Section I
1-1 SCOPE.
ARMY TM 9-6115644-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-446-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09249A/092486-24/2
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual contains Unit, Direct Support and General Support maintenance instructions for the Tactical Quiet (TQ),
30 kW 50/60 and 400 Hz Generator Sets (FIGURE 1-1 ), herein referred to as generator sets. Included are descriptions of
major components and their functions in relation to other components.
Model Number Equipment Name
MEP-805A
Generator Set, Skid
Mounted, Tactical Quiet
30 kW 50/60 Hz
MEP-815A
Generator Set, Skid
Mounted, Tactical Quiet
30 kW 400 Hz
The generator set provides tactical quiet AC power. The generator set is easily transported, operated, and maintained.
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LIMITED APPLICABILITY.
Some portions of this publication are not applicable to all services. These portions are prefixed to indicate the
service(s) to which they pertain: (A) for Army, (F) for Air Force, (N) for Navy, and (MC) for Marine Corps.
1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
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(A) Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
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(F) Maintenance Forms and Records maintained by the Air Force are prescribed in AFR 66-1 and the applicable
TO 00-20 Series Technical Orders.
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(N) Navy users should refer to their service Peculiar directives to determine the applicable maintenance forms
and records to be used.
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(MC) Maintenance Forms and Records used by the Marine Corps personnel are prescribed by current edition
of TM 4700-15/1.
1-4 REPORTING OF ERRORS.
Reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improvement of this publication by the individual user is
encouraged. Reports should be submitted as follows:
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(A) Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), or DA Form
2028-2 located in back of this manual direct to:
Commander
U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command
Attn: AMSAT-I-MP
4300 Goodfellow Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63120-1798
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