Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-2330-200-15-10007

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Changes to DA Publications and Blank Forms) and

1-1. Purpose and Scope

forwarded to Director, Military Traffic Management

a. This manual provides transportability

Command Transportation Engineering Agency,

guidance for logistical handling and movement of the

ATTN: MTT-TRP, PO Box 6276, Newport News,

semitrailers, 12- to 25-ton, 4-wheel.

VA 23606. A reply will be furnished by the Agency.

b. The intent of this manual is to provide trans-

portation officers and other personnel responsible

1-3. Safety

for movement or for providing transportation ser-

Appropriate precautionary measures required during

vices with information considered appropriate for

movement of the items are contained in chapter 3.

safe transport. Significant technical and physical

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

characteristics, as well as safety considerations

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

required for worldwide movement by the various

notes emphasize improtant or critical guidance.

modes of transportation, are included. Where

They are used for the following conditions:

considered appropriate, metric equivalents are given

a. Warning. An operating procedure or practice

in parentheses following dimensions or other

that, if not correctly followed, could result in per-

measurements. References are contained in appendix

sonal injury or loss of life.

A, and conversion tables are shown in appendix B.

b. Caution. An operating procedure or practice

1-2. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments

that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage

The reporting of errors, omissions, and recom-

to or destruction of equipment.

mendations for improving this manual by the in-

c. Note. An operating procedure or condition that

dividual user is encouraged. Comments should be

must be emphasized.

submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended

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