TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD CHAPTER 10 ARMOR BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED. SECTION I. Armor 10-1. General. M113 Family of vehicles have varying degrees of armor protection. The configuration and alloy will vary with the type of vehicle and its intended mission. Some vehicles have removable armor covers which facilitate battlefield repairs. Fender skirts, access covers and add-on armor plating are easily removed and replaced with fabricated substitutes. Cast hulls and turrets as well as hulls and turrets manufactured from welded armor plates are difficult to repair. Armor alloys require preheating to perform proper repairs which will still retain the required protection. Improvised armor repairs can be made but will be limited to improvised patching using bolt-on type repairs or use expedient welding procedures in Appendix B to weld on patches if normal welding equipment is not available. 10-2. Assessment Procedure. Assessment of armor will consist of a visual inspection to determine the extent of damage and repairs required. 10-3. BDAR Procedure Index. Procedures for improvising hang-on type armor to restore some crew protection are still under development. 10-1