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tances or through rough waters, blocking and
tiedowns must be used. Inmost cases, the vessels
When transporting the TACFIRE system short
are equipped with turnbuckles and cables with a
distances by barge or lighter on shelterd waters,
sheep's-foot fitting or hook on one end that fits into
blocking and chocking will be required. When mov-
a deck cloverleaf or starfltting. Where this equip-
ing extended distances or through rough waters,
ment is not provided, a suitable substitute may be
tiedowns must also be used.
6-6. Landing Ships,
Landing Craft, and
Amphibians
When transporting the system for extended dis-