Table 7-5. Application of Materials for Securing One M109 Howitzer Facing the Opposite Direction from that Shown in Fig. 7-2

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Table 7-5. Application of Materials for Securing One M109 Howitzer Facing the Opposite Direction from that Shown in

(For location of "items, "refer to fig 7-1)-Continued

Item

No. Required

Application

RT2

Chains.Attach chains to the right-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A43, B42,

and A42.

LT2

Chains. Attach chains to the left-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D42, C42,

and D43.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. M109 brakes must be set. Transmission selector must be in neutral.

2. Gun must be secured in the gun travel lock. The turret rotation and gun-elevating controls must be wire-tied, if

feasible, to prevent movement of turret and gun.

3. Turnbuckles of front and rear chain tiedowns must be tightened at the same time to avoid disturbing the tank

position.

4. Also applicable are General Rules 4, 5, 7, 11, 15(g), 19, 19A, and 19C in Section 1 of the Rules Governing the

Loading of Commodities on Open-top Cars and Trailers, published by the Association of American Railroads. These

general rules are also found in TM 55-2200-001-12.

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