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 TM 55-1905-223-SDC
DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
SDC FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR OTHER EMERGENCY
CONDITIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE VESSEL MASTER. DAMAGE SHALL
BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS
PRACTICABLE.
Section I. INTRODUCTION
4-1. INTRODUCTION. The LCU's damage control equipment is used to reduce the seriousness
and extent of an emergency, protect the crew, and effect temporary repairs. Damage control equipment is not
to be used for routine maintenance or repair activities. Any piece of damage control equipment used in
combating an emergency must later be restored to its original operating condition and location. The safety of
the vessel and the personnel on board are dependent upon the specified equipment being properly stowed
and ready for use at all times. It is important that all crew members be familiar with the location and use of the
various pieces of damage control equipment.
Section II. DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION
4-2. EQUIPMENT - GENERAL. Damage control equipment on the LCU consists of firefighting
gear, portable extinguishers, fire stations, fire axes, the Halon or FM-200 and Water Washdown (WWS)
sprinkler systems, fireman outfits, oxygen breathing apparatus, life jackets, life rafts, life rings, and shoring.
Section III. DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT ON THE LCU
4-3. EQUIPMENT - LCU. Damage control equipment/tools are located in the two damage control
equipment lockers; (1) main deck, forward, next to boatswain storeroom and (2) main deck, aft starboard side,
01 level.
Description
Quantity
Alarm, Gas Oxygen with Probe
1
Bar, Wrecking, 30"
1
Bar, Wrecking, 36"
1
Battle, Lantern (Handle and Switch)
5
Canister, OBA
4
Carbon Monoxide Colormetric Detector Kit
1
Damage Control Shoring Kit
1
Detector Kit, Chemical Agent
1
Change 1 4-1
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