Chapter 4. SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

TM 11-6130-243-12

CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION TO

PREVENT ENEMY USE

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

Section I.

(2) Spare indicator lamp and technical man-

4-1. Repackaging for Shipment or Limited

ual. Wrap the indicator lamp in cor-

Storage

rugated, single-face, flexible paper and

The exact procedure for repackaging depends on

secure with gummed paper tape. Wrap the

the material available and the conditions under

technical manual in waterproof paper and

which the equipment is to be shipped or stored.

seal the package with pressure-sensitive

Adapt the procedure out lined below whenever cir-

tape. Fasten the package containing the

cumstances permit. The information concerning the

technical manual to the top of the power

original packaging (para 21) will also be helpful.

supply with pressure-sensive tape. Fas-

a. Material Requirements. The following mate-

ten the spare indicator lamp package to

rials are required for packaging the power supply.

the lower rear skid channel on the right

For stock numbers of materials, refer to SB 38-100.

side of the main unit with pressure-sensi-

tive tape.

Material

Quantity

4-2. Packing

100 sq ft

Corrugated, single-face, flexible paper

Pack the equipment as follows:

30 sq ft

Gummed paper tape

25 ft

Pressure-sensitive tape

a. Use waterproof paper and pressure-sensitive

80 sq ft

Waterproof paper

tape to make a waterproof liner for the wooden

Wooden packing case (inside dimensions

packing case.

48 X 31 X 27 in.)

b. Place the equipment into the open side of the

b. Packaging (fig. 2-1). Package the items of

wooden packing case.

the power supply as outlined below.

c. Fasten the power supply to the bottom of the

(1) Main unit. Cushion the main unit on all-

wooden packing case with four bolts, nuts, and

sides with fillers and pads made up of

washers.

corrugated, single-face, flexible paper.

d. Nail the top and side to the wooden packing

Secure the cushioning with gummed paper

case.

tape. Wrap the cushioned unit with cor-

e. Fasten the metal straps to the wooden pack-

rugated, single-face, flexible paper and

secure the wrap with gummed paper tape.

ing case.

DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Section II.

4-4. Methods of Destruction

4-3. Authority for Demolition

The demolition procedures given in paragraph

The tactical situation and time available will

4-4 are used to prevent the enemy from using or

determine the method to be used when destruction

salvaging this equipment. Demolition of the equip-

of equipment is ordered. In most cases, it is prefer-

ment will be accomplished only upon the order of

able to demolish completely some portions of the

the commander.

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