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Subject: Safety Of Use (SOU) Message, TACOM Control No. SOU 08-015, "Operational"; Use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COT) IBIS TEK TOW BAR (ITTB), Part Number# 2509-400-001. Item Affected M1114, LIN:
T92446, NSN 2320-01-413-3793;/M1151 w/ B kit, LIN:T34704, NSN 2320- 01-540-2038, formerly known as the M1151P1, LIN: T92514, NSN 2320- 01-523-1316; M1152 and M1165 and M1151A1, M1152A1 w/B kit, LIN:
T37588, NSN 2320-01-540-2007, and M1165A1 w/FK-5, LIN: T56383, NSN
2320-01-540-2017 HMMWV. End Item NSN 4910-01-365-9304, and SWA Density 12,268.
D XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX D
A X "WARNING" X A
N X DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO SOLDIERS, OR DAMAGE X N
G X TO ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL OCCUR IF THE INSTRUCTIONS X G
E X IN THIS MESSAGE ARE NOT FOLLOWED. X E
R XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX R
REFERENCES:
SOUM 06-028, Subject: Operational, Discontinue Use of Unauthorized Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Tow Bars, 31 August 2006.
1. Distribution:
A. This is a "Safety of Use" Safety message. MACOM Commanders will retransmit this message to all subordinate Commands/Activities within 24 hours of receipt of this message and acknowledge receipt of this message within five working days to:
CDRTACOM, Warren MI, AMSTA-LC-LMPM, DSN 786-6096, Commercial (586)
574-6096 or DDN address:
DAMI_Safety.of.use@conus.army.Mil.
B. MACOM Commanders will also track and report compliance of this message for all subordinate Commands/Activities to: Jaletha Stewart, Equipment Specialist, TACOM-WN, DSN 786-6277, COM 586-574-6277, and
Jaletha.Stewart@Us.Army.Mil not later than 30 days from the date of this message.
2. Problem:
A. Reference SOUM 06-028 states IBIS TEK tow bars are unauthorized for use and should be disposed of. This message is to provide updated information and user actions as it pertains to the new IBIS TEK tow bar, PN 2509-400-001 and its use on UPArmored HMMWVs. PM-LTV in conjunction with U.S Army Development Test Command (DTC) and US Army Aberdeen Testing Center (ATC) has completed testing of a new version IBIS TEK tow bar, PN 2509-400-001 on UPArmored HMMWVs. This testing identified several hazards, however, that are noted under User Actions below.
B. This SOUM applies only to the use of the IBIS TEK tow bar PN 2509-400-001. All other IBIS TEK tow bars are unauthorized and should be disposed of. Reference SOUM 06-028.
Click the below link to view the old Tan IBIS TEK tow bar and the new Black IBIS TEK tow bar.
https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/ma ... TowBar.doc
3. Should Commanders determine the mission requires the use of this product, Part Number 2509-400-001, in lieu of the Army standard tow bar, a Composite Risk Management document should be developed in accordance with FM 5-19. Document the acceptance of the minimum II-C (Hazard Severity: Critical - Hazard Probability: Occasional) as determined by the Program Manager Tactical Vehicle Safety officials.
Recommend Commanders put in place and adhere to the following User Actions in order to mitigate the high risk hazards identified during testing.
User Actions:
A. Unit Commanders should be aware of the following:
1. Use of IBIS TEK tow Bar Part Number # 2509-400-001, Cage Code (1SC69) is only for HMMWV to HMMWV applications.
2. Two people are required to install the IBIS TEK tow bar. The tow bar weighs 60 pounds.
3. When the tow bar is stowed in the front vertical position a positive locking ratchet strap should be used to secure the tow bar verses the nylon straps provided. This is to prevent the tow bar from coming in contact with the ground while in motion.
4. The Operators should wear gloves when removing the rear hitch pin on the rear bumper tow bar holder.
B. Before Operation: Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services.
1. Inspect the Tow Bar Ring Hitch Assembly for wear. Replace with Part Number: 2509-700-001 when ring thickness wears below 1.25". Use a caliper micrometer, outside, NSN: 5210-00-243-2933; which can be found at the field level.
https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/So ... iteria.pdf.
2. Utilize tow chains instead of the nylon straps.
C. During Operation of Vehicle:
1. Monitor and limit vehicle speeds to 20-mph when towing a HMMWV.
2. Limit vehicle operation on V-ditch type obstacles when towing a like HMMWV.
3. Limit vehicle operation on grades no greater than 20-percent and side slopes no greater than 30-percent when towing a like HMMWV.
4. When towing, stopping distance will be increased.
D. After Operation of Vehicle:
When parking the HMMWV on a grade or a slope, utilize wheel chocks in conjunction with the parking brake.
E. Unit Commanders, contact your local TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR) or your State Surface Maintenance Manager upon receipt of this message for assistance. For assistance in locating your TACOM LAR, see paragraph 6C.
4. TACOM/PM actions: N/A.
5. Supply Status:
Any requisitioned items needed to configure vehicles back to standard/original configurations shall be done so at the unit's expense.
6. POCs:
A. Technical. Mrs. Jaletha Stewart, Equipment Specialist, AMSTA-LC-B, DSN 786-6277, COMM 586-574-6277,
Jaletha.Stewart@us.army.mil.
B. Logistics. John Ziegler, PMLTV, Logistic Specialist, DSN 786-6510, COMM 586-574-6510,
John.Ziegler@us.army.mil.
C. To find your TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR), you must be a registered user in the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) database. If you are a registered user, click on this link:
https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/Services/Lar ... larmap.cfm Then select the appropriate region; i.e. CONUS, Europe, Far East, and SWA. Select the location nearest you and click on a name. This will give you a LAR's name, DSN and commercial phone number, email address, and photo. If you are not a registered user, request access at the public page:
https://aeps.ria.army.mil/aepspublic.cfm click on "Access Request Form"
and follow the instructions for obtaining an AEPS userid. If you don't have access to AEPS, you can also obtain this information by contacting the TACOM Senior Command Representative (SCR) for your area.
CONUS-East Region includes all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and FORSCOM. CONUS-East SCR can be reached at DSN 236-6921, Commercial 910-396-6921.
CONUS-West Region includes all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. CONUS-West SCR can be reached at DSN 737-0263, Commercial 254-287-0263.
Pacific Region includes all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii, California New Mexico and Guam. Pacific SCR can be reached at DSN 357-2991, Commercial 253-967-2991.
Europe Region includes all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units in Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, Italy, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Europe SCR can be reached at DSN 314-375-3461, Commercial 01149 621-487-3461, in Germany, 0621-487-3461.
Far East Region includes all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units in Korea, Okinawa, Kwajalein, and Japan. Far East SCR can be reached at DSN 315-721-7101, commercial 011-82-2-2270-7101.
