TM-55-2320-279-14
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1. Purpose and Scope
a.
This manual provides transportability guid-
ance for logistical handling and movement of the
heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT),
models M977, M978, M983, M984, M984E1, M985,
and M985E1 (GMT). It contains information con-
sidered appropriate for safe transport of the
trucks. Included are technical data, as well as
safety considerations, which will be useful in plan-
ning for worldwide movement by the various
transportation modes. Where considered appropri-
ate, metric equivalents are given in parentheses
following the dimensions or other measurements.
b.
This manual is intended for transportation of-
ficers and other personnel responsible for move-
ment of HEMTTs or for providing transportation
services.
1-2. Safety
Precautionary measures required during move-
ment of the HEMTT are contained in chapter 3.
1-3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and
notes emphasize important or critical guidance.
They are used for the following conditions:
a. Warning.
Instructions that, if not followed,
could result in injury to or death of personnel.
b. Caution.
Instructions that, if not strictly ob-
served, could result in damage to or destruction of
equipment.
c.
Note.
An operating procedure or condition
that must be emphasized.
1-4. Reporting of Recommendations and Comments
Users of this manual are encouraged to submit
comments and make recommended changes for its
improvement. Comments and recommendations
should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recom-
mended Changes to DA Publications and Blank
Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military
Traffic Management Command Transportation En-
gineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRS, PO Box 6276,
Newport News, VA 23606-0276. Electrically trans-
mitted messages should be addressed to CDR
MIMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRS//. A reply
will be furnished by this command.
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