TM 5-3610-259-14
CHAPTER 1
PLATE PROCESS SECTION
1.1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Section I.
INTRODUCTION
1.1.1.1 SCOPE.
This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions for
the ADC-TSS-19, Plate Process Section, Topographic Support System (TSS). The pur-
pose of the Plate Process Section is to provide lithographic printing plates in sup-
port of the Press Section and to process color proofs and support material. The
trailer chassis is covered in TM 5-2330-305-14, Operator’s, 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 5-361O-259-24P, Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance
Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Plate Process Section, Topographic Support Sys-
tem.
Lubrication instructions are contained in LO 5-3610-259-12, Lubrication Order,
Plate Process Section, Topographic Support System. All authorized equipment,
supplies, and their locations for transport are shown in Location and Description of
Major Components (para 1.1.2.2).
1.1.1.2 MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
Department of the Army forms and pro-
cedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750,
The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1.1.1.3 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS (EIR’s). If the Plate Process 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 Re-
port).
Mail it to us at:
US Army Troop Support Command, ATTN: AMSTR–MOF, 4300 Good-
fellow BLvd, St Louis, MO 63120-1798. We will send you a reply.
1.1.1.4 DESTRUCTION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. For information on
destruction of materiel to prevent enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-3, Procedures for
Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
1.1.1.5 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Perform the Preparation for Move-
ment procedures.
In the event individual items of equipment must be removed from
the Section for repair or replacement, contact your battalion for packing and ship-
ping instructions (para 1.4.6).
1.1.1.6 HAND RECEIPT (-HR) MANUAL.
This manual has a companion document with a
TM number followed by
"-HR" (which stands for Hand Receipt). TM 5-361O-259-14-HR
consists of preprinted hand receipts (DA Form 2062) that list end item-related
equipment (i.e., Components of End Item, Basic Issue Items, and Additional Authori-
zation Items) for which you must account.
As an aid to property accountability,
additional -HR manuals may be requisitioned from the following source in accordance
with procedures in chapter 3, AR 310-2:
The US Army Adjutant General Publications
Center, 2800 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220.
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