The 519th Transportation Association Thailand
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519th Transportation Association, Thailand history
THE BEGINNING:
The 519th Transportation Association, Thailand has a short but unique history first as an idea in the mind of an old veteran who wanted to know if there were others from his unit in Thailand, the 519th Transportation Battalion (Truck).
After getting responses to a number of letters and phone calls, and something new called the "internet" by 1996 it was time to go "online". Searching for a name that would identify the target market, it was called "The United States Army Transportation Association, Thailand" and was quite a mouthful.
Soon a new logo was designed and created to fit a new name "The 519th
Transportation Association, Thailand". The logo (pictured above) contains the title "519th Transportation Association" centered on top, with the 519th Transportation Battalion crest in the center, with the 9th Logistical Command patch to the wearers right, and the United States Army Support Command, Thailand patch to the wearers left, the word "THAILAND" is centered below. The bold gold lettering on a black background make this patch easy to adapt to cap, jacket, vest or ??
An expansion of the target audience was
soon realized to include ALL personnel, family and friends of those who served
in Thailand, nearby Cambodia and Laos, to include both military of ALL branches
of service, and civilians. Membership has always been free, with no membership dues.
The goal of this organization has remained the same. To educate the general public, as well as those military personnel who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War, as to the contributions made toward mission accomplishment, and the impact that mission had on the war effort. Once contact is established we attempt to collect any organizational and personal information, photos, memorabilia, to present it online for our members and the general public.
There have been numerous side effects stimulating out of this website since its creation. The first has been either the creation or enabling of other veterans organizations to go "online" with a web presence:
- ATAV - First there was a call from Georgia, which resulted in an existing veteran's organization "The Army Transportation Association, Vietnam" to gain a web presence in 1996.
- TLC Brotherhood - Then there was a phone call from New Hampshire, which resulted in the web presence and ultimate creation of the "Thailand, Laos and Cambodia Brotherhood" in 1997.
- Otter Nest - Another was the creation of an online presence in the form of "The 18th Aviation Company Otter Nest" Website in 2006.
- USARSUPTHAI - Still another was the creation and web presence of "The United States Army Support Command, Thailand Association "website in 2009.
- OTHERS INSPIRED - A number of other websites have been inspired by the creation of this site since its inception.
- DATA COLLECTION - Another side effect has been the collection of official, unofficial, personal stories and photographs about the various units stationed in Thailand that comprise the meat of this website.
- REUNIONS - Are held every 2 years since 2002, with the
next coming up in 2010.
These too began as an idea exchanged between two veterans who met for the first
time in 2000, over coffee in Colorado Springs. One was a mere truck driver (Joseph
J. Wilson, Jr., SFC, USA (Retired) from one of the line truck companies, while
the other was the former commanding officer (H. Fred Middleton, COL, USA (Retired)
- deceased) who deployed the 519th Transportation Battalion from
Fort Meade, MD, to Thailand in 1966. All reunions are self supporting as registrants prepay at registration
for their banquet meal, and pay for their own rooms at check out. A modest registration fee covers hospitality room and/or incidentals incurred during the reunion.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
There is much more to this organization than one person can do, and your input is vital to keeping this site updated. (If you have sent photos or material that you'd like returned to you, please let me know and I'll get them in the mail as quickly as possible.)
HOW TO JOIN:
Membership in the 519th Transportation Association, Thailand is free and open to anyone with an interest in or connection to Thailand. Simply contact me with your basic information: NAME, UNIT, DATES, BASE, CURRENT HOMETOWN, & EMAIL ADDRESS). You will be added to our members page (no fee), plus invitations to join our email server on Yahoo Groups, and website membership link will be sent to you.
Joe Wilson - Truckmaster
Nuggets of the motor pool
From "Moose" Osegueda's photo files
What DA PAM covers maintenance?
DA PAM 750-8
DA PAM 750-35
What Army Regulation covers the Army Material Maintenance Policy and Retail Management?
AR 750-1
What are the 4 levels of Maintenance?
1. Unit
3. Direct support
4. General support
5. Depot
What does PMCS stand for?
Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
When is a PMCS required to be performed?
Before, during and after the operation of a piece of equipment and also at weekly and monthly intervals
What is a TM?
A Technical Manual, outlines the specific scope of repairs on equipment
Preventative Maintenance Schedule Record
What series of manuals refer to organizational maintenance?
The 20 series
• DA Form 2404- Equipment inspection and maintenance worksheet
• SF 91- Operator's report of motor vehicle accident
• DD Form 518- Accident ID card
• DD Form 1970- Vehicle utilization record
• SF 96- Vehicle accident report form
Who is required to perform a PMCS?
Every operator who is assigned a piece of equipment
The Army Maintenance Management System
What forms are filled out at the time of dispatch?
• DD Form 1970- Vehicle utilization record
• DA Form 2401- Organizational control record for equipment
DA Form 2765
What is the DA Form 2407 used for?
To request support maintenance on a piece of equipment
The operator’s manual (10 series)
Before a vehicle can be dispatched, what safety equipment must be present?
Fire extinguishers (up to date inspection tags), complete first aid kit and highway warning kit
Any X faults
What is a class 1 leak?
Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops
Prescribed Load List
What is a class 2 leak?
Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not great enough to cause the drops to fall during inspection
Not Operationally Ready
What is a class 3 leak?
Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and drip during inspection
15 days
What does the Acronym MAIT stand for?
Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team
If you stayed with it this far I've got you hooked, Right?
