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 TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOPE
This technical manual contains instructions for operation, checks, adjustments, and corrective maintenance for the Landing
Craft, Mechanized (LCM-8) Mod 2. This manual is applicable to all LCM-8 Mod 2 vessels manufactured by Rohr. The
primary mission of the LCM-8 Mod 2 consists of personnel transfer, light salvage, and Command and Control (C2). The
vessel will be used in coastal, harbor, and inland waterways and is capable of operating up to Sea State 3. It is also capable
of working in shallow inlets and rivers while retaining its ability to land on unimproved beaches. As a C2 platform, the LCM-
8 Mod 2 will provide the critical link between ship and shore operation centers during Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS)
operations. The vessel will transport Army stevedores between shore points and a ship in a protected environment.
Secondary missions of the LCM-8 Mod 2 include medical evacuation, diver support, firefighting, and light salvage.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-
750, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If your landing craft needs improvement, let us know. Send us an 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
(Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to the address specified in DA PAM 738-750, or to Commander, U.S. Army
Tank Automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-AC-NML, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. The email address
is amsta-ac-nml@ria.army.mil. We will send you a reply.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion
problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected, and improvements can be made to prevent the
problem in future items.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials, such as
rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corrosion problem.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Use of key words
such as "corrosion," "rust," "deterioration," or "cracking" will ensure that the information is identified as a CPC problem.
The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA PAM 738-750.
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)
The air conditioning and heating units used on the LCM-8 Mod 2 contain R-22 refrigerant, which is a Class II ODS. Care must
be taken not to release ODS into the atmosphere during service or repair. All personnel performing service or repair
operations on this equipment must be properly trained and certified, and must perform such work in compliance with all
applicable regulations.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
For procedures to destroy this equipment to prevent its use by the enemy, refer to TM 750-244-6, Procedures for Destruction
of Tank--Automotive Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
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