TM 9-2350-261-10LOCATIONAL TERMSThe terms right, left, front, or rear are used in this manual to describe areas andparts of the carriers and their locations relative to each other. The terms are usedthe same way you would use them if you stood at the ramp end of the carrier andlooked forward.PECULIAR COMPONENTSComponents peculiar to a specific carrier are indicated within each title orillustration throughout this manual. All components and systems not indicated inthis manner are common to all carriers.M113A2 FULL TRACKED ARMORED PERSONNELCARRIERThis carrier is designed to carry 12 troops plus the driver. It can be used for cargo,ambulance, or reconnaissance work. A caliber .50 machine gun is mounted on acupola on top of the carrier. The M113A2’s capabilities and features are:l It travels easily over rough terrain.l It fords water up to 40 inches deep.l It can move at high speeds on improved roads and highways.l It is air transportable and can be dropped by parachute to troops in the field.l It is propelled and steered on land and in water by tracks.l It has M17 periscopes around the driver’s and commander’s hatches for visionwhen buttoned up.l It has an M19 infrared periscope stowed near the driver. The periscope can beinstalled in the driver’s hatch to provide night vision under blackout conditions.l It is equipped with smoke grenade launchers.l It is equipped to carry a NBC (gas particulate filter) unit, driver’s windshield bit,engine coolant heater kit, and personnel heater kit (for cold weather operation).l It can be equipped to carry a hospital litter kit, marine recovery kit, capstan kit,Dragon missile system, and night observation device system.Change 5 1-5
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