Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRs)

TM 55-1905-222-14

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

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SCOPE.

Type of Manual:. Operator, Unit, and Intermediate (Direct and General Support)

Maintenance for Landing Craft, Mechanized (LCM-8).

Model Numbers:. NSN 1905-01-284-2647 (ROHR), NSN 1905-01-284-2648

(GUNDERSON)

Purpose of Equipment:. To transport cargo, troops, and vehicles from ship-to-shore, shore-to-

shore or in retrograde movements. May be utilized for lighterage and utility work in harbors.

Additionally, the LCM-8 can be used in diving operations, coastal survey, repair of other craft and to

assist ships in salvage operations.

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MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those

prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

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DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.

Procedures to be followed when capture or abandonment of the landing craft is imminent are

covered in TM 750-244-3.

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