TM 5-5420-280-10
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
RAPIDLY EMPLACED BRIDGE (REB)
NSN 5420-01-481-3959 P/N 12480471
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
and operation of pallet and bridge under normal operating conditions. Operator
instructions include CBT preparation, site survey requirements, loading/unloading
of pallet, and launch/retrieval of bridge. In addition operator instructions include
transloading pallet, deployment by helicopter, bridge anchorage, and requirements
for crossing the bridge.
CBT PREPARATION FOR USE
Operation of CBT and pallet under usual conditions is described in this work
package. Operation under unusual conditions is described in WP 0025 00. Prior to
operating the CBT, the operator must perform the following:
a. Ensure field maintenance has serviced the vehicle; refer to DA Form
2404/5988-E, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet.
b. Perform all operator/crew Before PMCS as listed in WP 0043 00, Table 1.
c. Review the HEMTT vehicle operating instructions prior to driving the CBT.
Refer to TM 9-2320-279-10.
d. Review the proper hand signals for operation of the transporter boom prior to
using the LHS. Refer to Hand Signals for LHS Figure in this work package.
e. Review the REB Equipment Checklist Table prior to performing all pallet
operations.
