TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1083A1 SERIES GENERAL INFORMATION - Continued 0001 00
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Command decision, according to the tactical situation, will determine when the using
organization is to destroy a vehicle. A destruction plan will be prepared by the using
organization, unless one was prepared by a higher authority. For general vehicle
destruction procedures, refer to TM 750-244-6, Procedures for Destruction of Tank-
Automotive Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use (U.S. Army Tank-automotive and
Armaments Command).
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Land, Sea, and Air Shipment
Instructions for shipment of the vehicle by land, sea, and air are contained in the following
publications:
PUBLICATION NUMBER PUBLICATION TITLE
MTMCTEA PAM 56-1
Marine Terminal Lifting Guidance
MTMCTEA PAM 55-19
Tiedown Handbook for Rail Movements
MTMCTEA REF 92-55-20
Tiedown Handbook for Truck Movements
FM 55-450-3
Multi-service Helicopter External Air Transport: Basic
Operations and Equipment
FM 55-450-4
Multi-service Helicopter External Air Transport: Single-
Point Load Rigging Procedures
FM 55-450-5
Multi-service Helicopter External Air Transport: Dual-
Point Load Rigging Procedures
TB 55-46-1
Standard Characteristics (Dimensions, Weight, and
Cube) for Transportability of Military Vehicles and
Other Outsize/Overweight Equipment (in TOE Line
Item Number Sequence)
Preparation of Internal Air Transport Procedure
The Preparation for Internal Air Transport procedure for reducing cab height is contained
in WP 0059 00.
Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift
Vehicle Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift instructions are contained in Data and Instruction
Plates (WP 0045 00).
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