Hazards

TM 9-1300-275/3

2-6.1.2 Shipping Configuration. This bomb is

tion includes shipment in a hermetically-sealed

shipped in pairs per wooden pallet, or individually

coffin-type container that has inspection ports on

in specially modified AGM-12 containers. In pal-

both ends.

lets, two bombs lie on ` heir side and both point

2-5.2 Hazards.

in the same direction.

Chemical leaks from seams, fuse wells, charging

cup, filling closure, or end plug of the bomb. Im-

pact from spring-loaded, folding tail fins. Chem-

ical agent leaks from seams, inspection ports, or

vents of shipping container.

2-5.3 Principles of Operation.

2-5.3.1 Since no explosives are installed when

this bomb is in the shipping configuration, only

the operation of its tail fins need be explained.

2-5.3.2 The fin assembly consists of a removable

tail cone with four spring-actuated folding fins

held in folded position by a spring-loaded fin-re-

lease mechanism. The mechanism's latch is se-

cured by the fin release wire and triggers the re-

lease mechanism when the wire is pulled.

2-5.4 Safety Precautions.

Figure 2-19. MC1 Chemical Bomb-General Appearance.

2-5.4.1 Maintain live rabbit monitors in all stor-

age and shipment areas as a check against agent

2-6.2 Hazards.

leaks.

Chemical agent leaks from welded seams, fuze

2-5.4.2 Check the An release wire and secure it,

wells, or suspension lug sockets.

if necessary. Remain clear of the unactuated fins.

2-6.3 Principles of Operation.

The agent is dispersed by a burster, the tube for

2-5.5 Safing Procedures.

which extends completely through the center of

2-5.5.1 If the fins have been actuated, remove

the bomb. If a leak occurs in this tube, both the

the fin assembly by loosening the bolts in the fin

nose and base plate ends will require sealing.

assembly release clamps. Insert the bomb into an-

other container capable of preventing release of

2-6.4 Safety Precautions.

the agent.

Maintain live rabbit monitors in all shipping and

2-5.5.2 As an alternative, locate the site of the

storage areas as a check against agent leaks.

bomb leak and apply a patch or patches. Repack

2-6.5 Safing Procedures.

for shipment.

2-6.6.1 Locate the site of the leak and use the

2-5.6 Suggested Equipment.

toxic agent patching kit.

a. Washing soda or an alternate decontaminant.

2-6.6.2 As an alternative, insert a leaky bomb

b. The toxic agent patching kit.

into another container capable of preventing re-

c. A wrecking bar for dismantling dunnage.

lease of the agent.

d. Wrenches for removal of fin assembly.

2-6.6 Suggested Equipment.

2-6 MCI 750-POUND CHEMICAL BOMB

a. Washing soda or an alternate decontaminant.

(GB).

b. The toxic agent patching kit.

c. A wrecking bar for dismantling dunnage.

2-6.1 Identification of MC1 Bomb.

d. Metal shears for cutting steel strapping.

This munition, a D.O.T. Class A poison, is a modi-

fied 750-pound, general-purpose bomb (fig. 2-19).

2-7 M190 HONEST JOHN WARHEAD

It differs physically from the original bomb in

SECTION, 762MM.

that all seams are welded. It also has three green

2-7.1 Identification of Warhead Section.

bands around its center.

The rocket warhead section (fig. 2-20), a D.O.T.

Class-A explosive/poison, resembles conventional

2-6.1.1 Dimensions and Weights. This bomb has

warhead sections for the Honest John rocket. The

a length of about 4 feet; a diameter of 16 inches;

nomenclature and two sets of four bands (each

and a weight of 655 pounds. Its agent weight is

set: one yellow and three green) identify this

220 pounds.