TM 5-5420-234-14&P
INTRODUCTION
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Contents
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Section I. General Information
Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reports ........................................................................................ 1-2
Destruction of Army Materiel To Prevent Enemy Use ....................................................................... 1-2
Preparation for Storage or Shipment .................................................................................................. 1-2
Quality Assurance ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations ...................................................................... 1-2
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Corrosion Prevention and Control ...................................................................................................... 1-3
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms .................................................................................................. 1-3
Section II. Equipment Description
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features ........................................................................ 1-5
Location and Description of Major Components ................................................................................ 1-6
Equipment Data .................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Table 1-1. Transporter ....................................................................................................................... 1-12
Table 1-2. The LHS ........................................................................................................................... 1-12
Table 1-3. The BAP (Empty) ............................................................................................................ 1-12
Table 1-4. Military Load Class (MLC) Ratings ................................................................................ 1-13
Section III. Principles of Operation .................................................................................................................. 1-14
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general information, equipment descriptions, and principles of operation for the Common
Bridge Transporter (CBT) and the M15 Bridge Adapter Pallet (BAP).
a.
Type of Manual. This technical manual (TM) provides CBT Operator's instructions; Unit, Direct
Support, and General Support maintenance instructions; and a Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL).
Troubleshooting procedures and preventive maintenance checks and services procedures are also included.
b.
Equipment Name.
(1)
The M1977 CBT consists of a modified M977 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT)
(with or without a winch) and a Load Handling System (LHS), which together are called the "CBT"
(Model A or B) (often referred to as "Transporter"). See page 1-7 for identification of Model A and B.
(2)
The CBT System consists of an M1977 CBT and either an M15 BAP or an M14 Improved Boat Cradle
(IBC).
c.
Purpose of Equipment. The CBT provides the capability for transporting, launching, and retrieving elements
of the rapidly deployable Military Load Class 70 Improved Float Bridge (Ribbon Bridge) and the Bridge
Erection Boat, Twin Jet, Aluminum Hull (Models USCSBMK1, national stock number [NSN] 1940-01-105-
5728, and USCSBMK2, NSN 1940-01-218-2165). The CBT also provides the capability for performing
cargo-hauling missions using the Palletized Load System (PLS) flatrack loaded to 10 tons (9 metric tons). The
CBT is capable of towing the PLS trailer to increase hauling capabilities.
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