TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
ASSESSING BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE
operations can fix it,
(3) how long it will take to fix it.
b.
This is accomplished by structuring this manual in rank order, from the vehicle
three-function overview down to the specific. Each major function (shoot, move,
communicate) and each subsystem that makes up a part of providing that function, has
a stand-alone assessment procedure to make it easier to quantify each significant
problem encountered in battlefield damaged equipment.
c.
As an example, a vehicle develops a engine speed control problem. The overall
vehicle assessment table directs the user to perform a number of visual and funtional
checks, which will narrow down the number of areas possibly at fault. The overall
vehicle assessment table provides references to chapter and/or sections.
d.
At any point on each of the assessment levels, the assessor can abort the
procedure and direct recovery, evacuation or other actions if the tactical situation
dictates.
e.
Refer to Table 2-1, Vehicle/System Assessment to begin the assessment
process.
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