USMC-MotorEquipment

Introduction to the U.S. Marine Corps Technical Manual

  • Title: TM 11240-ODA

  • Purpose: The manual provides comprehensive technical characteristics of U.S. Marine Corps motor transportation equipment. It is essential for official use and administrative or operational purposes.

  • Distribution: Restricted to U.S. government agencies; requests for additional copies directed to the Program Manager, Motor Transportation at the Marine Corps Systems Command.

  • Date: March 2010.

Technical Manual Details

  • Destruction Notice: For unclassified documents, use any method preventing disclosure.

  • Total Pages: 268 pages, including designs, technical information, and guidelines for various marine transport vehicles and trailers.

Table of Contents Overview

Section I: Automotive – Light Fleet

  • Vehicles Listed:

    • Motorcycle, Military M1030M1

    • Truck, Ambulance, 4-Litter, M997A2

    • Truck, Utility, Heavy Variant, M1123

    • Truck, Utility: Internally Transportable Vehicle, M1161.

Section II: Automotive – Medium Fleet

  • Vehicles Listed:

    • Truck, Cargo, 7 Ton, MK23/MK25

    • Trailer, Powered, 22 1/2 Ton, Container Hauler, MK14.

Section III: Automotive – Heavy Fleet

  • Vehicles Listed:

    • Truck, Fire Fighting, A/S32P-19A

    • Power Unit, Front, 12 1/2 Ton, MK48/MK48A1.

Section IV: Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

  • Vehicles Listed:

    • Heavy Armored Ground Ambulance (HAGA)

    • Cougar Hardened Engineer Vehicle (HEV 4x4).

Section V: Examples of Vehicle Armor

  • Details regarding the Marine Armor Kit for various vehicle types, such as M1043A2 and HMMWV variants.

Section VI: Trailers

  • Various Types of Trailers:

    • Talented for cargo, ammunition transport, and general usage paired with different tactical vehicles.

Section VII: Semi-Trailers

  • Notable Vehicles:

    • MK970, a 5,000-gallon refueler utilized for aircraft.

Section VIII: Planned Equipment

  • Types of equipment scheduled for future acquisition and deployment into tactical use.

Section IX: Phased-Out Equipment

  • Vehicles Listed:

    • Older HMMWV models, motorcycles, and 5-ton trucks that are being retired or updated.

Detailed Vehicle Specifications

Motorcycle, Military, M1030M1

  • Description: Utility motorcycle for tactical and reconnaissance use.

  • Manufacturer: Hayes Diversified Technologies.

  • Specifications:

    • Length: 85 in, Width: 37 in, Height: 54 in, Weight: 369 lbs.

    • Fuel Type: Diesel/JP/Biodiesel, Mileage: 96 mpg @ 55 mph, Service Life: 5 yrs.

Truck, Ambulance, 4-Litter, M997A2

  • Description: Designed to transport patients from the battlefield to medical facilities.

  • Specifications:

    • Length: 204.5 in, Width: 86 in, Height: 102 in, Curb Weight: 7,770 lbs.

    • Fuel Capacity: 25 gal, Mileage: 11 mpg.

Truck, Utility, Heavy Variant / Cargo / Troop Carrier, M1123

  • Description: Provides troop transportation; can be fitted with various setups for command or cargo.

  • Specifications:

    • Length: 182.5 in, Width: 86 in, Weight: 5,850 lbs, Payload: 4,450 lbs.

Conclusion

The TM 11240-ODA is a vital resource for Marine Corps personnel, providing necessary guidance and specifications for the operation and maintenance of diverse motor transportation equipment. These vehicles play a critical role in logistical and operational capabilities, ensuring efficiency and safety in various environments and conditions.