The 519th Transportation Association Thailand
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519th Transportation Association, Thailand history
THE BEGINNING:
The 519th Transportation Association, Thailand history is short but unique, beginning in 1996 as an online organization called "The United States Army Transportation Association, Thailand", and ultimately resulting in an organizational name change to "The 519th Transportation Association, Thailand" our focus has been to locate members of the 519th Transportation Battalion (Truck), it's subordinate units and attachments; anyone stationed in Thailand, regardless of branch of service or unit affiliation and to inform the general public of the contributions made by those stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War.
Once contact has been established we collect any organizational and personal information, photo's, memorabilia, and present it online for the general public.
REUNIONS:
Since 2002 reunions have been scheduled every 2 years, so that new friendships can be made, and old acquaintances can be reunited. This website contains pictures from each past reunion. (If you would like to sponsor a reunion in your area, simply let me know and I'll give you pointers on what it takes to set up a reunion.)
MUSEUM EXHIBIT:
Efforts began in 2006 at the US Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Virginia to create a historic display of United States Army Motor Transport Operations in Thailand. The 519th Transportation Association, Thailand provided personal items from our members, as well as official documentation to establish the efforts of a single transportation truck battalion in the Thailand Theatre of Operations from 1966 - 1976. Feel free to stop in at the museum when you are in the Fort Eustis, Virginia area and inquire on the status of this special display. Once the display is up, be sure to take photo's and email them to me at jjwilson@pcisys.net so they can be added on this website.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
There is much more to this organization than one person can do, and your input is vital to keeping this site updated. (If you have sent photo's or material that you'd like returned to you, please let me know and I'll get them in the mail as quickly as possible.)
HOW TO JOIN:
Membership in the 519th Transportation Association, Thailand is free and open to anyone with an interest in or connection to Thailand. Simply contact me with your basic information: NAME, UNIT, DATES, BASE, CURRENT HOMETOWN, & EMAIL ADDRESS). You will be added to our members page (no fee), plus invitations to join our email server on Yahoo Groups, and website membership link will be sent to you.
Joe Wilson - Truckmaster
Nuggets of the motor pool
From "Moose" Osegueda's photo files
What DA PAM covers maintenance?
DA PAM 750-8
DA PAM 750-35
What Army Regulation covers the Army Material Maintenance Policy and Retail Management?
AR 750-1
What are the 4 levels of Maintenance?
1. Unit
3. Direct support
4. General support
5. Depot
What does PMCS stand for?
Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
When is a PMCS required to be performed?
Before, during and after the operation of a piece of equipment and also at weekly and monthly intervals
What is a TM?
A Technical Manual, outlines the specific scope of repairs on equipment
Preventative Maintenance Schedule Record
What series of manuals refer to organizational maintenance?
The 20 series
• DA Form 2404- Equipment inspection and maintenance worksheet
• SF 91- Operator's report of motor vehicle accident
• DD Form 518- Accident ID card
• DD Form 1970- Vehicle utilization record
• SF 96- Vehicle accident report form
Who is required to perform a PMCS?
Every operator who is assigned a piece of equipment
The Army Maintenance Management System
What forms are filled out at the time of dispatch?
• DD Form 1970- Vehicle utilization record
• DA Form 2401- Organizational control record for equipment
DA Form 2765
What is the DA Form 2407 used for?
To request support maintenance on a piece of equipment
The operator’s manual (10 series)
Before a vehicle can be dispatched, what safety equipment must be present?
Fire extinguishers (up to date inspection tags), complete first aid kit and highway warning kit
Any X faults
What is a class 1 leak?
Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops
Prescribed Load List
What is a class 2 leak?
Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not great enough to cause the drops to fall during inspection
Not Operationally Ready
What is a class 3 leak?
Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and drip during inspection
15 days
What does the Acronym MAIT stand for?
Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team
If you stayed with it this far I've got you hooked, Right?
