Chapter 7. SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

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CHAPTER 7

SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION

TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

Section I.

with pressure-sensitive tape. Fasten the package

7-1. Disassembly and Repacking of

containing the technical manual to the power

Equipment

supply with pressure-sensitive tape.

The information concerning the original pack-

aging (para 2-1) is to be used in repacking.

7-2. Repackaging

a. Main Unit. Cushion the main unit on all

Repackaging of equipment for limited storage

sides with fillers and pads made up of corrugated,

normally will be performed at a packaging fa-

single-face, flexible paper. Secure the cushioning

cility or by a repacking team. Should emergency

with gummed paper tape. Wrap the cushioned

packaging be required, select the materials from

unit with corrugated, single-face, flexible paper

those listed in SB 38-100, used by the Army.

and secure the wrap with gummed paper tape.

Package the equipment in accordance with the

original packaging, in so far as possible, with

b. Technical Manual. Wrap the technical man-

available materials.

ual in waterproof paper and seal the package

DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Setion II.

preferable to demolish completely some portions

7-3. Authority for Demolition

of the equipment rather than partially destroy

Demolition of the equipment will be accomplished

all equipment components.

only upon the order of the commander. Use the

a. Smash. Smash the cabinet, meters, and con-

destruction procedures outlined in paragraph 7-

trols. Smash the internal components.

4 to prevent further use of the equipment.

b. Cut. Cut the wiring of the power supply.

7-4. Methods of Destruction

c. Burn. Burn the technical manual first. Burn

The tactical situation and time available will de-

as much of the equipment as is flammable.

termine the method to be used when destruction

d. Dispose. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts.

of equipment is ordered. In most cases, it is