Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2320-289-140005

30 January 1987

TM 55-2320-289-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not strictly fol-

lowed, could result in injury to or death of person-

a. This manual provides transportability guid-

nel.

ance for logistical handling and movement of the

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

commercial utility cargo vehicles (CUCVs).

served, could result in damage to or destruction of

b. This manual is intended for transportation of-

equipment or material.

ficers and other personnel responsible for provid-

c. Note. An operating procedure or condition

ing movement or for providing transportation

that must be emphasized.

services with appropriate information to ensure

safe transport of the CUCVs. Included are signifi-

1-4. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments

cant technical and physical characteristics, as well

Individual users of this manual are encouraged to

as safety considerations required for worldwide

submit comments and recommended changes for

movement by various transportation modes.

its improvement. Comments and recommendations

1-2. Safety

should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recom-

Appropriate precautionary measures required

mended Changes to LA Publications and Blank

Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military

during movement of the CUCVs are contained in

Traffic Management Command Transportation En-

gineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRV, PO B O X

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

6276, Newport News, VA 23606-0276. Electrically

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

transmitted messages should be addressed to CDR

notes emphasize important or critical guidance.

M T M C T E A FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRV//. A

They are used for the following conditions:

reply will be furnished by this command.

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