TACOM SOUM 06-028 puts a stop to unauthorized use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tow bars. Using unauthorized tow bars that haven't been rigorously safety tested and approved for use, such as the Ibis Tek tow bar system, can result in serious injury or death to personnel and damage to vehicles. Recently an unauthorized tow bar sheared from its pintle while towing a HMMWV!

For more information, see TACOM SOUM 06-028 to stay safe. View it online:

https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/soum/tacom_wn/06/soum06-028.html

Or call DSN 793-3309, (309) 782-3309, for more information. Don't take a risk by modifying equipment without an official modification work order!