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b.
(2)
In normal cases no tie-down is required (for exceptions see sub-para. 9.b.(3)).
(3)
Where vehicles cannot be immobilized either by applying the hand brake or by engaging the first
gear, they are to be lashed down in accordance with sub-para 8.c.(4).
c.
Wheeled Vehicles:
(1)
The vehicles are to be secured on the railway wagon:
(a)
Lengthwise by means of chocks as described in Figures 1, 2 and 3 or sub-para 6.b.(2)(b).
(b)
Crosswise by means of chocks against the wheel flanks as described in sub-para 8.e.(2).
Crosswise securing may be dispensed with for vehicles up to 1,500 kg total weight, including all
passenger cars and military jeeps irrespective of certain differences in weight.
(2)
In normal cases no tie-downs required (for exceptions see sub-para 9.c.(3)).
(3)
Where vehicles cannot be immobilized either by applying the hand brake or by engaging the first
gear, they are to be tied down in accordance with sub-para. 8.d.(2) or sub-para 8.e.(3).
10.
Releasing of Individual Wagons. If for any reason a railway wagon is released from a block train, the provisions
as laid down in paras 8.a. to 8.e. for tracked or wheeled vehicles are to be applied prior to its onward routing as an
individual wagon.
DEFINITIONS
11.
The terms and definitions at Annex A are used for the purpose of this agreement.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
12.
This STANAG is implemented when the necessary orders/instructions to adopt the methods described in this
agreement have been issued to the forces concerned.
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