Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-3930-243-140007

TM 55-3930-243-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

11. Purpose and Scope

Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-

TRP, PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA 23606

This manual provides transportability guidance

(electrically transmitted messages should be ad-

for logistical handling and movement of trucks,

dressed to: DIRMTMCTEA FTEUSTIS VA//MTT-

forklift, 10,000-pound-capacity, rough-terrain. It

TRP//).

provides transportation officers and other per-

sonnel responsible for movement or for providing

1-3. Safety

transportation services with information consid-

Appropriate precautionary measures required

ered appropriate to safe transport. Significant

during movement of the items are contained in

technical and physical characteristics, as well as

safety considerations required for worldwide

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 fol-

lowing dimensions or other measurements. Ref-

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

erences are contained in the appendix.

notes emphasize important or critical guidance.

They are used for the following conditions:

12. Reporting of Recommendations and Com-

a. Warning. An operating procedure or practice

ments

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

sonal injury or loss of life.

Users of this publication are encouraged to rec-

b. Caution. An operating procedure or practice

ommend changes and submit comments for its

that, if not strictly observed, could result in dam-

improvement. Comments should be prepared on

age to or destruction of equipment.

DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA

c. Note. An operating procedure or condition

Publications and Blank Forms) and forwarded to

that must be emphasized.

Director, Military Traffic Management Command