TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-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 tank 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 M48/M60 Tanks 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 y and Operability (Operating Characteristics). The Minimum Functional Combat Capability (MFCC) criteria for the M48/M60 Tanks are as follows: NOTE These criteria may be waived for recovery or if the tactical situation demands otherwise. a. Armament and Fire Control (1) Turret must traverse 360 degrees and elevate with no oscillations either manually or by power. (2) Main gun must be capable of firing without damage to the recoil system. (3) Must have an operational fire control device (primary or secondary). 1-6