TM 5-1940-322-10
0031 00
RECOVERY OF BRIDGE BAY (Contd)
7. Boat operator maneuvers bridge bay (1) to recovery site so that bridge bay (1) is
aligned with center line of transporter (9) and is within range of cable hook (8).
8. Crewmembers open all ramps or interior bridge bay ponton latches. Refer to
TM 5-5420-278-10 or TM 5-5420-209-12.
9. Crewmember holds open end of cable hook (8) facing away from transporter (9),
and connects cable hook (8) to bridge bay lifting lug (lifting eye) (7).
10. Crewmember removes bow lines (3) from cleats (2) and bow bollards (4) and
stows bow lines (3).
NOTE
During bridge bay retrieval in fast moving water or strong
crosswinds, it may be necessary to position boat with
pushknees against downstream outer ponton (bow ponton) to
keep bridge bay aligned with transporter.
11. Boat operator maintains position until transporter operator completes retrieval
of bridge bay (1).
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7
8
6
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2
2
9
3
3
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4
5
END OF WORK PACKAGE
0031 00-3/(4 Blank)
