On an operation, there are the front-line men and others, just as crucial, the shadow soldiers, those in charge of logistics and maintenance. Armored vehicles, light or heavy vehicles, various equipment…
At Camp Tapa, in the rear base, there are many of them bustling in vast hangars housing the garages and workshops of the French Army detachment.
A powerful army undoubtedly depends on a solid foundation in terms of vehicles and other equipment. As valuable in intervention speed as in anticipating “preventive” inspection visits, maintenance and repair work guarantee it.
The scope of competencies of this Repair and Mobility Fire Section (SRMF) also extends to permanent breakdown and towing duties in case of breakdowns in the field during an operation.
Two complementary work phases
The maintenance that occurs on most vehicles is divided into two complementary phases.
One concerns mechanics, specifically on the chassis, while the other deals with onboard technology, involving other specialists at the turret level…
