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 TM 5-1940-277-20
TM 1940-20/2
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1
SCOPE.
a. Type of Manual: Unit Maintenance Manual.
b. Equipment Name and Model Number: Bridge Erection Boat, Twin Jet, Aluminum Hull. The model
numbers assigned to this equipment are USCSBMK1 and USCSBMK2.
c. Purpose of Equipment: Support bridging and amphibious operations. May also be used as a general
purpose workboat in support of diving operations and maritime projects, for inland water patrols, and as a
safety boat for amphibious river crossings.
d. Special Limitations on Equipment: When used to ferry troops or cargo, the safe carrying capacity is a
maximum of 12 fully equipped men or 4400 pounds (2000 kilograms).
1-2.
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for
equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management
System (TAMMS). Marine Corps personnel will prepare and maintain records and report forms as
prescribed by TM4700-15/1, Equipment Record Procedures.
1-3.
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. If your boat needs improvement,
let usknow. Send us an Equipment Improvement Recommendation (EIR). You, the user, are the only one who
can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or
performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, U.S. Army Aviation
and Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63120-1798. Materiel
Defects Reporting. Submit all fit, form, or function deficiencies in accordance with standard Product Quality
Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) procedures contained in TM 4700-15/1 and MCO 4855.10 via the Product Data
Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP) at http://www.nslcptsmh.navsea.navy.mil/pdrep/pdrep.htm.
Another option that is available for the submission of PQDR's is the EZ PQDR, which can be accessed at the
USMC PQDR Screening Point website at http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/pqdr. PDREP access is not required for
EZ PQDR. If web access is not available, PQDR's should be submitted to the PQDR Screening Point via e-mail
attachment to mailto:mbmatcompqdrs@logcom.usmc.mil. Disposition for the failed item will be furnished to
the user based on the PQDR.
1-4.
WARRANTY INFORMATION. The Bridge Erection Boat, USCSBMK1, is warranted by Fairey Allday
Marine Limited for 12 months. The Bridge Erection Boat USCSBMK2 is warranted by American
Development Corporation for 12 months. The warranty starts on the date found in block 23 of DA Form
2408-9 in the logbook. Report all defects in material or workmanship to your supervisor, who will take
appropriate action through your unit maintenance supervisor.
1-5.
GLOSSARY.
Berth
Place at dock where boat is tied up or anchored.
Capstan
Manually rotated vertical cylinder for winding rope or cable.
Hydrojet
Propelling system that uses water.
MK1 (USCSBMK1)
Combat Support Boat, Mark 1. Original model of Bridge Erection Boat.
MK2 (USCSBMK2)
Combat Support Boat, Mark 2. Modified model of Bridge Erection Boat.
Raw water
River water.
Rub rail
Rubber bumper strip around boat hull.
Scoop
Movable metal cover that directs water stream that comes from jets.
Thermostarter
Glow plug used to preheat intake air for cold starting.
Vdc
Volts direct current.
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