US Army, Technical Manual, TM 55-1905-222-14, LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED, (LCM-8), (ROHR AND GUNDERSON MODELS), OPERATOR MAINTENANCE, (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648), 1989

US Army, Technical Manual, TM 55-1905-222-14, LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED, (LCM-8), (ROHR AND GUNDERSON MODELS), OPERATOR MAINTENANCE, (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648), 1989

SCOPE.
· Type of Manual:. Operator, Unit, and Intermediate (Direct and General Support)
Maintenance for Landing Craft, Mechanized (LCM-8).

· Model Numbers:. NSN 1905-01-284-2647 (ROHR), NSN 1905-01-284-2648 (GUNDERSON)

· Purpose of Equipment:. To transport cargo, troops, and vehicles from ship-to-shore, shore-toshore or in retrograde movements. May be utilized for lighterage and utility work in harbors.
Additionally, the LCM-8 can be used in diving operations, coastal survey, repair of other craft and to assist ships in salvage operations.