Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2320-273-140005

TM 55-2320-273-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope

are used for the following conditions:

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed, could

a. This manual provides transportability guidance

result in injury to or death of personnel.

for logistical handling and movement of the M915

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

family of vehicles (FOV) 14- and 20-ton trucks, which

served, could result in damage to or destruction of

include the M915, M916, and M920. It contains infor-

equipment.

mation considered appropriate for safe transport of

the item. Also included are significant technical and

c. Note. A brief statement for use as necessary to

physical characteristics, as well as safety considera-

emphasize a particular operating procedure, condition,

tions required for worldwide movement by various

and so forth.

transportation modes. Where considered necessary,

metric equivalents are given in parentheses following

1-4. Reporting of Recommendations and

the dimensions or other measurements.

Comments

b. This manual is intended for transportation of-

Individual users of this manual are encouraged to sub-

ficers and other personnel responsible for movement

mit comments and recommendations for its improve-

or for providing transportation services.

ment. Reports should be prepared on DA Form 2028

1-2. Safety

(Recommended Changes to DA Publications and Blank

Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic

Appropriate precautionary measures required during

Management Command Transportation Engineering

movement are contained in chapter 3.

Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRC, PO Box 6276, Newport

1-3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and

News, VA 23606-0276. (Electrically transmitted mes-

Notes

sages should be addressed to CDR MTMCTEA FT

EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRC//.) A reply will be furnished

T h r o u g h o u t this manual, warnings, cautions, and

notes emphasize important or critical guidance. They

by this command.

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