ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information in this manual applies to both models. When information applies to only one model or
the other, a statement similar to "A-TWPS ONLY" or "MC-TWPS ONLY" is placed with the applicable
statement.
Purpose of Equipment
The 1500 Gallons Per Hour (GPH) Tactical Water Purification System (1500 TWPS) is a fully contained
mobile water purification system capable of purifying, storing, and dispensing water meeting Tri-Service
Field Water Quality Standards for long term consumption. The TWPS is intended to supply potable water
to ground, amphibious and air-mobile units of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. It can also be used to
provide potable water support to civilian agencies or host nations for emergencies, disaster relief,
humanitarian efforts, and peacekeeping missions.
The TWPS can produce drinking water from a broad range of water sources including:
Fresh water containing dirt (suspended solids) and micro-organisms
Brackish water containing dirt, micro-organisms and salt
Seawater containing dirt, micro-organisms and a high concentration of salt
Freshwater containing nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare (NBC) agents.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for the equipment maintenance will be those
prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System.
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If your TWPS 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. Put it on a SF 268 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to the address specified in
DA PAM 738-750, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS),
or as specified by the acquiring activity. We will send you a reply.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) 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.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other
material, such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials
may be a corrosion problem.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report.
Use of key words such as "corrosion", "rust", "deterioration", or "cracking" will ensure that the information
is identified as a CPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA PAM 738-
750, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
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