TM-9-2350-261-10
CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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TM 9-2350-261-10
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued
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M577A2 COMMAND POST CARRIER
The M577A2 is built from the same plans as the M113A2 except that the M577A2 has a higher personnel compartment to
house a command post and staff office. The command post is equipped with mapboards, tables, blackout curtain, interior
blackout light controls, power and communication cables and receptacles, and an auxiliary power unit to provide direct
(DC) electrical power. A tent at the rear enlarges the command post area beyond the rear ramp when setting up a command
post for an extended stay.
The M577A2 carrier is designed as a command post and staff office. It has a crew of five, including the driver. The
M577A2’s capabilities and features are:
It travels easily over rough terrain.
It fords water up to 40 inches deep.
It can move at high speeds on improved roads and highways.
It is air transportable, but not air droppable.
It provides protection for field commanders in a tactical environment.
It has a 4.2 KW generator set or 5.0 KW auxiliary power unit for communication and lighting power.
It has a tent stowed on the rear top plate to extend the work area.
It is propelled and steered on land and in water by tracks.
It has M17 periscopes around the driver’s hatch for vision when buttoned up.
It has an M19 infrared periscope stowed near the driver. The periscope can be installed in the driver’s hatch to provide
night vision under blackout conditions.
It can be equipped to carry an NBC (gas particulate filter) unit, driver’s windshield kit, engine coolant heater kit, and
electronic equipment heater kit (for cold weather operation).
Maintenance and operating procedures for the 5.0 KW Auxiliary Power Unit are in TM 9-6115-664-13&P.
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