MIL-DTL-62164E(AT)
up to 60 tons may be utilized for the tests with determination to be made by the
Government test site as to proper weight distribution and type of payloads. Tests
shall be conducted in cycles as determined by test site personnel. Mileage with
60-ton payload may be accomplished in one continuous operation at the conclusion
of all cycles of other type operational mileage.
4.5.4 Safety. To determine conformance to 3.9, all exposed parts which are energized
electrically shall be located, insulated, fully enclosed or guarded as to prevent hazards to
operating personnel and equipment functioning. All moving parts which are of such nature or so
located as to be a hazard to operation or maintenance personnel shall be enclosed or guarded.
Protective devices shall not impair operating functions.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as
specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be
performed by DoD personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity
to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the
Inventory Control Point's packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency,
or within the Military Department's System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available
from the managing Military Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-
ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be
helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The semitrailer vehicle is intended for use with suitable tractors. The
primary mission of this transporter is to evacuate a disabled M60 series tank or similar vehicles
over primary or alternate main supply routes from vehicle collecting points or maintenance
establishments. This vehicle does not replace the tank recovery vehicle, but evacuates disabled
vehicles after they have been put into position for pickup. In addition, this transporter system
provides a means of transporting such vehicles from railheads, ports, depots, or supporting units
to user maintenance areas. Other uses are: To transport non-disabled tracked vehicles over
extended distances when movement under their own power is not desired or feasible; and to
transport heavy engineer construction equipment and high density cargo, such as ammunition,
gasoline, engines, and semi-mobile power plants. This vehicle is considered military unique as
commercial counterparts are not capable of performing the above duties.
6.1.1 Other uses. The transporter may be used by maintenance, transportation, and
supply units, with the greatest possible consideration being given to employment world-wide. In
addition to normal on-road operation, it must be able to leave and return to regularly maintained
roads to the limited extent required to:
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