The maintenance support platoon of this company along with the C-E support platoon set up and operate the base of operations. When required, the company sends MSTs into the division rear or forward to the FSB to provide support consistent with tactical limitations and support capabilities. The MCP receives unserviceable equipment, except aircraft and aircraft items, from supported units. They may use controlled exchange and cannibalization to maximize operational systems. All supported units are responsible for recovery of equipment.
Units bring recovered materiel to the nearest collecting point.
When units cannot recover equipment to an MCP, they should recover items as close as possible to an MSR to await maintenance support. The unit must provide or arrange for security. During night operations, unless prohibited by the tactical commander, maintenance elements work in lightproof shelters with subdued visible light. Workers may drape tarps and tentage over tank and howitzer main guns to provide expedient shelters. When available, repairers use night vision devices to repair critical items that they cannot fix in the shelter.