TM 5-6675-324-14
CHAPTER 1
INFORMATION SECTION
Section I INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION.
1-1.
1-1.1 Scope. This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions for the
ADC-TSS-13, Information Section, Topographic Support System (TSS). The purpose of
the Information Section is to catalog, store, and maintain military geographic
information. The trailer chassis is covered in TM 5-2330-305-14, Operator, Organi-
zational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual, Topographic Support
System, Chassis, Semitrailer, IS0 Container Transporter. Repair parts and special
tools are listed in TM 5-6675-324-24P, Organizational, Direct Support, and General
Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Information Section, Topo-
graphic Support System. Lubrication instructions are contained in LO 5-6675-324-12,
Lubrication Order, Information 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 the receipt,
accounting, and storage of processed military geographic information and provide for
the dissemination of information as required.
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 Information 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.
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