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 TM 55-1905-223-10
NOTE
Method used to pass tow gear to vehicle being towed will depend on how close
LCU can maneuver.
(5) Tie the bitter end of the service line of the shoulder fired line throwing appliance to a message line.
(6) Tie the messenger line to the shackle (2) of the tow end of the fishplate (1).
NOTE
LCU must be within range of the tow considering local conditions before propelling
the service projectile.
(7) Fire service projectile across bow of tow.
(8) Take two hawsers to bitts (6) and take a full turn and cross the two hawsers back onto itself (7). Take
two or three turns (8) on the bitt (6) and standby to veer the tow hawser when the tow starts hauling
in the
messenger line.
(9) Veer tow hawsers as tow hauls in.
(10) Make tow hawsers fast while the tow is connecting their anchor chain to the fishplate (1) as tow
hauls in.
(11) When connection is complete, to include tack welding or mousing the shackle pin, have the tow pay
out their anchor chain to desired length and set brake.
WARNING
While veering the tow hawser to the desired length LCU engines must be operated ahead slow
to avoid injury to personnel.
Line handlers must keep hands well back from the bitts when veering thetow hawser.
CAUTION
Tow hawsers must be adjusted correctly to prevent parting the towing gear.
NOTE
The carenary must be adjusted when weather conditions, water depth or LCU
speed change.
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