TM 55-1945-205-24-2
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MOORING BITTS AND QUICK DISCONNECTS
Location
Mooring bitts can be installed on any side of the RRDF that is exposed to the sea and accessible for mooring. Quick
disconnect assemblies are attached to the mooring bitts.
Description
Mooring bitts incorporate two mounting connector pins that can only be installed into female module connector
assemblies. The quick disconnect is used for creating a safe mooring connection to the mooring bitt. The quick
disconnect is designed to break away if excessive pulling force is applied to the RRDF.
TOWING BRIDLE, TOWING INTERFACE AND TOWING LIGHTS
Location
The towing bridle is attached to flexor receiver inserts. It is stowed in the EASY container when not in use.
The towing interface is attached to the RRDF end rakes. It is stowed in the EASY container when not in use.
The towing lights are attached to the left side (red lens), right side (green lens), front center (white lens) and the aft
end (amber lens) when towing the RRDF. The lights are stowed in the EASY container when not in use.
MOORING BITT
FEMALE CONNECTOR
ASSEMBLY
MALE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
QUICK DISCONNECT
ASSEMBLY
