TM 5-6675-315-14
CHAPTER 1
DISTRIBUTION SECTION
Section I INTRODUCTION
1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
1-1.1 Scope. This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions for the ADC-TSS-03, Distribution Section,
Topographic Support System (TSS). The purpose of the Distribution Section is to maintain and issue standard map
products from a limited stock and to dispose of obsolete map 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 5-6675-31524P,
Organizational, Direct Support, and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Distribution
Section, Topographic Support System. Lubrication instructions are contained in LO 5-6675-315-12, Lubrication Order,
Distribution Section, Topographic Support System. All authorized equipment, supplies, and their locations for transport
are shown in Location and Description of Major Components.
1-1.2 Purpose of Equipment. To provide a transportable facility for maintenance and issue of standard map products
from limited stock and disposal of obsolete map products.
1-1.3 Maintenance Forms and Records. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for 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 Distribution 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: ARSTR-QX, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd, St Louis, MO 63120. We will send you a reply.
1-1.5 Destruction of Material 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.
1-1.6 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 this section.
d.
In the event individual items of equipment must be removed for repair or replacement, contact your battalion for
packing and shipping instructions.
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