Transportability Testing of the Joint Modular Intermodal Platform (JMIP), TP-94-01, Transportability Testing Procedures
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV), was tasked by the Logistics Research and Development Activity (AMSRD-AAR-AIL-F), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ to conduct evaluation transportability retesting on the Joint Modular Intermodal Platform (JMIP) manufactured by SEA BOX Inc, East Riverton, NJ. The testing was conducted in accordance with TP-94-01, Revision 2, June 2004 `Transportability Testing Procedures." The major change on the JMIP from the unit previously tested (06-04A) was that the container restraint mechanisms were changed to cams which are pinned in position. The restraint mechanisms are no longer the retractable arms as previously tested. The objective of the testing was to evaluate the JMIP when transportability tested in accordance with TP-94-01, Revision 2, June 2004 for use during the Limited Military Utility Assessment (LMUA). The following conclusions resulted from the testing of JMIP: 1. Care must be taken to verify that the A-Frame locking pins are properly engaged when the JMIP is picked up with a load handling system. 2. The JMIP, as currently designed, is adequate to be used to transport the Navy JMIC containers with ammunition, on/off road, using a Load Handling System equipped vehicle during the Limited Military Utility Assessment (LMUA). (Example - PLS truck) 3. The maximum gross weight (platform and payload weight) is not to exceed 15,000 pounds during the LMUA. 4. The JMIP, as currently designed, is not adequate for the transportation of ammunition in an intermodal container.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA463022
Entities
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center