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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1.
Purpose and Scope
a.
This manual provides transportability guidance
for logistical handling and movement of the AN/MSQ-
103A, -103B, and -103C models of the TEAMPACK.
b.
This
manual
provides
guidance
for
safe
transport of vehicles and shelters. It includes significant
technical and physical characteristics as well as safety
precautions required for worldwide movement by the
various modes of transportation. This manual is
intended for transportation officers and other personnel
responsible for movement or for providing transportation
services.
c.
Where appropriate, metric equivalents are given
in
parentheses
following
dimensions
or
other
measurements. References are cited in the appendix.
1-2.
Safety
Appropriate precautionary measures required during
movement of the items are contained in chapter 3.
1-3.
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this manual, warnings, cautions, and notes
emphasize important or critical guidance. They are
used for the following conditions:
a.
Warning. Instructions that, if not correctly
followed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.
b.
Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
c.
Note. An operating procedure or condition that
must be emphasized.
1-4.
Reporting
of
Recommendations
and
Comments
Users of this manual are encouraged to submit
comments
and
to
recommend
changes
for
its
improvement. Comments and recommendations should
be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended
Changes to DA Publications and Blank Forms) and
forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic Management
Command Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN:
MTT-TRV, PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA 23606-
0276. Electrically transmitted messages should be
addressed to CDR MTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-
TRV//. A reply will be furnished by this command.
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