TM 55-1425-289-14 CHAPTER 7 RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE Section I. GENERAL 7-1. Scope This chapter provides rail transportability guidance for movement of the ROLAND missile system. It covers technical and physical characteristics, as well as safety considerations, and prescribes the materials and guidance required to prepare, load, tie down, and unload the vehicles. 7-2. Maximum Utilization of Railcars Additional cargo, as approved by the activity offering the items for transport, may be transported with the vehicles. Section II. TRANSPORT ON CONUS RAILWAYS 7-3. General The transportability guidance contained in this section is applicable when the ROLAND missile system is transported on CONUS railways. The ROLAND fire unit and the XM1058 truck transporter must be transported as separate components. The ROLAND missile system does not exceed width limits for unrestricted movement in its reduced configuration. 7-4. Preparation for Loading a. ROLAND Missile System. Preparation of the ROLAND missile system will vary among loads to be transported over various routes on different equipment, including rail equipment, and with different restraint procedures as identified in paragraphs 7-5 through 7-8. b. Rail Shipment Only. Rear-door structural support must be installed prior to rail shipment. A diagram of a rear entry door opening is shown in figure 7-1. c. Whip Antennae. The whip antennae must be folded and secured to avoid damage. Procedures for folding and securing the antennae are contained in TM 9-1425- 625-10. Figure 7-1. Diagram of rear entry door opening. 7-1