Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2320-280-140004

25 August 1988

TM 55-2320-280-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope

a. This manual provides transportability guidance for logistical handling and movement of the high-mobility

multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs). It contains information necessary for safe transport of the items.

Included are technical and physical characteristics, as well as safety considerations required for worldwide

movement by the four basic transport modes-- air, highway, marine, and rail. Metric equivalents are given in

parentheses following the dimensions or other measurements.

b. This manual is intended for transportation officers and other personnel responsible for movement of

HMMWVs or for providing transportation services.

1-2. Safety

Precautionary measures required during movement of the HMMWVs are contained in chapter 3.

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

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and notes emphasize important or critical guidance. They are

used for the following conditions:

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not strictly 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. A brief statement for use as necessary to emphasize a particular operating procedure or condi-

tion.

1-4. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments

Individual users of this manual are encouraged to submit comments and to recommend changes for its im-

provement. Comments should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Publications

and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engi-

neering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRV (J. Alexander), PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA 23606-0276. Electrically

transmitted messages should be addressed to CDR MTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRV//. A reply will be

furnished by this command.

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