TM-55-2350-224-14 Transportation Guidance for M113 Family of Vehicles Download
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TM 55-2350-224-14 CHAPTER 4 MARINE TRANSPORT Section I. GENERAL 4-1. General The M113 FOV are marine transportable aboard most general purpose or roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships. The ships must have suitable tiedown points, such as “D” rings or chain lashing anchors. MTMCTEA Pamphlet 56-1, Marine Terminal Lift- ing Guidance, provides additional information on lifTing military equipment. Copies of this publica- tion can be obtained by contacting: Director Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency ATTN: MTTE-TR 720 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 130 Newport News, VA 23606-2574 Wear ear protection (plugs) when working in RORO ship at all times holds. Check the entire vehicle to ensure that all loose items are properly secured. Do not allow carrier to exceed 3 mph Section 4-3. Preparation Fill or empty fuel tank to one-quarter full RORO operations. The rear ramp of the M577-series carriers requires special preparation to prevent it from falling during transport. See appen- dix E for instructions. Because of limited cargo-hold ventilation, most general cargo ships will require that (walking speed) during loading or unload- ing operations. Have fire extinguishers readily available during ship loading and unloading opera- tions. 4-2. Safety Besides the general safety notes in paragraph 1-6 and the “Cautions,” “Warnings,” and “Notes” in this section, the following safety considerations and precautions apply for marine transport: a. The activity offering the vehicles for trans- port will notify the carrier if ammunition or explosives are transported with the item. Compli- ance with AR 55–228, paragraph 2–7, is manda- tory. b. When the external MOGAS cans on the M1059 have fuel or fumes in them, drain and purge the tank to one-quarter full. c. Ammunition and vehicles will be handled and stowed according to the Code of Federal Regula- tions, Title 49, Transportation, subparts 176.76 and 176.905. The same regulations are also con- tained in Water Carrier Tariff No. 32 or the current issue of this tariff. d. Inspect vessel equipment and gear before using it. Il. SHIPLOADING the fuel tank be no more than one-quarter for full. 4-4. Loading Procedures a. Materials. When a chain-lashing-equipped ship is unavailable, the shipper must supply mate- rials for tiedown. Total load restraint (para 1-4) is equal to 1.2 times the weight of the vehicle. Table 4–1 is a listing of materials required for marine transport. The M1068 carrier only requires two shackle assemblies. The rear tiedown pro- visions do not need shackles. 4-1