There items are repaired, evacuated, or otherwise disposed of. Return immobilized equipment to operation. Retrieve equipment for repair and return to user. Prevent enemy capture. Use enemy equipment for intelligence purposes or for US or allied force use.
Recovery is initiated by the operator of the disabled item.
If the operator cannot recover the equipment, he requests help from his battalion motor officer. The BMO evaluates the request on the basis of command guidance and the overall tactical and maintenance situations. He then develops a recovery plan. If the unit is in the division rear and recovery is beyond the unit's capability, the unit requests help from the heavy maintenance company. The service and recovery section helps evacuate unserviceables from the BSA to the DSA or to maintenance activities to the rear of the division.