CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I.
1. Scope
a. These instructions are published for the
use of the personnel to whom the Military
Design Surveying Target Light is issued.
Chapters 1 through 5 provide information on
the operation and organizational maintenance
of the equipment, accessories, components,
and attachments. Chapter 6 provides infor-
mation for direct and general support and
depot maintenance. This manual also provides
description of the main units and their func-
tions in relationship to other components.
b. Appendix I contains a list of publications
applicable to this manual. Appendix II con-
tains the basic issue items authorized for the
initial operation. Appendix III contains the
maintenance allocation chart, The organiza-
tional, direct and general support and depot
maintenance repair parts is listed in appendix
IV.
c. Numbers in parentheses on illustrations
GENERAL
indicate quantity. Numbers preceding nomen-
clature callouts on illustrations indicate the
preferred maintenance sequence.
d. The direct reporting of errors, omissions,
and recommendations for improving this
manual by the individual user is authorized
and encouraged. DA Form 2028 (Recommend-
ed Changes to DA Publications) will be used
for reporting these improvements. This form
will be completed using pencil, pen, or type-
writer and forwarded to Commanding Gen-
eral, U. S. Army Mobility Equipment Cen-
ter, ATTN: SMOME-MPD, 4300 Goodfellow
Boulevard, St. Louis, Me., 63120.
e. Report all equipment improvements rec-
ommendations as prescribed by TM 38-750.
2. Record and Report Forms
For record and report forms applicable to
the operator and organizational maintenance,
refer to TM 38-750.
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
3. Description
The Military Design Surveying Target
Light (figs. 1 and 2) is issued for use at night
under all weather conditions and blackout. The
light supplies a light source for surveying
within certain limits. The colors are red, green,
and white. Light intensity is controlled by a
rheostat. The light also illuminates the circular
level vial to assist in initial leveling.
4. Identification and Tabulated Data
a. Identification. The surveying target light
has an identification decalcomania, located top-
2
back, which contains the FSN, nomenclature,
manufacturer,
model number and contract
number.
b. Tabulated Data
Dimensions and weights
Length --------------------------------------------- 8½ in.
Width ----------------------------------------------- 6½ in.
Height ----------------------------------------------- 5½ in.
Weight
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1½
lb.
5. Difference in Models
This manual covers only the military design
surveying target light. No known differences
exist for the unit covered by this manual.
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