation.

b. Cheek floor catch and lock fo- r correct operation.

e. Cheek chassis and cross memb~rs for bends and cracks.

d. Cheek mountings of bumpers and towing hooks for tightness.

e. Cheek condition of exhaust pipe and silencer box for serviceability.

f. Cheek mounting of exhaust pipe and silencer box for tightness.

g. Cheek condition of road spring for leaves displaced/cracked centre bolt

broken/bushes damaged.
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h. Cheek/bolts for tightness.

j. Cheek condition of tie rod ends/and ball joint for damage/ wear.

k. Cheek steering box mounting for tightness.

1. Cheek shock absorbers for oil leaks/damage.

m. Cheek body mounting for tightness.

n. Cheek wheel dust caps for fitment.

9. Lubrication

a. Lubricate vehicle in accordance with vehicle lubrication order.

b. Check vehicle tools as per equipment table.

Quarterly Maintenance Service - Wheeled Vehicles

10. Thoroughly clean the vehicle from inside and outside.

11. Mechanical Portion

a. Cheek engine oil level, cleanliness, change, flush if due.

b. Cheek air cleaner oil level and cleanliness, change if due. For dry type
air cleaner, cheek cleanliness of filter.

c. Cheek fuel filter element for cleanliness, replace if damaged/ clogged.

d. Drain fuel tank if water and sediments are noticed.

e. Flush fuel tank if due.

f. Cheek radiator if clogged with foreign matter, and fins bent.

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g. Tighten radiator mounting and water hose connections.

h. Flush radiator if duel.

j. Check fan belt condition and tension.

k. Cheek fluid level of brake master cylinder.

1. Cheek fluid level of clutch master cylinder (for vehicle fitted with
Hydraulic clutch).

m. Cheek mounting of engine generator, starter, carburettor, radiator and

regulator for tightness.

12. Electrical Portion

a. Carry out distributor servicing.

b. Clean and adjust CB Points.

c. Cheek serviceability of distributor, advance mechanism.

d. Cheek ignition timing.

e. Cheek condition of generator brushes and clean commutator.

f. Check battery terminals for cleanliness and tightness. Check electrolyte

level and top up if necessary.

13. Start Engine, Wartn Up

a. Cheek engine idling speed.

b. Cheek engine governed speed.

c. Cheek operation of low pressure warning switch (for vehicles fitted with power
assisted brakes).
d. Cheek that rate of air pressure build up is normal.
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e. Cheek governor cut-in/out setting.

f Cheek setting and operation of heat control valve.

g. Listen for engine unusual noise and misfiring.

h. Remove radiator cap, see water circulation.

14. For Diesel Vehicles Only

a. Cheek for case of starting.

b. Cheek leakes at fuel pump, injection pump, piping and unions.

c. Cheek mounting of fuel pump, injection pump and fuel tanks for
tightness.

d. Lubricate all working parts and fuel control linkage.

e. Cheek oil level of injection pump and governor.

f. Clean fuel filters.

15. Transmission and Controls

a. Tighten and lubricate propeller shaft flanges and universal joints.

b. Tighten mountings of gear box, transfer case.

c. Cheek oil level of gear box, transfer case, fault and rear axle.

d. Check brake pedal free play and adjust, cheek condition of shoe lining
and brake drums.

e. Cheek clutch pedal free play and adjust.

f. Cheek operation of hand brake, condition of shoe lining and brake

drum.
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g Carry out wheel rotation if due.

h. Cheek winch cable winding, cleanliness, also test winch operation.

16. Body and Suspension

a. Cheek working of lights and horn.

b. Cheek chassis and cross member for bends and cracks.

c. Cheek condition of road spring bushes, road spring leaves and tightness
of U-bolts.

d. Cheek vehicle marking.

e. See that all outstanding modifications on the vehicle have been carried
out.

17. Road test vehicle and check following

a. Engine pulling under load.

b. Steering operation, wander, binding, side pull.

c. Clutch for drag, noise, slippage.

d. Foot brake for side pull, noise and bffectiveness.

Annual Service for Wheeled Vehicles

18. Engine Compression. Carry out engine compression test.

19. Breather Caps and Ventilators. Inspect carburettor, governor breather, and.
crankcase-ventilator caps and air cleaners. Inspect brakebooster and compressor
governor. Clean and service these items in accordance with lubrication order or
instructions in vehicle technical manual.

20. Radiator-Core, Shell, Shutter, Hose, Cap and Gaskets, Overflow

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Tanks, Steam Relief Tube and Value. Inspect them items noticing particularly if the
outside of the radiator core is clogged with foreign matter or if fins are bent. Teatthe
operation of shutter mechanism, pressure caps, and stearn-rellef valve. Observe coolant
level for contamination, in cold weather, test coolant with a hydrometer to we if it
contains sufficient antifreeze.

21. Water Pump, Fan, Drive Belts and Pulleys. Inspect pulleys and fan for
alignment and belts for tension. Notice if water-pump packing gland is leaking.

22. Valve Machan ism -Clearance, Cover Gaskets. Gauge valve tappet clearance
and look for broken valve springs, low compression, or tappet noise. If clearance is
found insufficient, adjust, and recheck compression. Inspect cover gasket.

23. Spark plugs-clean and adjust, distributor, cap, rotor points, shaft, advance
units, coil and wiring. ignition timing. Remove and inspect spark plugs. Inspect
distributor cap, rotor, and breaker points and test operation of centrifugal and vacuum
advance mechanism by hand. Test distributor shaft for looseness by hand. Test ignition
coil and distributor capacitor with high-tension ignition coil and..................... tester, if
available, according to instructions in the vehicle technical manual. Using timing light,
observe if ignition timing is correct and if spark advances automatically as engine is
accelerated. Test generator with low-voltage circuit tester. Clean spark plugs and adjust
gaps. Check distributor breaker points and adjust gap. If points are badly pitted,
replace both points and capacitor.

24. Fuel Injection Pump and Governor. Cheek for proper tunctioning of fuel
injection pump and govenror. Cheek all fuel filters and replace dirty filters. Cheek ofi
levels of injection pump and governor. In case of improper functioning cheek phasing
and calibration of injection pump. Cheek pipes and unions for leaks. Cheek security of
mountings.

25. Manifold and Heat Control Valves. Inspect these items. Look particularly for
signs of leakage at the manifold gaskets. If heat control is automatic, see if shaft
operates-freely and if bimetal spring controls it properly. If it is manually controlled,
cheek seasonal adjustment.
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26. Carburettor, Choke, Throttle, Inkage, Fuel Filters, Screen, and Lines. Inspect
these items, noticing particularly if the shafts and linkage operate freely and are not
excessively worn. Observe if the choke valve opens fully when the control is operated
and if the throttle valve opens fully whgn the accelerator is fully depressed.

27. , Exhaust Pipe and Mufflers. Inspect, listen for excessive or unusual noises and
look for exhaust leaks.

28. Brake Shoes-Linnings, Link, Guides, Anchors, Supports, Cylinders, Cams

Hose and Air Chambers. Inspect brake hoses and air chambers and test linkage for
freedom of action. Drain water from air-brake reservoirs. Remove wheels and hubs and
examine brake drums, shoes, linings, links, guides, anchors, supports, retractor springs,
and cylinder or cams. Clean and inspect wheel bearings. Wheel bearings will be
disassembled, cleaned and repacked. Remove wheels and hubs and make observations
of the brake internal components. Clean the anchor plate and tighten the anchor plate
bolts.

29. Cab and Passenger Body-Doors, Hard-Ware, Glass, Tap and Frame, Curtains
and Fastners, Seats, Upholstery, Trim, Safety Straps, and Paint. Inspect these items,
paying particular attention to cab or body mountings, including springs. Test operation
of doors, windows, windshield, ventilators, hood hinges and fastners. Observe sent
mountings, and upholstery. Make a general inspection of body including glass, panels,
top fenders, running boards, tailgate, chairs, stakes, bows, pauline, curtains and grills.
Examine condition of paint and legibility of markings and identification and caution
plates.

30. Fifth Wheels-Bed Plate and Hold-Down Bolts. Inspect these items. Test
operation of king-pin lock.

31. Bumpers-Front and Rear, Pintle Hooks. Inspect these items, including tow
hooks. Test operation of pintle hook and notice if the lock pin is attached with a chain.

32. Two Hitch King Pin, ‘Fifth-Wheel Lunette. Inspect semitrailer king pin and
upper fifth-wheel plate. -Inspect trailer drawber and lunette. Look particularly for
security of mountings and adequate lubrications.
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33. Modifications. Check that all outstanding modifications have been carried out.
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Appendix II
To Annex E
To MVR(I) 203

MAINTENANCE OF TRACKED VEHICLES

Details of Daily Service

1. Check Before and After Operation

a. Fuel Oil and Water. Check fuel oil and water levels and their condition.
Look for leaks in engine compartment.

b. Tyres and Tracks. Gauge tyres for correct pressure. Inspect tracks
visually for correct tension. Cheek wheel nuts for tightness.

c. Leaks General. Look under vehicle for indications of fuel, engine oil,
gear oil, water or brake fluid leaks.

d. Vehicle Eqpt. Operate lights, horn, wind shield wipers, visually inspect
mirrors, reflectors, vision devices, body or hull, armour towing
connections, travelling locks, hatches, doors, pauline, tools etc.

e. Instruments. Observe for normal readings during warm-up.

f. Springs and Suspension. Look at springs, suspension, shock absorbers

and torque rods to see if they have been damaged.

g. Battery Clean, Cheek Electrolyte Level. Inspect terminals for corrosion,

tightness and coating of petroleum jelly.

h. Assemblies and Belts or Chains. Inspect assemblies such as

carburettor, generator, heater, blower, compressor, air reserviors,
starter, water pump and bilge pump for looseness of mounting or
connections. See if tension in belts/chains is according, to specification
in vehicle technical manual. ~
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2. Specific Checks During and After Operation

a. General OpeOation. Be alert for any unusual noise or improper

operation of steering, clutch, brakes or gear shifting.

b. Lubrication. After deep water fording, continuous fording of streams, or

operation during wet weather over muddy terrain, cheek the gear cases
for any evidence of emulsification of oil due to accumulation of moisture.

c. Tyres & Brake Drums. Cheek for overheating of tyres and brake
drums.

d. Compressed Air Cylinders. For vehicles fitted with compressed air

cylinders for starting purposes, cheek for any sign of leak in cylinders
and pipes.

Long Maintenance Day

3. Cheek the following levels and top up if necessary

a. Engine oil, air cleaner oil and water.

b. Gear box/cross drive oil.

c. Transfer case and final drive oils.

d. Fuel tanks.

e. Stablizer oil, report to LAD if it requires topping up.

f. Oil level in winches.

4. Clean vent holes of filler caps/plugs. For T Series Tanks, breather holesof left
final drive will only be cleaned when oil cooler is removed.

5. Open the fuel filter drain cock and drain the water and sediments.

6. Cheek the condition of sights and vision devices. Clean glass of vision devices,
if necessary. Ensure that protective covers are properly fastened.
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7. Check the electrolyte level in battery. Cheek tightness of battery terminals and
its fitting in the cradle.

8. Check the operation of the shutter control linkage.

9. Cheek cleanliness of antenna and its proper functioning and good operating
condition. Replace rods if damaged.

10. Inspect condition of all knobs and switches of wireless sets and inter phone.
Also cheek their proper functioning.

11. Cheek action of levers and pedals of control linkages, control pedals and levers
must move freely without binding.

12. Cheek fire fighting equipment and air compressor system if fitted.

13. Start engine as per Maker’s instructioins, with engine running check operation
of instruments/gauges. Recheck oil levels where applicable.

14. Cheek proper functioning of fans, engine synchronizing etc.

15. Cheek leakages of inlet of exhaust manifold and exhaust elbow. Also cheek
leakage in air inlet hose. Listen any unusual noise.

16. Check turret traverse system and Gun elevation/depression system.

17. Check that elevation mechanism lock when firing circuit cut-in button, in the
interlocking device is depressed.

18. To exercise transfer case and gear-box components in T series Tanks, with
engine running, press clutch pedal fully, engage No. 2 gear, pull back both stricks to
rear most position. Release clutch pedal and let the engine run for half a minute in this
position of sticks. Press clutch pedal fully, release sticks to forward most position, bring
the gear in neutral position and switch off engine.

19. Cheek dozer blade for condition and proper function (Dozers only).
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20. Cheek ARV boom, winches, their control for proper functioning and condition
(ARVs/Tank Tractors T Series).

21. Strip, clean, lubricate and re-assemble small arms.

22. Check condition and serviceability of computer and range finder.

23. Tank Cornd will ensure that

a. All records and documents are up-to-date.

b. All tools and accessories are complete and serviceable.

24. Report any faults observed.,

Monthly Maintenance Service - Tracked Vehicles

25. Engine

a. Check oil water levels and their condition.

b. Open coarse fuel filter drain cock, drain water and sediments, clean if
necessary.

c. Check for leakage of oil, water and fuel before and after starting the engine.

d. Check that vent holes of filler plugs and caps are not blocked.

e. Cheek battery terminals and see that they are not corroded and are firmly
tightened. These should be coated with petroleum jelly. Check electrolyte level,
top up if necessary.

f. Cheek that instruments/gauges on the panel are functioning correctly.

g. Cheek leakage in inlet and exhaust manifolds when the engine is running.
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h. Cheek air cleaner for cleanliness of oils.

j. Check oil level in fuel injection pump and speed governor.

k. Flush radiator if due. Check mountings and fine for damage.

26. Power Transmission and Controls

a. Move the tank and cheek for easy engagement of gears.

b. Cheek for any signs of oil leakage in gear box/crow drive, transfer cam,
planetary steering, final drive and winch.

c. Check up brake~ clutch and steering for their proper function.

d. Check ARV booms, winches alad controls for proper functioning and
condition.

e. Cheek for air pressure in air starting cylinders and for air starting
system.

27. Running Gear and Attachments

a. Clean the tank from outside and wash tracks.

b. Check entenna and cheek for security of mounting.

c. Check track for any damage, check for damage and separat-ed rubber
in road wheels and pry road wheels to detect broken torsion bars.

d. Cheek sprockets for cracks or damage.

e. Cheek vehicle fitment fterns like fire extinguishers, spare track shoes,
stowage boxes, towing ropes ete for serviceability.

f. Cheek any signs of track pins rubbing against final drive mounting bolts.
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g. Cheek shock absorbers for any oil leakage.

h. Cheek winch rope for proper winding, cleanliness and condition of

strands.

j. Cheek condition of vehicle tools for serviceability and completeness and

ensure that follow up action on deficient tools is being taken.

28. Electrical System Power Traverse and Elevation System

a. Clean all glasses and lenses of vision devices with camel brush and
tissue paper. Ensure surface is not scratched.

b. Cheek all lights and horn for functioning.

c. Exercise gun elevation and traversing mechanism, cheek for easy

operation and any back lash in hand wheel.

d. Inspect condition of all knobs and switches of wireless sets and

interphones. Cheek wireless sets and interphones for proper
functioning.

e. Remove dust from slip-rings and brushes of comd’s cupola.

29. Armament

a. Thoroughly clean the gun bore and chamber.

b. Cheek AA Gun mount for looseness.

c. Cheek functioning of gun breech block mechanism, check for any

rust/corrosion. Check functioning of firing mechanism.

d. Look for excessive oil leakage in gun recoil mech

e. Pull back gun to see run out.

f. Clean the recoil slides. See for any rust/corrosion.

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30. Lubrication

a. Cheek the condition and level of oil in the fol assemblies/

sub-assemblies. Change oil if due:-

(1) Engine.

(2) Transfer case.

(3) Transmission.

(4) Planetary steering.

(5) Final drive.

(6) Fuel injection pump and governor housing.

b. Grease/oil the various lubrication points as per lubrication order.

31. Quarterly Maintenance Service -Tracked Vehicles

a. Engine

(1) Cheek mounting bolts.

(2) Cheek smoke generating system for functioning.

(3) Flush cooling system if required.

(4) Check for secure tightening of couplings, air cleaner branch

pipes to engine intake manifolds.

32. Power Transmission and Controls

a. Check for mounting nuts/bolts

(1) Transmission/cross drive.
(2) Controlled differential.
(3) Transfer case.
(4) Fan drive and fan clutch housing.
(5) . Gear box output shaft flange.
(6) Final drive.
(7) Control linkage brackets.

b. Cheek and adjust the free play of clutch pedal, brake pedal and also
adjust steering linkages, accelerator/throttle linkages and gear shift
linkages.
c. Cheek condition of brake bands and hinged joints. Ensure correct
clearance between brake bands and drum.
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d. Check for slipping of fan friction clutch.

e. Cheek for alignment of index arrows on steering brakes.

f. Check for condition and locking of toothed couplings connecting

the gear box to planetary steering mechanism.

g. Cheek for condition of fan and for locking of bolts attaching the fan and
toothed couplings of fan drive.

h. Check for condition of brake bands and their hinged joints as well as
for maint of clearance between brake hands and drums.

33. Running Gear and Fitments

a. Cheek mountings/bolts of fuel and oil tanks, finder bolts, heater

mountings bolts, turret ring and cupola nuts/bolts.

b. Cheek and adjust track tension.

c. Cheek mounting and locking system of dozer blade.

d. Cheek for tightening of bolts securing the cap covers of labyrinths of

idler and road wheels, supports of road wheel arms and hydraulic
shock absorbers.

c Cheek for tightening of plugs fastening the driving wheels to driven

shafts of final drive.

f. Open drain cocks of fuel tanks and remove sludge, water if any.

34. Electrical Systems Power - Traverse and Elevation

a. Test fire control mechanism for proper operation.

b. Cheek battery voltage for state of change and send for recharging if
required.
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c. Measure rigidity of elevation stabilizer and damping rotation of both

elevation and traversing stabilizer.

d. Cheek stabilised gun for speed of deflection in vertical and horizontal

planes.

e. Measure non-equilibrium and friction movements of gun tipping unit.

f. Clean, cheek, grease, turret ring, gun bearing and elevating rack.

g. Cheek gyroscopic drift indicator for proper functioning.

h. Cheek electrical circuit of fire fighting system for sound condition.

j. Check all eqpt of radio station for condition and completeness.

k. Cheek for exterior condition of throat microphones, earphones, cords

and chest switches as well as plug connectors and terminal blocks.

1. Cheek for soundness of gun and machine gun electric trigger

mechanism.

m. Cheek for secure tightening of plug connections of power cables of

elevation and traversing stabilizers.

n. Cheek for oil leakage out of elevation stabilizer hydraulic system.

o. Check oil level in inspection port of replenishing tank of elevation

stabilizer hydraulic system.

p. Check stabilizer for functioning.

q. Check for impossibility of cutting in traversing the turret with open

driver’s cupola.
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s. Cheek turret lock for good condition.

35. Armaments

a. Cheek nitrogen pressure and level of oil in gun recoil mechanism.

b. Cheek bore evacuator.

c. Fully clean, inspect and lubricate gun bore and breech block
mechanism.
36. Cheek that all modifications outstanding on the tank have been carried out.

37. Cheek vehicle marking.

38. Lubrication

a. Cheek the condition and level of oil in the following assemblies/sub

-assemblies. Change oil if due

(1) Engine.

(2) Transfer case.

(3) Transmission.

(4) Planetary steering.

(5) Final drive.

(6) Fuel injection pump and governor housing.

b. Grease/oil the various lubrication points as per lubrication order.

Annual Service for Tracked Vehicle

39. Engine Compression. Carry out engine compression test.

40. Breather Caps, Ventilators, Fuel Filters, Bilge Pump Screens, Oil Filters.
Inspect caps, air cleaners, and vents of carburettors, crankcase ventilators, governors,
transmission, differentials compressors, etc, Particularly for clogging. Examine engine
and transmission oil filters, all fuel filters, and bilge pump screens. Clean and service
these items in
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accordance with instructions in vehicle technical manuals and lubrication orders.

41. Radiators, Core, Shell, Hose, Cap, Surge Tank, Shutters, Steam Relief Tube.
Inspect these items, noticing particularly if the radiator core is clogged with foreign
matter. Test the operation of radiator and oil cooler shutter mechanism, pressure cap,
and steam relief valve. Observe coolant level and examine collant for contamination. In
cold weather, test coolant with a hydrometer to see if it contains sufficient antifreeze.

42. Water Pump, Fan, Drive Belts, Pulleys. Inspect pulleys and fans for alignment
and belts box tension. Notice particularly if water pump is adequately lubricated and if
packing gland is leaking. Test the operation of fan clutch.

43. Spark Plugs, Distributor, Coil, Wiring, Magnetes. Remove and inspect spark
plugs. Inspect distributor cap rotor and breaker points and test centrifugal and vacuum
advance mechanisms, by hand for freedom of movement. Test distributor shaft for
looseness by hand. Test ignition coil, or booster coil and capacitor with high tension
ignition circuit tester according to instructions in the vehicle technical manual. Examine
magneto breaker points. Using a timing light, or special method described in vehicle
technical manual, observe if timing si correct and if spark advances automatically as
engine is accelerated. Test generator regulator with low voltage circuit tester following
instructions in the vehicle technical manual. Clean spark plugs and adjust gap. Dress
distributor or magneto breaker points and adjust gap. If points are badly pitted, replace
both points and capacitor. Examine generator brushes and clean commutator.

44. Fuel Injection Pumps, Governor. Cheek for proper functioning of fuel injection
pump and govenor. Cheek all fuel filters and replace dirty filter. Cheek oil levels of
injection pump and governor. In case of improper functioning cheek phasing and
calibration of injection pump cheek pipes and unions for leaks cheek security of
mountings.

45. Valve Mechanism Clearance, Cover Gaskets. Inspect valve mechanism,

looking particularly for weak [Link] valve springs. Gauge valvetapped clearance.
Inspect valve covers and gaskets. Adjust valve tapped
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clearance to specification. Use new gasket when replacing valve covers.

46. Carburettor, Fuel Pump, Choke, Carburettors Control Linkages. Inspect these
items noticing particularly if carburettor shafts and linkage operate freely and are not
excessively worn. Observe if the throttle valve opens fully when the control is released
and if the throttle valve opens fully when the accelerator is fully depressed. When two
carburettors are used, note particularly if the throttles are synchronized. Test fuel pump
pressure. If need was indicated in the road test, adjust the engine governed speed at this
time.

47. Steering and Parking Brakes - Adju8ttnent, Linkage. Inspect these items,
particularly observe cross shafts, linkage, and locking device for parking. Adjust
linkage, if need was indicated in the road test service brake booster, if any, according to
instructions in the vehicle technical manual or lubrication order. Tighten assembly and
mounting bolts.

48. Engine Fan, Shrouds, and Cylinder air Deflectors. Inspect the items particularly
for interference, looseness, and adjustment of fan drives.

49. Track Tension. Test track tension, by the method given in the vehicle technical
manual, to see if it is within specified limits. Adjust track tension, if it is not within
permissible limits. Using a torque indicating wrench, tighten all track wedge nuts to the
torque specified in the vehicle technical manual. Tighten all assembly and mounting bolts
of the suspension components. Whenever the track has been removed for replacement
or repair, examine road wheels, sprockets, idlers and support rollers for end play and
bearing looseness or damage. Spin each wheel and listen for a damaged bearing.

50. Electrical Controls, Wiring, Collector Rings, Supprewors. Inspect all exposed
electrical controls, function and terminal boxes and connecting wiring, cables, and
conduits. Inspect all visible radio noise suppression bond strapes, suppressors, and
shields microphones and radio mounting, radio controls, head sets, antenna mast and
insulators.

51. Gun Stabilization System. Cheek for proper functioning. Check

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damping rotations, speed of deflection, gyroscopic drift indicator and oil leaks in
stabilizer hydraulic system. Cheek for soundness of electrical and hydraulic connection.

52. Modification. Cheek that all outstanding modifications on the vehicles have been
carried out.
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Annex F
To MVR (1) 212

DETAILS OF CLASSIFICATION OF A, B& C VEHICLES

Class I. A vehicle fit for active service, or which can be put into
this condition with a maximum of six manhours unit/field
repairs. Suffixes ‘A’ or ‘B’ will be added to indicate:-

Class IA. A vehicle which must have at lead-Ifive percent

of its assessed life remaining.
Class IB A vehicle which has less than fifty percent of its
assessed life remaining.
Class I Out of Action”. A vehicle which cannot be used
due to non-availability of vital spares, such as tyres
or battery.

Note.---Forassessment of life refer to EMIER VEHICLES

GENERAL A-010(S).

Class II. A vehicle NOT fit for active service on account of its age or mileage
or wear and which is not considered economical to repair to Class I
standard (by Base Workshops). It must be in good running order and can
be maintained in this condition with a maximum of ten manhours unit repairs
in the case of ‘B’ vehicles and twenty manhours unit repairs in
the case of ‘A’ and ‘C’vehicles.

Class III. A repairable vehicle which can be repaired to a Class I or Class II

condition with a maximum of seventy two manhours field
repairs in the case of 93’ vehicles and one hundred fifty
manhours field repairs in the case of ‘A’ and ‘C’vehicles. These
figures may be extended if workload permits. Suffixes A, B and C
will be added to indicate :-

Class IIIA. Can be repaired to Class IA Standard.

Class IIIB. Can be repaired to Class IB Standard.
Class [Link] be repaired to Class II Standard.
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Class IV. A repairable vehicle which can be repaired to Class I or Class II

condition after a base repair. Suffixes A, B or C will be added to
indicate :-

Class IVA. Can be repaired to Class IA Standard.

Class IVB Can be repaired to Class IB Standard.
Class IVC Can be repaired to Class 11 Standard.

Note :- Class IV will be given when a repair is required beyond the

capacity of Field Workshops, either because an excessive number of
manhours are necessary to effect repairs or because of the limitation of
tools and equipment (indicated by Echelons of Repair Schedules).

Class V. A repairable vehicle which can be repaired to a Class I or Class II

condition after a complete base overhaul.
Class VI. A vehicle which is beyond economical repairs.
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Annex G
To MVR (1) 242
SPEED LIMITS

S/No Nomenclature of Vehicles Speed Limits MPH/KMPH

With Trailer Without
Trailer

1. Motor Cycle - 40/65

2. Staff Cars

a. Less than 32,000 total KM running - 60/90

b. More than 32,000 total KM running - 45/75
c. Special Staff Cars (eg cadillac) fitted
with power brakes. - 65/105

3. Jeep Station Wagons (Jeepsters) - 45/75

4. Commercial type 4 x 2 Vans and pick ups

a. Less than 32,000 total KM running - 45/75
b. More than 32,000 total KM running - 35/55

5. Truck 1/4ton 4 x 4 (Jeeps) 30/50 45/75

6. Trucks 15 cwt/l ton/3/4ton/11/2 ton 30/50 40/65

7. All GS Cargo carrying vehicles of capacity

21/2ton or more. 30/50 40/65
8. All Specialist vehicles with equipment mounted
on a Chassis of 21/2 ton or more capacity. 30/50 40/65

9. Ambulances - 40/65

10. Breakdown Lorries/Wreckers

a. Without Casualty in tow 20/30 30/50

b With Casualty in simple tow - 20/30
c. With Casualty in suspended tow - 15/25

11. Any vehicle towing another non-runner vehicle - 20/30

12. Transporters;-

a. Upto 30 tons (loaded or unloaded) - 20/30

b. Above 30 tons (loaded or unloaded) - 15/25
13. Wheeled Carriers, Armoured Cars, and Recce Cars - 25/40
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S/No Nomenclature of Vehicles Speed Limits MPH/KMPH

With Trailer Without
Trailer

14. SP Artillery tracked - 15/25

15. Light Tanks - 20/30

16. Heavy and Medium Tanks including Engineer

Tanks and ARVs. - 15/25

17. Tracked-Engineer Field Equipment - 15/25

18. Wheeled-Engineer Field Equipment - 20/30

19. Amphibious Vehicles-Tracked - 15/25

20. Amphibious Vehicles-Wheeled - 25/40

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Annex H
To MVR (1) 250
PASSENGER CARRYING CAPACITY

Classification Type of Vehicle Passenger carrying capacity in

of Vehicle addition to driver
With Kit Without Kit

Lorry 3-4on 4 x 2
Lorry 3-ton 4 x 4 20 28
Lorry 3-ton 4 x 6
Truck [Link] 4 x 2 7 11
Truck 15-Cwt 4 x 4
Truck 1117 ton 4 x 4 GS 11 15
Truck Cargo 2 1/2 ton 6 x 6 M-30 18 These figures Passenger carrying
Truck Comd 3/4 ton 4x4 M-42 10 be reduced for capacity withoutkit
Truck pick Up 1 ton 4x4 w/w 12 distance above` will be incresed de
Dodge B2 PW 126 75 miles/120 Km pending upon the
Model B 1PW26 with availability of spac
Gerstanslanger Body

Car 5-Cwt 4 x 4 2 3
DUKW 2 1/2 ton amph lorry 6 x 6 18 23
Jeep Toyota FJ 40C 3 5
Land Cruiser

Truck 4-ton 4 x 2 JAYFONG 16 22

CA IOZ

Truck 6-ton 4 x 2 DIESEL 18 24

6512H Chev
Truck 7 ton 4 x 2 DIESEL 18 24
6512H Chey
Truck 1/4 ton 4 x 4 GS GAZ-69M 5 7
Truck 1/4 ton 4 x 4 GS GAZ-69AM 3 4

Commercial type van/pick According to number of seats fitted.

up/bus

Note For S&T planning purposes the passenger carrying capacity of Truck Cargo 2 1/2 ton
6 x 6 M-34 may be taken 16 men with kit and 20 men without kit.
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ANNEX J

COVERING OF TYRES BY SUN SCREEN (Referred to In Instrs 389)

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TABLE OF CONCORDANCE

New Comprehensive Other Supporting Remarks

Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

1 2 SPAO 15/85
1 2 SPAO 15/85
2 3 SPAO 15/85
3 4 SPAO 15/85
4 5
5 6
6 7
7 8
8 8A
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 15A
17 15B
18 15C
19 16-26,28.32B SPAO 15/85, GHQ ltr no 4822/1483/
PS-2 dated 03 Dec 1984 and Decision
on Agenda points of 38th Fmn Cornds’
Conf l985
20 33 SPAO 15/85
21 33A SPAO 15/85
22 34 SPAO 15185
23 35 SPAO 15/85
24 37 SPAO 15/85
25 38 SPAO 15/85
26 39 SPAO 15/85
27 40 SPAO 15/85
28 41 SPAO 15185
29 42 SPAO 15/85
30 Notes to SPAO 15/85
Instr 42
31 43 SPAO 15/85
32 44 SPAO 15/85
33 45 SPAO 15/85
34 46 SPAO 15/85
35 47 SPAO 15/85

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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

36 48 SPAO 15/85
37 49 SPAO 15/85
38 50 SPAO 15/85
39 51 SPAO 15/85
40 52 SPAO 15/85
41 53 SPAO 15/85
42 54 SPAO 15/5
43 55 SPAO 15/85
44 56 -
45 57 -
46 58 -
47 59 -
48 60 -
48A 36 SPAO15/85
49 61 SPAO 15/85
50 62
51 63 SPAO 15/85
52 64 SPAO 15/85
53 65 SPAO 15/85
53A - SPAO 15/85
54 66 SPAO 15/85
55 67 SPAO 15/85
56 68 SPAO 15/85
57 69 SPAO 15/85
58 70 SPAO 15/85
59 71 SPAO 15/85
60 72 SPAO 15/85
61 73 SPAO 15/85
62 74 SPAO 15/85
63 75 SPAO 15/85
64 75A SPAO 15/85
65 76 SPAO 15/85
66 78 SPAO 15/85
67 79 SPAO 15/85
68 80
69 81 SPAO 15/85
70 82 SPAO 15/85
71 83 SPAO 15/85
72 84 SPAO 15/85
73 85
74 86
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

75 87
76 89 -
77 90 -
78 91 -
79 92 -
80 93 -
81 94 -
82 95 -
83 96 -
84 98 -
85 99 -
86 100 -
87 101 Modified vide SPAO 20/83
88 102 Modified vide SPAO 20183
89 103 Modified vide SPAO 20/83
90 105
91 106
92 -
93 - PAO 60/79
94 107
95 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
96 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
97 - Anx B to MVR ® 197 3
98 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
99 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
100 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
101 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
102 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
103 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
104 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
105 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
106 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
107 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
108 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
109 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
110 - Anx B to MVR ® 1973
ill 108 -
112 108A -
113 108B -
114 108C -
115 109 -
116 110 -
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

117 111 -
118 112 -
119 113 -
120 114 -
121 115 -
122 116 -
123 117 -
124 118 SPAO 15/85
125 119 -
126 120 -
127 121 -
128 122 -
129 123 -
130 124 -
131 125 -
132 126 -
133 127 -
134 128 -
135 129 -
136 130 -
137 131 -
138 132 -
139 132 -
140 132 -
141 132A PAO 98/80
142 133
143 133A Govt: Itr no 6090/6/RF-4/D-13
(Regs)179 dated 24 Apr 79.
144 134 SPAO 15/85
145 135 SPAO 15/85
146 136 SPAO 15/85
147 - PAO 154/74
148 - PAO 154/74
149 143
150 144
151 145
152 146,147 PAO 125/79
153 148
154 149
155 151
156 152
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

157 153 -
158 154 -
159 155 -
160 156 -
161 157 -
162 158 -
163 159 -
164 160
165 162 PAO 39/75
166 163 PAO 39/75
167 164
168 165
169 166 -
170 167 -
171 168 -
172 169 -
173 170 -
174 170A -
175 171 -
176 172 -
177 173 -
178 174 -
179 176 -
180 177 -
181 178 -
182 179 -
183 180 -
184 181 -
185 182 -
186 183 -
187 184 -
188 185 -
189 186 -
190 187 -
191 188 -
192 189 -
193 190 -
194 191 -
195 192 -
196 193 -
197 194 -
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

198 195 -
199 196 -
200 197 -
201 198 -
202 198A -
203 199 -
204 200 -
205 209 Modified
206 219 -
207 220 -
208 221 -
209 222 -
210 223 -
211 224 SPAO 18/77
212 225 -
213 226 -
214 227 -
215 228 -
216 229 -
217 230 -
218 231 -
219 232 -
220 233 -
221 234 -
222 235 -
223 236 -
224 237 -
225 238 -
226 239 -
227 240 -
228 241 -
229 242 -
230 243 -
231 244 -
232 245 -
233 246 -
234 247 -
235 248 -
236 249 -
237 250 -
238 251 -
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

239 252
240 253
241 254
242 255 Modified vide PAO 94/84
243 256 Modified vide PAO 94/84
244 257 Modified vide PAO 94/84
245 258 Modified vide PAO 94/84
246 259 Modified vide PAO 94/84
247 260 Modified vide PAO 94/84
248 261 Modified vide PAO 94/84
249 262 Modified vide PAO 94/84
250 263 Modified vide PAO 94/84
251 264 Modified vide PAO 94/84
252 265
253 265A
254 265B
255 265C
256 265D
257 265E -
258 265F -
259 265G -
260 265H -
261 265J -
262 265K -
263 266 -
264 267 -
265 268 -
266 269 -
267 270 -
268 271 -
269 272 -
270 273
271 274 -
272 275 -
273 276 -
274 277 -
275 278 -
276 279 -
277 280 -
278 281 -
279 282 -
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

280 283
281 284
282 285
283 286
284 287
285 288
286 289
287 290
288 291
289 292
290 293
291 294
292 295
293 296
294 297
295 298
296 298
297 299
298 300 -
299 301 -
300 302 -
301 303 -
302 304 -
303 305 -
304 306 -
305 307 -
306 308 -
307 309 -
308 310 -
309 311 -
310 312 -
311 313
312 314
313 315
314 316
315 - Added vide Govt ltr no 426817741
MGIOS-10B/3362/DJS(A-V)178
dated 7 Dec 1978.
316 317
317 318
318 319
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

319 320 -
320 321 -
321 322 -
322 323 -
323 324 -
324 325 -
325 326 -
326 327 -
327 328 -
328 329 -
329 330 -
330 331 -
331 332 -
332 333 -
333 334 -
334 335 -
335 336 -
336 337 -
337 338 -
338 339 -
339 340 -
340 341 -
341 342 -
342 343 -
343 344 -
344 345 -
345 346 -
346 347 -
347 348 -
348 349 -
349 350 -
350 351 -
351 352 -
352 353 -
353 354 -
354 355 -
355 356 -
356 357 -
357 358 -
358 359 -
359 360 -
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Instrs Instrs of MVR (I) References
1975
1 2 3 4

360 361 -
361 362 -
362 363 -
363 364 -
364 365 -
365 366 -
366 367 -
367 368 -
368 369 -
369 370 -
370 371 -
371 372 -
372 373 -
373 374 -
374 375 -
375 376 -
376 377 -
377 378 -
378 379 -
379 380 -
380 381 -
381 382 -
382 383 Modified vide PAO 122/74
383 384
384 385 Modified vide PAO 122/74
385 386 Modified vide PAO 122174
386 387 -
387 388 -
388 389 -
389 390 -
390 391 -
391 392
392 393 -
393 394 -
394 395 -
395 396 -
396 397 Modified vide PAO 100/74
397 398 Modified vide PAO 100/74
398 399 Modified vide PAO 100/74
399 400
400 401
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1975
1 2 3 4

401 402
Annex A Annex A
Annex B Annex B
Annex C - Annex A to D of PAO 39/75
Annex D Annex D
Annex E - SPAO 11/82
Annex F Annex J
Annex G - Annex A to PAO 94/84
Annex H - Annex B to PAO 94/84
Annex J Annex M
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INSTRS OF WR (1) 1975 OMITTED DUE TO REASONS STATED AGAINST

EACH:-

a. Being Blank

27, 77, 88, 104~ 137-142, 150, 161, 175 and 201-208.

b. Being Redundant. 97

c 210-218- Due to Modified Army Maintenance System given in

SPAO 1/82 reproduced in Annex E.-