Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-3805-262-140007

TM 55-3805-262-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-

1-1. Purpose and Scope

TRC, PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA 23606-0276.

a. This manual provides transportability guid-

Electrically transmitted messages should be ad-

ance for logistical handling and movement of the

dressed to CDR MTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA/ /MTT-

MW24C scoop loader.

TRC/ /. A reply will be furnished by this command.

b. This manual is intended for transportation

officers and other personnel responsible for move-

1-3. Safety

ment or for providing transportation services.

Appropriate precautionary measures required dur-

Significant technical and physical characteristics,

ing movement of the item are contained in chapter 3.

as well as safety considerations required for world-

wide movement by the various modes of transporta-

1-4. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and

tion, are included. When considered appropriate,

Notes

metric equivalents are given in parentheses follow-

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

ing dimensions or other measurements.

notes emphasize important or critical guidance.

Conversion tables are contained in appendix A.

They are used for the following conditions:

1-2. Reporting of Recommendations and

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed,

Comments

could result in injury to or death of personnel.

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

Individual users of this manual are encouraged to

recommend changes and submit comments for its

served, could result in damage to or destruction of

equipment.

improvement. Comments should be prepared on DA

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

Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Publica-

emphasive a particular operating procedure, condi-

tions and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Com-

tion, and so forth.

mander, Military Traffic Management Command

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