Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-1095-205-140005

TM 55-1095-205-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

11. Purpose and Scope

M AND T RANSPORTATION

E NGINEERING A GENCY ,

A TTN : MTT-TRC, PO Box 6276, NEWPORT NEWS,

a. This manual provides transportability guid-

VA 23606 (electrically transmitted messages should

ance for logistical handling and movement of the

be addressed to: DIRMTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA/

M128 mine dispenser.

/MTT-TRC//).

b. This manual provides transportation officers

and other personnel who are responsible for

13. Safety

movement or for providing transportation serv-

ices with information considered appropriate for

Appropriate precautionary measures required

safe transport. Included are significant technical

during movement of the mine dispenser are con-

and physical characteristics as well as safety con-

siderations required for worldwide movement by

the various modes of transport. Where appropri-

1-4. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and

ate, metric equivalents are given in parentheses

Notes

following dimensions or other measurements.

References are contained in the appendix.

Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and

notes emphasize important or critical guidance.

12. Reporting of Recommendations and

They are used for the following conditions:

Comments

a. Warning. Instructions which, if not followed,

could result in injury to or death of personnel.

Users of this publication are encouraged to rec-

b. Caution. Instructions which, if not strictly

ommend changes and submit comments for its

observed, could result in damage to, or destruc-

improvement. Comments should be prepared on

tion of, equipment.

DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Pub-

c. Note. An operating procedure that must be

lications and Blank Forms) and forwarded to DI-

emphasized.

R E C T O R , MILITARY T RAFFIC M ANAGEMENT C O M-