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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M1068 STANDARDIZED INTEGRATED COMMAND POST SYSTEM
The M1068 is a converted M577A2 and is equipped with mapboards, tables, blackout curtain, interior fluorescent and
blackout light controls, power and communication cables, receptacles, power enclosure panel, and an auxiliary power unit to
provide direct (DC) electrical power. The power enclosure panel controls/uses all the external power (AC or DC) supplied, as
well as the generator set and vehicle engine charging system. Power is converted from AC to DC or DC to AC through two
inverters and two power supplies. AC/DC outlets are positioned around the interior and exterior (Tent Interface Panel) to
power equipment. Two AC outlet boxes are positioned on each side of the vehicle to supply conditioned AC power from the
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) to the Transportable Computer Unit (TCU), Mass Storage Expansion Unit (MSEU),
and color monitors. 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 M1068 carrier is designed as a command post and staff office. It has a crew of four, including the driver. The M1068’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 parachute 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 left side 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, and engine coolant heater
kit (for cold weather operation).
It has a power enclosure panel to provide AC and DC power to outlets around the interior of the vehicle.
It has an external communications entry box.
It has an external power entry box which provides the ability to receive or supply AC power and also contains a
grounding lug for the surface wire grounding kit.
It has two internal fluorescent work lights.
Maintenance and operating procedures for the 5.0 KW Auxiliary Power Unit are in TM 9-6115-664-13&P.
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