TM 5-3610-293-13&P
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-9. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.
a.
Equipment Characteristics. The Press Section is housed in a tactical, two-sided expandable shelter. All
equipment is designed to be stored in the center section of the shelter for storage or transport. The Press Section is a
vehicular transportable reproduction/printing facility used in conjunction with Modules A and C of the Modular Printing
System.
b.
Equipment Capabilities. The Press Section provides Army Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) battalions
high-speed, two-color printing of propaganda material for delivery to dissemination points. It is heated and air
conditioned, and can operate 24 hours a day in all weather conditions.
c.
Equipment Features. The Press Section contains a high-speed commercial printing press, two air
conditioners, tables and specially designed paper carrying and storage carts. It also contains overhead fluorescent
lighting and specially designed air conditioning duct work for temperature control.
1-10. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. Left and right orientation is determined by facing
the ISO shelter personnel door from the outside. Paragraph numbers below correspond to callouts in Figure 1-2 through
figure 1-4. All equipment is located in its operational position.
a.
Outside Front View of Shelter. Refer to Figure 1-2 for location of major components.
(1)
Personnel Door-Provides means for entering the shelter.
(2)
Blackout Button-When depressed, sounds buzzer. Used only during blackout conditions.
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