Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (3) Vehicle operators should not stop their vehicle under power lines. This could increase the risk of an electrical shock if the antenna tiedown fails. (4) When antennas on tracked and wheeled vehicles are secured, they will be tied down to a height of between 8 feet and 13 feet. The ends of the antennas will be blunted with an antenna tip assembly, antenna ball, and tiedown kit. (5) Antennas will be removed and stored inside the vehicle before loading onto the railcar. j. Fire prevention. (1) Army motor vehicles will not be operated unless they are entirely free of gasoline, Jet-propellant 8 (JP 8), or Class III diesel leaks.
(2) Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of vehicles loaded with flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, or explosives and in the presence of flammable vapors such as those present when fueling vehicles or examining or repairing vehicle engines or fuel systems. (3) During fueling, drivers will turn off the engine, put the transmission in low gear or park position if automatic, and use the parking brakes. When low temperatures prevent setting the parking brakes, wheels will be chocked. For refuel-on-the-move operations, follow safety precautions provided in FM 10–67–1. (4) Using cellular phones is prohibited during fueling operations or when flammable vapors are present.
(5) Fuel cans must be offloaded from the vehicle and placed on the ground for filling to avoid static electricity buildup or discharge. (6) Fire extinguishers will be provided for off-road Army vehicles per applicable TM or TB. (7) Fire extinguishers will be mounted in vehicles responding to calls for assistance (such as fire, police, and security protection) and vehicles carrying valuable equipment or materials on a mission requiring special protection.
(8) To minimize the danger of fire or explosion caused by static sparks, positive bonding connections are required between fuel tank trucks and the source from which the tank truck is being filled or offloaded, and the grounding of tank trucks is required before approaching the fuel tank. k. Carbon monoxide poisoning precautions. (1) Vehicle engines will not be operated in a maintenance facility longer than needed to move the vehicle in or out. If vehicles must be operated in a maintenance facility, an exhaust ventilation system that adequately exhausts vehicle engine gases will be used.
(2) Maintenance facilities and other enclosed areas used for vehicles will be ventilated adequately at all times to prevent overexposure to exhaust gases from vehicle engines or space heaters. (3) Sleeping in parked vehicles with the engine heater or externally mounted generator running is prohibited. Carbon monoxide poisoning may result from exhaust gases entering the vehicle. (4) When the power train, cooling, and exhaust systems are separated from the crew by engine access panels, the operator will ensure that the panels seal properly to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the crew compartment.
Commanders of organizations that have vehicles of this type will ensure that annual carbon monoxide tests are conducted, under full working conditions, by trained personnel using calibrated test equipment. Commanders should coordinate with their local PVNTMED office for support. Any vehicle that fails the annual carbon monoxide test will be considered nonmission capable until the vehicle satisfactorily passes the test. l. Vehicles that make frequent stops. Vehicles that make frequent stops (for example, police, garbage detail, trail vehicles, and so forth) will be equipped with fully operational rotating warning lights, either portable or permanently mounted and visible for 360 degrees. m.
Specialty vehicles. (1) Commanders of organizations that use COTS, utility vehicles (referred to as specialty vehicles—such as Segway HT, M–Gators, Gators, “Mule” utility vehicle, aircraft-tugs) in garrison or tactical environments will establish the following: (a) An SOP that includes at a minimum, the safe operations, limits of operational work areas, PPE, and vehicle safety equipment requirements. (b) A driver qualification and training program. (2) Operators must possess a military operator’s permit with the vehicle qualification annotated on the operator’s OF 346 (U.S. Government Operators Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card).
(3) Commanders will establish “operational work areas” to limit the travel of nontactical specialty vehicles that are routinely used in garrison areas on Army installations. An operational work area is that area in which a specialty vehicle can travel that is not on a public or installation roadway. (4) Manufacturer installed safety equipment will be maintained in working order. (5) Tactical specialty vehicles such as the M–Gator will not be driven on installation or public roads except to cross the roadway, and it will only be driven on a public roadway at designated crossing points or with a road guard.
(6) Operators will not exceed the recommended load carrying capacity, personnel capacity, or maximum safe vehicle speed. Cargo items will be secured as necessary to prevent tipping. (7) Occupant protective devices will be worn by operators and passengers of specialty vehicles where installed by the manufacturer. 55 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007