TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD INTRODUCTION SECTION II. Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair - Standards and Practices 1-6. BDAR Characteristics. BDAR capability requires simplicity, speed, and effectiveness. Some BDAR procedures include repair techniques that violate standard peacetime maintenance practices. In a combat emergency situation, greater risks are necessary and acceptable. 1-7. Training. The unit commander should ensure that an adequate number of members of his organization, including supervisors, are trained in BDAR procedures applicable to his equipment. Each vehicle crewman should be trained to perform initial battle damage assessment for his crew position. 1-8. Waiver of Precautions. Under combat conditions, BDAR may be performed on M113 FOV which are fueled and/or armed. Other similar precautions may be waived at the discretion of the commander, See paragraph 1-13e. 1-9. Environment. BDAR may be required in a chemically toxic environment or under other adverse conditions with severe limitations in personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials. Performance of repair tasks may be necessary while wearing protective gear. Expedient decontamination procedures are described in FM 3-220. 1-10. Serviceability and Operability (Operating Characteristics). The Minimum Functional Combat Capability (MFCC) criteria for the M113 FOV are as follows: NOTE These criteria may be waived for recovery or if the tactical situation demands otherwise. a. Mobility. (1) Must have operational track on both sides of the tank. (2) Ability to transport ten combat loaded infantrymen. 1-6