GLOSSARY
The following is a list of abbreviations/acronyms and their definitions appearing
in this manual. Other terms found in this manual are defined in the paragraph in
which they first appear. Refer to MIL-STD-12 for a complete list of standard
military abbreviations.
BAP – Bridge Adapter Pallet
BEB – Bridge Erection Boat
BII – Basic Issue Items
CAGEC – Commercial and Government Entity Code
CBT – Common Bridge Transporter
cm – centimeter
DS – Direct Support
EIC – End Item Code
EIR – Equipment Improvement Recommendation
FCG – Functional Group Code
ft – foot
feet/sec – feet per second
GDSBS – General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas
GS – General Support
GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight
HEMTT – Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
IBC – Improved Boat Cradle
IFB – Improved Float Bridge
in. – inch
IRB – Improved Ribbon Bridge
IRB-I – Improved Ribbon Bridge Interior Bay
IRB-R – Improved Ribbon Bridge Ramp Bay
ISP – Improved Plough Steel
kg – kilogram
lb – pound
LHS – Load Handling System
MAC – Maintenance Allocation Chart
MLC – Military Load Class
NSN – National Stock Number
OIC – Officer In Charge
PLS – Palletized Load System
PMCS – Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
POC – Point of Contact
RMC – Remote Control Unit
RPSTL – Repair Parts and Special Tools List
SMR – Sources, Maintenance, and Recoverability
TM – Technical Manual
TMDE – Test, Measuring, and Diagnostic Equipment
WARCO – Warranty Coordinator
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