TM 5-3895-385-10
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RO/RO REGULATIONS
WARNING
Safe RO/RO operation depends on strict adherence to RO/RO regulations. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1. Only qualified and screened operators are permitted to drive machine in RO/RO operations.
WARNING
Operating the BMPM exposes personnel to a high noise level. While operating or working within
37 feet (ft) (11 meters (m)) of a running BMPM wear hearing protection. Failure to comply may
cause hearing loss.
2. All personnel working in machine operating areas must wear hearing protection.
3. Do not move machine about vessel without ground guide assistance (FM 21-60).
4. Do not start machine until directed to do so. Before moving out, test brakes.
5. Operate machine with lights on (WP 0004).
6. Only one machine may transit a ramp at any time.
7. Do not leave machine engine running unattended.
8. Fuel tank on machine must be filled In Accordance With (IAW) Surface Deployment and Distribution
Command (SDDC) port call message.
9. Ground guide assistance is mandatory when driving machine on or off ship (FM 21-60).
END OF TASK
LOADING BMPM ONTO SHIP
WARNING
Always use a ground guide when operating machine up or down ramps (FM 21-60). Failure
to comply may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Operating the BMPM exposes personnel to a high noise level. While operating or working
within 37 ft (11 m) of a running BMPM wear hearing protection. Failure to comply may cause
hearing loss.
Drive with extreme caution, at low speed. Be sure area surrounding BMPM is clear of
personnel and objects before moving the unit, opening hopper wings, lowering screed, or
deploying screed extensions. Sound unit horn before moving unit from stopped position. Turn
on beacon when unit is in motion. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel
or damage to equipment.