TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2
load and the structural ledge, thereby allowing additional
(2) Figure 9-12 illustrates palletized unit loads
stow space for the elevated tiers. Since the tier
of 20-mm cartridges stowed four high in the number 3
stripping spans a distance of at least 3 feet, it is
lower hold. The ship's structures at the skin are
supported vertically by pieces of 4-by 4-inch lumber cut
enclosed effectively with 2by 6-inch spacers under the
to fit between a cleat and each tier strip. Tier decking is
strip sheathing. Boarding fastened to the strip sheathing
shown laid between the third and fourth tiers. Such
provides a bearing surface for the top and bottom of
decking is required for safe forklift truck operation on top
each load along the side of the hold. This structure
of' the first three tiers.
resembles a nonheat bulkhead. Stripping on the bottom
tier spans TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2 the end
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