Interpretation ID: nht89-2.59

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 08/07/89

FROM: JERRY L. DOOLEY -- US ARMY DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER NON-LINE OF SIGHT

TO: LEGAL COUNCIL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 09/07/89 FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD -- NHTSA TO US ARMY; REDBOOK A34; SECTION 572.7

TEXT: Gentlemen:

We are currently making efforts to gather safety standards for vehicles of the military nature, in particular, those that would apply to the M1037 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheel Vehicle (HMMWV). In our search for this information, we have been advi sed that your office would be able to provide the information we need.

We request that you send the applicable standards and/or specifications for the following areas: (1) driver field of view, (2) rear view mirror placement, (3) basic visibility requirements, and (4) ingress/egress safety requrements. Although our prima ry interest is in regard to the M1037 HMMWV, similar information that would apply to the M993 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS) is also requested. Any information you can provide will be helpful.

Information and materials can be forwarded to:

COMMANDER U.S. ARMY MISSILE COMMAND (MR. BOB BERGMAN) ATTN: AMCPM-FM-TM REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA 35898-5793

The Point of contact for this office is Mr. Robert Bergman (205-876-5350).

Sincerely,