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
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 an engine speed control problem. The
overall vehicle assessment table directs the user to perform a number of visual and
functional checks, which will narrow down the number of areas possibly at fault. The
overall vehicle assessment table provides references to chapter and/or sections dealing
with a subsystem in which the problem may be found. Additional assessment procedures
in that chapter will either eliminate further assessment in that area or confirm the
likelihood of a problem in that area by directing the user to check out specific
assemblies or components. Assessment procedures in the beginning of each chapter
provide references to specific paragraphs which may expediently solve the problem.
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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