LESSON 6
SCHEDULE AND EVALUATE METER VERIFICATION
OVERVIEW
Knowledge of positive displacement, turbine, and inferential meters; using protective devices; calculating meter
correction factors; and using a prover tank are essential skills for the petroleum staff NCO when scheduling and
Lesson Description:
This lesson covers positive displacement, turbine, and inferential meters; using protective devices; calculating
meter correction factors; and using a prover tank.
Terminal Learning Objective:
Action:
The soldier will learn to calculate meter correction factors based on the volume recorded by a
meter and prover tank, calculate the quantity of fuel issued using the meter correction factor
when given a meter reading, and identify environmental considerations.
Condition: Given subcourse QM 5096.
Standards: The soldier must score a minimum of 70 percent on the end of subcourse examination.
6-1
QM 5096