The   COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCB   equipo   goal for PM-to-interim repair ratio is three scheduled PM inspections to each interim repair. The  yard  boss provides the first step toward meeting this goal by enforcing Operator  Maintenance.  Every  operator must  keep  assigned  vehicles  clean,  safe,  and  in serviceable  condition.  Daily,  operators  should  inspect the   following: fuel,  oil,  water,  hydraulic  fluids, battery  levels,  tires,   lug  nuts,  lights,  drive  belts, mounted  equipment,  and  exterior  or  interior  damage. Operators must usc their sense of smell, sight, and feel while operating equipment and note defects on the Hard Cards. An   ideal   Equipment   Managment   Program requires  the  yard  boss  review  all  Hard  Cards  and NAVFAC  11260/4  forms  for  any  deficiency.  From this review the yard boss determines if a repair should be  performed  by  the  operator,  evaluated  by  the mechanic inspector, or to place the cards and forms in the  Trouble  Reports  File. Sitting  behind  a  desk  is  not  the  only  job  of  a transportation   supervisor.   Be   active!   Schedule your  work  to  ensure  you  are  out  in  the  yard during  prestart  and  post  operations  to  reinforce the  Yard  Boss  Program.  As  the  pool  supervisor, you  should  review  what  CESE  the  yard  boss  is sending  to  the  shop  for  repairs  that  can  impact the   PM-to-repair   ratio.   Discuss   priority   equip- ment   problems with   the   operation   and maintenance  supervisors. Remember,  adding fluids,  tightening  belts,  changing  light  bulbs,  and lubricating   are   all   operator   maintenance.   Daily communication   between   the   pool   supervisor, yard   boss,   and   dispatcher   concerning   the condition   and   availability   of   equipment   is   vital. As  the  transportation  supervisor,  you  must  also communicate  daily  with  the  operations  and maintenance  supervisors  on  the  conditions  of  the transportation  pool. Equipment  Availability Equipment  availuability  is  the  percentage  of  time the equipment is available for dispatch compared to downtime. Equipment  downtime  is  figured  on  a 24-hour,  7-day-week  basis.  Ninety  percent  equip- ment availability is considered excellent, 85 percent is  good,  and  75  percent  and  below  is  poor. The  maintenance  supervisor availability. Overworked  or monitors  equipment abused   equipment, inadequate parts support, or shortage of mechanics result in poor equipment availability. A  strong  Yard  Boss  Program  is  the  key  to increased equipment availability and a decrease in equipment  downtime. COLLATERAL EQUIPAGE The  proper  management  of  collateral  equipage can   enhance   a   unit’s   Equipment   Management Program.  However,  when  this  area  is  neglected,  a high  cost  collateral  equipage  turnover  can  hinder  any effective  Equipment  Management  Program. Maintenance  supervisors  are  very  concerned  with collateral equipage operations. Collateral equipment accountability is part of contingency readiness, and the ordering of collateral equipment is the same as ordering   repair   parts   that   are   approved   by   the maintenance  supervisor. As  the  transportation  supervisor,  you  should make   rounds   of   the   collateral   equipage   area. Collateral equipage is divided into two basic types: component   collateral   equipage   and   tactical collateral equipage. Component Collateral Equipage Component  collateral  equipage   consists  of items, such as hoses for pumps and bits for the earth auger.  These  items  are  normally  procured  on  the same  contract  as  the  basic  machine. The  history jacket should contain a list of the amount and types of component  collateral  equipage. Tactical Collateral Equipage Tactical collateral equipage consists of items common  to  the  equipment,  such  as  top  canvas  and tarpaulin, bows and side racks, spare tire and rim, jack  and  lug  wrench,  and  chains  with  hooks  and binders. COLLATERAL EQUIPAGE CUSTODIAN The collateral equipage custodian is a seasoned operator  who  possesses  an  in-depth  knowledge  of collateral   equip   age   terms,   procedures,   and equipment. The   collateral   equipage   custodian maintains  a  Collateral  Custody  Record  Card, 1-13