PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-715
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 715
JUNE 2012
11
PS 715
JUN 12
Dear Editor,
Securing cargo safely shouldn’t happen by luck or by accident. One
question I’ve asked others is, did you ever stop and think how valuable a
lowly chain and its proper use can be?
It’s very important to correctly tie down military vehicles that need to be
transported. Official guidance is available to help out with this.
I wanted your readers to see these photos. There are a number of
restraint problems here:
•±
Improper assymmetrical tie-downs (strap on one side, chains on the other)
•
Improper restraint method (one chain used and connecting to the
transport vehicle passing through two openings, instead of two separate
tie-down chains, one per opening, for added security and strength)
Any of these issues could result in a restraint failure and a loss of
load, physical damage, and injuries. This would affect equipment availability,
readiness and the safety of warfighters.
Please remind your readers that restraint guidance is available and
must
be used by anyone responsible for transportation and deployment. This is
even more critical when moving items defined as transportability problem
items (TPIs).
TPIs are generally large, heavy and complex items requiring extreme care
and attention when transporting.
The Transportation Engineering Agency (TEA) publishes easy-to-use
guidance in the form of pamphlets like SDDCTEA Pam 55-20,
Tiedown
Handbook for Truck Movements.
Also, use your vehicle’s tech manuals. The instructions in these pubs
must be followed to make sure you have safe movement. Otherwise, you’ll
end up with improper restraints that can lead to equipment damage,
personnel injuries, or death.
Tactical Vehicles…
•±
Don’t use a
single tie-down
point (such as
the tow pintle)
•±
Improper tiedown
pattern (chains
not crossed to
provide sufficient
lateral load
capability)
TMs±show±proper±way±
to±restrain±loads
uH-Oh! I guess we
didn’t tie down those
hmmwvs properly!
We’re gonna roll these
trucks across the USA !
715 10-11.indd
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5/3/12
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