TM 9-2350-277-10
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION -- Continued
0002 00
CAPSTAN AND ANCHOR KITS -- M1059A3. Provide a system to pull carriers out of mud, soft dirt, or swampy areas. Act as
self-recovery system for the personnel carrier. The Capstan Kit has two drums that attach to the final drives. The Anchor Kit
anchors are placed in the ground, then attached to nylon ropes which are wound onto the capstan drums to pull the carrier
free. When not in use, the kits are stowed on the top deck and on the left side of the carrier.
0002 00-52
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