slowed to the greatest possible degree.
Follow-up inspections should be
made on the inserted plugs, as possible tightening of the plugs may be
necessary if the leak resumes. Later, if the leak is not totally stopped,
the use of a small sealing clamp may become necessary.
d. The size of hole or tear will determine the size of wooden plug to
be used.
(1) For holes (tears) up to approximately 1/2 inch in size, use the
3-inch-long plug.
(2) For holes (tears) up to approximately 1 1/2 inches in size, use
the 5-inch-long plug.
6. When supervising soldiers removing a SMFT tank from its trailer and
repacking it for return to CONUS, use the following procedures:
a. To repack the tank, have your soldiers begin by removing the
pressure gauge. Then disconnect and remove the hold-down kit ratchets, and
hang the loose ends of the belts over the sides of the trailer. Next they
fold the tank lengthwise, almost in half, by laying the top fold of the tank
down approximately 1 foot shorter than the bottom fold. The ends will then
be equal when the tank is rolled. Then they roll the tank. It is necessary
the first roll be circular and tight, otherwise the tank will be hard to
roll and make a large package.
After the first few uses, the tank will
become more flexible and easier to roll and unroll.
b. Slip the sling around and under the tank so it can be picked up
and
placed back into its shipping box.
The slings are located in
the
semitrailer stowage compartment.
Have your soldiers roll and store
the
belts, pressure gauge, ratchets, bolts, and plates in the shipping box.
Pad
the pressure gauge to avoid damage.
PART B - SUPERVISE FAWPSS OPERATIONS
As the team chief of an operational water distribution point in a field
environment, you have the requirement to issue and distribute potable water.
One of the pieces of equipment you have assigned to your unit is the FAWPSS.
FAWPSS components are lightweight and air transportable.
They can be
delivered by Army utility helicopter by LAPES, parachute airdrop, or sling
load.
The FAWPSS is also transportable by ocean cargo ship, rail car,
standard military 5-ton cargo
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