CESE is placed in live stortigc when there is no planned  need  for  it  for  a  period  covering  two  PM cycles  or  80  working  days.  CESE  eligible  for  live storage must have an equipment evaluation code of A5 or above. All cranes are maintained in an active status and are under the control of the crane crew. To balance CESE through mileage or hours utilization, you  should  review  low-mileage  stored  CESE  for possible  rotation  with  high-mileage  active  CESE  with like  equipment  codes  (EC). All  Equipment  Status  Boards  must  denote  CESE that  is  assigned  to  live  storage.  The  CESE  in  live storage is not for replacement of vehicles that are in the shop for PM or repairs. Live storage procedures are   outlined   in   the   Naval   Construction   Force Equipment  Management  Manual,  NAVFAC  P-404, the  Live  Storage  of  CESE,  C O M S E C O N D/ COMTHIRDNCBINST   11200.9   series,   and   the Maintenance  of  Active  CESE  at  Mainbody Deployment   Sites,   COMSECOND/COMTHIRD- NCBINST  11200.22  Series. STORAGE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Bulk  petroleum  products  are  stored,  inventoried, and issued by the battilion supply department, and fuel products are stored in the Alfa company yard. The maintenance supervisor maintains enough oil and lubricate supply in the mechanic’s shop to perform maintenance operations. The transportation supervisor is responsible for the  storage  of  petroleum  products  used  in  the transportation  pool. Storing  petroleum  products includes  taking  steps  to  prevent  fires,  water contamination, and ground pollution. Guidelines for storage  and  issue  of  flammable  and  combustible liquids  are  found  in  the  U.S.  Army  Corps  of Engineers,  Safety  and  Health  Requirements  Manual, EM385-1-1. EQUIPMENT  ACQUISITION  AND DISPOSITION Equipment  acquisition  and  disposition  procedures for public works units are found in NAVFAC P-300. Second  and  Third  NCB  equipo  offices  notify battalions  of  equipment  acquisition  or  equipment disposition   instructions   by   message   traffic.   The procedures   are   found   in   the   COMSECOND/ COMTHIRDNCBINST   11200.1   Series.   Civil Engineer  Support  Office  (CESO)  handles  the acquisition   and   disposition   of   CESE   for   special operation  units  (SOUs). BEEP The   purpose   of   the   Battalion   Equipment Evaluation  Program  (BEEP)  is  to  use  the  full expertise and efforts of the two equipment forces to provide  the  relieving  battalion  the  best  possible turnover  of  Alfa  company  operations.  Additionally, pass on all special knowledge of CESE maintenance, operation  techniques,  and  provide  a  realistic  in-depth condition  evaluation  of  CESE  allowance,  facilities, tools, and materials. The   maintenance   supervisor   provides   the transportation  supervisor  the  scheduled  CESE  list  for the  BEEP.  COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1 Series recommends that CESE scheduling be accomplished  by  PM  groups,  with  the  appropriate number  of  groups  scheduled  each  day  to  complete  the BEEP within 10 working days. The 10 working days covers the cleaning, inspection, hands-on work, and final   inspection   of   all   CESE,   and   turnover   of collateral  equipage,  tool  kits,  and  other  Alfa company-related  areas. BEEP  preparation  occurs  the  same  time  the battalion is preparing for the turnover of the Seabee Camp  and  construction  projects.  The  equipment  pool must have enough CESE cleaned and staged before commencement of the BEEP to ensure full use of all mechanics for 2 complete workdays. This requires a CESE  assignment  adjustment  and  the  dispatching  of CESE on a priority basis. The  Alfa  company  operation  and  maintenance supervisors generate a BEEP assignment list using the  guidelines  found  in  the  COMSECONDCOM- THIRDNCBINST 11200.1 Series. Additionally, you need  to  develop  a  wash,  grease,  and  CESE  inspection crew  to  support  the  preparation  of  the  CESE.  The operator’s maintenance performed at these stations provides  expeditious  flow  of  CESE  as  it  goes  through the mechanic shop. Second   and   Third   NCB   equipo   office representatives conduct a counterparts meeting before the commencement of the BEEP to set the procedures and  guidelines  for  the  BEEP.  The  representatives provide   technical   assistance   and   hold  a comprehensive  inspection  on  the  overall  effectiveness of  the  relieved  battalion’s  equipment  management program. Additionally,   they   conduct   a   random inventory  of  repair  parts  stock  to  determine  the accuracy  of  the  existing  inventory,  conduct  a  critique upon the completion of the BEEP, and prepare and submit  a  BEEP  completion  report  (fig.  1-24)  to Second  and  Third  NCB  with  copies  to  appropriate information  addressees. 1-30