APPENDIX E
LOAD PLANS FOR HOWITZER AMMUNITION VEHICLES AND CAMOUFLAGE CONFIGURATION
This appendix provides loading guidance for ammunition-carrying vehicles that are peculiar to a specific howitzer. A loading plan for a prime mover for a towed weapon is in Figure E-1. Standard camouflage configurations for the M109 howitzers are in Figures E-2 through E-6. General information on the plans follows.
a. The load plans are based on the rated load-carrying capability of the vehicle. Allowance of 200 pounds per man was made for the crew that would occupy the vehicle.
b. The plans illustrated in this appendix are for basic loads. However, because of mission and allocated amounts of ammunition, load plans may vary from unit to unit according to unit SOPs.
c. The weight of the load must not exceed the rated capability of the vehicle.
d. Ammunition capabilities and limitations for the M992 are in TM 9-2350-267-10, Chapter 2. Load plans and capabilities for the M992A2 are in TM 9-2350-293-10, Chapter 2.
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