CHAPTER 4 DESCRIPTION OF DEMOLITION MATERIALS

TM 9-1300-277

CHAPTER 4

DESCRIPTION OF DEMOLITION MATERIALS

encased in a clear plastic container with a threaded cap

4-1. GENERAL

well in each end. Bulk explosive may be obtained by

cutting open the plastic container. It is used where a

a. In this manual, the term demolition materials

high brisance, powerful plastic explosive capable of

means those explosive charges and incendiaries,

being shaped is required. Composition C-4 is moldable

together with necessary accessories, that are

between -70 and +170 .

deliberately placed for the express purpose of disposing

of (demilitarizing) unserviceable or excess serviceable

munitions. Such materials include explosive charges,

explosive initiating devices designed for use with such

charges, explosive and non-explosive mechanical

devices, and apparatus such as instruments, tools, and

equipment used with charges for performing various

disposal functions.

b. This chapter contains descriptions of demolition

materials specified for demilitarization/disposal use in

this manual. Table 4-1 summarizes the characteristics

of the explosive charges and initiators. Accessories and

tools are listed in Table 4-2.

4-2. DEMOLITION EXPLOSIVE CHARGES

Figure 4-1. M5A1 demolition charge.

a. Demolition

explosive

charges

used

(2) Charge, demolition, block, M112 (fig. 4-

detonation demilitarization procedures are described in

2). This is a 1-1/4 pound charge of composition C-4

detail in FM 5-25, TM 91375-213-12, and as follows:

packed in a 2x1x11 inch mylar-film container (bag)

(1) Charge, demolition, block, M5A1 (fig. 4-

1). This is a 2-1/2 pound charge of composition C-4

Table 4-1. Leading Characteristics, Explosive Charges, and Initiating Devices.

Weight

Explosive

National

(One Item

Stock

Dimensions (Inches)

Only-Not

Nomenclature

Number

Length

Width

Diameter

Height

Gross

For Pack)

Cap, Blasting,

1375-00-889-2003

3.0

0.275

13.5 grain

Electric, M6

Cap, Blasting,

1375-00-028-5228

2.344

0.237

13.5 grain

Non-electric,

J1 (comm'l)

Cap, Blasting,

1375-00-028-5223

6.9 grain

Non-electric,

No. 8 Delay

(comm'l)

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