1-1. Purpose
compute the Unsurfaced Road Condition Index
This manual describes an unsurfaced road mainte-
(URCI)-a rating system that measures the surface
nance management system for use on military
integrity and operational condition (chap 3).
installations. This system is available in either a c. M&R determination. The process of establish-manual or computerized mode (Micro PAVER).
ing M&R requirements and priorities based on
The maintenance standards prescribed should pro-
inspection data, URCI, and other relevant informa-
tect Government property with an economical and
tion, such as traffic, loading, and structural compo-effective expenditure of maintenance funds com-
sition (chap 4).
mensurate with the functional requirements and
d. Data management. Data may be handled by the planned future use of the facilities. Because of any one of three methods.
limited maintenance funds, timely and rational
(1) A stand alone manual system that is fully
determinations of maintenance and repair (M&R) described in chapter 5 of this manual.
needs and priorities are very important factors.
(2) A stand alone automated system using
These factors can be determined by using the
Micro PAVER, which is briefly described in chap-
system as described in this manual. The use of the ter 6.
unsurfaced road maintenance management system
(3) A dual automated system using Micro
by personnel who have the responsibility for un-
PAVER for both unsurfaced roads and paved
surfaced road maintenance should ensure uniform,
networks.
economical, and satisfactory unsurfaced area main-
e. System description. Micro PAVER is fully tenance and repair. When information in this
described in TM 5-623.
publication varies from that contained in the
1-3. References
latest issue of Federal or military specifications, the specifications shall apply. Reference to Fed-Appendix A contains a list of references used in
eral, Military, or other specifications is to the
this manual.
current issues of these specifications as identified 1-4. Implementation of the unsurfaced road
by their basic number(s). It is intended to be used management system
by all Army elements responsible for maintenance
and repair (M&R) of unsurfaced roads, streets, The level of implementation is a function of the
parking lots, tank trails, and range roads.
installation size, existing road conditions, and
available manpower and money resources. The
1-2. Scope
highest level of implementation would be the
The system presented in this manual consists of
inclusion of all unsurfaced roads on the installa-
the following components.
tion and use of the automated system. The lowest
a. Network identification. The process of divid-level would be use of the URCI as the basis for
ing installation unsurfaced road networks into
project approvals and establishment of priorities.
manageable segments for conducting surface in-
A gradual implementation may be practical for
spection and determining M&R requirements and
many installations. Technical advice concerning
priorities (chap 2).
any procedures outlined in this manual may be
b. Surface condition inspection. The process of obtained from U.S. Army Center for Public Works,
inspecting installation unsurfaced roads to deter-
ATTN: CECPW-ER, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alex-
mine existing distresses and their severity, and to andria, VA 22310-3862.
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TM 5-626