all arms equipment recovery manual part 3: vehicle

ARMY EQUIPMENT 0200-A-307-013 PT3 SUPPORT PUBLICATION Edition 3.6

Army Equipment Support Publication

ALL ARMS EQUIPMENT RECOVERY MANUAL PART 3: VEHICLE RECOVERY & MOBILISATION DATA

This publication contains information covering the requirement of Categories 1-5 at Levels 1-2

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0200-A-307-013 PT3 ARMY EQUIPMENT Edition 3.6 SUPPORT PUBLICATION

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AMENDMENT RECORD

Edition Incorporated By

Date Description Comment

1 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual (Single Volume) Aug 01

2 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual (Single Volume) May 12

2.1 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual (Single Volume) Aug 12

2.2 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual (Single Volume) Dec 12

2.3 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual (Single Volume) Nov 13

3 Superseded All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual. Part 3: Recovery and Mobilisation Data

Nov 16

3.1 Superseded

All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual. Part 3: Recovery & Mobilisation Data Addition of recovery and mobilisation data in Chap 23, for:

●Truck Utility Medium (HS) HT 4X4 Refurbished Improved Protection SNATCH-VIXEN-PLUS ●Truck Utility Medium (HS) HT 4X4 Refurbished SNATCH 2B

Dec 16

3.2 Suspended Removal of recovery and mobilisation data in Chap 22, for MULTI LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM M270 MLRS. Data was inaccurate and is being updated.

Aug 17

3.3 Superseded Removal of recovery and mobilisation data in Chap 22, for TERRIER. Data was inaccurate and is being updated.

Jan 18

3.4 Superseded Addition of revised recovery and mobilisation data in Chap 22, for TERRIER Jul 18

3.5 Superseded

Addition of recovery and mobilisation data High Mobility Truck Variants - Jackal and Coyote Carrier, Full Tracked, Articulated, All Terrain Vehicle Protected, VIKING Armoured Vehicle Mounted Rocket Launcher, (AVMRL) M270 Howitzer 155 Mm Self Propelled L131 AS90 Tractor Wheeled Earthmoving Light JCB 4CX/M Truck Forklift Rough Terrain 2400 KG JCB 524-50 M3 Amphibious Bridging And Ferry Equipment (ABFE) Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Kalmar RT240

22 Nov 20

3.6 Current

Addition of recovery and mobilisation data PANTHER Command And Liaison Vehicle FOXHOUND 4x4 Patrol Variant Carrier, Full Tracked, Articulated, All Terrain Vehicle Protected, VIKING Armoured Engineer Tractor Tracked TERRIER Carrier Personnel Tracked BULLDOG (FV430 MK3) Beach Recovery Vehicle (BRV) Challenger 2 Based Armoured Vehicles Tractor Wheeled Earthmoving Light JCB 4CX/M Truck Fork Lift Rough Terrain 4000 KG JCB 541-70 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Kalmar RT240

21 Mar 21


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CONTENTS

Preliminary Material Page Amendment Record .................................................... ………………………………………………………………………ii Contents ..................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………iii Preface .................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………iv Associated Publications .............................................. ………………………………………………………………………v Glossary .................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………vi CHAPTERS

Part 1: Level 1 Recovery 1 Introduction to Level 1 Recovery 2 Safety in Recovery 3 Level 1 Recovery Equipment 4 Recovery and Backloading of Equipment Casualties 5 Recovery Plan / Assessment and Types of Tow 6 Unit Winch Vehicles 7 Equipment Casualty Recovery Reporting Procedures Part 2: Level 2 Recovery 8 Level 2 Recovery System 9 Level 2 Recovery Planning 10 Soil Recognition and Types of Soil 11 Simple Mechanics and Estimated Pull 12 Level 2 Recovery Tackle Layouts 13 Specialist Level 2 Recovery Equipment 14 Anchors and Positioning Equipment 15 Level 2 Recovery Vehicles 16 Hand Signals and Movement of Casualties 17 Special Techniques 18 Lifting Equipment Guide Including Lift Plan 19 Aviation Recovery Part 3: Level 1 & 2 Vehicle Recovery & Mobilisation Data [AESP 0200-A-307-013 PT3] 20 Recovery & Mobilisation Data


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PREFACE

1 This publication is published in three parts:

1.1 Part 1: Level 1 Recovery. This part provides guidance to users on techniques and safety requirements for the recovery of unit equipment using integral unit resources. It also gives guidance on when Level 2 Recovery assistance is to be sought.

1.2 Part 2: Level 2 Recovery. This part provides information to Recovery Mechanics (Rec Mechs).

1.2.1 Policy Direction. All units with in-role Rec Mechs on strength are to ensure that a complete copy of this document, including relevant recovery data sheets, is maintained in a usable condition for each recovery crew.

1.2.2 Recovery Data Sheets. All units with in-role Rec Mechs on strength are to check TDOL every 28 days to identify any changes to Recovery Data Sheets.

1.3 Part 3: Vehicle Recovery & Mobilisation Data Sheets. This part of the AESP provides information vehicle dimensions and mobilisation sequences.

1.3.1 Foreign Recovery Data. The recovery and mobilisation data for foreign equipments is not recorded in this document. Units that intend to exercise or operate with foreign forces that may include recovery are to contact Cap CSS ES TDU for advice.

INTRODUCTION

2 AESPs are issued under Defence Council authority and where AESPs specify action to be taken, the AESP will be authority for such action unless the specifically altered by Defence Instructions and Notices, Standard Operating Procedures or by local regulations.

3 Warnings and Cautions. In accordance with AESP 0100-P-005-010 warnings and cautions are defined as:

3.1 Warnings. Hazards which may cause loss of life, physical injury or ill health in any form, acute where the effects are immediate and chronic where the effects are long term are identified by warnings. There may be damage to equipment.

3.2 Cautions. Hazards which may cause damage to equipment but not harm to personnel are identified by cautions.

STATUTORY DUTIES AND MOD REQUIREMENTS

4 The safety case for Defence to carry out the recovery of Land Systems equipment is predicated by the compliance with the policy, procedures and process contained in this AESP. The contents of this AESP are informed by UK legislation, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), SSE guidance and best practice. Any personnel casualty may result in a formal enquiry where the responsible supervisor(s) will need to justify the actions taken and the adherence, or not, to this AESP. It is mandatory that all recovery operations are conducted in accordance with this AESP, those actions indicated by the words 'must', 'shall' and 'will', and these instructions must be followed.

ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS

Reference Title

JSP 800 Defence Movement and Transport Regulations

JSP 818 C Vehicle Equipment Capability

DLF Defence Logistics Framework (DLF).

AESP 0200-A-090-013 Land Equipment Engineering Standards (LEES)

AESP 0200-A-093-013 Land Equipment User Maintenance Standards (LEUMS)

AESP 0200-A-094-013 Expedient Repair

AESP 2590-E-100-013 Management of Lifting and Recovery Equipment in the Land Environment

DSA 01.1 Defence Policy for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

DSA02 DLSR LSSR Land System Safety and Environmental Protection Directive

DSA03 DLSR LSSR Land System Safety and Environmental Protection Guidance

DSA03 DLSR LSSR ESRS Equipment Standards Regulatory Schedule

DSA03 DLSR MTSR DGM Movement and Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual Version 2.0

AC 71276 Armoured Vehicle Standing Orders (AVSO)

http://transportsafety.web.logis.r.mil.uk/homepageedit/homegeneral.asp?department=Homepage%20-JSPs

http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/Reference/DINsJSPs/Pages/JSP818.aspx

https://moodportal.ahe.r.mil.uk/DLF_Published/Login.aspx

http://app-spvw034.ds.logis.r.mil.uk/tdol/


http://app-spvw034.ds.logis.r.mil.uk/tdol/Log.asp?V_SearchType=Simple&V_SearchAND=0200-A-094-01&V_SearchEQU=-%20-%20-%20Enter%20Text%20-%20-%20-&V_SearchOR=-%20-%20-%20Enter%20Text%20-%20-%20-&V_SearchNOT=-%20-%20-%20Enter%20Text%20-%20-%20-&V_CB_TDOL0=true&V_CB_TDOL1=true&V_CB_TDOL2=true&V_CB_TDOL3=true&V_CB_TDOL4=true&V_CB_TDOL5=true&V_CB_TDOL6=true&V_CB_DCT0=true&V_CB_DCT1=true&V_CB_DCT2=true&V_CB_DCT3=true&V_CB_DCT4=true&V_CB_TLMP0=true&V_CB_TLMP1=true&V_CB_OTHER0=true&V_CB_OTHER1=true&V_SortBy1=R1V1Value&V_SortBy1dir=asc&V_SortBy2=None&V_SortBy2dir=asc&V_FilterBy1=0&V_ResPerPage=10&V_PubID=Bfpnhfddr----usr2adb-gcU&V_FileID=Bfpnhjadr----usr2adb-gcU


http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/libraries/library1/DINSJSPS/20160421.1/20160804-DSA01%201%20Final%20V1-O.pdf

http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/libraries/corporate/MAA/DLSR-LSSR/DSA02-Regulations-DLSR-LSSR.pdf

http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/libraries/corporate/MAA/DLSR-LSSR/DSA03-Guidance-DLSR-LSSR.pdf

https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/defnet/dsa/Documents/DLSR/LSSR/MANDATORY%20VEHICLE%20INSPECTION%20POLICY/Eqpt%20Stds%20Regulatory%20Schedule.pdf#search=esrs

http://transportsafety.web.logis.r.mil.uk/Dangerous%20Goods/20190101-DGM%20Version%202-0%20(1).pdf

https://akx.sps.ahe.r.mil.uk/sites/vault/BAeBBCombat/MCC%20Training/MCC%20Trg%20Vol%201%20Individual%20Training/20202209-AVSO%20_Auth_CapGM%20Amdt%2009.pdf#search=AVSO


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GLOSSARY

Term Description

AAERM All Arms Equipment Recovery Manual

ADR International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

AESP Army Equipment Support Publication

AFV Armoured Fighting Vehicle

Backloading Backloading is the movement of equipment casualties to a place for repair.

Backloading Point (BLP) The BLP is an ES Comd node used to collect equipment for backloading.

Competent Person A competent person has sufficient training, experience, currency, attitude including recognising when to seek further advice, to enable them to undertake tasks in compliance with relevant standards. [LEES]

Currency Currency is maintained by regularly completing specified tasks to the required standard.

Elastic Limit This is the strain after which deformation is irrecoverable (plastic).

Estimated Pull EP

Equipment Casualty Any equipment, including vehicles, that requires recovery or repair.

Equipment Collection and Control Point

A specific ES node (ECCP)

Experience Experience must be gained by completing specific tasks in a variety of environments.

IED Improvised Explosive Device

Neutral Turn Where a vehicle, normally tracked, turns on the spot.

Rec Mech Recovery Mechanic

Recovery Recovery is the extrication of an abandoned, disabled or immobilised vehicle and, if necessary, its removal to maintenance point [AAP-6].

Recovery Route Clearance Clearing disabled equipments off a route to ensure uninterrupted flow of traffic.

Reeving Placing ropes around pulley block sheaves.

Rigid Tow Where a straight bar or a system of drawbars and adaptors is used.

RR Rolling Resistance

Safe Working Load (SWL) The maximum load specified by the design authority that an item of lifting equipment is approved to raise, lower, suspend and recover in all operating conditions.

Self-Recovery The extrication of a vehicle using its own equipment.

SF Safety Factor

Sheaves The wheels of a pulley block.

Skidding For recovery operations skidding is material used to protect recovery equipment from fouling on the ground during recovery operations.

Slack or Rope Tow Where a SWR or polyester tow strap.

Submerged Vehicles Equipment casualties that are fully or partially submerged: Fully Submerged An equipment casualty that is below the waterline. Partially Submerged Where the water level is above the recovery eyes.

Support Tow Where the casualty is supported from below the vehicle by means of a chain lift.

Suspend Tow Where the front of casualty is lifted using a chain lift or adaptor lift.

SWR Steel Wire Rope

Winch Fairlead/ Trumpet/ Swivel

Area where the winch rope exits. The winch swivel allows the winch rope to pull at a slight angle, whereas a fairlead in as straight line as possible to avoid damage.

Working Load Limit (WLL) This is the maximum loads (Mass) which an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower, suspend or recover. It is a figure in excess of, or identical to the SWL to give allowance for factors such as hazardous conditions.

WOV Weight of Vehicle


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Chap 20 Mar 21 Page 1

CHAPTER 20

RECOVERY AND MOBILISATION DATA

INTRODUCTION

1 A vehicle or equipment that becomes immobile by getting bogged in or incapacitated in any way becomes one that cannot fight or sustain operations. Its recovery and fit return will take time and valuable resources to complete. Where possible, users should avoid getting bogged in. If users become stuck in they are to use the available equipment and skills to attempt simple recovery. They should also have the experience and knowledge to call for specialist recovery assistance promptly when they cannot extract the equipment themselves. This chapter provides recovery and mobilisation data for both user and specialist.

VEHICLES

DESIGNATION PAGE

TRUCK UTILITY LIGHT AND MEDIUM 4X4 TUL TUM LANDROVER 3

TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM (HS) HT W/VPK 24 V BODY (WITH ACU) REFURBISHED 2005, IMPROVED PROTECTION (SNATCH-VIXEN PLUS)

6

TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM (HS) HT W/VPK 24 V BODY REFURBISHED 2005 (SNATCH-2B) 11

TUM HS 4X4 REFURBISHED WEAPONS MOUNT INSTALLATION KIT PLUS 16

TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY 4X4 AND 6X6 PINZGAUER 20

TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY 6X6 VECTOR 22

CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 4X4 RIDGBACK 24

TRUCK PROTECTED WHEELED 4X4 HUSKY 26

PANTHER COMMAND AND LIAISON VEHICLE 29

LIGHT PROTECTED PATROL VEHICLE WHEELED 4X4 FOXHOUND 31

HIGH MOBILITY TRUCK VARIANTS - JACKAL AND COYOTE 37

CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 MASTIFF 1 44


CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 MASTIFF 2 TALISMAN 49


TRUCK HEAVY, PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 WOLFHOUND 55

TRUCK MINE PROTECTED CLEARANCE VEHICLE 6X6 BUFFALO RUMMAGE 57

COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE NBC WHEELED 8X8 FUCHS 59

TRUCK CARGO 6T 4X4 MM MAN SV HX60 62

TRUCK UNIT SUPPORT TANKER 9T 6X6 MM MAN SV HX58 65



TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X8 MM ENHANCED PALLETISED LOAD SYSTEM EPLS 73

TRUCK RECOVERY 8X8 IMM MAN SV(R) SX45 75

TRAILER, RECOVERY 6 TWIN WHEELS SUPPORT VEHICLE DBT30 77

TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X6 DROPS MMLC LEYLAND 79

TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X8 DROPS IMMLC FODEN 82

TRUCK TRACTOR 6X6 TANKER SEMI-TRAILER OSHKOSH 86

SEMI-TRAILER TANKER OSHKOSH 88

TRUCK TRACTOR 8X8 HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER OSHKOSH 90

SEMI-TRAILER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER 72T KING 92

CARRIER TRACKED ALL TERRAIN BV206 94

CARRIER, FULL TRACKED, ARTICULATED, PROTECTED VIKING 96

ARMOURED ENGINEER TRACTOR TRACKED TERRIER 99

CARRIER PERSONNEL TRACKED BULLDOG 102

COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE TRACKED CVRT 105

COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE TRACKED MK1 SAMSON 108

COMBAT VEHICLE TRACKED STORMER 111

COMBAT VEHICLE TRACKED WARRIOR 114

MULTI LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM M270 MLRS 117

HOWITZER 155 mm SELF PROPELLED L131 AS90 120

BEACH RECOVERY VEHICLE 122

CHALLENGER 2 BASED ARMOURED VEHICLES 124

TRACTOR WHEELED EARTHMOVING LIGHT JCB 4CX/M 127


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DESIGNATION PAGE

TRUCK FORK LIFT ROUGH TERRAIN 4000 KG JCB 541-70 130

M3 AMPHIBIOUS BRIDGING AND FERRY EQUIPMENT (ABFE) 133

Key

Data is up to date and complete

Data has been updated but may not be complete

Data was taken from RMHB 2012. Data may be out of date or incomplete



TRUCK UTILITY LIGHT AND MEDIUM 4X4 TUL TUM LANDROVER

CAUTION This data is based on information

collected before 2012 Seek guidance from Equipment

AESP if in doubt




VIXEN ASSET CODE: NB 5004-3101 CSS TDU REPORT NO 689 DATED 8 JUL 16 AESP 2320-D-132-XXX

Recovery Data: 1. Technical Data:

Variant

Weight (kg)

Operational Equipment State Level 1

( OES 1)


(OES 2)


(OES 3)

VIXEN + N/A N/A 3920

Variant Height (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm)

OES 1 OES 2 OES 3 OES 1 OES 2 OES 3 OES 1 OES 2 OES 3

VIXEN + N/A N/A 2500 N/A N/A 1795 N/A N/A 4544

Variant

Hook Weight (kg)

OES 1 OES 2 OES 3

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

VIXEN + N/A N/A N/A N/A 900 900

Maximum Permissible Load (kg) 4760

2. Recovery - Towing/Lifting Points:

Front 2 x JATE Shackles (mounted underneath the bumper)

1 x Drop Pin Towing Jaw

Rear 2 x JATE Shackle (Rear most)

1 x Def Stan Towing Pintle

3. Troop/Unit/Level 1 Recovery:

Type of Tow Equipment

Front Slack Tow VIXEN+ CES Tow Strop

Rear Slack Tow VIXEN+ CES Tow Strop

4. Level 2/ REME Recovery:

Type Of Tow SV(R)

Front Suspend YES

Support N /A

Rear Suspend YES

Support N/A

Rigid Tow (Towbar) YES

Rigid Tow (‘A’ Frame) NO

5. Equipment for Attachment to Recovery Eyes/Lugs:

Recovery Vehicle Type of Tow Front Rear

SV(R)

Suspend

2 x Chain Lift Adaptors

1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain

1 x 6 x 3 Skidding

2 x Chain Lift Adaptors

1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain

1 x Roller

Support N/A N/A

Rigid 90” Straight Bar 90” Straight Bar




6. Towing Preparations:

Prior to Towing Ensure That: You adhere to one of the following procedures, depending on the type of recovery to be undertaken. This is because the vehicles have permanent 4WD. 1. Emergency (in theatre) recovery, all four wheels:

a. Set the automatic gearbox to neutral ‘N’. b. Set the transfer box in neutral ‘N’. c. Ensure that the differential lock are disengaged. d. Disengage both air locker differential locks and shutdown the compressor. e. Secure the towing attachment to the vehicle. f. Release the handbrake. g. Maximum distance of 3km, maximum speed of 15km/h. h. Minimise weight, when possible. E.g. by dismounting the crew and their personal equipment

2. Towing the vehicle on two wheels

a. Set the automatic gearbox to neutral ‘N’. b. Set the transfer box in neutral ‘N’. c. Ensure that the differential lock is in the normal ‘unlocked’ position. d. Disengage both air locker differential locks and shutdown the compressor. e. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle to be trailed and secure to the vehicle. f. The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position. The vehicle can then be attached to the breakdown vehicle and raised. g. Release the handbrake. h. Minimise weight, when possible. e.g. by dismounting the crew and their personal equipment.

7. Safety Points:

a. Unless the engine is running, brake servo operation cannot be maintained. This will result in the pedal pressures being considerably increased when applying brakes.

8. Useful Information:

a. Before mobilisation is attempted ensure the vehicle is restrained from any un-wanted movement. b. When the front propeller shaft is to be removed check whether the four rear end fixing bolts in the gearbox flange are entered from the gearbox side. In this event they cannot readily be withdrawn. However, since the flange will revolve as soon as the vehicle is towed the four loose bolts must be tightly secured with nuts or suitably wired to prevent damage to the gearbox end casing.




c. When the rear propeller shaft is removed ensure that the 4 fixing nuts are replaced to secure the handbrake drum.

d. Rear suspend tow requires removal of the rear step (17mm spanner, pliers, small drift, hammer). e Rear suspend tow requires steering straps fitted and the steering lock ‘OFF’ (insert vehicle keys into ignition barrel and turn to ‘1st position’.

f. 2 x battery Isolators are fitted to this vehicle which are situated on outside edges of both front seats (see Plate 1).

g. Emergency access can be gained through the roof hatch, insert a medium sized cross point screwdriver into the small hole in the roof cover until the bolt is heard to release and slide the hatch forward (see Plate 2).

h. Rear support tow requires removal of the rear step (17mm spanner, pliers, small drift, hammer).

i. Rear suspend tow requires steering straps fitted and the steering lock ‘OFF’ (insert vehicle keys into ignition barrel and turn to ‘1st position’.

Plate 1 – Vehicle Battery Isolator

Insert medium

screwdriver and

slide hatch forward

Plate 2 – Emergency access through top hatch

1. Slack Tow Procedure

WARNINGS SLACK TOW MUST NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, OR SUSPECTED DAMAGE TO THE CASUALTY VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM. SLACK TOW MUST ONLY BE CONDUCTED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ONLY.

ALL TOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED FOR SERVICEABILITY PRIOR TO TOWING OPERATIONS. a. Secure the casualty vehicle from any unwanted movement. b. Pass the CES tow strop through both the JATE shackles mounted underneath the front bumper (See plate 3). c. Equalise the lengths of the strops, ensuring that the protective outer sheath sits inside the recovery loops (See plate 3).




Plate 3 – Front tow strop connection

Plate 4 – Connection point between the two strops.

d. Place the two looped ends of the first tow strop together and feed the end of the second tow strop through the two loops (See plate 4). e. Equalise the length of the second strop, ensuring that the loops from strop one sit on the protective outer sheath of strop 2 (See plate 5).

Plate 5 – Two towing strops connected

Plate 6 – Towing pintle.

f. Ensure the towing pintle is now free to rotate. g. Now connect both ends of the second strop to the tow pintle of the recovery vehicle, ensuring both loops are clear of pintle jaws (See plate 6). h. Close the tow pintle and insert the safety pin. j. Recovery should be restricted to 3km at a maximum of 15km/h. Note: When towing under undulating terrain a rigid tow bar must be used (REME type only).

2. After the recovery operation:

WARNING ENSURE THAT THE TOW STROPS ARE NOT UNDER TENSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE, MOVE THE TOWING VEHICLE SLIGHTLY TO RELEASE THE TENSION. THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE CASUALTY VEHICLE MUST NOT BE RELEASED DURING THE DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE.




a. The parking brake on both vehicles must be applied before any person steps between the casualty and towing vehicles. If recovery has occurred through water you must chock both vehicles before disconnection. b. Open the tow hook on the towing vehicle. c. Lift out the strop from the towing vehicles pintle. d. Disconnect the strop from the casualty vehicle. f. Close tow hooks and replace safety pins. g. Clean and inspect all equipment. h. Inspect both vehicles for any damage.

9. Trailer Recovery:

Recovery Trailer Capability Height loaded (mm)

SV (T) YES

MLET YES

HET YES



TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM (HS) HT W/VPK 24 V BODY REFURBISHED 2005 (SNATCH-2B)

SNATCH 2B ASSET CODE: NB 5005-3100 CSS TDU REPORT NO 690 DATED 8 JUL 16 AESP 2320-D-132-XXX

Recovery Data: 1. Technical Data:

Variant

Weight (Kg)

Operational Equipment State Level 1 ( OES 1)


(OES 2)


(OES 3)

SNATCH 2B N/A N/A 3050



A N/A N/A 2370 N/A N/A 1795 N/A N/A 4800

Variant

Hook Weight (Kg)

OES 1 OES 2 OES 3


SNATCH 2B N/A N/A N/A N/A 900 900


2. Recovery - Towing/Lifting Points:





3. Troop/Unit/Level 1 Recovery:


Front Slack Tow SNATCH 2B Tow Strop

Rear Slack Tow SNATCH 2B Tow Strop

4. Level 2/ REME Recovery:

Type Of Tow SV(R)

Front Suspend YES

Support N/A

Rear Suspend YES

Support N/A



5. Equipment for Attachment to Recovery Eyes/Lugs:


SV(R)

Suspend 2 x Chain Lift Adaptors 1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain 1 x 6 x 3 Skidding

2 x Chain Lift Adaptors 1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain 1 x Roller

Support N/A N/A


6. Towing Preparations:

Prior to Towing Ensure That:




You adhere to one of the following procedures, depending on the type of recovery to be undertaken. This is because the vehicles have permanent 4WD.

1. Towing the vehicle on four wheels.

a. Set the main gearbox in neutral ‘N’.

b. Set the transfer box in neutral ‘N’.

c. Ensure that the differential lock is in the normal ‘unlocked’ position.

d. Secure the towing attachment to the vehicle (See Para 8 (Useful Information), Sub Para 1).

e. Release the handbrake. 2. Towing the vehicle on two wheels

a. Set the main gearbox in neutral ‘N’. b. Set the transfer box in neutral ‘N’. c. Ensure that the differential lock is in the normal ‘unlocked’ position. d. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle to be trailed and secure to the vehicle. e. The steering wheel and/ or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position. The vehicle can then be attached to the breakdown vehicle and raised. f. Release the handbrake.

7. Safety Points:

a. Unless engine is running, brake servo operation cannot be maintained. This will result in the pedal pressures being considerably increased when applying brakes.


a. Before mobilisation is attempted ensure the vehicle is restrained from un-wanted movement. b. When the front propeller shaft is to be removed check whether the four rear end fixing bolts in the gearbox flange are entered from the gearbox side. In this event they cannot readily be withdrawn. However, since the flange will revolve as soon as the vehicle is towed the four loose bolts must be tightly secured with nuts or suitably wired to prevent damage to the gearbox end casing. c. When the rear propeller shaft is removed ensure that the 4 fixing nuts are replaced to secure the handbrake drum. d. 2 x battery Isolators are fitted to this vehicle which are situated on outside edges of both front seats (see Plate 1). e. Emergency access can be gained through the roof hatch, insert a medium sized cross point screwdriver into the small hole in the roof cover until the bolt is heard to release and slide the hatch forward (see Plate 2). f. Front suspend tow requires removal of the spare wheel (24mm socket + extension) utilising vehicle CES box spanner. g. Rear suspend tow requires removal of the rear step (17mm spanner, pliers, small drift, hammer). h. Rear suspend tow requires steering straps fitted and the steering lock ‘OFF’ (insert vehicle keys into ignition barrel and turn to ‘1st position’.




Plate 1 – Vehicle Battery Isolator

Insert

medium

screwdriver

and slide

Plate 2 – Emergency access through top hatch

Slack Tow Procedure.

WARNINGS. Slack tow must not be attempted if there is any damage, or suspected damage to the casualty vehicles braking system. Slack tow must only be conducted in emergency situations only.

NUMBER All towing equipment must be inspected for serviceability prior to towing operations. a. Secure the casualty vehicle from any un-wanted movement. b. Pass the CES tow strop through both the JATE shackles mounted underneath the front bumper (See plate 3). c. Equalise the lengths of the strops, ensuring that the protective outer sheath sits inside the recovery loops (See plate 3). d. Place the two looped ends of the first tow strop together and feed the end of the second tow strop through the two loops (See plate 4). e. Equalise the length of the second strop, ensuring that the loops from strop one sit on the protective outer sheath of strop 2 (See plate 5).




Plate 3 – Front tow strop connection.

Plate 4 – Connection point between the two strops.

Plate 5 – Two towing strops connected.

Plate 6 – Towing pintle.

f. Ensure the towing pintle is now free to rotate. g. Now connect both ends of the second strop to the tow pintle of the recovery vehicle, ensuring both loops are clear of pintle jaws (See plate 6). h. Close the tow pintle and insert the safety pin. i. Recovery should be restricted to 3km at a maximum of 15km/h. Note: When towing under undulating terrain a rigid tow bar must be used (REME type only).

2. After the recovery operation: WARNING.

ENSURE THAT THE TOW STROPS ARE NOT UNDER TENSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE, MOVE THE TOWING VEHICLE SLIGHTLY TO RELEASE THE TENSION. THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE CASUALTY VEHICLE MUST NOT BE RELEASED DURING THE DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE. a. The parking brake on both vehicles must be applied before any person steps between the casualty and towing vehicles. If recovery has occurred through water you must chock both vehicles before disconnection.




b. Open the tow hook on the towing vehicle. c. Lift out the strop from the towing vehicles pintle. Disconnect the strop from the casualty vehicle. d. Close tow hooks and replace safety pins. e. Clean and inspect all equipment. f. Inspect both vehicles for any damage.

9. Trailer Recovery:


SV (T) YES

MLET YES

HET YES



TUM HS 4X4 REFURBISHED WEAPONS MOUNT INSTALLATION KIT PLUS

REFURBISHED WEAPONS MOUNT INSTALLATION KIT PLUS (RWMIK+) ASSET CODE: NB5032-3171 NSN CSS TDU REPORT NUMBER 688 DATED 8 JUL 16 AESP 2320-D-133-XXX

1. TECHNICAL RECOVERY DATA:

Variant

Weight (kg)

Operational Equipment State

Level 1 ( OES 1)

Operational Equipment State Level 2 (OES 2)


(OES 3)

RWMIK+ N/A N/A 3660 kg



RWMIK+ N/A N/A 2200 N/A N/A 1910 N/A N/A 4550

Variant

Hook Weight (Kg)

OES 1 OES 2 OES 3


RWMIK+ N/A N/A N/A N/A 1120 1390


2. RECOVERY - TOWING/LIFTING POINTS:





3. UNIT / LEVEL 1 RECOVERY


Front Slack Tow RWMIK+ CES Tow Strop

4. LEVEL 2/REME RECOVERY

Type Of Tow SV(R)

Front Suspend YES

Support N/A

Rear Suspend YES

Support N/A



5. EQUIPMENT FOR ATTACHMENT TO RECOVERY EYES/LUGS


SV(R)

Suspend 2 x Chain Lift Adaptors 1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain 1 x 6 x 3 Skidding

2 x Chain Lift Adaptors 1 x 25t Grab Hook Chain 1 x Roller

Support N/A N/A


6. TOWING PREPARATIONS




Prior to towing, ensure that:

a. Two methods of suspended tow can be carried out. However, towing using the ‘Emergency in theatre operation’ cannot be guaranteed to avoid causing damage to the transmission.

b. In either situation, where a rear suspend tow is required, the rear pannier and earth strap and the rear towing pintle must be removed in order to provide clearance for the recovery boom.

1. Standard ‘out of theatre’ operation

CAUTIONS

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The vehicle should not be suspend towed in the gross weight condition as the resultant weight transfer will overload the certified weight of the rear tyres in a front lift, and the front axle in the rear lift.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The only JATE shackles to be used during lifting or towing operations are to be the shackles fitted UNDER the vehicle chassis at the front and the two rear most ones mounted UNDER the vehicle chassis at the rear.

NOTE. A proposed max weight of the vehicle for suspended towing is the ‘entry to theatre’ kerb weight, circa 3900kg.

Recovery of the vehicle during an ‘out of theatre’ situation may be carried out as follows:

a. Remove all personnel and load to ensure the vehicle weight is within the maximum permitted weight.

b. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle to remain in contact with the ground at the axle end and secure the propeller shaft to the vehicle.

c. DISENGAGE both Air Locker differential locks and shutdown the compressor.

d. Select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox.

e. Select NEUTRAL in the transmission differential.

f. RELEASE the handbrake.

g. The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position, the vehicle can then be attached to the breakdown vehicle and raised.

2. Emergency ‘in theatre’ operation

Recovery of the vehicle during an emergency ‘in theatre’ situation may be carried out as follows:

NOTE, this practise does not guarantee that zero damage will occur to the transmission.

a. Recovery should be restricted to 3km at a maximum of 15km/h.

b. DISENGAGE both Air Locker differential locks and shutdown the compressor.

c. Select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox.

d. Select NEUTRAL in the transmission differential.

e. RELEASE the handbrake.

f. The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position, the vehicle can then be attached to the breakdown vehicle and raised.

7. SAFETY POINTS

a. Unless engine is running, brake servo operation cannot be maintained. This will result in the pedal pressures being considerably increased when applying brakes.


a. Before mobilisation is attempted ensure the vehicle is restrained from any un-wanted movement. b. When the rear propeller shaft is removed ensure that the 4 fixing nuts are replaced to secure the handbrake drum.




1. Slack Tow Procedure

WARNINGS. SLACK TOW MUST NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, OR SUSPECTED DAMAGE TO THE CASUALTY VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM. SLACK TOW MUST ONLY BE CONDUCTED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ONLY. ALL TOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED FOR SERVICEABILITY PRIOR TO TOWING OPERATIONS.

a. Secure the casualty vehicle from any un-wanted movement. b. Pass the CES tow strop through both the JATE shackles mounted underneath the front bumper (See plate 1). c. Equalise the lengths of the strops, ensuring that the protective outer sheath sits inside the recovery loops (See plate 1).

Plate 1 – Front tow strop connection Plate 2 – Connection point between the two strops.

d. Place the two looped ends of the first tow strop together and feed the end of the second tow strop through the two loops (See plate 2). e. Equalise the length of the second strop, ensuring that the loops from strop one sit on the protective outer sheath of strop 2 (See plate 3). f. Ensure the towing pintle is now free to rotate. g. Now connect both ends of the second strop to the tow pintle of the recovery vehicle, ensuring both loops are clear of pintle jaws (See plate 4).




Plate 3 – Two towing strops connected Plate 4 – Towing Pintle.

h. Close the tow pintle and insert the safety pin. g. Recovery should be restricted to 3km at a maximum of 15km/h. Note: When towing under undulating terrain a rigid tow bar must be used (REME type only).

2. After the recovery operation: WARNING.

ENSURE THAT THE TOW STROPS ARE NOT UNDER TENSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE, MOVE THE TOWING VEHICLE SLIGHTLY TO RELEASE THE TENSION. THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE CASUALTY VEHICLE MUST NOT BE RELEASED DURING THE DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE.

a. The parking brake on both vehicles must be applied before any person steps between the casualty and towing vehicles. If recovery has occurred through water you must chock both vehicles before disconnection. and l b. Open the tow hook on the towing vehicle and lift out the strop from the towing vehicles pintle. c. Disconnect the strop from the casualty vehicle. d. Close tow hooks and replace safety pins. e. Clean and inspect all equipment. f. Inspect both vehicles for any damage.

9. TRAILER RECOVERY


SV (T) YES 3200

MLET YES

HET YES



TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY 4X4 AND 6X6 PINZGAUER

LEVEL 1 (USER) TOWING INFORMATION



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK UTILITY MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY 6X6 VECTOR



AESP if in doubt



CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 4X4 RIDGBACK



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK PROTECTED WHEELED 4X4 HUSKY



AESP if in doubt



PANTHER COMMAND AND LIAISON VEHICLE

1. IDENTIFICATION

Equipment Title PANTHER

AESP 2320-D-610-201

a. Variant Asset Code NSN Designation

b. Panther Group 2

GA 0141-8000 2320-99-908-7352 Command and Liaison Vehicle Panther with Overhead Weapon Station (Group 2)

c. Panther Group 3

GA 0140-8000 2320-99-908-6829 Command and Liaison Vehicle Panther (Group3)

d. Panther TES GA 0153-8000 2320-99-908-7563 Panther Theatre Entry Standard (TES)

2. RECOVERY TECHNICAL DATA

a.

Group 2 Group 3 TES

Weight 7100 kg 7100 kg 7300 kg

Axle Weight Front 3400 kg 3400 kg 3500 kg

Axle Weight Rear 3900 kg 3900 kg 3900 kg

Length 5055 mm 5055 mm 4982 mm

Height 2210 mm 2410 mm 2890 mm

Height with antenna 4100 or 6100 mm 4100 or 6100 mm 6850 mm

Width 2415 mm 2415 mm 2415 mm

Ground Clearance 344 mm 344 mm 344 mm

3. RECOVERY ATTACHMENTS, LIFTING/TOWING POINTS:

Front 2 x DEFSTAN (small) recovery eyes.

Rear

2 x DEFSTAN (small) recovery eyes. Rear towing pintle (Trailer Only).

PINTLE NOT FOR RECOVERY USE.

4 TOWING PREPARATION

Use the CES recovery items: 4030-99-679-7775 SHACKLES BOW 2540-99-248-4799 TOWING BEAM ASSEMBLY 2540-99-599-0502 TOW STROPS

Fully apply the casualty handbrake. Attach a strop to each of the front left hand and right hand towing eyes of the casualty vehicle using the CES shackles. Attach both strops to towing vehicles towing eyes using the shackles.

4 LEVEL 1 RECOVERY

Start the engine on both vehicles. The engine needs to be running on the casualty vehicle to provide effective braking and steering. A driver is required to control the casualty vehicle. Shift the casualty gearbox into neutral N. Hold the casualty vehicle stationary by applying the foot-brake, release the handbrake. On the towing vehicle, select the lowest forward gear ‘1’ and release the handbrake while taking up the slack in the tow strops.



PANTHER COMMAND AND LIAISON VEHICLE

Once the slack has been taken up the towed vehicle, the casualty brakes must be released prior to recovery. The driver of the casualty vehicle maintaining tension on the strops by gentle use of the brakes. Smoothly accelerate and proceed with the tow for the minimum necessary distance. Fully apply the vehicle handbrake to the casualty vehicle and allow the towing vehicle to ease backward to slacken the strops.

5 LEVEL 2 RECOVERY

Front Suspend Tow

2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes. 2 x Small Adapters and pins.

Rear Support Tow

2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes. 2 x Chain lift adapters. 1 x Grab hook chain. 2 x 6t Bow Shackles.

Rigid Tow Front/Rear

Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type B F3/2540-99-138-8339

Winching 2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes front and rear.

Suitable shackles and strops/chains to form an apex

6 RECOVERY TRAILER

Trailer Capability Height when loaded

SVT YES

MLET YES

HET N/A N/A

Tie Down Scheme (TDS) HMTV tie-down scheme is in JSP 800 Volume 7 Tie Down Schemes Database. Where a JSP Vol 7 Defence authorised TDS cannot be followed, the Recovery Mechanic has been deemed competent through formal training to develop a suitable load restraint.



FOXHOUND 4X4 PATROL VARIANT

1. IDENTIFICATION

NSN 2355 99 908 7759

Asset No NB 0165 3100

AESP 2355-E-100-201

Variant LIGHT PROTECTED PATROL VEHICLE (LPPV)


a. Weight GVW 8700 kg

GTW 12000 kg

b. Axle Weights Rear Axle 4300 kg

Front Axle 4700 kg

c. Length 5575 mm

d. Height 2650 mm

e. Width 2100 mm

f. Ground Clearance 335 mm

3. RECOVERY TOWING LIFTING POINTS

a. Front

2 x DEFSTAN (small) recovery eyes. Front towing pintle (Not Rated).

Distance between recovery eyes 580mm. NOT FOR RECOVERY USE.

b. Rear

2 x DEFSTAN (small) recovery eyes. Rear towing pintle (Trailer Only).

Distance between recovery eyes 580mm. NOT FOR RECOVERY USE.

4. LEVEL 1 RECOVERY / EMERGENCY ROUTE CLEARANCE

a.

Front and Rear

Slack

7PMT 3940-99-148-0379 SLING ENDLESS 25t. 7MV 4030-99-679-7775 RECOVERY SHACKLES 6.5t. ONLY ON TOWING EYES

Rigid 2540-99-667-5756 TOW BAR (‘A’ FRAME). NOT FOR RECOVERY USE.

b. Recovery of vehicles should comply with all local regulations and legislation related to towing

. (2) Peer to peer towing, in areas other than Public Highways, must only be used for emergency route clearance, or to move the casualty vehicle to the nearest safe location. This is where repair can be conducted or Level 2 (L2) recovery assistance can be affected. The distance moved is to be kept to an absolute minimum. (1) Peer to peer towing of Foxhound is illegal on the Public Highway. Therefore is not permitted to be undertaken.

c. WARNING



Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed. CAUTION Personal Injury. Working between two vehicles at the roadside is hazardous. Route clearance should not be attempted until appropriate warning and control measures are in place. CAUTION Fatal or Serious injury. Before any preparatory work is conducted, ensure the casualty vehicles braking is efficient and chocks placed on a non-steering axle. 1. Towing Preparation. (RIGID TOW via issued ‘A’ Frame):

a. Battery isolator switch ‘ON’. b. Select ‘NEUTRAL’ main gear box. c. De-Select ‘DIFF LOCKS SWITCH’. d. De-Select ‘REAR STEER SWITCH’. e. Select ‘TOWED RECOVERY SWITCH’. f. Release handbrake/parking brake. g. If there is insufficient hydraulic pressure to release the parking brake, the hydraulic brake release pump situated behind the driver’s seat, should be used. Note: approximately 15 – 20 strokes are required.

N.B.- Emergency Use Only. ‘Peer 2 Peer’ towing of this platform is illegal on the public highway. This method should only be used for emergency route clearance, or to move the casualty vehicle to a suitable location, where repair can be conducted, or Level 2 (L2) recovery assistance can be effected. The distance moved is to be kept to an absolute minimum.

2. Tooling requirements:

a. Handle, hydraulic handbrake, release pump.

b. Towing Preparation. (SOFT TOW via issued strop and shackles).

(1) Secure the vehicle from movement and set up the recovery equipment layout. (2) Battery isolator switch ‘ON’. (3) Select ‘LOWEST FORWARD GEAR’ (1) main gear box. (4) Select ‘DIFF LOCKS SWITCH’ (if vehicle is ditched). (5) De-Select ‘REAR STEER SWITCH’. (6) Select ‘TOWED RECOVERY SWITCH’. (7) Release handbrake/parking brake. (8) If there is insufficient hydraulic pressure to release the parking brake, the hydraulic brake release pump situated behind the driver’s seat, should be used. Note: approximately 15 – 20 strokes are required.

Notes: Before attempting the extraction of a ditched vehicle, all efforts to increase the effectiveness of the Level 1 (L1) recovery operation should be made by completing the following: 3. Preliminary work. Decreasing the effort, digging and traction:



a. Lighten the mass by unloading the vehicle and trailer, if fitted and safe to do so.

b. Reduce the degree of slope by digging out the intended recovery path.

c. Increase traction by lowering the tyre pressures and preparing the track. N.B. Never ‘snatch load recovery strops’, the slack should be taken up slowly and the force applied progressively to effect the recovery of a ditched vehicle. The casualty vehicle driver should attempt to move forward in the lowest forward gear, in unison with the recovering vehicle. N.B. Braking efficiency will be reduced if the vehicles engine is not operational or the brakes are not fully functional. Multiple application of the foot brake whilst the engine is off will deplete the driver’s ability to stop the vehicle via this method. Soft/slack towing should only be conducted to free a ditched vehicle or for very short distances. Once on level ground and it is safe to do so, a ‘Rigid’ Tow via the ‘A’ frame should be conducted. If greater distances are required L2 recovery must be requested.

5. LEVEL 2 REME RECOVERY

Attachments Equipment

Front Suspend Tow

2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes. 2 x Small Adapters and pins.

Rear Support Tow

2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes. 2 x Chain lift adapters. 1 x Grab hook chain. 2 x 6t Bow Shackles.

Rigid Tow Front/Rear

Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type B F3/2540-99-138-8339

Winching 2 x DEFSTAN Recovery eyes front and rear. Suitable shackles and strops/chains to form an apex.

6. TRAILER RECOVERY:

DBT 30 SV(T)

4 x Shackles (Foxhound CES). 4 x Turn Buckle Chains. 4 x Trailer Shackle Restraint.

MLET Yes - file:///H:/Downloads/2355999087759_m.pdf

HET Yes - file:///H:/Downloads/2355999087759_j.pdf

8. VEHICLE MOBILISATION:



WARNING Personal Injury. Working between a recovery vehicle and casualty vehicle is hazardous. Do not stand between the vehicles whilst in motion. Ensure the casualty vehicles braking is efficient. The FOXHOUND has 4-wheel drive and steer, ensure the rear steer is locked straight before chocks are applied: CAUTION Equipment Damage. Correct preparation of the vehicle is required before movement to prevent damage to the vehicle. 1. Towing Preparation. Suspend/Support Tow:

a. Battery isolator switch ‘ON’. b. Select ‘NEUTRAL’ main gear box. c. De-Select ‘DIFF LOCKS SWITCH’. d. De-Select ‘STEERING REAR SWITCH’. e. Select ‘TOWED RECOVERY SWITCH’. f. Release handbrake/parking brake. g. If there is insufficient hydraulic pressure to release the parking brake, the hydraulic brake release pump situated behind the driver’s seat, should be used. Approximately 15 – 20 strokes are required to release the brake for up to 4 hours. Repeat the process if a longer period is required or the brake activates prematurely.

2. Rear Steer De-Activation. With the engine running the rear steering can be de-activated by pressing the steering rear switch ‘OFF’. This turns off the rear steering and brings the rear wheels into alignment.

3. Rear Steer De-Activation with no electrical power. If the engine cannot be run and the rear wheels are out of alignment, it will be necessary to manually straighten and lock them in place with ‘rear steer’ mobilisation bolts.

4. Manual Rear Steer De-Activation:

a. Secure the vehicle from movement. b. Conduct Pod lift as described in the AESP 2355-E-100-522 Chapter 2.7, Para 2.0, ensuring the ‘Pod Stay’ is fitted correctly for safety. c. Locate 2 x rear steer hydraulic hoses that attach to the counter balance manifold from the rear of the vehicle (Fig 1 refers). d. Loosen both hydraulic unions that connect the pipes to the counter balance manifold. e. A small amount of hydraulic oil should leak out from these couplings and hydraulic pressure will be lost. This will relieve enough pressure to allow the rear steering to be centralised manually. f. Remove the 2 x 58mm long (M10/17mm) steering stop bolts that are permanently fitted and replace with 2 x 100mm long (M10/17mm) bolts (Fig 2 and Fig 3 refers). g. Centralise the rear wheels manually by winding in the 2 x 100mm long (M10/17mm) bolts and ensure the locking nut is tight. h. Re-tighten both hydraulic unions to the counter balance manifold loosely. This will stop complete loss of the rear steer hydraulic oil and will not allow the pressure to build up. i. Lower and secure the Pod as described in the AESP 2355-E 100-522 Chapter 2.7, Para 2.0.



j. The rear wheel alignment should be checked frequently, to ensure no crabbing of the steering has taken place. Repeat the procedure above in this event. k. On arrival at a base location, report to a REME repair organisation

Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3

5. Tooling Requirements:

a. 17mm Spanner.

b. 8mm, 15mm, 30mm Sockets and wrench.

c. 12mm Allen Key.

d. Circlip pliers.

e. Sun drive spacer

f. Pod Jack.

Note: A suitable receptacle is required to catch the oil from the hubs and a method of replacing the oil back into the hub once the fitting of the dummy sun drive spacer is complete. 6. Catastrophic Failure. If the FOXHOUND suffers catastrophic mechanical and hydraulic failure and the hand brake cannot be released, the drive from the rear wheels needs to be disconnected before towing can commence. The ‘Sun Drive’ within the hub needs to be removed and replaced with a ‘Dummy Sun Drive’ Spacer’. Para 7 refers. 7. Removal of the ‘Sun Gear’ and replacement with a spacer:

a. Secure the vehicle from movement. b. Undo 24 x 15mm hub plate bolts. Fig 4. c. Loosen 1 x 30mm centre lock nut. Fig 4a. d. Gently remove the hub end plate away from hub. e. CAUTION, OEP 220 will leak out at this stage. f. Remove ‘Hub Plate’ with 4 x planet gears intact. g. Remove ‘Sun Gear Circlip’ using circlip pliers. h. Remove ‘Sun Gear’ and stow in a safe place. Fig 5. i. Fit ‘Dummy ‘Sun Gear’ Spacer’ Fig 6. j. Replace ‘Circlip’ to hold spacer in place. k. Replace ‘Hub Plate’ with 4 x Planet Gears.



l. Replace 24 x hub plate bolts. m. Wind in 12mm Allen key bolt until slight resistance is felt then back off half turn. Re-tighten 30mm centre lock nut. n. Top up hub with OEP 220, until oil seeps out of hub filler (approx 1.5ltrs). o. On arrival at a base location, report to a repair organisation.

Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7



HIGH MOBILITY TRUCK VARIANTS - JACKAL AND COYOTE

1. IDENTIFICATION

Variant Name Asset Code

NSN

A JACKAL 1 4x4 NB 3476-3100

2320-99-908-7410

B JACKAL 2a 4x4 NB 3476-3103

2320-99-908-7656

C COYOTE 6x6 NB 3477-3100

2320-99-908-7592

AESP 2320-D-104-201


Ser Subject Variant Data

a.

Weight

Config Unladen GVW GTW

A 5100 kg 7000 kg 7750 kg

B 5360 kg 7600 kg 8350 kg

C 6550 kg 10500 kg 11250 kg

b.

Axle Weights

A Axle 1 – 3500 kg

Axle 2 – 3500 kg

B Axle 1 – 4000 kg

Axle 2 – 4000 kg

C

Axle 1 – 4000 kg

Axle 2 – 4000 kg

Axle 3 – 4000 kg

c.

Length

A 5544 mm

B 6037 mm

C 7178 mm

d. Height A,B,C Min 1880 mm Max 2340 mm

e. Width A,B,C 2020 mm

f.

Hook Weights

A Front –

Rear –

B Front – 2.7 tonne

Rear – 2.3 tonne

C Front – 3.2 tonne

Rear – 2.9 tonne

g.

Ground Clearance A,B,C

Minimum 180 mm +/- 20 mm (bump stops) Road – 280 mm +/- 20 mm Cross country 380 mm +/- 20 mm Maximum 485 – 530 mm

i.

Suspension Type A,B,C

The suspension system is a variable height, ECU controlled air suspension system incorporating horizontally mounted air bag springs acting via rising rate rocker arms, double wishbone suspension linkages and twin shock absorbers mounted at each wheel station.


Ser Subject Data Notes




a.

Front

Non-STANAG compliant recovery eyes all variants. See 20200716-SNvE_00827_HMTV_Towing_and _Recovery_Restrictions-O. All recovery activity must be within the given Working Load Limits (WLL) below. Platform wishbones are to be used for winching operations

Distance between recovery eyes 950 mm

b.

Rear

Non-STANAG compliant recovery eyes all variants. All recovery activity must be within the given WLL below. Platform wishbones are to be used for winching operations.

c.

Lifting Points

All HMTV variants have designed lifting points incorporated into the platform. AESP 2320-D-104-201 Chapter 8 refers.


Ser Direction Type of tow Equipment

a.

Front and Rear

Slack

EMERGENCY USE ONLY NOT ROAD LEGAL All HMTV variants can be towed via a slack method of connection. Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) Items 4 x bow shackles 2 x recovery strops (4 metres) 1 x recovery strop (2 metres) Method

6 metres6 metres

Rigid

OPERATIONAL USE ONLY (prepared ground) NATO 3.5 tonne towing pintle. See 20200716-SNvE_00827_HMTV_Towing_and _Recovery Restrictions-O. A rigid method of connection is available via the issued CES Towing ‘A’ Frame (2540-99-667 5756 and Towing Adaptors (2540-99-151-5139). This method of connection is only to be used where the ground type supports the platforms weight. If the vehicle tyres are causing the ground to rut, overloading of the connection points may occur. Avoid reversing vehicles due to risk of mechanical failure. Note Driver is not permitted in casualty vehicle on tow. Steering is to be free to follow. Maximum towing speed 8 kph.

WARNING Personal Injury. Working between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance should not be attempted until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures are in place.




CAUTION Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or WLL are not observed. CAUTION Equipment Damage. When towing another HMTV, the towing vehicle’s parking brake will not hold the combined weight of 2 vehicles. OPERATOR INFORMATION. AESP 2320-D-104-201 Emergency Towing. for distances up to 100 metres and maximum speed of 8 Km/h. For short distance towing, set the towed HMTV gear selector to Neutral (N) and tow for the shortest possible distance. Do not exceed 100m towing distance. Continued towing beyond this distance will result in serious damage to the gearbox.

5. LEVEL 2 / REME RECOVERY

Ser Direction Recovery Vehicle Type of Tow Equipment for Attachment to

Recovery Eyes

a.

Front SV(R)

Rigid

Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 B type adapter (JACKAL) C type adapter (COYOTE)

Support N/A

Suspend Medium Pin adapter (pin) Check tackle

b.

Rear SV(R)

Rigid

Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 B type adapter (JACKAL) C type adapter (COYOTE)

Support N/A

Suspend Medium Pin adapter (pin) Check tackle

RISK OF ACCIDENT. Disengaging the HMTV second axle differential will disconnect the parking brake. Ensure the casualty vehicle braking is controlled before working on the platform. Hydraulic safety. Do not work under an unpinned recovery boom.

6. RECOVERY TRAILER

Ser Trailer Capability Height when loaded

a. SVT Yes 3.45 m

MLET Yes JSP 800 Vol 7 refers

HET N/a N/A

Tie Down Scheme (TDS) HMTV tie-down scheme is in JSP 800 Volume 7 Tie Down Schemes Database. Where a JSP Vol 7 Defence authorised TDS cannot be followed, the REME Recovery Mechanic has been deemed competent through formal training to develop a suitable load restraint.


Ser Task

a. Prior to towing ensure: Emergency towing for distances up to 100m




For short distance towing, set the towed HMTV gear selector to Neutral (N) and tow for the shortest possible distance. Do not exceed 100m towing distance. If possible, the engine of the casualty vehicle should always be kept running during the towing operation.

CAUTION Equipment Damage. The gearbox can be seriously damaged if the vehicle is towed for more than 100m with the gearbox output shaft turning.

Towing for distances greater than 100m

To prevent equipment damage during a towing operation greater than 100m, the casualty vehicle's second axle differential must be disengaged from the gearbox to prevent the gearbox shafts turning without being properly lubricated.

Casualty vehicle air supply is functioning correctly

If the casualty vehicle has a functioning air system, or enough air supply is being provided by the towing vehicle, the second axle differential neutralising valve will function and allow towing without damage. Regular checks must be completed to ensure an uninterrupted air supply and that the gearbox shaft is not rotating.

Casualty vehicle has no air supply

If the casualty vehicle does not have a correctly functioning air system, the primary prop shaft should be disconnected from the second axle differential. Note: 12 point fixing bolts are 3/8” which is smaller than 10 mm. Use of a 10 mm socket can lead to rounding of the fasteners and then they won’t come undone in the field.

Casualty vehicle air supply Air can be supplied to the casualty vehicle via the aux air intake behind the driver’s seat. 6x6 variants have an additional auxiliary air receiver located between axles 2 and 3 right hand wheels, no air connection point is available here.

Air Suspension System

All HMTV variants have an air suspension system with variable ride-height settings. A suspension isolation valve is provided and this manually isolates the air bags from the suspension control valve. Before towing, set the suspension system at the correct height for the terrain to be crossed. Ensure correct wheel clearance is achieved. The system has a manual self-levelling system. Once the suspension is at the desired height setting operate the isolation valve. Note: If air-suspension has collapsed, efforts to be resupply air into the system must be attempted, otherwise limited x-country capability is possible. Trailer recovery must be considered as a contingency plan. WARNING Serious Injury. The vehicle must be supported so that the vehicle cannot drop unexpectedly whilst working underneath. Never work under a vehicle unless the suspension has been isolated using the suspension isolator valve. CAUTION Equipment Damage. The suspension isolator valve must be closed during vehicle transportation to ensure the vehicle cannot raise or lower.

8. USEFUL INFORMATION




a.

Table 1: - Assessed Safe Working Load Limit (Yield)

Vehicle Variant Tie Down Load Limits

Assessed Safe Working Load Limit (Yield)

Orthogonal (kgf)

Tie-Down Points Forward Transverse Vertical

MV/MVU/T Front recovery eyes 1250 650 400

Rear recovery eyes 750 900 450

NATO towing pintle 1550 1050 600

Lower wishbone 4900 8050 3400

Jackal 1 Front recovery eyes 1200 650 500




Jackal 2/2A Front recovery eyes 1400 1000 700




Coyote Front recovery eyes 1400 1000 700




MSV Front recovery eyes 1800 1300 900




Table 2: Assessed Ultimate Tensile Load Limits

Vehicle Variant Tie Down Load Limits

Assessed Ultimate Tensile Load Limits

Orthogonal Limits (kgf)

Tie-Down Points Forward Transverse Vertical

MV Front recovery eyes 4300 2120 2100




Jackal 1 / MVUT Front recovery eyes 4220 2020 2040




Jackal 2/2A Front recovery eyes 5050 2710 2960




Coyote Front recovery eyes 5050 2710 2960







MSV Front recovery eyes 6990 3730 4130




9. WINCH INFORMATION

a. Hydraulic Winch. HMTV vehicles are fitted with hydraulic winches of 4.6 tonne or 6.2 tonne line pull capacity (depending on variant). The winch is hydraulically driven and electrically controlled. Hydraulic power is supplied from the power steering hydraulic circuit. The engine must be running for the winch to operate. The winch will provide full pulling capability when the engine is at idle. The winch controls consist of:

3.6 metre hand control lead. The lead connects to the winch remote control socket located on the instrument panel. Two speed winch levers (clutch and shift levers) mounted on the winch body. Only attempt vehicle recovery with the winch set at low speed. The winches are fitted with synthetic Dyneema® ropes. The maximum line pull is achieved when the winch rope is on the bottom layer of the drum.

Winch Operation. To operate the winch, proceed as follows:

Connect the winch controller (supplied as part of the CES kit) to the winch control socket on the instrument panel. Start the engine and place the transmission shift lever in Neutral (N). Select the free spool mode and unwind the rope from the drum by gloved hand. Ensure enough rope is available to connect the winch rope end to a suitable anchor or apex of the casualty vehicle (DO NOT CONNECT AT THIS POINT). Select HIGH GEAR mode and winch in the slack unrequired rope. Ensure there are 7 to 8 wraps on the drum (minimum) and leave 1m of slack. Select LOW GEAR mode and ensure the winch clutch is fully engaged by pulling on the rope. An audible clunk will be heard, and rope will become fast to the drum.

Physically check all recovery equipment is correctly fitted and finally connect the winch rope end. CAUTION Equipment Damage. Never hook the rope back on itself, doing so can damage the winch. Use the hand control switch to spool the winch in until the task is complete or there is only 1m of rope remaining. Secure the casualty vehicle from movement by applying the handbrake and vehicle chocks. Winch out slowly. Ensure the casualty remains stationary without load on the rope. Check the vehicle chocks and that the handbrake is applied before disconnecting the winch rope end. Check and pack away the winch rope and all accessories. WINCH CUT-OUT: Operating the steering while winching will cause the winch to slow or stop. Winch Gear Selection:




WARNING Injury Risk. Make sure at least 7 - 8 wraps of winch rope remain on the drum when extending the winch rope. WARNING Injury Risk. During winching operations ensure SP are a minimum of 10m clear of a taut winch rope. CAUTION Equipment Damage. Winch recovery operations are to be carried out with the winch set at low speed, to prevent winch damage.



CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 MASTIFF 1



AESP if in doubt






AESP if in doubt



CARRIER MEDIUM PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 MASTIFF 2 TALISMAN



AESP if in doubt






AESP if in doubt



TRUCK HEAVY, PROTECTED WHEELED 6X6 WOLFHOUND



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK MINE PROTECTED CLEARANCE VEHICLE MPCV 6X6 BUFFALO RUMMAGE



AESP if in doubt



COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE NBC WHEELED 8X8 FUCHS



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK CARGO 6T 4X4 MM MAN SV HX60

CAUTION

This data is based on information collected before 2012.

Seek guidance from Equipment AESP if in doubt



TRUCK UNIT SUPPORT TANKER 9T 6X6 MM MAN SV HX58



AESP if in doubt






AESP if in doubt



TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X8 MM ENHANCED PALLETISED LOAD SYSTEM EPLS



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK RECOVERY 8X8 IMM MAN SV(R) SX45



AESP if in doubt



TRAILER, RECOVERY 6 TWIN WHEELS SUPPORT VEHICLE DBT30

ASSET CODE: DB 1358 1100



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X6 DROPS MMLC LEYLAND



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK CARGO 15T 8X8 DROPS IMMLC FODEN



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK TRACTOR 6X6 TANKER SEMI-TRAILER OSHKOSH



AESP if in doubt



SEMI-TRAILER TANKER OSHKOSH



AESP if in doubt



TRUCK TRACTOR 8X8 HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER OSHKOSH



AESP if in doubt

ASSET CODE: NB 9210 3501



SEMI-TRAILER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER 72T KING



AESP if in doubt



CARRIER TRACKED ALL TERRAIN BV206



AESP if in doubt



CARRIER, FULL TRACKED, ARTICULATED, ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE PROTECTED, VIKING

AESP Revised

2350-T-270-XXX Mar 17

1. IDENTIFICATION

Variant Asset Code NSN Designation

TCV GB 3451 8100 2350-99-255-6657 Viking Troop Carrying Variant

AV, CV, CSW

GB 3455-8100 2350-99-372-9399 Ambulance Variant

GB 3453-8100 2350-99-407-5279 Command Variant

GB 3456-8100 2350-99-426-3225 Crew Served Weapon Variant

RRV GB 3454-8100 2350-99-727-7120 Viking Repair Recovery Variant

MOR GB 3457-8100 2350-99-350-9094 Viking Mortar Variant


Variant TCV AV, CV, CSW RRV MOR

a. Weight front and rear cars

9.90 tonne 10.10 tonne 10.40 tonne 11.06 tonne

b. Length 7.66 metre 7.66 metre 7.80 metre 7.80 metre

c. Height 2.25 metre 2.25 metre

Note 1 2.45 metre 2.40 metre

d. Width 2.56 metre 2.56 metre 2.56 metre 2.56 metre

e. Ground clearance 0.425 metre

f. Bridge class MLC ??

g. Suspension type Rotation damper at the first road wheel station. Leaf spring between body and track system. Swing arms with to torsion springs.

Note 1. Height of CSW with protected weapon mount fitted, 3.16 metre.


Ser Subject

Data Distance between eyes

a. Front 2 towing eyes

Tow Pintle

b. Rear 2 towing eyes

Tow Hook





a. (1) General. When a vehicle is being towed, its transfer gearbox must be in neutral (N). To gain access to the transfer gear lever, remove the rear upper engine cover. To check that neutral has been engaged, rotate the transmission drive shaft by hand. If neutral (N) is not selected, the transmission may sustain damage. When towing on public roads, a lighting board has to be used on the rear of the towed vehicle. (2) A-Frame. Only use the A frame for towing, do not push. When using the A-frame, no driver is needed in the casualty. It is also possible to tow a vehicle that has a damaged steering or brake system. The A-frame gives a solid and firm connection between the towing vehicle and the damaged vehicle. Make sure that the vehicles are in a straight line when starting the towing and when parking the towed vehicle at the workshop. (3) Front Armour Plate. It may be necessary to remove the front plate to gain sufficient access the towing eyes.



a.

Front and Rear Rigid

EMERGENCY ROUTE CLEARANCE ONLY VIKING to VIKING (Peer to Peer) towing is only authorised for emergency route clearance pending Project Team investigation 7VK2 / 2540-99-440-6549 Towing A Frame (CES)

Slack Tow 7VK / 3940-14-499-1842 Tow Rope 5m (CES)

WARNING Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place.

CAUTION Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed.

OPERATOR INFORMATION AESP 2350-T-270-201 Carrier Full Tracked Articulated All Terrain Protected VIKING Operating Information.


Ser Direction Recovery Vehicle

Type of Tow Equipment for Attachment to Recovery Eyes

a. Front and

Rear SV(R)

Rigid Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type “C” F3/2540-99-138-8342

Support N/A

Suspend N/A

Notes:

7. RECOVERY TRAILER

a. Trailer Capability Height when loaded (mm)

SVT YES

MLET

HET

8. USEFUL INFORMATION (platform)

http://app-spvw034.ds.logis.r.mil.uk/TDOL_Release/2350_T_270_201_1_5_20200414_D_N.pdf




a.

N/A

9. SAFETY POINTS

a. Recovery in or near water. Submerged casualties can present significant risk to the Recovery crew.

(1). Fully submerged. A casualty that is fully below the water surface.

(2) Partially submerged. A casualty where the water level is above the recovery eyes.

(3) Underwater recovery. Underwater recovery is the retrieval of equipment that has become fully or partially submerged that requires the services of a Military Diver. Underwater recovery is most likely to be required when a vehicle has fallen off the slipway in a port, or canal or a drowned amphibious vehicle.

b. Policy. Underwater recovery will only be undertaken with the authority of a higher formation. It is normally considered to be a peacetime operation only. On operations the recovery operation may be limited to the recovery of sensitive equipment. The expertise and specialist equipment needed is within Army Diving Teams that are part Engineer Regiments and 17 P&M Regt RLC. These teams are to be tasked via formation headquarters. Further information on techniques and capabilities is available from the Diver Training Officer (Army) (DTO(A)) at the Defence Diving School, West Bund Road, Port Solent, Portsmouth PO6 4TT. Tel. 02392 224178



ARMOURED ENGINEER TRACTOR TRACKED TERRIER

1. IDENTIFICATION

a. Asset code JA0895-8000

b. NSN 2350-99-908-7674

c. Designation TERRIER, ARMOURED ENGINEER TRACTOR (AET)

d. AESP DAESP

2350-T-330-211 2350-T-330-900

2. RECOVERY DATA

Ser Subject Data

a. Weight 30305 Kg Fly Weight Front Loader System (FLS) & Excavator Arm Assy (EAS) buckets removed.

31250 Kg Fly Weight FLS and EAS buckets fitted.

33100 Kg Battle weight FLS & EAS buckets fitted.

38000 Kg Max gross weight.

b. Length 6967 mm FLS & EAS buckets removed, FLS fully lowered.

8494 mm FLS bucket fully lowered, FLS bucket fitted, EAS bucket stowed in FLS bucket

9148 mm FLS bucket fitted and raised in travel position, EAS bucket stowed in FLS bucket

9330 mm FLS bucket fitted and raised in travel position, EAS bucket fitted to EAS.

c. Height 3287 mm to top of surveillance camera, Excavator Arm Assy (EAS) stowed.

3432 mm with flashing beacon fitted, EAS stowed

d. Width 3051 mm FLS bucket removed.

3111 mm FLS bucket fitted.

e. Ground clearance 490 mm

f. Bridge class MLC 35

g. Tracks Single pin

h. Suspension type Independent hydrogas with internal dampers


Ser Subject Data Distance between eyes

(mm)

a. Front

2 X Recovery Points 2 X Lifting Points

TBA

Rear 2 X Recovery Points

1 X Terrier Towing Pintle 1204 mm


a. Restrain the vehicle against unwanted movement prior to attempting recovery. b. JSP 800, Part 4, Chapter 9, Para 9.262(a) states; The towing vehicle is to be of the same or a greater weight category than the disabled vehicle and towing speeds reduced to an appropriate level.

5. LEVEL 1 RECOVERY





a. Rear only Rigid 2 x WR Tow Eye Collets 2 x 25t/50t Bow Shackles 2 x CRARRV/WR 30t/20t Recovery Chains

Slack Rope Endless Sling 5 metre (EMERGENCY ROUTE CLEARANCE ONLY)

6. LEVEL 2 RECOVERY

Ser Direction Type of tow Vehicle type

a. Front Slack tow Emergency Obstacle clearance only CRARRV

Slack tow Emergency Obstacle clearance only. Warrior 512/513 [1]

Rear Rigid CRARRV

Front & Rear Slack tow Emergency Obstacle clearance only Warrior 512/513 [2]

Front & Rear Slack tow Emergency Obstacle clearance only SV(R) [3]

7. EQUIPMENT FOR ATTACHMENT TO RECOVERY EYES/LUGS

Ser Recovery vehicle Type of tow Front Rear

a. CRARRV RIGID N/A 2 x Conq/Cent Adaptors 2 x Heavy “A” Bars 1 x Butterfly Adaptor

b. Warrior 512/513 [2] RIGID See Note 2

N/A 2 x WR Tow Eye Collets 2 x WR Adaptors 1 x WR Draw Bars

c. CRARRV SLACK TOW See Note 1

2 x WR Tow Eye Collets 2 x 25t/50t Bow Shackles 2 x CRARRV/WR 513 30t/20t Recovery Chains


d. Warrior 512/513 [2] SLACK TOW See Note 1



e. SV(R) [1] SLACK TOW See Notes 1 and

3

2 x WR Tow Eye Collets 2 x 25t/50t Bow Shackles 2 x 25t SV(R) 5m Recovery Strops

2 x WR Tow Eye Collets 2 x 25t/50t Bow Shackles 2 x 25t SV(R) 5m Recovery Strops

Notes: 1. Slack towing must only be carried out when the GVW of Terrier is reduced to fly weight and for Emergency Recovery Route Clearance only (see para 8a(2)) where the casualty vehicle has fully serviceable brakes and steering. 2. Warrior 512/513 can rigid rear tow Terrier utilising Warrior Draw bars and adaptors in flyweight mode (FLS and EAS buckets removed) only 3. Note: SV(R) can tow using Warrior Draw Bars for “Emergency Route Clearance” only.

8. RECOVERY TRAILER

Ser Trailer Capability Height when loaded (mm)

a. SVT NO

MLET NO

HET YES 4467mm with flashing beacon fitted. 4248 mm flashing beacon removed surveillance camera fitted.


Ser Task

a. Levels 1 and 2; All towing is to be achieved as detailed in DAESP 2350-T-330-900 ensuring the following are adhered to:




(1) Before attempting to mobilise the TERRIER AET, the vehicle must be restrained against unwanted movement, by connecting to the recovery vehicle being used. The mobilisation and external attachment preparation procedures are fully described within the TERRIER Aide Memoire and Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) data module TERRIERAETTRS-VH1-D00-11-40-0000-121B-A. However, a TERRIER operator/maintainer shall always be present to mobilise and prepare the vehicle, in conjunction with the recovery crew.

(2) For Emergency Recovery Route Clearance purposes, TERRIER can be towed a maximum of 400m at a maximum speed of 8kph with the quill shafts still engaged, as fully described within IETP data module TERRIERAETTRS-VH1-D00-11-40-0000-121B-A, table 8.

(3) Speeds are to be adjusted accordingly when towing TERRIER and must not exceed 15kph when the quill shafts have been withdrawn.

(4) Once connected, the TERRIER AET quill-shafts shall be manually wound out in an anti-clockwise direction, using a 50mm socket. The removable quill-shaft end caps must be refitted, ensuring the recesses in the end caps locate over the quill-shaft head. This will stop any rotation re-engagement of the quill-shafts, due to vibration, whilst being towed and prevent ingress of dirt that can damage the quill shaft and nut.

(5) Except in extreme circumstances, the TERRIER AET secondary brake acting on the sprocket wheels is to be released by a qualified TERRIER operator/maintainer in accordance with IETP data module TERRIERAETTRS-VH1-DA1-11-26-0300-130A-A using the “EnerPac Pump” held in the vehicle CES.

(6) The TERRIER AET is fitted with external excavation attachments (FLS and EAS buckets), if the vehicle fails whilst these are in use they will require re-stowing using the recovery vehicle crane and the TERRIER AET hydraulic system knowledge of TERRIER Operator. The FLS bucket has stowage position clamps that must be fitting before towing commences.

(7) It is the responsibility of the trained and competent TERRIER crew/maintainer to prepare the TERRIER AET for towing, as detailed in the TERRIER Aide Memoire, AESP 2350-T-330-211 and IETP data module TERRIERAETTRS-VH1-D00-11-40-0000-121B-A held on the TERRIER crew station computer. A TERRIER operator/maintainer must always be on hand to mobilise and prepare the vehicle in conjunction with the recovery crew.

10. SAFETY POINTS

a. The following safety points are to be considered and adhered to when towing:

(1) CSS TDU has raised serious safety concerns with the potential for re-engagement of the secondary braking system whilst towing, due to lack of pressure or leakage from the EnerPac pump, which is described in the AESP.

(2) CSS TDU has raised serious safety concerns, relating to the vehicle’s secondary braking system re-engaging whilst TERRIER to TERRIER towing and the potential for failure, when snap loading greater than 20.4t takes place on the TERRIER rear towing pintle.

(3) Hydraulic stowage clamps are to be fitted to the FLS bucket rams, before any towing takes place.

(4) A TERRIER operator/maintainer should always be on hand to mobilise and prepare the vehicle in conjunction with the recovery crew.

(5) When carrying out a slack tow, the brakes of the casualty vehicle are to be fully serviceable. Slack towing is only to be carried out for emergency route clearance only.



CARRIER MAINTENANCE FULL TRACKED FV432 BULLDOG

FV432/6 BULLDOG 2/6 FV434 BULLDOG 4

1. IDENTIFICATION

Ser FV432 BULLDOG 2 FV434 BULLDOG 4 FV436 BULLDOG 6

a. Designation Carrier Personnel Maintenance Variant Communications Variant

b. Asset Code GA0040-3090 GA0070-3098 GA0754-3098

c. NSN 2350-99-908-6961 2350-99-908-6965 2350-99-908-6967

d. AESP 2350-T-255-201 2350-T-256-201 2350-T-255-201


a. Combat Weight 16.10 tonne 17.75 tonne 16.10 tonne

Unladen Weight 13.40 tonne 13.20 tonne 13.40 tonne

b. Length 5.20 metre 5.88 metre 5.20 metre

c. Height 2.42 metre 3.17 metre 2.47 metre

d. Width overall 2.92 metre 2.88 metre 2.87 metre

e. Ground clearance metre metre metre

f. Bridge class MLC 17 MLC 19 MLC 17

g. Suspension type Torsion bar Torsion bar

Hydraulic lockout Torsion bar



a. Front 2 x towing / winching eyes (NATO Standard)

b. Rear 2 x towing / winching eyes (NATO Standard)

4. TOWING PREPARATION

a. Prior to Level 1 towing:

(1) The brakes and steering are to be fully operational.

(2) The recovery tackle is connected, and a driver in the casualty vehicle.

(a) Handbrake is released, and foot brake engaged.

(b) Gear selector in neutral

(3) Towing board fitted if going on a public road.

5. LEVEL 1 RECOVERY

a. CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The towing distances and speed must not be exceeded as severe equipment damage will occur. Road. In an emergency the vehicle may be towed forwards for up to 16 km (10 miles) at a maximum speed of 16 km/h (10 mph) in a gear range selection 2 or 3 (when appropriate). The vehicle can be towed in reverse but only for a maximum of 414m (440 yds) at a maximum speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).




Cross country. In an emergency the vehicle may be towed forwards for up to 8 km (5miles) at a maximum speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) in gear range selection 2 or 3 (when appropriate). The vehicle can be towed in reverse but only for a maximum of 414m (440 yds) at a maximum speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). All Bulldog variants can be used for towing each other regardless of role, using the tow ropes of both vehicles, with the ropes crossed diagonally and connected to the towing eyes. During towing the gearbox temperature must not exceed 121 deg C (250 deg F). Towing and recovery The table below shows the conditions that must be met when attempting a tow or recovery using a tow rope. If any of the criteria cannot be met then await instructions from Level 2 Recovery.

Extract of AESP 2350-T-255-201 Chap 2-8 Table 3: Towing and Recovery Conditions

Type Distance Terrain Speed Direction

of Tow Drive

Shafts Brakes

OK? Gear

Range

Towing Equipmen

t

Recovery <414 m N/A 5 kph N/A N/A N/A 1 Tow Rope

Tow < 16 km Road 16 kph Forward Connected Y 2 or 3 Tow Rope

Tow < 8 km X-Country 8 kph Forward Connected Y 2 or 3 Tow Rope

Tow <414 m N/A 8 kph Reverse Connected Y Reverse Tow Rope

Extended Tow

N/A N/A N/A N/A Dis-

Connected N N/A

Recovery Equipment

6. LEVEL 2 RECOVERY

a. Extended Tow/Level 2 Recovery If towing for a greater distance/speed is required the drive shafts MUST BE disconnected and towing must be completed by using hollebones or a supported tow. If the brakes are inoperative do not attempt a tow, await instructions from Level 2 Recovery. Instructions for disconnecting the drive shafts are at AESP 2550-T-255-523 Chap 2 Transmission.

b. Direction and Type of Tow

Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment


CRARRV


SV(R)


FV434 BULLDOG

Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone FV430 F3/2540-99-813-0180


AVMRL RRV

Towbar Recovery Vehicle 2540-99-998-9878 FV2187094 (qty 1) Adaptor Towbar Vehicular 2540-99-382-6431 FV2187110, (qty 2) Bush, Towbar, FV432 front, (qty 2) FV2111718 Spacer, Towbar, FV432 front, (qty 2) FV2111719 Bush, Towbar, FV432 rear (qty 2) FV2111720 Spacer, Towbar, FV432 rear (qty 2) FV2111721


WR 512/513

7. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

a. The use of a rigid Drawbar or Hollebones is a safer and more satisfactory method of towing vehicles particularly if the brakes of the casualty are inoperative. It is quick to use and prevents the snatching that occurs with Steel Wire Ropes and avoids the need to have a driver in the casualty vehicle.

8. TRANSPORTATION BY TRAILER




a. Trailer Capability Height when loaded

HET Yes NK 5.54 metre calculated

SVT / D30 Yes 3.57

b. Notes: Out of gauge (OOG) movement authorisation is required for loads exceeding 4 meters in height within Germany and other European countries. JSP 800, Vol 3 – Pt 2 – Leaflet 11 refers.



CAVEAT MAY 2012 DATA COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE TRACKED MARK 1



AESP if in doubt



CAVEAT MAY 2012 DATA COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE TRACKED MK1 SAMSON



AESP if in doubt



CAVEAT MAY 2012 DATA COMBAT VEHICLE TRACKED STORMER



AESP if in doubt



COMBAT VEHICLE TRACKED WARRIOR

1. IDENTIFICATION

Ser FV510 FV511 FV512 FV513 FV514

a. Designation

Combat Vehicle, Personnel,

Tracked, 30mm Gun

Combat Vehicle, Infantry

Command, Tracked, 30mm

Gun

Combat vehicle, Maintenance,

Tracked, Repair

Combat vehicle, Maintenance,

Tracked, Recovery

Combat Vehicle, Tracked, Royal

Artillery

b. Asset Code GA 0806 8098 GA 0806 8099

GA 0808 8098 GA 0808 8099

GA 0802 8099 GA 0841 8012

GA 0804 8099 GA 0841 8013

GA 0810 8098

c. NSN 2350-99-908-6677 2530-99-908-6676

2350-99-908-6679 2350-99-908-6678

2530-99-908-6672 2350-99-509-8472.

2530-99-908-6674 2350-99-976-7655

2350-99-908-6681

d. AESP 2350-T-201 2350-T-202 2350-T-204 2350-T-204 2350-T-203


a.

Weight Combat

25.90 tonne 25.74 tonne 28.2 tonne 31.5 tonne 25.74 tonne

Weight Shipping


Weight IERA 29.90 tonne 35.7 tonne 36.24 tonne 36.24 tonne 34.87 tonne

b. Length Hull 6250 mm 6250 mm 6563 mm 6700 mm 6250 mm

Length IERA 7546 mm 7546 mm 6891 mm 7278 mm 7546 mm

c.

Height Combat

2770 mm 2770 mm 2745 mm 2745 mm 2770 mm

Height IERA 3105 mm 3105 mm 3050 mm 3050 mm 3105 mm

d.

Width Combat

3235 mm 3350 mm 3080 mm 3080 mm 3080 mm

Width IERA 4040 mm 4040 mm 4040 mm 4040 mm 4040 mm

e. Ground clearance

490 mm 450 mm 450 mm 450 mm 490 mm

f. Overhang front

1020 mm 1020 mm 1250 mm 1250 mm 1020 mm

Overhand rear

1320 mm 1320 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm 1320 mm

Bridge class MLC 26 MLC 26 MLC 26 MLC 26 MLC 26

f. Bridge class IERA

MLC 40 MLC 40 MLC 40 MLC 56 MLC 39

g. Suspension Torsion bars and bump stops






a. Front 2 x DefStan towing eyes.

b. Rear 2 x DefStan towing eyes. On FV512 and FV513 Non DefStan towing eyes and 1 x DefStan towing pintle.


a. (1) Drive Couplings are to be disconnected in all casualty vehicles EXCEPT.

(a) Tow starting the casualty vehicle, after slave starting has been unsuccessable.

(b) Re-positioning a vehicle with an inoperable engine. Movement is to be limited to very short distances only.

(c) Assistance to a vehicle that has lost traction or is bogged down providing that the towing vehicle can be moved close enough without incurring problems.

(2) Disconnect Drive Couplings. Details are in AESP 2350-T-200-522. When the drive shafts are disconnected the casualty has no steering and braking.

(a) To disengage the quill shaft, proceed as follows:

i Clean the lockplate and surrounding area of the right hand final drive.

ii Remove the locking plate fastenings at the 3 o’clock and 7 o’clock position, then place to one side. Clean the end plug and remove the securing spring clip.

iii Remove the end plug complete with O-ring seal.

iv Remove the quill shaft retaining spring clip.

v Screw in the extraction tool and draw the quill shaft out from the gearbox and final drive.

vi Wrap the quill shaft in a clean cloth and stow.

vii Refit the outer plug and spring clip, to prevent ingress of moisture and debris.

(b) To disengage the drive shaft assembly, proceed as follows:

i. Clean the lockplate and surrounding area of the left hand final drive.

ii Remove the locking plate fastenings at the 9 o’clock and 4 o’clock position, then place to one side. Clean the end plug and remove the securing spring clip.

iii Remove the end plug complete with O-ring seal.

iv Screw in the extraction tool and draw the shaft assembly outwards. Resistance to the initial outward movement will occur, as the round-section circlip on the inner end of the shaft assembly, is compressed to release the shaft from engagement.

v. Continue drawing-out the shaft assembly until a second round section circlip, at the outer end of the shaft assembly, engages in an internal groove in the final drive input shaft. The circlip holds the shaft assembly out of engagement with the gearbox.

(3) Slack Tow.

(a) Remove the tow ropes from both vehicles.

(b) With a shackle fitted at each end of both tow ropes (pins loosely screwed in place), shackle one end of each rope to the left and right front towing eyes of the casualty vehicle.

(c) Reverse the towing vehicle into position in front of the ‘towed’ vehicle, fully apply parking brake (footbrake latch) and shackle the free ends of the tow ropes (diagonally crossed) to the right and left rear towing eyes of the towing vehicle.

(d) When towing with tow ropes there must be a driver in the casualty and the brakes must work.

(e) Tow ropes should not be used on public roads.

(4) Rigid Tow.




(a) When carrying out a rigid tow of a vehicle with serviceable transmission and outputs still engaged, a maximum speed of 12km/h (7.5 mile/h) should not be exceeded.

(b) When towing with drawbars avoid sharp turns.

(c) Only in an emergency is the casualty vehicle to be towed in reverse. Max speed to 8 kph and for a maximum of 400 metres.

Halt at least every 8 km when towing and check the towing connections..

Tow at 18 kph or lower, using an appropriate gear range, F2-3 for WR variants.

5. LEVEL 1 RECOVERY

a. Direction and Type of Tow

Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment


WARRIOR Variants

Towbar Recovery Vehicle 9MCV/2540-99-998-9878 FV2187094

CHALLENGER Variants

Swivel, Eye And Link 4CR2AV 4030-99-120-5378 CES Drawbar Assembly 9AHY 2540-99-083-3751 CES - qty 2 Do not use the CR2 variants to recovery bogged vehicles or a casualty with damaged running gear.

Front and Rear Slack

WARRIOR Variants

Wire Rope Assembly 4SRA 4010-99-802-2522 CES qty 2 Crossed ropes must only be used on casualty with brakes and steering. Crossed ropes must not be used on roads.

6. LEVEL 2 RECOVERY


Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment


SV(R) Drawbar Hollebone NO 4 MK 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type C F3/2540-99-138-8342

Front and Rear Rigid [1]

WARRIOR Towbar Recovery Vehicle 9MCV/2540-99-998-9878 FV2187094

Front and Rear Rigid [1]

CRARRV Drawbar Assembly 9AHY/2590-99-021-8876 FV2197434

Note1: Emergency road tows for FV510 and FV511 only, towing over rough terrain will damage the rear stowage bins.


c. Trailer Capability Height when loaded

HET Yes NK

SV(T) NO

Notes: Out of gauge (OOG) movement authorisation is required for loads exceeding 4 meters in height within Germany and other European countries. JSP 800, Vol 3 – Pt 2 – Leaflet 11 refers.



ARMOURED VEHICLE MOUNTED ROCKET LAUNCHER, (AVMRL) M270

AVMRL M270 A0/B1 RRV AVMRL

1. IDENTIFICATION

Ser AVMRL M270 AVMRL DT RRV

a. Designation

Armoured Vehicle Mounted Rocket

Launcher (AVMRL) M270

Driving Training Variant Repair Recovery Vehicle

AVMRL

b. Asset Code A0 UA 0745 3100 B1 UA 0745-3099

JA 0620-1000 UA 0621-3000 UA 0621 3099

c. NSN 1055-99-908-7083 1055-99-893-9667 1055-99-908-6577

d. AESP 1055-R-310-XXX 1055-R-310-XXX 1055-S-200-XXX


a. Combat Weight 24.76 tonne 29.30 tonne

Unladen Weight 19.57 tonne 26.40 tonne

b.

Length (stowage basket fitted)

7.546 metre 7.938 metre

Length (stowage basket removed)

7.246 metre 7.268 metre

c. Height (stowed) 2.597 metre 3.120 metre

d. Width overall 2.972 metre 2.972 metre

e. Ground clearance 0.432 metre 0.432 metre

f. Bridge class MLC 28 NA MLC 32

g. Suspension type Torsion bar Torsion bar Torsion bar



a. Front 2 x towing / winching eyes (C type) 1600 mm

b. Rear 2 x towing / winching eyes (C type) 1 x Non DEFSTAN drop pin towing pin

1600 mm





a.

(1) Prior to Level 1 or Level 2 recovery, ensure the casualty vehicle front basket is removed using the following procedure.

(a) 2 Service Personnel (SP) are to support the basket weight on either end ready for removal.

(b) 1 SP is to remove the 3 quick release mounting pins which mount the basket to the vehicle cab (bottom pin first).

LEVEL 1 RECOVERY

a. CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Failure to put gear selector in TOW position may damage transmission of casualty vehicle.

(1) Level 1 Recovery towing is carried out for two main reasons:

(a) Short Distances. This is to extract a casualty from being bogged in and recovery it to a local location for assessment and repair. A short tow may also be used to move a casualty from a dangerous position; i.e.. stopped on a major road or to tow start a vehicle. Often a long rope can be used to reduce the risk of the recovery vehicle being bogged in. (b) Longer Distances. This is usually a planned operation to move the casualty to a location that will allow it to be repaired. The tow will normally uses a rigid bar to allow better control. “ON TOW” and lighting boards may need to be used.

(2) With gear selector in TOW, oil circulates through transmission. Vehicle still has brakes. Gear selector can be left in N (neutral) if propeller shafts have been removed. (3) Tow recovery of the casualty vehicle should not be attempted when only the right-side U-joint is disconnected or broken. Tow pump is driven by the right final drive during tow and transmission will not receive lubricant. (4) During tow or push recovery where either track rotates the transmission, the transmission lube system must be working. The lube system is driven by the engine or the right-side output shaft. Severe damage to the drive train can occur if the casualty vehicle is towed more than 100 metres under conditions other than these:

(a Both tracks are off. (b) Both tracks are on and both U-joints disconnected. (c) Both tracks should be on, left U-joint disconnected, right U-joint connected. (d) Both tracks are on, right U-joint disconnected, left U-joint connected, and engine idling. (5) Right track should be on, left track off, and right U-joint connected.

(5) Slack Rope. Connect 2 Tow Cables in an “X” pattern between the towing eyes on the towing and casualty vehicles. Left rear of towing vehicle is connected to right front of casualty vehicle. Right rear of




towing vehicle is connected to left front of casualty vehicle. Towing speed when using Tow Cables must not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Tow Cables to be connected to casualty vehicle iaw TM 9-1450-646-10-600hp_Non-TEC, WP 0027 00. (6) Towbar. Connect a Towbar between the towing eyes of the towing and casualty vehicles. Towing speed when using a Tow Bar must not exceed 15 mph (24 km/h), or 5 mph (8 km/h) over rough terrain, or when towing backwards. (7) Gear selection. Check that the gear selector of the casualty vehicle is in the TOW position. Gear Selector is to be moved into the TOW position iaw TM 9-1450-646-10-600hp_Non-TEC, WP 0027 00.

(a) Remove TOW START lockout (plug) from gear selector panel. (b) Move gear selector to TOW and push down to lock.

(8) Release casualty vehicle handbrake. Constant speed must be maintained when towing the casualty vehicle.

LEVEL 2 RECOVERY


Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment


CRARRV Drawbar Assembly 9AHY/2590-99-021-8876 FV2197434 Adaptor Towbar Chief / Chall 4SRA/2590-99-256-5530 FV2094095


SV(R) Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type “C” F3/2540-99-138-8342


AVMRL RRV Towbar Recovery Vehicle 2540-99-998-9878 FV2187094 (qty 1) Adaptor Towbar Vehicular 2540-99-382-6431 FV2187110, (qty 2) Clevis Rod End (RRV): 5340-01-267-290812322662

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

17 a. Do’s and Don’ts stated in TM 9-1450-646-10-600hp_Non-TEC, WP 0027 00 are to be read before conducting a recovery task. b. Transportability guidance for AVMRL is stated within TM 55-1425-646. c. The use of a rigid Drawbar or Hollebones is a safer and more satisfactory method of towing vehicles particularly if the brakes of the casualty are inoperative. It is quick to use and prevents the snatching that occurs with Steel Wire Ropes and avoids the need to have a driver in the casualty vehicle.

TRANSPORTATION BY TRAILER


HET Yes NK 5.54 metre calculated




HOWITZER 155 MM SELF PROPELLED L131 AS90

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code: GA 0631 - 3000

NSN: 9AS9 2350-99-893-7658

AESP 2350-L-200-XXX


Ser Subject Data

a. Weight Laden –45 tonne

b. Length (from front mud guard to rear mud guard) 7.200 metre

Length (gun front to CBRN/ACU overhang) 9.913 metres

c. Height (to top of stowage basket) 3.030 metres

d. Width (across stowage bins) 3.430 metres

Width (over tracks) 3.348 metres



g. Suspension type Hydrogas



a. Front 2 x towing / lifting eyes (C type) 1600 mm

b. Rear 2 x towing / lifting eyes (C type) 1 x Non DEFSTAN drop pin towing pin

1600 mm

3. TROOP/UNIT/LEVEL 1 RECOVERY


a. Front and Rear

Slack Cross rope technique

Rigid

b. Slack Tow. Used for emergency route and obstacle clearance. Service brake must be working, and the driver remains in the vehicle to provide braking and steering input. Barrel is to be in the clamp. Hull isolator switch and vehicle supply switches to be ON. Disconnect the Drive Couplings. Brake System Pressure fails the slack rope tow must be stopped, and a rigid bar towing method is to be used. Only to be used for a maximum of 4 km. If the batteries are discharged or the

c. Rigid Bar Tow. Barrel is to be in the clamp with traverse and elevation locks applied. . Hull isolator switch and vehicle supply switches to be ON. Disconnect the Drive Couplings. Only to be used for a maximum of 4 km.

d CAUTIONS Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed.



HOWITZER 155 MM SELF PROPELLED L131 AS90

Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place.

e. Operator Information. Unit Recovery Procedures are in AESP 2350-L-200-201 at Chapter 12 Annex A.


a. Direction Type of Tow

Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment

Front Rigid CRARRV Drawbar Assembly 9AHY/2590-99-021-8876 FV2197434 Adaptor Towbar Chief / Chall 4SRA/2590-99-256-5530 FV2094095

Rear Rigid SV(R) Drawbar Hollebone No 4 Mk 1 F3/2540-99-456-3899 Adaptor Hollebone Type “C” F3/2540-99-138-8342

5. RECOVERY TRAILER

a. Trailer Capability Height when loaded (mm)

HET Yes 4.450 metre calculated

Notes: Out of gauge (OOG) movement authorisation is required for loads exceeding 4 meters in height within Germany and other European countries. JSP 800, VOL 3 – PT 2 – LEAFLET 11 refers.



BEACH RECOVERY VEHICLE (BRV)

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code: GA 0540 - 3000

NSN: 2350-99-908-5905

AESP 2350-K-200-201


Ser Subject Data

a. Weight Laden –52 tonne

Unladen - 50.7 tonne

b. Length 7.400 metre

c. Height (to top of cab) 4.400 metres

d. Width 3.370 metres



g. Suspension type Torsion bar



a. Front 2 x towing / winching eyes 1 x towing hook

b. Rear 2 x towing / winching eyes 1 x towing hook



a. Front and Rear

Slack Cross rope technique

Rigid SEE SECTION 6. LEVEL 2 BELOW

b. Slack Tow. Used for emergency route and obstacle clearance. Service brake must be working, and the driver remains in the vehicle to provide braking and steering input. Barrel is to be in the clamp. Hull isolator switch and vehicle supply switches to be ON. Disconnect the Drive Couplings. Brake System Pressure fails the slack rope tow must be stopped, and a rigid bar towing method is to be used. Only to be used for a maximum of 4 km. If the batteries are discharged or the

c. CAUTIONS Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed. Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place.



BEACH RECOVERY VEHICLE (BRV)

d. Operator Information. Unit Recovery Procedures are in AESP 2350-L-200-201 at Chapter 12 Annex A.


a. (1) If the BRV is going to be towed over rough terrain or for greater than 200 metres both sleeve couplings between the final drives and the gearbox must be disconnected. (2) If both sleeve (muff) couplings are to be disconnected block both tracks or road wheels prior to disconnecting. The sleeve couplings are disconnected by:

(a) Screw out the blanking plug from the centre of the final drive, using a hexagonal socket of the socket wrench (BRV/5120-25-150-6174 WRENCH, FINAL DRIVE in CES).. (b) Insert the socket wrench into the opening. (c) Press the socket wrench against the spring tension up to the stop (approx 15 mm) and rotate anti-clockwise until the stop is reached. (d) Pull out the socket wrench. If the vehicle is to be towed, firmly screw in the blanking plugs on both sides.


a.. Direction Type of Tow

Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment

Front/Rear Rigid


Front/Rear Rigid

BRV CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO SUITABLE RIGID CONNECTORS HELD ON THE BRV CES

Front/Rear Slack

BRV Cross rope technique

RECOVERY TRAILER

17. Trailer Capability Height when loaded (mm)

HET YES calculated 5.54 metre




CHALLENGER 2 BASED ARMOURED VEHICLES

1. IDENTIFICATION

Ser CR2 MBT CR2 DTT CRARRV TITAN TROJAN

a. Designation Tank, Combat, 120 mm Gun, Challenger 2

Tank, Driver Training,

Challenger 2

Challenger Armoured Repair

and Recovery Vehicle

Titan Armoured Vehicle Launcher

Bridge (AVLB)

Trojan Armoured Vehicle Royal

Engineers (AVRE)

b. Asset Code GA 0304 3000 GA 0310 3000 0550-3000 0550-3001

GA 0380-3000 GA 0378-3000

c. NSN 2350-99-373-0454 2350-99-435-6563 2350-99-893-7336 2350-99-893-7336

2350-99-908-7003 2350-99-908-7005

d. AESP 2350-P-102 2350-P-102 2350-P-120 2350-F-100 2350-F-101


a.

Weight Combat

64 tonne NA 62.5 tonne 65.05 tonne

Weight Shipping


Weight OES 74.8 tonne NA 71 tonne

b.

Length Hull 8596 mm 8585 mm 9607 mm 11700 mm 9450 mm

Length Gun Forward

11753 mm NA NA NA NA

Length Gun Rear

9806 mm NA NA NA NA

c.

Height Combat

3038 mm 3089 mm 3013 mm 3038 mm 3415 mm

Height OES 3038 mm NA 3448 mm

d.

Width Combat

3820 mm 3554 mm 3620 mm 4100 mm 4200 mm

Width OES 4050 mm NA 4384 mm




e. Ground clearance

512 mm 512 mm 500 mm

f. Bridge class MLC 70 MLC 70 MLC 80 MLC 70T

g. Suspension Hydrogas Hydrogas Hydrogas Hydrogas Hydrogas



a. Front 2 x towing eyes (C type) 1600 mm

b. Rear 2 x towing eyes (C type) 1 x Non DEFSTAN drop pin towing pin

1600 mm


a. Disconnect both muff couplings.

Ensure the vehicle is on firm and level ground, and securely chocked against movement.

Clean around the access plug in the end of the final drive assembly, unscrew and remove the plug.

Insert the muff coupling tool and engage the tool with the head of the withdrawal screw. Push the tool against spring pressure, to disengage the locking plate (8).

Rotate the tool approximately 20 times clockwise until the UNLOCK mark on the tool is in line with the front edge of the access hole. The muff coupling is now disengaged.

Visually check that the muff coupling is fully disengaged and that the 'O' ring is serviceable.

Remove the tool, examine the access plug and washer for serviceability, refit and tighten the plug to 100 Nm (74 lbf ft).

WARNING With Muff Couplings disconnected the casualty vehicle has no braking of steering.

5. LEVEL 1 RECOVERY

a. Direction and Type of Tow

Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment


Challenge Variants

Swivel, Eye And Link 4CR2AV 4030-99-120-5378 CES Drawbar Assembly 9AHY 2540-99-083-3751 CES - qty 2

Front and Rear Slack

Challenge Variants

Wire Rope Assembly 4SRA 4010-99-802-2522 CES qty 2

Casualty MUST NOT TOWED be with muff coupling engaged unless TOW STARTING.

When tow starting, stop both the towing and casualty vehicles immediately when the casualty engine starts.

Crossed ropes must only be used on casualty with brakes and steering.

Do not use the CR2 drawbar to recovery bogged vehicles or a casualty with damaged running gear.

Halt at least every 8 km when towing and check the towing connections..

Tow at 18 kph or lower, gear range F2-3.

When connecting CR2 drawbars 2 crewmen are to support the drawbars from on the outside of the drawbars.

6. LEVEL 2 RECOVERY


Recovery Vehicle

Recovery Equipment






7. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

17 Lashing eyes are not to be used for recovery or towing. Be aware that when towing downhill that the casualty can be unstable and “push” the towing vehicle.



HET YES NK




TRACTOR WHEELED EARTHMOVING LIGHT JCB 4CX/M

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code NSN

Designation AESP

JR 7742-3200 3805-99-908-7746

Light 4CX Sitemaster

3805-E-128-XXX JR 7705-3200

3805-99-908-7755 Light 4CX Winterised

JR 7742-8207 2420-99-908-6425

Light 4CX/M

2420-G-108-XXX JR 7742-8208

2420-99-908-6426 Light 4CX/M Winterised

JR 7742-8209 2420-99-908-6482

Light 4CX/M Protected


Ser Subject LW12 BACKHOE LDR LW14 BACKHOE LDR (WW)

a. Weight 9.19 tonne 8.74 tonne

b. Axle Weights Axle Front 3.51 tonne Axle Front –2.72 tonne

Axle Rear 5.68 tonne 6.02 tonne

c. Length 7.13 meters

d. Wheelbase 2.2 metres

e. Overhang Dependant on configuration JSP 800 Vol 7

f. Height Overall height 3.52 metres

(Back hoe) Top of cab height 2.7 metres

g. Width Overall width – 2.45 metres

h. Hook Weights N/A

i. Ground clearance 0.37 metres - stabiliser

0.52 metres - kingpost

j. Bridge class MLC 10

k. Wheel Track Width 1950 mm

l. Suspension type There is no dedicated suspension system fitted to the machine, shock

absorption is carried out by the SRS and the machine tyres.



a. Front 2 x Non DEFSTAN lifting/ towing eyes

b. Rear 2 x Non DEFSTAN lifting/ towing eyes



a. Front and Rear Slack Emergency Only. Max Load 7500 Kgs




Rigid Emergency Only. Max Load 7500 Kgs

WARNING Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place. CAUTION Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits.are not observed.




15. Front SV(R)

Rigid

Support

Suspend

16 Rear SV(R)

Rigid

Support

Suspend

6. RECOVERY TRAILER


a.

SVT Yes 3950 mm

MLET Yes 4050 mm

HET Not tested

Notes: Load in accordance with JSP 800 Vol 7 (Backhoe is lowered to the meet the height of the cab)


Ser Task

a. Two vehicle slack tow procedure

(1) Secure the vehicle from movement. Engage parking brake and chock vehicles wheels.

(2) Set the Forward/Reverse leave to “Natural”.

(3) Remove both drive prop shafts (refer to page 57 AESP 2420-G-108-201).

(4) Secure the attachments. The backhoe, stabiliser legs and the bucket may need hoisting and securing in place to prevent contact with the ground whilst moving.

(5) Connect suitable chains/strops to the towing points A and B

(6) Max WLL 7500 kg (22 degrees) load points evenly

(7) Max speed 16 Kph (10 Mph)




Winching. If the JCB is bogged in/ditched the towing points may not be strong enough to extricate the vehicle. Preparation work must be completed and the front axle cross member used. Caution must be taken to route the strop and not cause damage to the braking lines.

From the rear route a suitable strop around the driven axle. Caution must be taken not to damage the hydraulic steering ram.


19

Platform physiognomies:



TRUCK FORK LIFT ROUGH TERRAIN 4000 KG JCB 541-70

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code:

JC 7792-3200 JC 7775-3200

NSN: 3930-99-9087-196 (86) 3930-99-9087-325 (6)

AESP 3930-F-551-XXX


Ser Subject Data

a. Weight Weight 8.33 tonne

Weight with forks 8.93 tonne

b. Axle Weights Front –4.24 tonne

Rear – 4.09 tonne

c. Length

Length – 5.32 metre to front carriage

Length – 6.77 metre to fork tips

Wheelbase - 2.75 metre

d. Overhang Dependant on configuration

e. Height Overall height - 2.49 metre

f. Width Overall width – 2.23 metre

g. Hook Weights Dependant on configuration

h. Ground clearance 0.40 metres

i. Bridge class MLC 31

j. Wheel Track Width 1.81 metre

k. Suspension type There is no dedicated suspension system fitted to the machine, shock absorption is carried out by the SRS and the machine tyres.



a. Front 2 x Non STANAG recovery lugs/eyes Note. Towing from the front is only to be used to gain access to the rear towing points.

b. Rear 1 x NATO Towing Pintle 2 x Non STANAG recovery lugs/eyes






a.

Front and Rear

2

13

1. Front attachment points2. Rear Attachment points3. Rear NATO Pintle

b. WARNING Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed

c. CAUTION Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place.

d. RECOVERY INFORMATION Information on the operation and recovery of this equipment is in AESPs 3930-F-551-201 Chapter 5: Recovering a Disabled Machine.




a.

Front SV(R)

Rigid N/A

Support N/A

Suspend N/A

b.

Rear SV(R)

Rigid B type adapters and A Frame

Support N/A

Suspend N/A

c. Notes: The JCB 541-70 cannot be support/suspend towed with the current in-service recovery platform. A Frame recovery from the rear only. Slack tow capability from the front (see towing preparation below) Do not tow unless there is no alternative. The JCB’s braking is required to be controlled whilst towing

6. RECOVERY TRAILER


a. SVT Yes 3494 mm

MLET Yes 3524 mm

HET Not Tested

b. Notes: JSP 800 Vol 7


a Prior to towing ensure:

Slack tow procedure:





(2) Retract the boom. (for manual operation refer to AESP 3930-F-551-201 Hyd hand pump)

(3) Set the Forward/Reverse leave to “Neutral”.

(4) Connect suitable chains/strops to the towing points

(5) Only tow the vehicle forward to gain access to the rear

(6) The platforms braking must be controlled

b. Rigid tow procedure:


(2) Retract the boom. (for manual operation refer to AESP 3930-F-551-201 Hyd hand pump)

(3) Set the Forward/Reverse leave to “Neutral”.

(4) Connect A Frame with 2 x B type adapters

(5) Release the parking brake

Max speed and distance applies

c. Engine/Transmission damage

(1) Remove the prop shaft between the transmissions and both rotating axles

8, USEFUL INFORMATION (platform)

a. Platform physiognomies:

(1) Max load of 4000 Kgs used for loading and unloading ISO and Flatbed type vehicles. (2) Not classified as a road going vehicle (3) Maximum speed 33 Kph (21 Mph) (4) The platform is air portable



ROUGH TERRAIN CONTAINER HANDLER (RTCH) KALMAR RT240

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code: NC 773-3201

NSN: 3930-01-473-3998

AESP 3930-F-425-201


Ser Subject RTCH RT Fork Lift

a. Weight Base Weight Unladen

53.751 tonne Base Weight Unladen

58.990 tonne

b. Axle Weights Front – 23.800 tonne

Rear – 26.860 tonne

c. Length Overall length – 11.22 metre

d. Overhang Front – 4.50 metre

Rear – 3.04 metre

e. Height Overall height - 4.10 metre

f. Width Overall width – 3.67 meters

Tophandler width 6.50 metre

g. Hook Weights

h. Ground clearance 500 mm

i. Bridge class

j. Wheel Track Width 790 mm

k Suspension type Shock Absorbers and Springs



a. Front 2 x Non STANAG 4478 Recovery Lugs 955 mm

b. Rear 2 x Non STANAG 4478 Recovery Lugs 1 x Centrally mounted Towing Eye

960 mm

4. UNIT LEVEL 1 RECOVERY





a. Front

Rigid N/A

Slack N/A

Rear Rigid

Straight Bar Emergency Obstacle and Recovery Route Clearance Only

Slack N/A

b. CAUTION Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed.

c. WARNING Personal Injury. Working between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, Recovery is not to take place until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place.




a. Front SV(R)

Slack Tow NO

Rigid Tow NO

b. Rear SV(R)

Slack Tow NO

Rigid Tow Straight bar 90”

6. RECOVERY TRAILER


a. SVT NO

MLET NO

HET NO

b. Notes: Out of gauge (OOG) movement authorisation is required for loads exceeding 4 meters in height within Germany and other European countries. JSP 800, VOL 3 – PT 2 – LEAFLET 11 refers.


Ser Task

a. Restrain the vehicle against unwanted movement prior to attempting recovery. Level 1 (1) All towing is to be carried out as detailed in AESP 3930-F-425-201. The preferred method of recovery is by low loader but if necessary the RTCH can be towed as a last resort as further damage could be caused. (2) To tow a disabled vehicle, proceed as follows:

(a) Apply parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent movement. (b) Set the hazard lights and warning beacon on. (c) Attach towing equipment to the front towing lugs of the disabled vehicle. (d) If conducting a rigid tow, the towing pintle MUST be set to rotate.




(e) Couple a suitable prime mover to the towing equipment (towing vehicle MUST be the same or of a greater weight category than the casualty vehicle). (f) If machine does not have serviceable engine and brakes a rigid tow must be carried out. (g) Place gearbox box and transfer box in neutral. (h) Release parking brake. (i) Carry out towing activity. (j) Do not exceed towing speed of 8 km/h. (k) Only tow the minimum distance required to clear an obstacle or emergency recovery route clearance.

Level 2 (1) Rigid towing must be carried out utilising No 1 Mk 4 Hollebones or straight bar 90 with SVR towing pintle. (2) Ignition/battery isolator is in position ‘I’. (3) Place shift control lever in neutral. (4) Ensure parking brake is applied. (5) Use the auxiliary hydraulic pump to lower the boom. Extend the boom to 2.8m then rotate 90 degrees to the longitudinal position. (6) Set ignition switch to the ‘0’ position. (7) Cage the brakes (repair agency task). (8) Do not exceed towing speed of 8 km/h. (9) Fit lighting board and on tow sign.


a. (1) JSP 800, Vol 5 Part 2, Policy Leaflet 33 Para 28 states: “The towing vehicle is to be of the same or a greater weight category than the disabled vehicle and towing speeds reduced to an appropriate level”. (2) When towing the engine is not running, therefore steering will be greatly reduced and service brakes will not function. Parking brakes will not release and transmission lubrication will be insufficient.

8. SAFETY POINTS

a. (1) The following safety points are to be considered and adhered to when towing:

(a) This platform is only to be towed as a last resort and only by appropriately trained personnel.

(b) Personnel Injury. Prior to preparing to recover or tow a disabled vehicle, the parking brake must be applied and the wheels chocked to prevent the vehicle from moving.

(c) Personnel Injury/road traffic accident hazard. The towing vehicle must be at least of equal weight to the vehicle casualty and must have sufficient braking capacity to pull and brake both vehicles on any gradients.



(d) Personnel injury/Equipment damage. When a disabled vehicle is being towed without the engine running, personnel are to be aware of the increased effort and time required to steer the vehicle due to a lack of power steering.

(e) Towing speeds are to be adjusted accordingly when towing (Max towing speed 8 km/h).

(f) Extreme caution must be exercised when towing.

b. Recovery in or near water:

(1) Submerged casualties can present significant risk to the Recovery crew.

(a) Fully submerged. A casualty that is fully below the water surface.

(b) Partially submerged. A casualty where the water level is above the recovery eyes.

(c) Underwater recovery. Underwater recovery is the retrieval of equipment that has become fully or partially submerged that requires the services of a Military Diver. Underwater recovery is most likely to be required when a vehicle has fallen off the slipway in a port, or canal or a drowned amphibious vehicle.

(2) Policy. Underwater recovery will only be undertaken with the authority of a higher formation. It is normally considered to be a peacetime operation only. On operations the recovery operation may be limited to the recovery of sensitive equipment. The expertise and specialist equipment needed is within Army Diving Teams that are in RE Regts and 17 P&M Regt RLC. These teams are to be tasked via formation headquarters. Further information on techniques and capabilities is available from the Diver Training Officer (Army) (DTO(A)) at the Defence Diving School, West Bund Road Port Solent, Portsmouth PO6 4TT. Tel. 02392 224178.



M3 AMPHIBIOUS BRIDGING AND FERRY EQUIPMENT (ABFE)

1. IDENTIFICATION

Asset Code JR 8529-3500

NSN 5420-99-409-5668

AESP

2320-W-124-XXX

Variants

A Laden with 3 ramps

B Unladen without ramps


Ser Subject Variant Data

1 Weight B Base Weight Unladen 21.90 tonne

A Laden – With ramps 25.50 tonne

2 Axle Weights

B Axle Front – 10.90 tonne

B Axle Rear – 11.00 tonne

A Axle Front – 12.70 tonne

A Axle Rear – 12.80 tonne

3 Length A,B Overall length – 12.82 meters

4 Overhang A,B Front – 3.04 meters

A,B Rear – 3.04 meters

5 Height

A,B Overall height 3.93 meters

A,B Height wheels retracted 3.23 meters (Tlr. transport)

6 Width A,B Overall width – 3.45 meters

7 Hook Weights B Front – 9.20 tonne

A Rear – 9.3 tonne

8 Ground clearance A,B 700mm + 20mm

9 Bridge class A,B MLC 31

10 Wheel Track Width A,B 2400mm

11 Suspension type A,B Rigid axle hydraulic dampened



12 Front 2 x towing / winching eyes (C type) 1600 mm

13 Rear 2 x towing / winching eyes (C type) 1 x Non DEFSTAN drop pin towing pin

1600 mm





14

Front and Rear

Slack 2 x 5 tonne SWL recovery shackles 2 x SWR leg assembly Cross rope technique

Rigid Unit held equipment 35 tonne straight bar towing (rear connection road only)

WARNING Personal Injury. Working should not be attempted measures are in place between vehicles on the roadside is hazardous, route clearance until other road users and traffic have appropriate warning and control measures in place. CAUTION Equipment Damage. Damage to the vehicle or equipment can occur if recovery equipment is fitted incorrectly or working load limits are not observed

OPERATOR INFORMATION AESP 5420-E-101-201 Amphibious Bridging Ferrying Equipment, M3 Operating Information.




15 Front SV(R)

Rigid EMERGENCY ONLY

Support Medium recovery adapter and pin M3 ABFE recovery bar 2 x SWR leg and H block adapt

Suspend N/A

16 Rear SV(R)

Rigid EMERGENCY ONLY

Support Medium recovery adapter and pin M3 ABFE Recovery bar 2 x SWR leg and H block adapt

Suspend N/A

Notes: Support tow of an M3 ABFE requires OOG movement authorisation for anything other than an emergency recovery operation. The specialist recovery bar weight is in excess of 140 Kg, the crane is required to place the recovery bar into place on the SV(R) recovery beam. Land recovery operations information contained is within AESP 5420-E-101-201 Chapter 1-10-, Recovery.

5. RECOVERY TRAILER


17

SVT No N/A

MLET No N/A

HET Yes Not tested (in excess of 4 meters)



Ser Task

18 Prior to towing ensure: a. Rigid Tow: Drawbar (Hollybone) EMERGENCY ROUTE CLEARANCE* Only

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(1) Two-wheel steer is engaged

(2) Neutral is selected in the main gearbox

(3) Both front and rear axles are fully deployed (extended)

(4) Protection circuit breaker F43 must be open (Gearbox control system). This is to ensure that the system is dis-engaged.

(5) Red emergency and yellow service airlines are fitted. CAUTION before airlines are fitted, secure the casualties braking with chocks and make the rigid connection between the vehicles.

(6) Release the parking brake

Notes: A max speed of 8 km/h (5mph) is to be observed.

CAUTION. When manoeuvring with Hollybones excessive side loading can take place result in the potential of overloading equipment and excessive tyre scrub whilst turning. *Emergency route clearance is minimum distance to the next safe place where an alternative method of movement can be achieved.

b. Front Support Tow: Front support tow is only available with a specialist recovery bar, complete with 2 x SWR leg assemblies and H block adapters.

(1) Fit the specialist recovery bar (crane required)

(2) Two-wheel steer is engaged

(3) Neutral is selected in the main gearbox

(4) Protection circuit breaker F43 must be open (Gearbox control system) This is to ensure that the system is dis-engaged.

(5) Red emergency and yellow service airlines are fitted.

(6) The rear suspension is fully deployed (extended)

(7) The rear tyres are inflated to 4 Bar for (road movement)

(8) The front suspension is fully retracted

(9) Raise the vehicle and pin at the first (lowest) position in the quadrant.

(10) Release the parking brake CAUTION Equipment Damage. Before airlines are fitted, secure the casualties braking with chocks and make the rigid connection between the vehicles. CAUTION Equipment Damage. The platform is fitted with 3 ramps with a total weight of over 3.5 tonnes. Recovery of the M3 ABFE with the ramps in place overloads the third axle on the SV(R). Speed and distances are to be reduced and the SV(R) load, speed and terrain index observed AESP 2320-W-134-201 Chap 6-1 refers. If removed the ramps are to be transported separately Notes: The maximum permissible speed 48 Kph (30 mph) for a distance of 50 km (31 Miles). if a greater distance is required follow instructions for transmission damage.

c. Transmissions Damage. If the platform has transmission damaged or a tow of greater than 50 km is required conduct the following:

(1) The propeller shafts must be disconnected at the power take off (transfer gearbox) and the axle in contact with the ground. AESP 5420-E- 101-201 Chap 1-1 Page 10 refers.

d. Rear suspend tow: (Un-braked casualty!) The specialist recovery bar is fitted with 2 x SWR leg assemblies and H block adapters.

(1) Fit the specialist recovery bar (crane required) (2) Ramps are removed to reduce to the weight to the unladen weight referenced (3) Two-wheel steer is engaged (4) Neutral is selected in the main gearbox (5) Protection circuit breaker F43 must be open (Gearbox control system) (6) The rear suspension is fully retracted (7) The front suspension is fully deployed (extended) (8) The steering is constrained in the neutral position (9) Raise the vehicle and pin at the first (lowest) position in the quadrant. (10) Release the parking brake




Note: The maximum permissible speed 32 Kph (20 mph) for a distance of 50 km (31 Miles) if a greater distance is required follow instructions for transmission damage.


19 Equipment Support movement with Out Of Gauge (OOG) vehicles: (1) Emergency recovery operations allows movement of the broken-down vehicle to the next safe place (minimum distance to achieve this). (2) M3 ABFE platforms are deemed OOG due to the width exceeding 2.55m and may only move with the issue of VEMAGS licences for OOG movement. Deviation from the given route is not permitted. (3) Under the German Road Traffic Regulations (STVO), Section 29, vehicles breaching 4m in height under Section 18.1, must have a Special VEMAGS (Verfahrensmanagement für Groβraum und Schwerteransporte – OOG movement licence, to travel on public roads. (4) To move a M3 ABFE with an SV(R) for any reason other than an emergency recovery operation, requires an OOG movement licence authorising the route. (5) The ‘train length’ of the M3 ABFE and SV(R) combination is 24.52 meters with an approx. running height of 4.17 meters. Actual height, length and width is required to apply for OOG authorisation. (6) The turning circle is 33 metres anti-clockwise. Clockwise there is a strike hazard between the M3 ABFE splash guard and the SV(R) crane block. Operators need to be aware and plan the route accordingly. (7) The M3 ABFE is classified as a high mobility vehicle. Recovery operation cross country need to be planned and routes recce completed. The vertical articulation angle is limited, and a strike hazard exist between the platforms. (8) Due to the extraordinary ‘train length’ and turning behaviours of the M3 ABFE and SV(R) combination, operator training is recommended before tasking.

b. Platform physiognomies:

(1) Diesel 8-cylinder air cooled, compression ignition with direct injection and turbochargers

(2) 3 speed automatic gearbox. A cable operated emergency gear selector, fitted in the cab, allows the driver to mechanically select 3rd gear or reverse gear in the event of electrical failure of the gear selection system.

(3) Pneumatic braking system.

(4) Hydraulic dampened axles.

(5) Steering on the front wheels is hydraulically assisted. Steering of the rear wheels is by hydraulic power with four-wheel steering selected.

(6) The vehicle has a crew of three; rig commander, driver and crewman.

(7) Stowage of the side pontoon requires automotive, hydraulic pressure. In the event of automotive failure, the platform is fitted with an emergency electrical override and a hand operated hydraulic pump. AESP 5420-E-101-201 Chap 1-5-1 Page 18 refers.

8. SAFETY POINTS

a. Recovery in or near water:

b. Submerged casualties can present significant risk to the Recovery crew.

a. Fully submerged. A casualty that is fully below the water surface

b. Partially submerged. A casualty where the water level is above the recovery eyes

c. Underwater recovery. Underwater recovery is the retrieval of equipment that has become fully or partially submerged that requires the services of a Military Diver. Underwater recovery is most likely to be required when a vehicle has fallen off the slipway in a port, or canal or a drowned amphibious vehicle.

d. Policy. Underwater recovery will only be undertaken with the authority of a higher formation. It is normally considered to be a peacetime operation only. On operations the recovery operation may be limited to the recovery of sensitive equipment. The expertise and specialist equipment needed is within Army Diving Teams that are in RE Regts and 17 P&M Regt RLC. These teams are to be tasked via formation headquarters. Further information on techniques and capabilities is available from the Diver Training Officer (Army) (DTO(A)) at the Defence Diving School, West Bund Road Port Solent, Portsmouth PO6 4TT. Tel. 02392 224178.

Platform safety and hazards specific to the recovery operation:



e. All platform WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are to be observed AESP 5420-E-101-201.

f. A crush hazard exists between the wheel and the wheel arch. Ensure all personnel are clear before operating the hydraulic suspension system to raise or low the wheels.

g. Before removal of the propeller shaft insure the platform is secured from movement. Do not work under an unsupported load.

h. Before unwinding brake, actuator insure the platform is secured from movement.

i. The specialist recover bar is very heavy and requires lifting into place with the crane. Apply normal crane operation safety. Insure personnel are clear of the load before the load is tension released.

j. A crush hazard exists with operation of the side pontoons, ensure all personnel are clear before operation of the side pontoons.

k. Removal of the ramps presents various hazards. Insure a dynamic lifting.