TM-55-2320-260-15-1
TRUCKS, 5-TON, 6X6, M809-SERIES
TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
AUGUST 1974
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TM 55-2320-260-15- 1
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1-1. Purpose and Scop e
This manual provides transportability guidanc e
for logistic handling and movement of th e
trucks, 5-ton, 6x6, M809-series. It provide s
transportation officers down to division leve l
and other personnel engaged in or responsibl e
for movement or providing transportation ser -
vices with information considered appropriat e
to safe transport. Significant technical an d
physical characteristics as well as safety con -
siderations required for worldwide movemen t
by the various modes of transportation are in -
cluded. When considered necessary, metri c
equivalents are given in parentheses followin g
dimensions or other measurement .
1-2. Reporting of Recommendations an d
Comment s
The reporting of errors, omissions, and recom-
mendations for improving this manual by th e
individual user is encouraged. Reports should b e
submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommende d
Changes to DA Publications and Blank Forms )
and forwarded direct to Director, Military Traffic
Management and Terminal Service Transporta -
tion Engineering Agency, AlTN: M’IT-GDP, P O
Box 6276, Newport News, Virginia 23606 .
1-3. Safet y
Appropriate precautionary measures require d
during movement of the items are contained i n
chapter 3 .
1-4. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, an d
Notes
Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions ,
and notes emphasize important or critical gui -
dance. They are used for the following condi -
tions :
a.
Warning.
An operating procedure or prac -
tice that, if not correctly followed, could resul t
in personal injury or loss of life .
b.
Caution.
An operating procedure or prac -
tice that, if not strictly observed, could result i n
damage to or destruction of equipment .
c.
Note.
An operating procedure or conditio n
that must be emphasized .
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