TM 10-4320-303-13
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE.
This manual is for your use in operating and maintaining the Tactical Water Distribution Equipment System
(TWDS) Set 10-Mile Segment models 06794-0183-81 (NSN 4320-01-122-3547), 110-00-0000 (NSN 4320-01-
168-0591), 919 (NSN 4320-01-0590), and 10 (NSN 4320-01-221-6006). All four models of the TWDS perform
the same function. The TWDS is depicted in Figure 1-1. This manual covers general information needed by
the operator, descriptions of the TWDS, functional descriptions of how the TWDS works, operating instructions,
operator maintenance instructions, unit maintenance instructions, direct support maintenance instructions, and
general support maintenance instructions for the equipment. The TWDS receives water from large storage and
distribution units, water purification units, host nation support, or additional TWDS. The TWDS transports this
water to small distribution points, additional TWDS, or large storage and distribution units. The TWDS is
capable of transporting up to 720,000 (seven-hundred twenty thousand) gallons of water in a 24 hour period.
The TWDS is not intended for use with brackish or contaminated water or at temperatures below 320 F (0° C).
1.2 MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by (as
applicable) DA Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) (Maintenance
Management Update); DA Pam 738-751, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management
System-Aviation (TAMMS-A); or AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability.
1.3 DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-3.
1.4 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Reference paragraph 4.19 through 4.23 for instruction for the preparation for storage or shipment of the TWDS.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA).
There are no QA procedures applicable to the equipment covered in this technical manual.
1.6 NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE.
Shortened nomenclature is used in this manual to make procedures easier for you to read. A cross-reference
between the shortened nomenclature and the official nomenclature is shown in Table 1-1.
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