TM 9-2320-279-34-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Contents
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Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Destruction of Army Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Preparation for Storage or Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Nomenclature Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Equipment Improvement Report and Maintenance Digest (EIR MD) and Equipment
Improvement Report and Maintenance Summary (EIR MS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Metric System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Vehicle Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Location and Description of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Safety, Care, and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Models
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1-1. SCOPE. This chapter provides general information, equipment description, and principles of
operation for the M977 series vehicles.
a. Type of Manual: Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Instructions,
TM 9-2320-279-34.
b. Model Numbers and Equipment Names. The different vehicle models are listed below:
M977:
M978:
M983:
M984:
M984E1:
M985:
M985E1:
Cargo vehicle, with self-recovery winch (fig. 1-1).
Cargo vehicle, without self-recovery winch.
Fuel tanker vehicle, with self-recovery winch (fig. 1-2).
Fuel tanker vehicle, without self-recovery winch.
Tractor vehicle, with self-recovery winch and material handling crane (fig. 1-3).
Tractor vehicle, with self-recovery winch, without material handling crane (fig. 1-4).
Wrecker-recovery vehicle (fig. 1-5).
Wrecker-recovery vehicle (fig. 1-6).
Cargo vehicle, with self-recovery winch (fig. 1-7).
Cargo vehicle, without self-recovery winch.
Cargo vehicle, with self-recovery winch (fig. 1-8).
Cargo vehicle, without self-recovery winch.
c. Purpose of Equipment. The M977 series vehicles are a family of 8 x 8 vehicles for tactical use.
The purposes of the vehicles are as follows:
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
The M977 cargo vehicle is used for ammunition and other resupply missions.
The M978 tanker vehicle is used to refuel wheel and track vehicles and for other fuel resupply
missions.
The M983 tractor vehicle is used to transport the Pershing II and Patriot missiles.
The M984 and M984E1 wrecker-recovery vehicles are the prime recovery vehicles of the M977
series.
The M985 cargo vehicle is used to resupply the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
The M985E1 cargo vehicle is used to resupply the Patriot Missile System.
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