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 CHAPTER 8.
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
8.1 PRETRIP PREPARATION. Service the vehicle
prior to departure in order to reduce purchases of
supplies or services during the trip. Request a list of
locations of Government gasoline/diesel outlets in the
area in which your vehicle will be operated, and utilize
the facilities of other Government agencies when
operating away from your home base. If commercial
purchases are necessary, limit them to gasoline/diesel,
lubricants, and services required to enable you to
reach your destination or Government service area.
8.2 BREAKDOWN OF NAVY VEHICLES ON THE
ROAD. If a vehicle breaks down while you are away
from your home station, contact the transportation
office of the nearest military activity. If emergency
breakdown occurs on the highway, proceed as follows:
(1) Whenever it is possible, move the
vehicle off the road even if it requires driving with a
flat tire. Set out triangle reflectors to warn oncoming
traffic.
If this is not possible, set out triangle
(2)
reflectors or lighted flares (fusees). Flares are not to
be carried or used when transporting hazardous cargo.
(3) Do not attempt repairs while
the
vehicle is in an exposed position on the road,
(4) If breakdown occurs on your station,
contact
the
supervisor,
dispatcher, or
base
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