TEA PAM 55-20 Tiedown Handbook for Truck - Military Surface ...

FOURTH EDITION SDDCTEA PAMPHLET 55-20
SECTION V. FORSCOM CARGO FORMS
A. GENERAL
When loading organic cargo onto a vehicle, certain forms must be completed and
maintained.
This section is a general guide for the use of FORSCOM Form 285-R, Vehicle Load
Card and DD Form 1750, Packing List. Refer to FORSCOM/ARNG Reg 55-1, Unit
Movement Planning, for more detailed guidance.
B. FORSCOM FORM 285-R
FORSCOM Form 285-R (fig 80) is used for developing and recording a unit’s
organic vehicle cargo load and is included in the unit’s movement plan. It will reflect a
general description and location of all items in the cargo bed to include boxed/crated
items. Information on dimensions, weights, and cubes for all Army equipment is
contained in the CD-ROM and worldwide web versions of TB 55-46-1. The following
general guidance is provided to assist in completing this form:
1. Drivers and assistant drivers are not normally added to the weight of the vehicle.
However, on HMMWVs and CUCVs, all personnel on board, including drivers and
assistant drivers, must be computed as part of the payload to avoid overloading the
vehicle.
2. When transporting personnel in the cargo compartment, a planning factor of 245
pounds for each soldier will be used.
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