TM 5-3610-253-14
FINISHING SECTION
Section I. INTRODUCTION
1-1.1 Scope. This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions for the ADC-TSS-16, Finishing Sec-
tion, Topographic Support System (TSS). The purpose of the Finishing Section is to bind, drill, and package finish-
ed topographic products. The trailer chassis is covered in TM 5-2330-305-14, Operator, Organizational, Direct
Support and General Support Maintenance Manual, Topographic Support System, Chassis, Semitrailer, ISO
Container Transporter. Repair parts and special tools are listed in TM 5-3610-253-24P, Organizational, Direct
Support, and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Finishing Section, Topographic
Support System. Lubrication instructions are contained in LO 5-3610-253-12, Lubrication Order, Finishing Sec-
tion, Topographic Support System. All authorized equipment, supplies, and their locations for transport are
shown in Location and Description of Major Components of this manual.
1-1.2 Purpose of Equipment. To provide a transportable facility for cutting printed material to format size;
binding, drilling, and packaging finished products; disposal of printed waste by shredding and storing photo-
graphic supplies.
1-1.3 Maintenance Forms and Records. Department of the Army forms and procedures used f or equipment
maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System
(TAMMS).
1-1.4 Reporting Equipment Improvements (EIR's). If the Finishing Section needs improvement, let us know
Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you do not like about your equipment. Let
us know why you do not like the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail
it to us at: U.S. Army Troop Support Command, ATTN: AMSTR-QX, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis. MO
63120-1798. We will send you a reply.
1-1.5 Destruction of Material to Prevent Enemy Use. For information on destruction of material to prevent
enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-3, Procedures for Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
1-1.6 Preparation for Storage or Shipment.
a. Perform your preparation for movement procedures.
b. For administrative storage of equipment, refer to TM 740-90-1.
c. The chapters of this manual describe special shipping instructions for major components located in
the section.
d. In the event this equipment must be removed from the section for repair or replacement, contact your
battalion for packing and shipping instructions.
