2-36. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT.

2-33. CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.

2-36. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT (continued).

TM-9-2350-287-20-1 Carrier Ammunition Tracked M992A21 (2350-01-352-3021) EIC:AE6 Manual
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TM 9-2350-287-20-1 2-36. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT. When shipping the M992A1, the officer in charge of preparing the shipment will be responsible for furnishing the materiel in serviceable condition, properly cleaned, processed, packaged, and packed. Transport the M992A1 in accordance with TM 55-2350-287-14. Removal of Preservatives Prior to Shipment Personnel removing vehicle from storage for shipment must not remove preservatives other than to make sure the materiel is complete and serviceable. If preservatives have been removed, they must be restored to the prescribed level of preservation prior to shipment. Army Shipping Documents Prepare all Army shipping documents in accordance with AR 55-355. Loading CAUTION Height and width of vehicle, when prepared for rail transportation, must not exceed limitations prescribed for particular railway lines. Whenever possible, local trans- portation officers must be consulted about limitations of particular railroad Iines to be used for movement in order to avoid delays, dangerous conditions, or damage to equipment. When vehicle is shipped by rail, every precaution must be taken to see that it is properly loaded, blocked, and securely fastened to flatcar floor. Inspect flatcar prior to loading. Make sure it is suitable condition to carry loads safely. Prepare flatcar for loading by removing debris, previous blocking, nails, and other obstructions. Inspect flatcar for loose or broken floor planks. If found unsatisfactory, reject flatcar for use. If suitable hoisting equipment, permanent loading ramps, and handling equipment are not available for loading or unloading materiel, improvised runways, ramps, and spanning platforms can be constructed. Loading must be governed by the capacity and length of flatcars available at the time of shipment, as well as requirements of bills of lading and shipping instructions. Position vehicle as far from brake wheel end of flatcar as space permits. Provide minimum clearance of 4 in. below and 6 in. above, behind, and to each side of flatcar brake wheel. Blocking All blocking instruction specified herein are minimum and are in accordance with the Association of American Railroads Pamphlet, Section No. 6 (Rules Governing the Loading of Department of Defense Materiel on Open-Top Cars). Additional blocking may be added at discretion of officer in charge. Blocks Construct four chock blocks; two to fit angle between tracks and car deck at front of vehicle, and two to fit angle between track and car deck at rear of vehicle. Using 1 -5/8 in.-thick lumber, make chock blocks 12 in. wide and a minimum of 18 in. high. Nail pieces together with 20-penny nails. Place one chock block against front of each track, and against rear of each track. Toenail chock blocks to car floor with 40-penny nails. 2-442

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