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TB-43-0144 Painting of Watercraft Manual

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SECTION 1.

GENERAL

INDEX

1-1.

Purpose............................................................................

1-2.

Scope...............................................................................

1-3.

Reporting of Errors...........................................................

1-4.

Color Scheme ..................................................................

1-5.

Transition of Paint Systems .............................................

1-6.

Cleaning .......................................................................

1-7.

Touchup Painting .............................................................

1-8.

Major Painting ..................................................................

1-9.

Paint Film Measurement...................................................

1-10.

Marking and Stenciling .....................................................

1-11.

Corrosion Control .............................................................

Figure 1-1

Zinc Anode Stud and Doubler Plate Attachment .............

Figure 1-2

Bolting Pattern for ZHC-23 Zinc Hull Slab (core Strap)....

1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information, instruction, and guidance on the

preservation of US Army Watercraft in service and in storage paints and cathodic protection. Satisfactory

painting applied prior to issuance of this bulletin shall not be altered solely for the purpose of

conformation.

1-2. Scope.

a. The information contained herein shall take precedence over all other preservation instructions

except where deviation has been authorized by Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive and

Armaments Command, Troop Support Group, Army watercraft, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CJA, 6501 East 11

Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397-5000. The e-mail address is watercraft@tacom.army.mil . Faxes can be

sent directly to (586) 574-6968. Deviations will be granted on an individual basis.

b. The contents of this bulletin are applicable to all US Army Watercraft except those assigned to the

US Army Corps of Engineers and Bridging Units.

c. This bulletin may be used as a procurement document and shall be used as the basis for writing

repair and maintenance specifications.

1-3. Reporting of Errors. You can help improve this bulletin. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a

way to improve the procedures, please let us know. You may e-mail mail or fax DA Form 2028

(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), to: Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive

and Armaments Command, Troop Support Group, Army watercraft, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CJW, 6501 East

11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397-5000. The e-mail address is watercraft@tacom.army.mil . Faxes can be

sent directly to (586) 574-6968.

1-4. Color Scheme. All crafts shall be painted with systems and colors designated in Appendix B.

1-5. Transition of Paint Systems. The decision to change paint systems will be made with prior

approval from Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Troop Support Group,

Army watercraft, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CJA, 6501 East 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397-5000. The e-mail

address is watercraft@tacom.army.mil . Faxes will be sent directly to (586) 574-6968.

1-6. Cleaning. All safety precautions outlined in Section 2 shall be complied with at all times. Accomplish

all cleaning in accordance with Section 3.