Methods of Destruction

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d. Burn. Burn the cords, wiring, technical

equipment or assembling a complete equipment

manuals, and components.

by cannibalization of partially destroyed equip-

m e n t . Adequate destruction of some units of

e. Bend. Bend the panels, casing, and connec-

equipment should always be accomplished rather

tors.

than partial destruction of all units. The method

f. Explosives. Use explosives only as necessary.

listed in paragraph 94 which is to be used de-

pends on the time available for destruction.

g. Disposal. Burn or scatter the destroyed

parts in slit trenches, foxholes, or other holes, or

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throw them into nearby streams.

a. Destruction Priority. STANAG 2113 out-

lines the general priorities for any equipment

which is to be destroyed.

Figure 9-1. MILSTD resistor, inductor, and capacitor

b. Smash. Smash the controls, resistors, capac-

color code markings.

itors, switches, and other interior parts.

(Located in back of manual.)

c. Cut. Cut the cords, cables, and wiring; use

axes, handaxes, or machetes.

WARNING

Be extremely careful with explosive and

Figure 9-2. Transistor Test Set TS-1836C/U,

schematic diagram.

incendiary devices, Use these items only

(Located in back of manual.)

when the need is urgent.

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