Equipment and Maintenance Reports

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Vehicle Models (Cont)

Figure 1-8. M985E1 Cargo Vehicle.

Equipment and Maintenance Reports

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS. Department of the Army forms and procedures

used for equipment maintenance will be as specified in the latest edition of DA PAM 738-750, The Army Mainte-

nance Management System (TAMMS).

1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Command decision, according to the

tactical situation will determine when the destruction of the M977 series vehicles will be accomplished. A de-

struction plan will be prepared by the using organization unless one has been prepared by a higher authority.

For general destruction procedures for this equipment, refer to TM 750-244-6, Procedures for Destruction of

Tank-Automotive Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use (U.S. Army Tank-automotive Command).

1-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Instructions for preparation for storage or shipment

are provided in paragraph 2-30 of this manual.

1-5. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE Table l-l lists the nomenclature cross-references used in this

manual.

Table 1-1. Nomenclature Cross-Reference

Official Nomenclature

Common Name

Preformed packing

O-ring

Retaining ring

Snap ring

Antifreeze, ethylene glycol mixture

Engine coolant

Ether quick-start system

Cold Start system

Engine retarder

Jake brake, Jacobs- brake

Wire rope

Cable

Quick disconnect coupling

Glad hand

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