Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 2-2-612 Fording

Abstract

This TOP describes procedures for evaluating the fording ability of military wheeled and tracked vehicles and the effectiveness of fording kits. The types of fording (shallow water, deep water, and underwater) are considered with respect to safety hazards; performance, including water ingress and egress capability; effects on vehicle operation on land; and endurance. Fording kits are evaluated for time required for installation, ease of application, proper fit, reliability, functional suitability, and safety. When applicable, comparisons are made between the vehicle/kit under test and comparable standard equipment. Amphibious vehicles are not included in this document.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 21, 2007
Accession Number
ADA481302

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Deep Water
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Divers
  • Diving Equipment
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Ignition Systems
  • Liquids
  • Recovery Vehicles
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Shallow Water
  • Test Vehicles
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Water

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  • Materials Science
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.