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in sequence about the center line of the barge
6-5. Barges and Lighters
or lighter.
When the FAASVs are to be transported by
b. Dunnage. Dunnage is not generally used
lighters or barges to or from vessels secured to
beneath the treads of most tracked vehicles
a pier or at a sheltered anchorage, blocking and
equipped with rubber tread pads, and the decks
bracing will be required. When the FAASVs are
are sufficient to make it unnecessary. However,
moved extended distances or through rough
deck surfaces should be dry and free of grease
waters, tiedowns must also be used. The FAASV
or debris.
can be transported under the pontoons of the
C-8 and C9 lighter provided the cupola is re-
c. Blocking. M992 FAASV may be ade-
moved so that the height is reduced.
quately blocked and braced with 6- by 8-inch tim-
bers. Blocking should be installed as a separator
6-6. Barge-Type Ships (LASH-
between the M992 track and the barge bulkhead.
SEABEE)
Blocking is normally installed in front of and
rear of the tracks, and the bracing part is forced-
a. General. To transport the M992 FAASV
fitted to the bulkhead. Loading, blocking, and
by barge-type ships, securement with blocking
bracing proceed from the outer areas of the
and tiedowns is required as illustrated in figure
barge toward the center, which is loaded last.
6-4. The FAASV can be transported in the op-
Separator timbers are installed against the
erational configuration under the pontoon of
bulkhead or track, and the next M992 to be
SEABEES and can also be transported in the
loaded is placed firmly against the timber. Any
forward and aft bulkheads if the commander's
void area remaining in the center of the barge
cupola is removed. Barge stability is noticeably
after the last vehicle has been loaded is filled
affected by the loading of heavy-lift items, and
tracked vehicles should be loaded symmetrically
6-6
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