TM 55-7440-240-14
INTRODUCTION
tary Traffic Management Command Transportation
1-1. P u r p o s e a n d S c o p e
Engineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRP, PO Box
a. This manual provides transportability guid-
6276, Newport News, Virginia 23606 (electrically
ance for logistics handling and movement of the
transmitted messages should be addressed to:
Battalion Fire Direction System, also referred to
DIRMTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA/ /MTT-TRP/ /).
as the TACFIRE System in this manual.
b. The intent of this manual is to give transpor-
1-3. Safety
tation officers and other personnel who are respon-
Appropriate precautionary measures required dur-
sible for movement of the TACFIRE System, or
ing movement of the TACFIRE system are con-
for providing transportation services for its move-
tained in chapter 3.
ment, information considered important for safe
transport. Included are significant technical and
physical characteristics of the TACFIRE System,
Notes
as well as safety considerations required for
worldwide movement of the system by the various
Throughout this manual warnings, cautions, and
modes of transportation. Where considered appro-
notes emphasize important or critical guidance.
priate, metric equivalents are given in parentheses
They are used for the following conditions:
following dimensions or other measurements. Ref-
a. Warning. An operating procedure or practice
erences are contained in the appendix.
that, if not correctly followed, could result in per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
b. Caution. An operating procedure or practice
Users of this publication are encouraged to recom-
that, if not strictly observed, could result in dam-
mend changes and submit comments for its im-
age to or destruction of equipment.
provement. Comments should be prepared on DA
c. Note. An operating procedure that must be
Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications
emphasized.
and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Director, Mili-
