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![]() TM 55-5811-900-14
CHAPTER 6
MARINE AND TERMINAL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
6-3. General
6-1. Scope
a. Equipment is always loaded on vessels in its
This chapter provides guidance for transporting the
Trailblazer/Tacjam system by marine mode. It covers
minimum configuration, as described in chapter 2. (An
significant technical and physical characteristics and
example of minimum configuration is reduced height.)
safety precautions, and prescribes the materials, and
b. Railcar/trailer vessels, roll-on/roll-off ships,
provides guidance required to prepare, load, tie down,
landing ships, and attack-cargo vessels are equipped
and unload the system.
with patented lashing gear and pre-positioned fittings in
the deck. With the proper use of such equipment, these
6-2. Safety
items will not require blocking and bracing. However,
In addition to the safety precautions contained in
for movement by barge or similar lighterage, these
items must be blocked and braced. When vehicles are
applicable:
transported aboard landing craft and amphibious lighters
for extended distances or in rough water, they should be
a. All vessels equipment and gear should be
lashed, blocked, and braced as shown in the following
inspected prior to use.
figures: figures 6-1 and 6-2 (lifting of M1015 carrier
without and with shelter), figures 6-3 and 6-4 (blocking
b. All slings and other items used in loading and
and bracing of carrier), figure 6-5 (lifting of MCS/RSS
offloading operations should be inspected for condition
shelters), figure 6-6 (blocking and bracing of shelters),
and adequate capacity.
c. Lifting rings and shackles on each item should
(blocking and tiedown of support unit trailer). The
be inspected to insure that they are complete and not
following tables are the bill of materials and application
damaged.
of materials for securing the various components in the
hold of general-cargo vessels: tables 6-1 and 6-2,
d. All lifts should have at least two tag lines
M1015 carrier; tables 6-3 and 6-4, shelters; tables 6-5
attached to control the swing of each item while
suspended.
NOTE
When vehicles are loaded on vessels that are
adequately ventilated by power blowers, such
NOTE
as roll-on/roll-off vessels, fuel need not be
The tiedown pad eyes shown on the vessel
drained.
deck (figs 6-3, 6-6, and 6-8) may have to be
installed.
NOTE
The methods described in this chapter for
lifting and securing items are suggested
procedures. Other methods of handling and
stowage may be used if they will insure
delivery without damage.
6-1
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