TM-9-2350-275-BD

M113 FAMILY CARRIER, PERSONNEL SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR

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TM 9-2350-275-BD

CHAPTER 10

ARMOR

BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT

AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER

AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED.

SECTION I. Armor

10-1. General.

M113 Family of vehicles have varying degrees of armor protection. The configuration

and alloy will vary with the type of vehicle and its intended mission. Some vehicles

have removable armor covers which facilitate battlefield repairs. Fender skirts, access

covers and add-on armor plating are easily removed and replaced with fabricated

substitutes. Cast hulls and turrets as well as hulls and turrets manufactured from

welded armor plates are difficult to repair. Armor alloys require preheating to perform

proper repairs

which will still retain the required protection. Improvised armor repairs

can be made but will be limited to improvised patching using bolt-on type repairs or use

expedient welding procedures in Appendix B to weld on patches if normal welding

equipment is not available.

10-2. Assessment Procedure.

Assessment of armor will consist of a visual inspection to determine the extent of

damage and repairs required.

10-3. BDAR Procedure Index.

Procedures for improvising hang-on type armor to restore some crew protection are

still under development.

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