U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Development Test II (EP) - Common Test Operations Procedures 'Logistics-over-the-Shore'

Abstract

This document: Provides a method for evaluating the Logistics-Over- The-Shore (LOTS) capabilities of military equipment including cargo and vehicles. Describes subtests for watertightness, vehicle stability, marine transport, maneuverability, beaching capabilities, fording operations, soils trafficability, beach mobility, seashore exposure, performance under adverse conditions (high wind, heavy rain, high waves, beach obstacles), and safety evaluation. Discusses site and facilities selection, safety factors, and other test planning requirements; human factors and maintenance evaluations. Applies to movement of cargo and vehicles, including towed, self-propelled, and by carrier, over the shore between ocean transportation and shoreside facilities, without benefit of port facilities; loading/unloading onto and from landing craft, amphibians, other transporters, helicopters, storage areas, and transfer points.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 02, 1976
Accession Number
ADA042716

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Deep Water
  • Helicopters
  • Instructions
  • Landing Craft
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Military Equipment
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Self Propelled
  • Ships
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Transportation
  • Vehicles
  • Water

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.