OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT

TM 9-2320-391-10

OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT

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INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

References

Operator

FM 21-10

FM 21-11

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GENERAL

This work package provides the data and procedures to safely operate M1078A1 series

vehicles in extreme heat.

VEHICLE OPERATION

WARNING

When mission requires the vehicle Operator and crew to remain in a

stationary FMTV vehicle with the engine running in outside

temperatures above 90 F (32 C), vehicle Operator and crew must

observe proper safety precautions to prevent heat stress injury.

Refer to FM 21-10 Field Hygiene and Sanitation, and FM 21-11 First

Aid for Soldiers for proper precautions and preventive measures.

Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

WARNING

When mission requires the vehicle Operator and crew to operate

the FMTV vehicle in outside temperatures above 90 F (32 C) with

the windows closed, vehicle Operator and crew must observe

proper safety precautions to prevent heat stress injury. Refer to

FM 21-10 Field Hygiene and Sanitation, and FM 21-11 First Aid for

Soldiers for proper precautions and preventive measures. Failure

to comply may result in injury to personnel.

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