Questions and Answers
Who holds the overall responsibility for building, maintaining, and controlling GS reserve spares?
What must be obtained before issuing or utilizing stock from GS reserve?
How does the EME directorate determine which vehicles or equipment GS reserve is maintained for?
Who specifies the number of days for which GS reserve must be maintained?
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What is the distribution ratio for line items between SD and EME battalions?
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Where will GS reserve spares be stored?
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What must be taken into account for stocking locations of GS reserve spares?
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What does the distribution plan for GS reserve spares entail?
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Study Notes
Control and Responsibility
- GHQ, EME directorate (Equipment Divisions) holds overall responsibility for building, maintaining, and controlling GS reserve spares.
- GS reserve spares cannot be issued or utilized without prior permission from GHQ, EME directorate.
Procurement Process
- EME directorate is responsible for procurement planning, ideally utilizing Tier-1 suppliers.
- The focus during procurement will be on building Sustenance stock rather than GS Reserve Stock.
Stocking Selection and Criteria
- EME directorate will select vehicles and equipment for GS Reserve maintenance based on their criticality during war operations.
- Only vehicles and equipment from dependent formations in their respective Areas of Responsibility (AOR) during war will be included in the selection.
Stocking Quantity
- GHQ, Log directorate specifies the duration (in days) for which GS reserve should be maintained.
- EME directorate finalizes the quantity of spare parts based on this specification.
Stocking Levels and Distribution
- Distribution of stock between SD and EME battalions/independent workshop companies is detailed as follows:
- Line items: 50% to SD, 50% to EME Battalions/Independent workshops.
- Minor Assemblies: 60% to MUAs, 40% to EME Battalions/Independent workshops.
Stocking Location
- Stocking will occur at SDs, EME Battalions, and independent workshops, considering the disposition of vehicles/equipment within the AOR.
- EME directorate will issue a distribution plan for this stocking.
Storage Instructions
- GS Reserve Spares must be stored separately from Sustenance spares.
- Each storage rack will be designated for specific models of particular vehicle makes, ensuring organization and ease of access.
- Additional categorization will occur based on systems and subsystems of vehicles/equipment.
- A guide map outlining this storage methodology will be displayed in each Spares Stocking Shed.
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Description
Explore the responsibilities and processes set by the GHQ, EME directorate regarding the management of GS reserve spares and procurement strategies. Understand how critical vehicle and equipment selection is determined for war operations and the guidelines for maintaining adequate stocking quantities.
