Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2220-058-140005

TM 55-2220-058-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope

a. This manual provides guidance for transporting certain military cargo and containers on the 68-foot, 140-ton,

chain-tiedown DODX flatcar. Included are procedures for loading, tying down, and unloading items of military equipment

and containers that are likely to be transported on the 140-ton flatcar. This manual is intended for use by transportation

officers or other persons responsible for shipping or receiving military cargo in CONUS.

b. In special situations, other tracked vehicles may be transported on the 140-ton flatcar. However, before a new

loading procedure can be adopted, detailed drawings and photographs must be submitted to MTMCTEA for analysis.

Write to the address in paragraph 1-2 or call commercial (804) 599-1107, AUTOVON 927-4646, or FTS 988-4646 for

specifics.

c. Where appropriate, metric equivalents are shown in parentheses following dimensions or other measurements.

References are cited in the appendix.

1-2. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments

Users of this manual are asked to submit comments and recommended changes for its improvement. Comments and

recommendations should be listed on DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms, and

sent to Commander, Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN: MTTTR (F.

Mika), PO Box 6276, Newport News, Virginia 23606-0276. Electrically transmitted messages should be addressed to

CDR MTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA/MTT-TR//.

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1-3. Safety

Safety measures are prescribed in chapter 3 and in other chapters as required.

1-4. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

When used in this manual, warnings, cautions, and notes emphasize important or critical guidance. They are used for

the following conditions:

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.

b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

c. Note. An operating procedure that must be emphasized.

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