TM 9-3990-260-14&P
7-14. STACKING/LOADING M3A1 CROP ON PLS TRUCK (CONT).
CAUTION
Ensure LHS hook is hooked only in M3Al CROP with A-frame assembly in the raised
position, located on bottom of stack. Failure to comply will result in improper loading and
damage will occur to equipment.
(18) Load stack on PLS truck or trailer. Refer to TM 9-2320-364-10 for procedures to load and
unload the M3Al CROP to truck or trailer using the Load Handling System (LHS).
b. Unstacking/Unloading.
(1)
Using the LHS, remove stack of M3A1 CROPs from truck. Refer to TM 9-2320-364-10 for
procedures to unload the M3A1 CROP from truck or trailer using the Load Handling System
(LHS).
(2)
Remove all web straps (3) from stack of M3Al CROPs.
Ensure web straps are wrapped a minimum of three times around ratchet of web strap.
Failure to comply may result in web strap being released and M3A1 CROP may fall, caus-
ing severe injury or death to personnel.
(3) Attach one web strap (3) from left to right, to two front tiedown D-rings (6), third from the
end.
(4) Attach a second web strap (3) from left to right, to two rear tiedown D-rings (6), third from
the end.
(5) Attach third web strap (3) to tiedown D-ring (7) at rear of the M3A1 at top of stack, for use
as a handhold.