On an operation, there are the men on the front line 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 people busy 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 terms of intervention speed as in anticipating “preventive” visits, maintenance and repair work guarantee this.
The scope of competencies of this Repair and Fire Mobility Section (SRMF) also includes permanent breakdown and towing standbys in case of breakdown in the field during an operation.
Two complementary work phases
Maintenance on most vehicles is carried out in two complementary phases.
One concerns mechanics, specifically on the chassis, while the other relates to onboard technology that involves other specialists at the turret level and…
