Atttachment 0010 ULCANS Increment 1.pdf

TM 10-1080-256-10

TECHNICAL MANUAL

OPERATOR MANUAL

FOR

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEMS (ULCANS)

INCREMENT I

WOODLAND R/S

(NSN 1080-01-677-6912)

WOODLAND R/T

(NSN 1080-01-677-6918)

DESERT/URBAN R/S

(NSN 1080-01-682-4997)

DESERT/URBAN R/T

(NSN 1080-01-682-5467)

SNOW/ALPINE R/S

(NSN 1080-01-682-5481)

SNOW/ALPINE R/T

(NSN 1080-01-682-5498)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

10 MARCH 2020

WARNING SUMMARY

The following are general safety precautions and instructions that people must understand and apply during phases of operation of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I. Proper adherence to these instructions will ensure personal safety and the protection of property.

FIRST AID DATA

Refer to FIRST AID, TC 4-02.1, C2 for situations requiring urgent or immediate medical attention by non-medical personnel.

EXPLANATION OF SAFETY WARNING ICONS

EYE PROTECTION – Person with goggles shows that the material will injure the eyes.

FIRE – Flame shows that a material may ignite and cause burns.

HELMET PROTECTION – Arrow bouncing off head with helmet shows that falling parts present a danger.

HOT AREA – Hand over object radiating heat shows that part is hot and can burn.

SHARP OBJECT – Pointed object in hand shows that a sharp ob-ject presents a danger to limb.

SLICK FLOOR – Wavy line on floor with legs prone shows that slick floor presents a danger for falling.

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WARNING SUMMARY – (Continued)

WARNING DESCRIPTIONS

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, secure dog tags, remove jewelry, individual equipment, and clothing items that can become snagged during deployment or striking of ULCANS Increment I screens.

Failure to observe this warning can result in severe injury, loss of limb, or death from falling.

WARNING

ULCANS Increment I tent pins may present a trip hazard. Drive tent pins deeply to minimize area protruding above ground. Select an area without tent pins for entry/egress through the screen.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, a minimum of a two-person lift is required for both the ULCANS Increment I screen system and the support system storage/transport containers. Components may increase in weight due to trapped or absorbed water. Use additional personnel as needed.

WARNING

Volatile fuels and vehicle exhaust can create a fire hazard and can cause explosions.

These hazards are always present but most prevalent during hot weather. When volatile fuels or vehicle exhaust are present under ULCANS Increment I, steps will be undertaken to insure adequate ventilation of the camouflaged area.

WARNING

Personnel are subject to being burned by hot components and exhausts if deployment of the ULCANS Increment I is attempted with the equipment’s engine running or immediately after the engine is turned off. A cool down period shall be observed prior to ULCANS Increment I deployment except in emergency conditions; then wear hand protection and exercise extreme caution when working in area of hot components.

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WARNING SUMMARY – (Continued)

WARNING

Climbing on and around the equipment to deploy ULCANS Increment I can pose a fall hazard. Extreme caution shall be observed to avoid slippery or uneven surfaces and other trip hazards. Use handhold when provided and ladders when available.

WARNING

Particles of dirt and debris carried by netting/garnish can be scraped off and fall into the operator’s eyes when looking upward during setup and takedown of ULCANS Increment I. Eye protection is required during setup and takedown operations of ULCANS Increment I.

WARNING

Combustion by-products of ULCANS Increment I can be toxic. Evacuate the area and stay out of the path of smoke if ULCANS Increment I systems are exposed to fire. Self-contained breathing apparatus is required when fighting ULCANS Increment I fire.

WARNING

It is recommended that gloves be worn at all times when working with ULCANS Increment I. The gripping surface of the shape disruptor can cause skin abrasions.

WARNING

Debris or equipment caught in netting system can fall from net while being deployed and injure personnel. Wear head gear while deploying ULCANS Increment I to prevent injury.

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HEADQUARTERS,

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WASHINGTON, D.C., 10 MARCH 2020

TECHNICAL MANUAL

OPERATOR MANUAL

FOR

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEMS (ULCANS)

INCREMENT I

WOODLAND R/S

(NSN 1080-01-677-6912)

WOODLAND R/T

(NSN 1080-01-677-6918)

DESERT/URBAN R/S

(NSN 1080-01-682-4997)

DESERT/URBAN R/T

(NSN 1080-01-682-5467)

SNOW/ALPINE R/S

(NSN 1080-01-682-5481)

SNOW/ALPINE R/T

(NSN 1080-01-682-5498)

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

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The DA Form 2028 is located under the TULSA Applications on the left-hand navigation bar.

Fill out the form and click on SUBMIT. Using this form on the TULSA Web site will enable us to respond more quickly to your comments and to better manage the DA Form 2028 program. You may also mail, e-mail, or fax your comments or DA Form 2028 directly to the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The postal mail address is U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMTA-LCL-IMP/TECH PUBS, MS 727, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Detroit Arsenal, MI. The e-mail address is usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-tech-pubs@mail.mil. The fax number is DSN 786-1856 or Commercial (586) 282-1856. A reply will be furnished to you.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0001–1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATAWORK PACKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–1

Figure 1. ULCANS Increment I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–1 Figure 2. Hexagon Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–2 Figure 3. Rhombic Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–3 Figure 4. Repair Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–3 Figure 5. Support System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–4 Figure 6. Telescopic Support Poles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–5 Figure 7. ULCANS Increment I Camouflage Screen System Identification Tags . . . . . WP 0002–6 Table 1. Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0002–7

THEORY OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0003–1 Table 1. ULCANS Increment I Type of Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0003–1 Table 2. ULCANS Increment I Classification of Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0003–1

CHAPTER 2. OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION ANDUSEOFOPERATORCONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . WP 0004–1

Figure 1. Type I Identification Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0004–1 Figure 2. Type II Identification Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0004–1

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–1

Figure 1. Typical ULCANS Increment I Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–1 Figure 2. Screen Assembly Size Calculation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–5 Figure 3. Screen Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–7 Figure 4. Lacing Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–7 Figure 5. Lacing Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–8 Figure 6. Becket Lacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–8 Table 1. Typical ULCANS Increment I Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0005–2

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

OPERATING PROCEDURES

DEPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–1

Figure 1. Positioning Screen Assembly On Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–2 Figure 2. Staking ULCANS Increment I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–3 Figure 3. Unlock Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–4 Figure 4. Extend Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–4 Figure 5. Lock Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–5 Figure 6. Vehicle Entry/Egress Doorway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0006–6

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0007–1

Figure 1. Telescopic Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0007–1 Figure 2. Handle in Closed Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0007–2 Figure 3. Support System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0007–3

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT

FOLD HEXAGON SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0008–1 iii

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Figure 1. Hexagon Screen First Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0008–1 Figure 2. Folding Hexagon Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0008–2 Figure 3. Hexagon Screen Folds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0008–3

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT

FOLD RHOMBIC SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0009–1

Figure 1. Rhombic Screen First Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0009–1 Figure 2. Folding Rhombic Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0009–2 Figure 3. Rhombic Screen Folds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0009–3

OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT

ROLL, FOLD NET ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–1

Figure 1. First Fold - Roll Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–1 Figure 2. Second Fold - Roll Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–1 Figure 3. Roll Sides Inward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–2 Figure 4. Roll Ends Inward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–2 Figure 5. First Fold - Fold Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–3 Figure 6. Second Fold - Fold Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–3 Figure 7. Accordion Folding Net Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–4 Figure 8. Folding Net Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0010–4

OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0011–1

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY RETRIEVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0012–1

Figure 1. Unlock Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0012–1

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0013–1 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0014–1 SINGLE SCREENNOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE COVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0015–1 NET ASSEMBLY NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE COVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0016–1 SUPPORT POLEWILL NOT STAY EXTENDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0017–1

Figure 1. Locking Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0017–1 Figure 2. Locking Mechanism Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0017–2

SHAPE DISRUPTORWILL NOT STAY SECURED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0018–1 Figure 1. Shape Disruptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0018–1 Figure 2. Support Pole Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0018–2

SUPPORT POLEWILL NOT STAY SECURED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0019–1 Figure 1. Support Pole Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0019–1

CHAPTER 4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCECHECKSANDSERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION . . . . . WP 0020–1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

BEFORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0021–1

Figure 1. Support Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0021–2 Figure 2. Screen Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0021–3 Table 1. Operator Before Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services . . . . . . . . WP 0021–1 iv

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

DURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0022–1

Table 1. Operator During Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services . . . . . . . . WP 0022–1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

AFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0023–1

Table 1. Operator AFTERPreventive Maintenance Checks And Services . . . . . . . WP 0023–1

CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ULCANS INCREMENT I, CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0024–1 SCREEN, REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0025–1

Figure 1. Screen Tear and Repair Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0025–2 Figure 2. Screen Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0025–2

SCREEN, REPLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–1 Figure 1. Defective Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–2 Figure 2. Unlace Becket Lacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–2 Figure 3. Screen Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–3 Figure 4. Becket Lacing Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–3 Figure 5. Becket Lacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–4 Figure 6. Becket Lacing Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0026–4

SUPPORT POLE, REPLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–1 Figure 1. Remove Tent Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–1 Figure 2. Unlock and Collapse Lowest Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–2 Figure 3. Lowest Support Pole Section Locked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–2 Figure 4. Unlock and Collapse Highest Support Pole Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–3 Figure 5. Highest Support Pole Section Locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–3 Figure 6. Shape Disruptor in Closed Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–4 Figure 7. Shape Disruptor in Open Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–4 Figure 8. Unlock and Extend Highest Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–5 Figure 9. Lock Highest Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–5 Figure 10. Unlock and Extend Lowest Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–6 Figure 11. Lock Lowest Support Pole Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0027–6

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0028–1 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0029–1 PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0030–1

CHAPTER 6. DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

DESTRUCTIONOFEQUIPMENT TOPREVENT ENEMYUSE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . WP 0031–1

DESTRUCTIONOFEQUIPMENT TOPREVENT ENEMYUSEPROCEDURES . . . . . . . WP 0032–1

CHAPTER 7. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0033–1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

WOODLAND TYPE I GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0034–1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

DESERT/URBAN TYPE I GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0035–1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

SNOW/ALPINE TYPE I GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0036–1 v

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COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

WOODLAND TYPE II COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0037–1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

DESERT/URBAN TYPE II COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0038–1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LIST

SNOW/ALPINE TYPE II COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0039–1 ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0040–1

Table 1. Additional Authorization List (AAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0040–1 EXPENDABLE AND DURABLE ITEMS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0041–1

Table 1. Expendable and Durable Items List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0041–1 Mandatory Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0042–1

Critical Safety Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WP 0043–1 vi

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FRONT MATTER

The front matter includes such items as the Warning Summary, List of Effective Pages/Work Packages, Table of Contents, and How To Use This Manual.

Warning Summary

The warning summary provides first aid data and explanations of all general safety warning icons used in the manual. It also provides descriptions of the general safety warnings that have major impact throughout the manual.

List of Effective Pages

The list of effective pages/work packages provides a consolidated list of all work packages in the manual and the pages within those work packages. The list also will identify effective changes against the individual pages.

Table of Contents

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This listing is separated by Chapter and Work Package.

How to Use This Manual

How to use this manual section provides general information about the separate sections of the manual and how to access the information.

CHAPTERS AND WORK PACKAGES

Chapter 1 - General Information, Equipment Description, and Theory of Operation This chapter provides the user with a physical and functional description of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I.

Chapter 2 - Operator Instructions

This chapter provides detailed instructions for operating the ULCANS Increment I.

Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting Procedures This chapter provides detailed instructions for troubleshooting. Refer to Troubleshooting Introduction (WP 0013) for information on how to use troubleshooting procedures. Once you are familiar with how troubleshooting works, refer to the index of malfunctions (WP 0014) to troubleshoot.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL – (Continued) Chapter 4 - PMCS Maintenance Instructions This chapter provides detailed instructions for PMCS related activities. PMCS chapter contains the PMCS Introduction work package and the PMCS instruction work package.

Chapter 5 - Maintenance Instructions This chapter provides maintenance procedures for the ULCANS Increment I by personnel.

Chapter 6 - Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use This chapter provides procedures for the intentional destruction of the ULCANS Increment I by personnel.

Included in this chapter are instructions for reporting the destruction of the ULCANS Increment I.

Chapter 7 - Supporting Information This chapter provides information to support all procedures in the manual. Included are a list of reference material, Components of End Items (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) Lists, Expendable and Durable Items List, Mandatory Replacement Parts List and Critical Safety Items List.

Work Packages The Work Packages (WP) contain information pertinent to the performance of specific tasks. Each WP is maintained as a separate entity. The WPs are grouped into Chapters based on overall content.

WPs are arranged in numerical sequence regardless of chapter division. The chapter divisions and the WPs contained within the chapters are listed in the Table of Contents.

FINDING INSTRUCTIONS YOU NEED

Primary Paragraph Headings Primary paragraphs are flush left with bold title and capital case. Primary paragraphs present major ideas and can be broken down into two or more subparagraphs. Primary paragraphs titles are on a separate line and have a blank line between the title and text that follows.

Subparagraph Level 1 Headings Level 1 subparagraphs are flush left with bold title and in title case (initial letter of heading are capitalized).

These paragraphs always relate to and are subordinate to the most recent primary paragraph heading. Level 1 subparagraphs present ideas and can be broken down into two or more subparagraphs. Level 1 subparagraphs titles are on a separate line and have a blank line between the title and text that follows.

Subparagraph Level 2 Headings Level 2 subparagraphs are flush left with bold title and in title case (initial letter of heading are capitalized) and end with a period. These paragraphs always relate to and are subordinate to the most recent Level 1 subparagraph heading. Level 2 subparagraphs present ideas and can be broken down into two or more subparagraphs. Level 2 subparagraphs titles are on the same line as the text that follows.

Figures Figures are numbered, titled, and listed in the table of contents under the chapter and WP they appear.

Tables Tables are numbered, titled, and listed in the table of contents under the chapter and WP they appear.

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is accomplished using corrective actions to fix specific malfunctions that are indicated by symptoms the system presents. There are more details about how to use these procedures in WP 0013.

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF

OPERATION

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ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEMS (ULCANS)

INCREMENT I

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SCOPE

TYPE OF MANUAL

This manual provides operating instructions and crew maintenance procedures for use with the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I.

MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME

FP-NET-N03-3093 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S), ULCANS Increment I, WOODLAND

FP-NET-N02-2093 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T), ULCANS Increment I, WOODLAND

FP-NET-N03-3077 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S), ULCANS Increment I, DESERT/URBAN

FP-NET-N02-2054 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T), ULCANS Increment I, DESERT/URBAN

FP-NET-N03-3078 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, GENERAL PURPOSE / (R/S), ULCANS Increment I, SNOW/ALPINE

FP-NET-N02-2055 CAMOUFLAGE NET SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONS / (R/T), ULCANS Increment I, SNOW/ALPINE

PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT

ULCANS Increment I is a 2D reversible, multi-spectral, camouflage system that is quickly and easily erected and disassembled by dismounted personnel to conceal stationary vehicles, weapons systems, personnel, and equipment. ULCANS Increment I is an all-weather modular concealment system providing visual, near IR, shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature reduction. The system is designed for easy, rapid deployment and recovery and is operator repairable and maintainable.

The system provides forces the ability to reduce probability of detection while conducting combat operations worldwide. Hostile forces throughout the world have the ability to detect, gather intelligence, and target friendly forces via visual, electro-optic, radar, and thermal signatures. ULCANS Increment I provides the capability for personnel, weapons systems, vehicles, tactical operation centers, aircraft, logistics systems, and other tactical equipment to avoid these detection methods on the battlefield in every environment.

The screens are made of a synthetic, ultra lightweight, water-repellent material. It is of snag resistant construction and is operator repairable and maintainable. It is designed for easy, rapid deployment and recovery by a minimum of two (four for larger multi-screen setup) soldiers. The service life of ULCANS Increment I is estimated to be two years of service (112 erect/strke cycles) or 10 years in storage.

MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by (as applicable) DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual; DA PAM 738-751, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management Systems - Aviation (TAMMS-A); or AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability.

REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

If your ULCANS Increment I needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. All non-Aviation/Missile EIRs and PQDRs must be submitted through the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP) Web site. The PDREP site is: https://www.pdrep.csd.disa.mil/ . If you do not have internet access, you may submit your information using an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). You can send your

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SF 368 using email, regular mail, or fax using the addresses/fax numbers specified in DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual. We will send you a reply.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

Corrosion prevention and control of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the problem in future items. The term “corrosion” means the deterioration of a material or its properties due to a reaction of that material with its chemical environment. An example is the rusting of iron. Corrosion damage in metals can be seen, depending on the metal, as tarnishing, pitting, fogging, surface residue, and/or cracking. Plastics, composites, and rubbers can also degrade (also considered to be corrosion based on the above definition of corrosion). Degradation is caused by thermal (heat), oxidation (oxygen), solvation (solvents), or photolytic (light, typically ultraviolet) processes. The most common exposures are excessive heat or light. Damage from these processes will appear as cracking, softening, swelling, and/or breaking. The US Army has defined the following nine (9) forms of corrosion used to evaluate the deterioration of metals. These shall be used when evaluating and documenting corrosion.

UNIFORM (or general attack) : Affects a large area of exposed metal surface, like rust on steel or tarnish on silver.

It gradually reduces the thickness of the metal until it fails.

CREVICE : Occurs in crevices created by rubber seals, gaskets, bolt heads, lap joints, dirt or other surface deposits. It will develop anywhere moisture or other corrosive agents are trapped and unable to drain or evaporate.

SELECTIVE LEACHING : One element, usually the anodic element of an alloy, corrodes away, leaving the cathodic element. This can create holes in metal.

INTERGRANULAR : Metal deterioration caused by corrosion on the bonds between or across the grain boundaries of the metal. The metal will appear to be peeling off in sheets, flaking, or being pushed apart by layers. A particular type of intergranular corrosion is exfoliation.

PITTING : This can result from conditions similar to those for crevice corrosion. Pits can develop on various materials due to their composition. Rifle boxes are big victims of pitting.

EROSION : Results when a moving fluid (liquid or gas) flows across a metal surface, particularly when solid particles are present in the fluid. Corrosion actually occurs on the surface of the metal, but the moving fluid washes away the corrosion and exposes a new metal surface, which also corrodes.

FRETTING : Occurs as a result of small, repetitive movements (e.g., vibration) between two surfaces in contact with each other. It’s usually identified by a black powder corrosion product or pits on the surface.

GALVANIC : Occurs when two different types of metal come in contact with each other, like steel bolts on aluminum, for example. This is a common problem on aircraft because of their mix of metals.

STRESS : Term used to describe corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue.

Where an item is not ready/available due to one of these forms of corrosion, it shall be recorded as a corrosion failure in the inspection record and the appropriate code (170) for corrosion shall be used when requesting/performing maintenance.

If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported as an EIR or PQDR. Use of key words such as “corrosion”, “rust”, “deterioration”, or “cracking” will ensure that the information is identified as a CPC problem. SF Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report should be submitted to the address specified in DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual.

DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-3. Refer to Chapter 6 of this manual for specific requirements and procedures to destroy the ULCANS Increment I.

PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING OR STORAGE

Refer to WP 0028 for specific procedures for storing and shipping the ULCANS Increment I.

TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE

Refer to WP 0028 for specific procedures for transporting the ULCANS Increment I.

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NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

Common Name Official Nomenclature Repair Kit Repair Kit, Camouflage Net Set Screen Carrying Case Bag, Camouflage Net Key Wrench, Spanner Support System Carrying Case Bag, Camouflage Net, Support

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

Acronym/Abbreviation Meaning AAL Additional Authorization List AR Army Regulation BII Basic Issue Item CAGEC Commercial and Government Entity Code cm Centimeter COEI Components of End Item CPC Corrosion Prevention and Control ° Degrees DA Department of the Army EIR Equipment Improvement Recommendations ft foot ft² Square Feet ft³ Cubic Feet H Height in Inch kg Kilogram L Length lb Pound m Meter m² Square Meters MTOE Modified Table of Organization and Equipment NMC Not Mission Capable NSN National Stock Number P/N Part Number PDREP Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services R/S Radar Scattering R/T Radar Transparent SF Standard Form TAMMS The Army Maintenance Management System TM Technical Manual TOE Table of Organization and Equipment U/I Unit of Issue ULCANS Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems W, w Width WP Work Package

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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

CHARACTERISTICS

The Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I is highly portable with all components for a single system located in carrying cases, each case weighing a maximum of 74 lbs (33.6 kgs) (refer to Table 1 for specific weights). The ULCANS Increment I is available in multiple variants to improve the survivability of all vehicles and systems in the operational force and conceal them from detection by the enemy in any operating environment. Any number of screens can be joined together to provide cover for a large area of concealment.

Refer WP 0005 for typical ULCANS Increment I applications.

There are two types of systems: Type 1, General Purpose (R/S) and Type 2, Communications (R/T). Type I systems provide 2-96 GHz radar scattering protection. The R/S screens should never be used to camouflage active communications equipment. Communications equipment should protrude through camouflage screens. If the R/S ULCANS Increment I is placed over active radar equipment it will interfere with the operation of radar equipment it is concealing.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

ULCANS INCREMENT I

ULCANS Increment I (Figure 1) consists of two major subsystems: the screen system and the support system.

Each subsystem is stored and transported in its own carrying case.

Figure 1. ULCANS Increment I.

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MODULAR SCREEN SYSTEM

The modular camouflage screen system consists of the following items:

• 1 ea. Hexagon screen.

• 1 ea. Rhombic screen.

• 1 ea. Screen carrying sase.

• 1 ea. Repair kit.

• 1 ea. Technical manual.

• 1 ea. Graphic training aid.

HEXAGON SCREEN

The hexagon screen is a six-sided camouflage screen in the shape of a hexagon. The screen has quick connection system on the outer edges of the screen used to connect multiple screens together. The screen contains identification tags (Figure 2, Item 2) that will inform whether it is a type I or type II system. The system also has an edge band (Figure 2, Item 1). If the system is Type 1, General Purpose (R/S) it will have a camouflage edge band.

If the system if Type 1, Communications (R/T) it will have a solid color edge band.

Figure 2. Hexagon Screen.

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RHOMBIC SCREEN

The rhombic screen is a four sided camouflage screen in the shape of a diamond. The screen has quick connection system on the outer edges of the screen used to connect multiple screens together. The screen contains identification tags (Figure 3, Item 1) that will inform whether it is a type I or type II system. The system also has an edge band (Figure 3, Item 2). If the system is Type 1, General Purpose (R/S) it will have a camouflage edge band.

If the system if Type 1, Communications (R/T) it will have a solid color edge band.

Figure 3. Rhombic Screen.

REPAIR KIT

A repair kit (Figure 4) is furnished to make field repairs of the ULCANS Increment I screens and return the system to a serviceable condition. The repair material in the kit is the same color class as the screen system. The repair kit is stored in a pocket inside the screen system bag and consists of the following items:

• Repair kit bag (Figure 4, Item 1).

• 300 ea. Cable ties (Figure 4, Item 2).

• 25 ft² Screen repair material (Figure 4, Item 3).

Figure 4. Repair Kit.

TECHNICAL MANUAL AND GRAPHIC TRAINING AID

A copy of this TM and a graphic training aid will be stored in a pocket inside the screen system bag.

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SCREEN CARRYING CASE

The carrying case allows for storage and transport of the screen system. The case is color coded to the screen system and an identification tag on the case identifies the type and class of the screen system held by carrying case. Class 1, Woodland uses a green carrying case, Class 2, Desert/Urban uses a tan carrying case, and Class 3, Snow/Alpine uses a grey carrying case.

SUPPORT SYSTEM

The support system (Figure 5) provides space between the modular camouflage screen system and the equipment being concealed, and breaks up the visible outline of the equipment. A single support system weighs approximately 74 lb (33.6 kg) and can camouflage up to 13.77 ft (4.2 m) high and consists of the following items:

• 1 ea. Support system carrying bag (Figure 5, Item 2).

• 5 ea. 13.77 ft (4.2 m) Telescopic support poles with integral shape disruptor (Figure 5, Item 1).

• 1 ea. Tent pin carry case (Figure 5, Item 4).

• 20 ea. Tent pins (Figure 5, Item 6).

• 1 ea. Hammer (Figure 5, Item 5).

• 1 ea. Spanner wrench (Figure 5, Item 3).

Figure 5. Support System.

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TELESCOPIC SUPPORT POLES

The telescopic support poles (Figure 6, Item 3) are 5.4 ft (1.6 m) when collapsed and 13.77 ft (4.2 m) when extended. They have an integral shape distruptor (Figure 6, Item 1) that breaks up the geometric shapes of the screens to allow for better camouflage in your environment. The poles are adjusted using an integral clamp (Figure 6, Item 2).

Figure 6. Telescopic Support Poles.

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EQUIPMENT DIFFERENCES

To reduce visual detection in varying operating environments, the ULCANS Increment I is produced in three different color pattern combinations. These patterns are reversible and are arranged in the most likely combinations required by a deploying force. The pattern combinations include light and dark woodland patterns, desert and urban patterns and snow and alpine patterns. Each of the different color combination variants is produced with Radar Scattering (R/S) capabilities or Radar Transparent (R/T) capabilities.

There are no visual differences between R/S screens and R/T screens. When two or more screens are joined together, ensure that the screens are of the same type by checking the screen identification tag (Figure 7) located at every other corner of each screen (Figure 2, Item 1), (Figure 3, Item 1).

Type I, R/S, ULCANS Increment I shall be used for general purpose, radar scattering concealment of ground, non-radar equipment, tactical systems. Type I systems provide 2-96 GHz radar scattering protection. The R/S screens should never be used to camouflage active radar transmitters, receivers, or whip antennas. Whip antennas should protrude through camouflage screens. If the R/S ULCANS Increment I is placed over active radar equipment it will interfere with the operation of radar equipment it is concealing.

Type II, R/T, ULCANS Increment I shall be used for communications, radar transparency, concealment of ground radar equipment.

Figure 7. ULCANS Increment I Camouflage Screen System Identification Tags.

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EQUIPMENT DATA

Table 1. Equipment Data.

SCREEN TYPE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT

Class 1, Type I or II Light/Dark Woodland, Modular Camouflage Screen System

7.2 ft³ (0.2 m³) 68.5 lb (31.1 kg)

Hexagon Screen 34.2 ft (10.4 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 44.5 lb (20.1 kg) Rhombic Screen 16 ft (4.8 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 16 lb (7.2 kg) Repair Kit 3 lb (1.3 kg) Technical Manual Graphic Training Aid Carrying Case, Screen System 5 lb (2.2 kg)

Class 2, Type I or II Desert/Urban, Modular Camouflage Screen System

7.2 ft³ (0.2 m³) 69 lb (31.2 kg)

Hexagon Screen 34.2 ft (10.4 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 45 lb (20.4 kg) Rhombic Screen 16 ft (4.8 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 16 lb (7.2 kg) Repair Kit 3 lb (1.3 kg) Technical Manual Graphic Training Aid Carrying Case, Screen System 5 lb (2.2 kg)

Class 3, Type I or II Snow/Alpine, Modular Camouflage Screen System

7.2 ft³ (0.2 m³) 74 lb (35.6 kg)

Hexagon Screen 34.2 ft (10.4 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 51.5 lb (23.4 kg) Rhombic Screen 16 ft (4.8 m) x 27.8 ft (8.4 m) 18 lb (8.2 kg) Repair Kit 3.6 lb (1.6 kg) Technical Manual Graphic Training Aid Carrying Case, Screen System 5 lb (2.2 kg)

Support System 50 lb (22.7 kg) 5 ea. 5.4 - 13.8 ft Telescopic Support Pole 5.4 ft (1.65 m) - 13.8 ft (4.2 m) x 9.44 in (24 cm) - 28.35 in (72 cm)

6.5 lb (2.9 kg)(ea)

32.5 lb(total)(14.9 kg)

20 ea. Tent Pin 12 in (30.5 cm) x 1.75 in (4.4 cm) 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)(ea) 8 lb (3.6 kg)(total)

Hammer 12 in (30.5 cm) x 4.6 in (11.7 cm) 5 lb (2.3 kg)(total) Wrench, Spanner 1.7 in (4.3 cm) x 1.8 in (4.5 cm) 1.6 oz (45.4 g)(total) Carrying Case, Screen System 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)

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THEORY OF OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

This work package provides theory of operation of how systems and components of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I work together. A functional description is provided for each system.

Modular Camouflage Screen System

To prevent detection, recognition and identification of military hardware by an enemy using visual, infrared (IR), thermal, or radar devices, ULCANS Increment I can be temporarily placed over halted vehicles, weapons and materials and over semi-permanent positions and installations.

Radar/Thermal Signature Detection

ULCANS Increment I is manufactured in two types of screen netting: Type I General Purpose (R/S) and Type II Communications / (R/T). Both types of netting are manufactured to reduce thermal signatures of personnel and equipment it conceals. Type I netting is manufactured to reduce radar signatures of personnel and equipment it conceals. The combination of radar disrupting properties imbedded in the netting and the irregular shape of the netting provide Type I R/S systems protection against detection by radar frequencies in the 2-96 GHz range.

Because Type I, R/S, ULCANS Increment I interferes with radar transmissions and radio equipment, Type I, R/S, ULCANS Increment I cannot be used for concealment of operating ground radar equipment. If a vehicle is being concealed by an R/S screen the vehicle’s whip antennas should protrude through camouflage screens. Refer to Table 1 for types of ULCANS Increment I screens.

ULCANS Increment I variants covered by this manual include the following types:

Table 1. ULCANS Increment I Type of Screens.

Screen Type Radar/Thermal Protection

I General Purpose / (R/S) II Communications / (R/T)

Visual Detection

ULCANS Increment I reduces opportunity for visual detection by providing environment specific camouflage screening over vehicles and equipment. The class of screening material specifies color combinations of screen.

Each screen net is printed with two different camouflage patterns which allows the screen to be reversed as operating forces move between different environments. Refer to Table 2 for classification and color combinations of ULCANS Increment I screens.

ULCANS Increment I variants covered by this manual include the following classes:

Table 2. ULCANS Increment I Classification of Screens.

Screen Class Color Combination

1 Light Woodland/Dark Woodland 2 Desert/Urban 3 Snow/Alpine

Non Standard Concealment

ULCANS Increment I can also be used as an aid in the concealment of permanent prominent objects and objects in a fixed pattern or array which present obvious targets. However, permanent installation camouflage will usually require construction of concealment features (false roofs, dummy buildings, garnished wire nestings, etc.).

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Multiple Screen Assembly

ULCANS Increment I is modular system designed so that multiple screens can be joined in varying patterns to cover various positions and equipment. The shapes of the netting screens allow for quick assembly in many different configurations. The different configurations allow for many different systems to be concealed. The universal nature of the camouflage patterns ensures that screen positioning for pattern matching is not necessary.

For consistent and effective concealment and detection reduction only join screen nets of the same type and classification.

Support System

The screen support system provides two essential benefits to the screen netting: elevation and shape disruption.

Elevation

Support poles aid effective concealment of vehicles, weapons, or other semi-permanent objects by elevating the netting to provide a minimum space of 2 ft (0.6 m) between the screen and the top of the equipment being concealed. Netting can contact part of the equipment if the equipment is used as part of the shape disruption.

Under no circumstances should screens be draped over equipment being concealed without support poles deployed. The support poles and integral shape disruptors must be used at all times. If support poles are not used the screen will show the outline and thermal signature of the equipment being concealed and will allow recognition by enemy forces, thus defeating the purpose of camouflage.

Shape Disruption

To disrupt the shape of the screen concealing the equipment, shape disruptors are installed at the top of the support poles. Support poles can be positioned underneath the screens, at various positions and heights. When properly positioned, the screens slope outward as much as possible, avoiding vertical sides, pulling edges of the screen to the ground all the way around the net system.

Entry/Egress From ULCANS Increment I

Entry/egress from under ULCANS Increment I is created as required using seams between individual netting screens. For personnel entry/egress a seam is tied off approximately 4 ft (1.21 m) from the ground and closed with tent pins at each side of the seam. Personnel loosen the tent pin strap and fold the seam back to enter or exit.

For vehicle entry/egress a seam is placed in front of the concealed vehicle, the vehicle can exit quickly by untying the seam and folding back the camouflage screen enough to let the vehicle pass through. For large vehicles, if necessary, personnel may raise and hold extra pole segments, each with shape disruptors, to provide necessary clearance for the vehicle to enter or exit.

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

INTRODUCTION

This work package provides the descriptions of the two Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I identification tags: Type I and Type II. Personnel operating the ULCANS Increment I should know the meaning of these tags.

Figure 1. Type I Identification Tag.

TYPE I IDENTIFICATION TAG

Type I, R/S, ULCANS Increment I shall be used for general purpose, radar scattering concealment of non-radar, ground equipment, and tactical systems.

Figure 2. Type II Identification Tag.

TYPE II IDENTIFICATION TAG

Type II, R/T, ULCANS Increment I shall be used for communications, radar transparency, and concealment of ground radar equipment.

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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE

INITIAL SETUP:

Materials Gloves, Men's and Women's (WP 0041, Item 2)

Personnel Required MOS Non-Specific - 2

References

WP 0004

WP 0008

WP 0009

WP 0010

Equipment Condition Equipment stowed in carry case

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE

Typical ULCANS Increment I Applications The Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Increment I can be used to conceal military target signatures of weapons, vehicles, and semi-permanent positions in situations where natural cover or concealment may be absent or inadequate. Any number of screens can be joined together to provide cover for a large area of concealment. For typical ULCANS Increment I applications, refer to Figure 1. This procedure must be performed prior to fielding. Because of the expeditionary nature of ULCANS Increment I, the system must be prepared for deployment prior to use in the field. You will not have time to open boxes, unfold, and refold this system prior to set up.

Figure 1. Typical ULCANS Increment I Applications.

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TYPICAL ULCANS INCREMENT I CONFIGURATIONS

For common arrangements of camouflage screens refer to Table 1. Table 1 identifies length, width and square footage of assembled screens. You must determine the correct number of systems necessary prior to creating net assemblies and refolding for field deployment.

Table 1. Typical ULCANS Increment I Configurations.

Configuration

Name Image Hexagon Rhombus Length FT Width FT Area SQ FT

0A 0 1 27.8 16.1 224.5

0B 0 2 40.2 13.9 449.0

1A 1 0 32.2 27.8 673.6

1B 1 2 48.3 27.8 1122.6

1C 1 4 64.4 27.8 1571.7

2 2 2 55.8 48.3 1796.2

3 3 3 64.4 55.8 2694.3

4 4 4 80.5 55.8 3592.4

5 5 6 83.7 80.5 4715.0

6 6 8 104.7 69.7 5837.6

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Configuration Name

Image Hexagon Rhombus Length FT Width FT Area SQ FT

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