The Tricon 5 covered by this specification is intended for the
storage, transportation and distribution of dry cargo. These Tricon
5s are based on commercial designs and manufactured using
commercial processes. They are further modified for military unique
requirements which are identified within this specification for
operation in an extreme environment, under conditions typically
found in military operations. Military unique requirements include,
but are not limited to the following: NBC survivability; military
tie downs, corrosion resistance; storage and transit in
temperatures from -60 °F (-51 °C)) to +160 °F (+71.1 °C);
internally air transportable by a variety of military aircraft; and
externally air transportable from a CH-47 helicopter by sling.
Further military unique modifications to Tricon 5s may include, but
are not limited to the following: field petroleum systems; field
hygiene systems; command and control posts; and chapels. Army users
should contact the Tankautomotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)
Natick Integrated Logistics Support C may also contact the TACOM
ILSC for Tricon 5 ordering requirements. CARC Green 383, color
number 34094 of FED-STD-595 is the default paint requirement for
the Tricon 5 described within this specification, and the NSN for
this Tricon 5 is 8150-01-609-6513. Other NSNs are available for
ordering CARC and additional interior and exterior colors for
Tricon 5s manufactured to this specification (see 6.2 and table
VI). Contact the Natick ILSC for further guidance and ordering.
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