The United States Military Salvage Teams (USMST)

[rcaf_777]

United States Military Salvage Teams (USMST)

Mission: USMST are to recover kit assets for further use by the US military

Background: In early 1999 it became apparent that there were many assets left behind on the battle that for whatever reason were not being recovered due to fog of war. It was decided on informal level for division to form salvage teams that could recover assets to used later.

What they recover: the USMST have five areas of expertise, they are automotive, mechanical, weapons, electronics, aircraft and munitions. They recover anything from whole or partial wrecks to key components to fuel and other POL from vehicles.

USMST Organization

Team Leader: This person in an Officer who command salvage operations for a unit usually at division level, held by a Captain or Major

Salvage Manager: Oversees salvage operations. Manages workflow, monitors and procures supplies, and personnel, Usually MSG or SFC

Records and Shipment Clerk: Maintains inventory control for materials recovered, and marks items for shipment usually a Spec 3/4

Salvage Coordinator: Gathers the people necessary for salvage operations, sets schedules, and secures support (e.g., drinking water, food). If the team does not have a person with expertise, he arranges with division or corps to secure the services of a member to fill this role, he also ensures that volunteers are qualified to assist with salvage efforts. He will oversee salvage operations in the field he normally have two to three sections working for him, this is a SSG

Section Leader: Applies technical expertise related to his area of expertise to ensure that procedures conform to best practice for salvaging. This could any rank from MSG down to Spc, they will traditional have a technical background in one of areas of expertise, this person could also be USAF or USN

Field Section Members: These are what persons can be found to assist in salvage operations, can from any background as they just providing the mussel, they not normally assigned to the team on a permanent basis.

Security Section Members: This a small element lead by a Spc 4/Sgt and will assign to field section on a per outing basis they provide security while away from the teams base of operations

[Abbott Shaull]

So the core of Team would be what? 5 - 10 members.

With others assigned to the team to provide mule/manpower and security then? Which would add significantly to a team if they are operating in unsecured areas.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

How big are the items these teams are set to recover? Up to n tons? Munitions and small arms only? Anything bigger than a humvee they're going to need an M88 (or CEV) for.

I like the concept, though.

[dragoon500ly]

Good concept. Would need more details in so far as equipment/vehicles.

My not need a M88 unless they were retriving armored vehicles. 5-ton, 5-ton wrecker, HEMETT would most likely be the type of vehicle used. Would also expect a large selection of tool sets, cutting torches etc.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by dragoon500ly

Good concept. Would need more details in so far as equipment/vehicles.

My not need a M88 unless they were retriving armored vehicles. 5-ton, 5-ton wrecker, HEMETT would most likely be the type of vehicle used. Would also expect a large selection of tool sets, cutting torches etc.

You know what else? Lots of chemical neutralizers. "Hey, there's a small convoy of Humvees, just sitti- oh. Oh man. Let's...yeah, let's all get our MOPP gear on before we stroll over there..."

(OK, I'm not up on the active life of persistent agents, but still.)

[dragoon500ly]

Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

You know what else? Lots of chemical neutralizers. "Hey, there's a small convoy of Humvees, just sitti- oh. Oh man. Let's...yeah, let's all get our MOPP gear on before we stroll over there..."

(OK, I'm not up on the active life of persistent agents, but still.)

LOL, forgot about that myself! Don't forget EOD specialists, maybe an explosive-sniffing dog or two.

[rcaf_777]

Originally Posted by dragoon500ly

My not need a M88 unless they were retriving armored vehicles. 5-ton, 5-ton wrecker, HEMETT would most likely be the type of vehicle used. Would also expect a large selection of tool sets, cutting torches etc.

There are five areas that I put in the outline and I think that vehciles and other assets like the EOD and dogs ect would depend on the team missions and what is avaible. I thought a GM would run with this a basis for a adventure I think that five PC would good team for salvage a vehicles or USAF Team look for aircraft parts statside?, there a salvage table some where that I remember seeing, I'll try and find it

[HorseSoldier]

Bigger problem than booby traps and IEDs is going to be the locals ripping everything of value out of hulks left on the battlefield.