Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2320-279-140004

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope

1-3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

a. This manual provides transportability guid-

notes emphasize important or critical guidance.

ance for logistical handling and movement of the

They are used for the following conditions:

heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT),

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed,

models M977, M978, M983, M984, M984E1, M985,

could result in injury to or death of personnel.

and M985E1 (GMT). It contains information con-

sidered appropriate for safe transport of the

b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly ob-

served, could result in damage to or destruction of

trucks. Included are technical data, as well as

equipment.

safety considerations, which will be useful in plan-

ning for worldwide movement by the various

c. Note. An operating procedure or condition

transportation modes. Where considered appropri-

that must be emphasized.

ate, metric equivalents are given in parentheses

1-4. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments

following the dimensions or other measurements.

Users of this manual are encouraged to submit

b. This manual is intended for transportation of-

comments and make recommended changes for its

ficers and other personnel responsible for move-

improvement. Comments and recommendations

ment of HEMTTs or for providing transportation

should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recom-

services.

mended Changes to DA Publications and Blank

Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military

1-2. Safety

Traffic Management Command Transportation En-

Precautionary measures required during move-

gineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRS, PO Box 6276,

ment of the HEMTT are contained in chapter 3.

Newport News, VA 23606-0276. Electrically trans-

mitted messages should be addressed to CDR

MIMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRS//. A reply

will be furnished by this command.