Abstract
This specification covers the general requirements for the Type III cargo bed cover (CBC). The Type III cargo bed cover is a removable general purpose rigid enclosure for the cargo bed of the 2-1/2 ton cargo truck (M35A2), 2-1/2 ton lightweight medium tactical vehicle (LMTV; M1078), and 2-1/2 ton LMTV trailer (M1082). The CBC provides environmental protection and security for mission equipment and items of general transport.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for the Type III Cargo Bed Cover (CBC). The Type III Cargo Bed Cover is a removable general purpose rigid enclosure for the cargo bed of the M35A2, 21/2 Ton Cargo Truck/M1078, 2 1/2 Ton Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV)/M1082, 2 1/2 Ton LMTV Trailer. The CBC provides environmental protection and security for mission equipment and items of general transport.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthesis are for information only.
The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test required portion, Section 4, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E1925 Specification for Engineering and Design Criteria for Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures
F501 Test Method for Aerospace Materials Response to Flame, With Vertical Test Specimen
Federal Standard
FED-STD-595 Colors Used in Government Procurement
Military Standards
MIL-CDTL-53072 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) System Application Procedures and Quality Control Inspection
Military Handbook
MIL-HDBK-1791 Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Winged Aircraft
OSHA Documents
Title29CFR1910 OHSA Permissible Exposure Limits
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
ACGIHThresholdLimitV
Index Terms
Cargo Bed; Cover; Shelter; M35A2, 2 1/2; Ton Cargo Truck M1078, 2 1/2; Ton Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) M1082, 2 1/2; Ton LMTV Trailer;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 43.080.10 (Trucks and trailers)
DOI: 10.1520/E2517-06
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