Protocol and Test Plan for Concept Demonstration and Limited Field Trials of aPLS Compatible Guide Roller Kit (GRK)

摘要

In June 1990, the US Army completed field testing of three competing models ofthe Palletized Loading (PLS). A limited production contract is pending award to the winner, OSHKOSH. Since the PLS offers significant advantages over a more conventional military truck because of its capability to upload and download palletized ammunition and other types of cargo secured to its flat rack type cargo bed, it behooves the Armed Forces to examine opportunities and perform further study and experimentation with ancillary PLS compatible devices that will further enhance the performance capabilities of this versatile vehicle. As part of the PLS enhancement program, the US Army Project Manager, Ammunition Logistics (PM AMMOLOG), and the US Army Human Engineering Laboratory have successfully completed Proof of Principal (POP) field trials of two PLS subsystems that will enhance the capabilities of the PLS as follows: An Intermodal Ammunition Container (AMCON) which is compatible with the PLS and all intermodal handling and transport facilities and equipment, and A Hooklift Interface Kit (HIK) that will enable the PLS, using the on-board Load Handling System (LHS), to pick up and transport a variety of ANSI ISO 20 ft containers ranging in height from 6 ft to 8.5 ft.