TM 9-2350-261-10
GENERAL INFORMATION
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SCOPE
This manual tells how to operate and maintain the following carriers:
M113A2 Full Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier
M577A2 Light Tracked Command Post Carrier
M1064 Self-propelled 120–mm Mortar Carrier
M1059 Full Tracked Smoke Generator Carrier
M1068 Standardized Integrated Command Post System
NOTE
The operation of the 120-mm Mortar, used on the M1064 Carrier, is covered in TM
9-1015-250-10.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pamphlet
738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
EIRs can and must be submitted by anyone who is aware of an unsatisfactory condition with the equipment design or use. It
is not necessary to show design or list a better way to perform a procedure, just simply tell why the design is unfavorable or
why a procedure is difficult. EIRs may be submitted on SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail directly to Commander,
U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, Attn: AMSTA-TR-QCL, Warren, MI, 48397-5000.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
See the following technical manuals for informationondestructionofArmymateriel:
TM 750-244-2 Procedures for Destruction of Electronic Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use.
TM 43-0002-33 Destruction of Conventional Ammunition and Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM) to Prevent
Enemy Use.
TM 750-244-6 Procedures for Destruction of Tank-Automotive Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
TM 750-244-7 Procedures for Destruction of Equipment in Federal Supply Classifications 1000, 1005, 1015, 1020,
1025, 1030, 1055, 1090, and 1095 to Prevent Enemy Use.
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE
This listing includes nomenclature cross references used in this manual.
CVC helmet
DH 132 helmet
Dipstick
Liquid measure gauge rod
Track and sprocket
Track tension, track bushing and sprocket
Gauge
Wear gauge
Transmission
Transmission, hydraulic
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS
Many abbreviations are used in this manual. They are listed below. Learn what each one means. It will make your job easier.
A
After
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
B
Before
BATT
Battery
BO
Blackout
BRT
Bright
CVC
Combat Vehicle Communications
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