scope:

This specification covers the processing of the M901 and M901A1 Combat Vehicle, Anti-Tank, Improved TOW Vehicle (less TOW Weapon) and the M981 Fire Support Team Vehicle (FISTV) for storage and shipment.

Processing shall be of the following levels, as specified (see 6.2):

Level A - Maximum military protection

Level A is the processing required for the protection of vehicle during shipment, handling, and storage exceeding 90 days from date of actual processing. This level does not provide for driveaway capability. It does provide for domestic or overseas shipment, including open deck loading. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: US Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-GSS, Warren, MI 48397-5000, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document, or by letter. NO DELIVERABLE DATA REQUIRED

Level B - Minimum military protection

Level B is the limited processing required for the protection of vehicles during shipment, handling, and storage not to exceed 90 days from date of actual processing. This level provides for driveaway capability, when specified, and domestic or overseas shipment (excluding open deck loading).

intended Use:

Vehicle processing covered by this specification is intended to protect the vehicles for storage outside of buildings, immediate use, domestic or overseas shipment, and including carloading.