Job Aid

MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE

EMBARKATION GUIDE

MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, DC

Table of Contents

Page Contents........................................................................................................................ Section I PLANNING DATA Supply Classifications ................................................................ Rations/Drummed Fuel & Helicopter Lift Capacity.................... Water & Fuel ............................................................................. Hazardous Materials Classification............................................. Helicopter Load Planning Data................................................... Section II BEACH AND LANDING ZONES Beach Markers Unloading Point Markers ................................... Light and Markers for Use and Control of Amphibious Vehicles Numeral Flags............................................................................ Miscellaneous Flags ................................................................... Miscellaneous Beach Flags......................................................... Beach Markers (From Seaward) ................................................. Beach Site Layout ...................................................................... Helicopter Landing Zone Layout................................................ Section III AIR MOVEMENT Departure Airfield Control Group Checklist (DACG)................. Arrival Airfield Control Group Checklist (AACG) ..................... Pallet Train Center of Balance Computation............................... Vehicle Center of Balance.......................................................... Vehicle Center of Balance Computation..................................... Section IV SURFACE MOVEMENT NAVSURFLANT Amphibious Force Capabilities Chart ............ NAVSURFLPAC Amphibious Force Capabilities Chart ............ Shipboard M1A1 Tank Stowage Limitations .............................. IV-1 IV-2 IV-4 III-1 III-2 III-3 III-4 III-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-8 I-1 I-2 I-3 I-4 I-5 i

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Table of Contents, Continued

Section V

RAIL MOVEMENT Loading and Tiedown Checklist for Trucks and Trailers............. Chain Chart for Trucks Weighing up to 80,000 Pounds .............. Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) Tiedown ................................. Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Tiedown .................................... Trailer Attached to Prime Mover ................................................ Semitrailer Attached to Prime Mover ......................................... Flat Car Checklist....................................................................... Tanks and Similar Units 30,000 60,000 Pounds....................... Tracked Vehicles and Similar Units 60,000 100,000 Pounds ... Tracked Vehicles Over 100,000 Pounds ..................................... D-7 Caterpillar Dozer up to 82,000 Pounds ................................ Extended Boom Forklift 30,000 Pounds and Under .................... Tractors, Forklifts, and Loaders (Rough Terrain Forklift) ........... Motor Grader ............................................................................. Scraper (Earthmover) ................................................................. V-1 V-2 V-3 V-4 V-5 V-6 V-7 V-8 V-9 V-10 V-11 V-12 V-13 V-14 V-15

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SUPPLY CLASSIFICATIONS

CLASS OF SUPPLY
Class I. Subsistence. This category is strictly defined to include the basic requirements to sustain life and health on a temporary basis. Class II. Clothing and Individual Equipment. Aside from uniforms and combat equipment, this class also includes tentage, tool sets, and tool kits, administrative/cleaning equipment and supplies. A C R S B E F M T

SUBCLASSIFICATIONS
air (in flight rations) combat rations refrigerated subsistence nonrefrigerated subsistence ground support material general supplies clothing and textiles weapons industrial supplies including cable, chain, bolts, etc. A air W ground

Class III. Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL). All these are basic oils to include preservatives, liquid and compressed gasses, chemical products, coolants, de-icing, and antifreeze compounds. Class IV. Construction Materials. This includes all construction items, installed equipment, fortification and barrier materials such as: wood, wire, and sandbags. Class V. Ammunition. Includes all types of ammunition (chemical, biological, radiological, and special weapons) along with fuzes, detonators, pyrotechnics, and associated items. Class VI. Personal Demand Items. This includes various nonmilitary health, comfort, and recreational items that are sold to personnel through the Marine Corps exchange system. Class VII. Major End Items. This category includes all items that are end products and are considered principal items (e.g. tanks, vehicles, mobile machine shops, etc). Class VIII. Medical/Dental Supplies. This category includes all medicines, drugs, and major and minor pieces of equipment. Class IX. Repair Parts. This includes repair parts for all nonconsumable end items. The only exceptions are class VIII supplies that have both end items and repair parts listed together. Class X. Non-military Programs. This includes all material used to support non-military/civic development. This category also includes all items that were not included in classes.

NONE

A air W ground

NONE

A air B ground support materials D administrative vehicles G electronics NONE

K tactical vehicles L missiles M weapons N special weapons

A air B ground support materials D administrative vehicles G electronics T industrial supplies

K tactical vehicles L missiles M weapons N special weapons

NONE

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RATIONS/DRUMMED FUEL AND HELICOPTER LIFT CAPACITY

Ration Type MRE FBT Cold Weather Supplement Sundries A B (Tray Pack)

Planning Data for Rations Content Weight (lbs) per Volume (ft3) per unit unit 12 Meals/Case 16.0 0.832 1200 FBTs/Case 72.0 3.1 6 Meals/Box 16.5 0.832 100 Servings/Box 41.0 1.69 3 Servings/Ration 3 Servings/Ration 36 Meals/Module 6.54 3.83 70.0 0.223 0.123 4.5

PLANNING DATA FOR DRUMMED FUEL Diesel Gasoline Kerosene 3 3 3 ft lbs ft lbs ft lbs 55 Gallon Can 9.0 432 9.0 384 9.0 421 5 Gallon Can .8 46 .8 41 .8 45

HELICOPTER LIFT CAPACITY Helicopter Type Lift Capacity (lbs)* CH-46 4,500 CH-53D 13,000 CH-53E 30,000 *Based on standard day conditions (15 C, sea level, no wind or humidity) and 1 hour and 45 minutes of fuel onboard.

CARGO NET CAPACITY PLANNING GUIDANCE Net Type Cargo Volume A-22 Bag 66 5,000 Net 126 10,000 Net 380

2,500 5,000 10,000

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WATER AND FUEL

PLANNING DATA FOR WATER Personnel Consumption (Gallons Per Individual Per Day) Planning factor of 47.5 lbs/1 ft 1 per expeditionary water can. Climate Use Hot Temperature Drinking1 Heat Treatment Hygiene2 Food Preparation Waste (10%)
1 2

Cold 2.0 .0 1.7 0.0-4.5 0.7-1.2

3.0 .2 1.7 0.0-4.5 0.8-1.3

1.5 .0 1.7 0.0-4.5 0.7-1.1

Increase to 3.5 (hot) and 3.0 (temperate) for MOPP levels 3 and 4. Personal hygiene (shaving, brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.).

DECONTAMINATION

Requirements depend on frequency, intensity, and location of attacks. Decontamination planning factors per individual are: 7 gallons per individual 380 gallons per major end item

PLANNING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Number of vehicles (equipment) X daily fuel usage rate X consumption rate = fuel requirement

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION

HAZARD Class/Division Number 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 7 8 9

HAZARD Class/Division Name Explosives (with mass explosion hazards) Explosives (with a projection hazard) Explosives (with predominantly a fire hazard) Explosives (with no significant blast hazard) Very insensitive explosives; blasting Extremely insensitive detonating substances Flammable gas Nonflammable gas Poisonous gas Flammable liquid Flammable solid Spontaneously combustible material Dangerous when wet material Oxidizer Organic peroxide Poisonous (toxic) material Infectious substances (etiologic agents) Radioactive material Corrosive material Miscellaneous hazardous material

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HELICOPTER LOAD PLANNING DATA

External Internal Admin Combat Cargo Cargo Troops Loaded Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) (PMC) Troops CH-53E 24 37 15,000 36,000 CH-53D 24 37 8,000 24,000 UH-1N 06 08 1,400 1,400 CH-46 12 12 3,000 3,000 CH-47 31 31 50,000 25,000 SH-60 11 20 22,000 8,000 MV-22 24 24 20,000 15,000 Capabilities are for planning purposes only. Maximum internal or external load capabilities may be lower depending on weather conditions, aircraft fuel load, and limitations of specific aircraft type, model, and series. Aircraft Type

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BEACH MARKERS UNLOADING POINT MARKERS

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LIGHT AND MARKERS FOR USE AND CONTROL OF AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES

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NUMERAL FLAGS

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MISCELLANEOUS FLAGS

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MISCELLANEOUS BEACH FLAGS

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BEACH MARKERS (FROM SEAWARD)

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BEACH SITE LAYOUT

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HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE LAYOUT

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DEPARTURE AIRFIELD CONTROL GROUP CHECKLIST (DACG)

The following is a checklist designed to assist the Departure Airfield Control Group Checklist (DACG) in the performance of its mission. The following tasks should not be overlooked during planning. The tasks listed are not all inclusive, but intended as a guide. Number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Task
Brief personnel engaged in DACG operations. Establish required communications. Secure parking and flow plan from Tactical Air Logistics Command Element (TALCE). Brief unit commanders on vehicle flow plan. Ensure that sufficient load team personnel with pusher vehicles are available. Coordinate with the TALCE to ensure that personnel and cargo are guided to the proper aircraft. Inform liaison officers of changes to movement plan. Maintain status of arrival, departure, and loading. Obtain airfield diagrams for guides. Ensure that communications are operational between all elements of the DACG. Ensure that support equipment, wreckers, POLs, food service, lighting, first aid, weighing devices, and maintenance contact teams are available. Coordinate with the MAGTF operations officer. Coordinate with the deploying units movement officer. Coordinate with the call forward officer. Issue special instructions to alerted aircraft loads. Receive instructions to alerted aircraft loads. Receive instructions from the MAGTF/deploying unit operations officer. Inspect all loads upon receipt from the alert holding area. Assist in preparing, inspecting, and making corrections as necessary to passenger and cargo manifests. Provide guides to escort planeloads through the loading ramp area to designated plane sites or release points. Inform MAGTF/deploying unit operations officer of problems affecting movement schedules. Coordinate with the TALCE to ensure aircraft are parked and assigned numbers in accordance with the movement plan. Coordinate MHE with the TALCE. Unload personnel/equipment from aborted aircraft and guide to replacement aircraft or holding area. Ensure all personnel involved in the movement operation are briefed on safety. Ensure all incidents/accidents are investigated and reported. Ensure that personal and related services are provided by the base/installation for deploying unit(s). Ensure logistics requirements are met. Provide deploying unit(s) with points of contact for logistics support. Compile pertinent deployment and movement data. Coordinate reports required by higher headquarters/movement control centers with the TALCE.

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ARRIVAL AIRFIELD CONTROL GROUP CHECKLIST (AACG)

The following is a checklist designed to assist the Arrival Airfield Control Group Checklist (AACG) in the performance of its mission. The following tasks should not be overlooked during planning. The tasks listed are not all inclusive, but intended as a guide. Number 1 2 3 4 5 Task Brief all personnel engaged in AACG operations. Establish required communications. Secure parking and flow plan from TALCE. Ensure that sufficient offload team personnel with pusher vehicles are available. Coordinate with the TALCE to ensure that personnel and cargo are cleared from arriving aircraft and guided to release point or holding area. Maintain status of the arrival and departure of the deploying units personnel and equipment at the arrival airfield. Ensure that dunnage/shoring materials are retained by the deploying unit. Coordinate with the MAGTF operations officer. Coordinate with the deploying units movement officer. Inform MAGTF/deploying unit operations officer of problems affecting movement schedules. Coordinate MHE with the DACG and the TALCE. Ensure all personnel involved in the movement operation are briefed on safety. Ensure all incidents/accidents are investigated and reported. Ensure that personal and related services are provided by the base/installation for deploying unit(s). Ensure logistics requirements are met. Provide deploying unit(s) with points of contact for logistics support. Compile pertinent deployment and movement data. Coordinate reports required by higher headquarters/movement control centers with the TALCE.

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PALLET TRAIN CENTER OF BALANCE COMPUTATION

C/B

BOX1 BOX2 BOX4 C/B

C / B BOX3 C/B BOX5

BOX6 C / B C/B

Box # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sta 0 Solution: Sta 40 Sta 92 Sta 125

Station 40 92 125 135 215 225 Sta 135 Sta 215 Sta 225

Gross Weight 1,000 lbs 2,000 lbs 1,000 lbs 1,500 lbs 1,000 lbs 2,000 lbs

1. Calculate the total inch pounds (moment) of the load by multiplying the pallet station where the center of balance of each piece of cargo is positioned by the weight of the cargo. Total these figures to obtain the total load inch-pounds. Box Number 1: 40 x 1,000 = 40,000 Box Number 2: 92 x 2,000 = 184,000 Box Number 3: 125 x 1,000 = 125,000 Box Number 4: 135 x 1,500 = 202,500 Box Number 5: 215 x 1,000 = 215,000 Box Number 6: 225 x 2,000 = 450,000 Total Inch Pounds 1,216,500 2. Divide the total load inch-pounds (moment) by the total load weight to obtain the center of balance location in inches from the leading edge of the forward pallet. C/B of (Total Load) = 1,216,500 8,500

3. C/B location of the total load is equal to the total inch pounds (moment) of the load divided by the total weight of the load. C/B of Total Load = Total inch pounds (moment) /Total weight. C/B (Total Load) = 143.1 inches from leading edge of pallet.

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VEHICLE CENTER OF BALANCE

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VEHICLE CENTER OF BALANCE COMPUTATION

Reference Datum Line (RDL) is a vertical line established by the manufacture from which horizontal measurements are made. For vehicles, it is established at the center of the front hub. Moment The product of a weight multiplied by its arm or distance. Example: 2 lbs x 10 inches (arm) 20 inch-pounds (moment)

Arm The horizontal distance from the RDL to the center of balance of an object. The arm is expressed in inches. D1 x FAM = Moment 1 D2 x MAW = Moment 2 D3 x RAW = Moment 3 Total Moments/Total Weight = Center of Balance

Follow the steps below to compute the center of balance: Step 1 2 Action Measure the distance from the RDL to the first axel of the vehicle that would be Distance 1 (D1). Multiply D1 by the front axel weight (FAW) to get the moment. Since D1 is the RDL, the distance is 0 inches multiplied by the FAW. Measure from the RDL to the next axel for Distance 2 (D2). Multiply by the middle axel weight (MAW) to get Moment 2. Measure from the RDL to the last axel for Distance 3 and multiply by the rear axel weight (RAW) to get Moment 3. Add the total moments and divide by the total vehicle weight to get the center of balance.

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NAVSURFLANT AMPHIBIOUS FORCE CAPABILITIES CHART

SHIP
WASP LHD-1 KEARSARGE LHD-3 BATAAN LHD-5 SAIPAN LHA-2 NASSAU LHA-4 AUSTIN LPD-4 SHREVEPORT NASHVILLE LPD-13 TRENTON LPD-14 PONCE LPD-15 WHIDBEY ISLAND LSD-41 GUNSTON HALL LSD-44 TORTUGA LSD-46 ASHLAND LSD-48 CARTER HALL LSD-50 OAKHILL LSD-51

LANDING FORCE SURGE FLAG OFF SNCO ENL

1 1 1 1 1 NA 1 NA NA NA NA 173 *19 173 *19 173 *19 172 172 68 79 79 71 71 25 *7 27 *7 28 *7 27 *7 25 *7 25 *7 64 *6 64 *6 64 *6 63 59 21 26 26 21 21 12 *6 18 *6 18 *7 14 *7 18 *6 18 *6 1,449 161 1,443 *167 1,449 1,672 1,672 638 *188 540 *168 549 *200 609 *176 636 *192 362 *87 360 *88 362 *88 362 *88 362 *88 362 *88

SQUARE FEET
24,012 26,558 29,203 36,163 58,024 14,848 16,380 17,352 17,773 15,824 21,619

CUBIC FEET
144,948 137,225 149,298 142,215 208,431 53,647 47,445 62,836 56,555 48,960 6,743

LCAC
3 3 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 4/5

LCU
2 2 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 3

TOTALS (SQUARE FEET)

WD 18,490 LV 9,038 WD 14,270 LV 9,038 WD 16,142 LV 9,829 WD 18,565 LV 9,829 WD 18,856 LV 6,309 WD 8,036 LV 9,037 WD 8,036 LV 9,037 WD 8,036 LV 9,052 WD 8,528 LV 9,037 WD 7,885 LV 8,732 WD 21,616 VEH 18,451 WD 21,619 VEH 18,451 WD 21,619 VEH 19,067 WD 21,619 VEH 19,067 WD 9,040 VSA 2,227 WD 8,592 VSA 1,565 HD 20,698 HD 20,698 HD 19,547 HD 18,519 HD 18,519 HD 3,543 HD NA HD NA HD NA HD 1,217 HD NA UV 14,974 FD 90,737 UV 14,947 FD 82,392 UV 16,374 FD 91,386 UV 17,636 FD 75,183 UV 17,636 FD 73,856 UV 7,343 FD 13,809 UV 7,343 FD 13,809 UV 8,300 FD 15,000 UV 7,556 FD 13,754 UV 7,452 FD 13,850 FD 7,935

NA NA NA NA NA

18,451 19,067 19,349 26,917 16.003

6,665 6,651 6,727 80,816 66,535

4 4 4/5 2 2

3 3 3 1 1

HD NA HD NA HD NA TT 1,184 VSA 12,336 TT 1,184 VSA 8,975

FD 9,356 FD 8,444 FD 8,444 BD 3,615 FD 7,925 BD 3,615 FD 7,808

Totals equal maximum stowage capability of all areas. See individual SLCP for specific capability restrictions and reductions. ACRONYM BD FD HD LV TT UV VEH VSA WD MEANING Boat Deck Flight Deck Hangar Deck Lower Vehicle Deck Truck Tunnel Upper Vehicle Deck Vehicle Vehicle Stowage Area (LSD CV) Well Deck

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NAVSURFLPAC AMPHIBIOUS FORCE CAPABILITIES CHART

LANDING FORCE SURGE FLA OFF SNCO ENL G
1 1 1 171 *19 171 *19 171 *19 171 171 64 *6 64 *6 64 *6 59 59 1,392 *157 1,392 *157 1,392 *157 1,672 1,672

SHIP
ESSEX LHD-2 BOXER LHD-4 BON HOMME RICHARD LHD-6 TARAWA BELLEAU WOOD LHA-3 PELELIU LPD-5 OGDEN LPD-5 DULUTH LPD-6 CLEVELAND LSD-7 DUBUQUE LPD8 DENVER LSD-9 JUNEAU LSD-10 ANCHORAGE LSD-36 MOUNT VERNON LSD-39 GERMANTOWN LSD 42 FT MCHENRY LSD-43 COMSTOCK LSD-47 RUSHMORE LSD-47 HARPERS FERRY LSD-49 PEARL HARBOR FREDERICK LST-1184

SQUARE FEET
25,212 25,212 25,212

CUBIC FEET
144,948 144,948 144,948

LCAC

LCU

TOTALS (SQUARE FEET)

3 3 3

2 2 2

WD 18,490 LV 9,038 WD 18,490 LV 9,038 WD 18,490 LV 9,038 WD 16,856 LV 9,829 WD 16,856 LV 3,640 WD 16,856 LV 5,003 WD 7,900 LV 6,955 WD 7,900 LV 6,955 WD 7,062 LV 7,373 WD 7,084 LV 7,947 WD 8,012 LV 6,497 WD 7.084 LV 7,327 WD 20,224 (1) WD 20,724 (1) WD 21,619 (3) WD 21,619 (3) WD 21,619 (3) WD 21,619 (3) WD 9,040

HD 20,698 HD 20,698 HD 20,698

UV 16,174 FD 90,737 UV 16,174 FD 90,737 UV 16,174 FD 90,737 UV 17,636 FD 75,183 UV 17,941 FD 75,185 UV 17,941 FD 75,185 UV 7,128 FD 15,088 UV 7,128 FD 15.088 UV 6,727 FD 14,793 UV 5,911 FD 14,861 UV 5,832 FD 14,861 UV 6,549 FD 13,252 FD 5,664 FD 5,664

1 1

24,891 23,1210

158,827 116,111

1 1

4 4

HD 18,519 HD 20,866 LVA 1,536 HD 20,866 LVA 4,159

1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0

171 73 73 78 79 78 79 25 25

59 21 21 26 26 26 26 8 8

1,672 630 *176 630 *202 555 *178 569 *186 584 *170 576 *178 301 266 *58 362 *88 362 *88 362 *88 362 *88

24,891 17,773 14,083 14,102 13,856 12,329 13,876 17,712 (1) 16,572 (1) 19,067 (3/5) 19,067 (3/5) 19,067 (3/5) 19,067 (3/5) 14,127 (1) 16,003 16,609

158,827 56,555 51,188 51,188 56,553 56,845 48,783 2,753 (2) 2,036 (2) 6,727 6,727 6,727 6,727 50,777 (1) 66,535 4,361

1 0 1 1 1 1 1 3/4 3/4

4 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/3 2/3

MD 6,880 SD 2,283 MD 5,740 SD 2,832

0 0 0 0 0

27 *7 27 *7 27 *7 27 *7

14 *6 14 *6 14 *6 14 *6

4 4 4 4 2

3 3 3 3 2

VS 19,067 FD 17,800 VS 19,067 FD 17,800 VS 19,067 FD 17,800 VS 19,067 FD 17,800 VSA 14,127 FD 17,800 TT 1,184 VSA 8,975 BD 3,615 FD 7,808 VEH 16,609 FD 2,610

NA NA

25 *7 18

18 *6 18

362 *88 246 *48

WD 8,592 VSA 1,565 TD 8,880 MD 7,729

Totals equal maximum stowage capability of all stowage areas. See individual SLCP for specific capability restrictions and reductions. Notes: (1) (2) (3) (4) Approximately 8,000 square feet available in WD under mezzanine deck. With/without mezzanine deck installed. Approximately 3,500 square feet available in WD forward of landing craft. Weight restriction may preclude stowage of total cubic feet capability. Ship alterations may reduce total cubic feet capability but will increase total square feet capability. (5) Two-spot flight decks is 17,800 square feet. FWD spot (8,444 square feet) is included in the vehicle square feet cap.

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NAVSURFLPAC AMPHIBIOUS FORCE CAPABILITIES CHART, continued

ACRONYM BD FD HD LV TT UV VEH VSA WD

MEANING Boat Deck Flight Deck Hangar Deck Lower Vehicle Deck Truck Tunnel Upper Vehicle Deck Vehicle Vehicle Stowage Area (LSD CV) Well Deck

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SHIPBOARD M1A1 TANK STOWAGE LIMITATIONS

CLASS SHIP

LOCATION

EMBARKED WEIGHT PARKED/ TRAVERSING

Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y N/R1 Y/Y N/R1 Y/Y N/R1 Y/Y Y/Y R2/Y Y/Y R2/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y N/Y Y/Y Y/Y N/Y Y1/Y

SHIP-TO-SHORE WEIGHT PARKED/TRAVERSING

Y/Y N/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y N/Y N/N Y/Y N/Y Y/Y N/N Y/Y Y/Y R2/Y Y/Y R2/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y Y/Y N/Y Y1/Y

LHA 1

LHD 1 LPD 4-6 LPD 7-15 LSD 36

LSD 41-43

LSD 44-48 LSD 41 (CV)

LPD 17

Well Deck 3d Deck FR 42-65 3d Deck FR 65-89 Well Deck 3d Deck Well Deck 3d Deck Well Deck 3d Deck Well Deck FR 52-105 Well Deck 105-184 Well Deck 184-270 Well Deck FR 35-42 Well Deck FR 42-67 Well Deck FR 67-74 Well Deck FR 74-98 Well Deck FR 98-145 Well Deck Well Deck Ramp to 2d Deck 2d Deck Well Deck Ramp to 2d Deck 2d Deck

ACRONYM Y N R1 R2

Y1

MEANING The deck is certified structurally without restrictions. The deck is not certified structurally. The tank may traverse over the area when the ship is pierside or close to shore under calm sea conditions only. Tanks may be positioned two abreast symmetrically about the ships centerline. Tanks must be centered on frames 50, 60, 80, and 90. The M1A1 tank is certified for parking on the hinged ramp going from the 2d deck (main vehicle deck) to lower vehicle provided the ramp is in the up and locked position.

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LOADING AND TIEDOWN CHECKLIST FOR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS

Note: Copies of this page should be distributed to loading teams.

Make certain all hood latches are secured (to avoid wind damage). Leave at least 10 inches between vehicles. Check for proper brake wheel clearance. Do not cross the chains. Use symmetrical tie down patterns (multiples of 4). Secure tie downs at approximately 45-degree angles. Seat and Lock chain anchor or winch. Secure shackle in tie down provision with wire tie or cotter pin. Pull chain tight and attach hook above the compression unit. Tighten chain. Use appropriate tools. Make sure chain is not kinked or binding. Secure hooks with wire or nylon tie straps. Make sure turnbuckles are wired or locked. Tighten jam nuts with two wrenches. Lower locking sleeves. Do not secure chains to axles or springs unless the figures show otherwise. Make certain turrets and guns, radiator doors, side skirts, outriggers, crane booms, expansible van bodies, movable parts, and secondary loads are secured from extending up or out over the side of the flatcar during transport.

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CHAIN CHART FOR TRUCKS WEIGHING UP TO 80,000 POUNDS

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

8-8,500 8,500-16,000 16,000-25,000 16,000-25,000 25,000-40,000 40,000-55,000 55,000-80,000

3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 6,600 4 9,000 4 9,000 8 11,250 4 13,750 4 13,750 8 13,750 12

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LOGISTICS VEHICLE SYSTEM (LVS) TIEDOWN

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LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE (LAV) TIEDOWN

(SIDE)

(TOP)

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TRAILER ATTACHED TO PRIME MOVER

Trailer Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-13,200 0-18,000 18,000-36,000 0-27,500 27,000-55,000 55,000-82,500 82,500-110,000

3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 6,600 4 9,000 4 9,000 8 11,250 4 13,750 8 13,750 12 13,750 16

Notes: (1) Tie down trailer as shown. Refer to table below for chain requirements. (2) The prime mover will be chained as if it were being loaded alone. (3) Treat each vehicle as if it was being tied down separately, except omit the front support and towing ring tiedowns on the trailer. Each vehicle must have at least four tiedowns with equal numbers pulling before and after.

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SEMITRAILER ATTACHED TO PRIME MOVER

Notes: (1) Secure the semitrailer as shown using the table below to determine the chain requirements. (2) Chain the prime movers as if it were alone.

Trailer Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-13,200 0-18,000 18,000-36,000 0-27,500 27,000-55,000 55,000-82,500 82,500-110,000

3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 6,600 4 9,000 4 9,000 8 11,250 4 13,750 8 13,750 12 13,750 16

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FLAT CAR CHECKLIST

Note: Copies of this page should be distributed to loading teams.

Locate chain anchors as indicated. Extend turnbuckles. Position tanks on flatcar. Install shackles (and links (rings), if required on tanks). Pull chain tight and attach claw hook. Tighten until 1/8 inch of rubber shows at compression unit. Ensure anchor-locking tabs are down in recess. Wire tie shackle screw pins (or secure by other suitable means). Secure pintle lock with cotter pin, if the pintle is used. Two-wrench tighten jam nuts or properly apply locking device. Make certain turret and gun, radiator door, side skirts, etc. are secured from extending over the side of the flatcar. Lock turret and secure the handle.

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TANKS AND SIMILAR UNITS 30,000 - 60,000 POUNDS

Notes: (1) Shackle use the 21-ton, 1-1/4-inch (1-3/8-inch pin), bolt pin safety anchor shackle NSN 4030-01-187-0964. The railroad does not provide shackles. (2) If the gun barrel is installed or if the rotating turret can extend beyond the side of the vehicle, the turret must be secured from rotation with two complete loops of 3/8 inch wire rope each with two clamps, one to each side from the gun or turret to the hull.

Trailer Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

30,000-40,000 40,000-55,000 55,000-60,000

1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 13,750 8 13,750 12 13,750 16

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TRACKED VEHICLES AND SIMILAR UNITS 60,000 100,000 POUNDS

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb) 60,000 82,000 82,500 100,000

Diameter (in.)

1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 13,750 16 13,750 20

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TRACKED VEHICLES OVER 100,000 POUNDS

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D-7 CATERPILLAR DOZER UP TO 82,000 POUNDS

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EXTENDED BOOM FORKLIFT 30,000 POUNDS AND UNDER

Notes: (1) (2)

Use flatcars with raised side sills, if possible. Locate suitable protective material such as waterproof paper or burlap, etc., between each tire and side sill to extend 2 inches above sill.

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-30,000 0-15,000 15,000-30,000

3/8 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 9,000 12 13,750 4 13,750 8

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TRACTORS, FORKLIFTS, AND LOADERS (ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT)

Notes: (1) Articulated units must be made rigid by use of the lock-out bar. (2) Lock-out bar pins must be secured to prevent displacement. Add four chains if the lockout bar is missing.

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-15,000 15,000-30,000 30,000-45,000 45,000-60,000 60,000-75,000

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 13,750 4 13,750 8 13,750 12 13,750 16 13,750 20

V-13

MOTOR GRADER

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-15,000 15,000-30,000

1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 13,750 4 13,750 8

V-14

SCRAPER (EARTH MOVER)

Vehicle Weight Ranges (lb)

Diameter (in.)

0-15,000 15,000-30,000 30,000-45,000 45,000-60,000 60,000-75,000

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Alloy Steel Chain Minimum Number of Working Load Chains Limit (lb) Required Per Vehicle 13,750 4 13,750 8 13,750 12 13,750 16 13,750 20

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