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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)
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
The LCM-8 Mod 2 is capable of being transported as deck cargo aboard a transport ship. Prior to transporting the vessel as
deck cargo, the following services must be performed. If the vessel will be out of service for an extended period of time,
preserve the vessel according to the instructions found in TB 740-93-4.
1.
Both fuel tanks must be pumped dry. This should be accomplished by pumping the fuel to another vessel or to a suitable
shore facility.
2.
The potable water tank must be pumped dry.
3.
The black water tank must be pumped dry.
4.
All voids and bilge spaces must be pumped dry.
5.
The following equipment and fittings should be removed as necessary and stowed in the lazarette:
a.
Navigation lights (see WP 0065 00).
b.
Stanchions, lifelines, and fittings (see WP 0162 00).
c.
Horn (see WP 0126 00).
d.
Emergency tiller.
6.
Remove the mast (see WP 0075 00) and stow it in the engine room.
7.
Mark and disconnect the battery cables from the batteries (see WP 0092 00).
8.
Close and dog shut all hatches.
9.
Reactivation of the vessel after movement is detailed in TB 740-93-4.
10. Depreservation of the vessel after preservation is detailed in TB 740-93-4.
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