TM 5-6675-316-14
DRAFTING SUPPORT SECTION
Section I INTRODUCTION
1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
1-1.1 Scope. This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions for the
ADC-TSS-04, Drafting Support Section, Topographic Support System (TSS). The purpose
of the Drafting Support Section is to provide cartographic products to other TSS
sections. 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 5-6675-316-24P, Organizational, Direct Support, and
General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Drafting Support
Section, Topographic Support System. Lubrication instructions are contained in LO
5-6675-316-12, Lubrication Order, Drafting Support Section, 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 production of
set type; analysis of topographic products; production of precision drawings, grids,
and masks; and pin registration.
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 Drafting Support
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.
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.
