88M RED BOOK STUDY GUIDE
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When involved in an accident with a dependent of defense vehicle, what form do you
use? - ANSWER DD Form 518
On a strip map, what does a solid line road indicate? - ANSWER Primary road
What does the acronym RSVP mean? - ANSWER Rhythm, Speed, Volume, Pitch
When on the radio, what pro word is used if you don't understand? - ANSWER Say
again
What is not part of the call signs? - ANSWER Uses proper procedures
What is not true for a strip map? - ANSWER That it must be drawn to scale
Where do you place the heaviest item on the platform? - ANSWER Heaviest on the
bottom
Which of the following is not included in a SALUTE report? - ANSWER Weather
How long do you have to give information on the radio? - ANSWER 10 seconds
When vehicle is used for the first time, which checks are performed? - ANSWER
Before and weekly
When is the only time you're not allowed to stop after an accident? - ANSWER Under
definite orders
Which section of the SF91 is filled out by the operator? - ANSWER Sections 1-9 or I-IX
What is the purpose of the DA Form 5988-E? - ANSWER To record faults found during
inspection and to track maintenance actions.
What does the DA Form 5987-E track? - ANSWER Fuel, mileage, and oil usage
How far should ground guides be from the vehicle? - ANSWER 10 yards
How much can the M1120 (LHS) transport? - ANSWER 26,000 lbs payload
What is the cruising range of M1120? - ANSWER 300 miles
How much water can the M1120 ford? - ANSWER 48 inches for 5 minutes
, What type of oil can the M1120A4 take? - ANSWER OE/HDO 15W40
What is the max engine speed the M1120 can be increased to? - ANSWER 1500 RPM
Convoy briefings contain at a minimum of the following - ANSWER Missions, threats,
route, speed limit, order of March, communication procedures, and additional assets
When backing, what is the proper procedure? - ANSWER Using your mirrors
What status are you in when firing ammo or if you fire ammo? - ANSWER Amber
What is the best formation at a halt when trying to avoid indirect fire? - ANSWER
Herringbone
Maintain engine speed at idle until front of flatrack raises approximately ______ off the
ground - ANSWER 12 inches
In a load, a red flag measuring 12x12 is attached at the end of the load if it extends
more than ______ ft. - ANSWER 4 ft
When loading ammunition and strapping them into a flat rack using the small tie down
ring. What is the maximum weight for the tie down? - ANSWER 10,000 lbs
When loading/unloading a flat rack on a soft surface, what should you not do? -
ANSWER Turn the hydraulic enabler/PTO switch off
What is the overhead clearance for load and unloading? - ANSWER 22ft 2in
Engine speed may be increased to no more than ______ to reduce loading and
unloading time - ANSWER 1500 RPM
What is the tachometer idle on the M1120A2? - ANSWER 600-800 RPM
The M1120A4 can ford water for ____minutes - ANSWER 5 minutes
What column is used for congested at night? - ANSWER Close column
What NATO convoy flags identify the last vehicle? - ANSWER Green
In a convoy, who is responsible for maintenance and medical support? - ANSWER Trail
What is the ground guide instructing the vehicle to do with her facing the vehicle and
moving the hands forearms backward and forward, palms facing the chest? - ANSWER
Move forward
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When involved in an accident with a dependent of defense vehicle, what form do you
use? - ANSWER DD Form 518
On a strip map, what does a solid line road indicate? - ANSWER Primary road
What does the acronym RSVP mean? - ANSWER Rhythm, Speed, Volume, Pitch
When on the radio, what pro word is used if you don't understand? - ANSWER Say
again
What is not part of the call signs? - ANSWER Uses proper procedures
What is not true for a strip map? - ANSWER That it must be drawn to scale
Where do you place the heaviest item on the platform? - ANSWER Heaviest on the
bottom
Which of the following is not included in a SALUTE report? - ANSWER Weather
How long do you have to give information on the radio? - ANSWER 10 seconds
When vehicle is used for the first time, which checks are performed? - ANSWER
Before and weekly
When is the only time you're not allowed to stop after an accident? - ANSWER Under
definite orders
Which section of the SF91 is filled out by the operator? - ANSWER Sections 1-9 or I-IX
What is the purpose of the DA Form 5988-E? - ANSWER To record faults found during
inspection and to track maintenance actions.
What does the DA Form 5987-E track? - ANSWER Fuel, mileage, and oil usage
How far should ground guides be from the vehicle? - ANSWER 10 yards
How much can the M1120 (LHS) transport? - ANSWER 26,000 lbs payload
What is the cruising range of M1120? - ANSWER 300 miles
How much water can the M1120 ford? - ANSWER 48 inches for 5 minutes
, What type of oil can the M1120A4 take? - ANSWER OE/HDO 15W40
What is the max engine speed the M1120 can be increased to? - ANSWER 1500 RPM
Convoy briefings contain at a minimum of the following - ANSWER Missions, threats,
route, speed limit, order of March, communication procedures, and additional assets
When backing, what is the proper procedure? - ANSWER Using your mirrors
What status are you in when firing ammo or if you fire ammo? - ANSWER Amber
What is the best formation at a halt when trying to avoid indirect fire? - ANSWER
Herringbone
Maintain engine speed at idle until front of flatrack raises approximately ______ off the
ground - ANSWER 12 inches
In a load, a red flag measuring 12x12 is attached at the end of the load if it extends
more than ______ ft. - ANSWER 4 ft
When loading ammunition and strapping them into a flat rack using the small tie down
ring. What is the maximum weight for the tie down? - ANSWER 10,000 lbs
When loading/unloading a flat rack on a soft surface, what should you not do? -
ANSWER Turn the hydraulic enabler/PTO switch off
What is the overhead clearance for load and unloading? - ANSWER 22ft 2in
Engine speed may be increased to no more than ______ to reduce loading and
unloading time - ANSWER 1500 RPM
What is the tachometer idle on the M1120A2? - ANSWER 600-800 RPM
The M1120A4 can ford water for ____minutes - ANSWER 5 minutes
What column is used for congested at night? - ANSWER Close column
What NATO convoy flags identify the last vehicle? - ANSWER Green
In a convoy, who is responsible for maintenance and medical support? - ANSWER Trail
What is the ground guide instructing the vehicle to do with her facing the vehicle and
moving the hands forearms backward and forward, palms facing the chest? - ANSWER
Move forward
