Army Motor Vehicle Safety Reader

The Army Motor Vehicle Safety Reader is a collection of articles from the U.S. Army Safety Center publication Countermeasures, from 1979 through 1989. Many topics are covered, including specific problems with individual vehicle models, general issues like proper procedures for backing up a large truck, as well as news related to Army transportation.

There are more than 45 articles in total, each brief and to the point, illustrated with vehicle line drawings. Some representative titles:

Backing Accidents are Preventable
Danger! Black Ice!
M151s Need Correct Wheel Cylinders
Batteries Need Careful Handling
Safety Profile -- M1031 CUCV
HMMWV to Replace Jeep
Driver Training
Winch Cables Devour Fingers
Trailer Towing Preparation and Procedures

This document is an essential complement to any military vehicle library for vehicles of the time period.

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