Figure 5-66. Use of horizontal dunnage in flat storage of armor.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

open storage may be utilized if adequate protection for

deterioration is provided (fig 5-66).

Figure 5-65. Strapped bundles of steel in open

storage.

Figure 5-66. Use of horizontal dunnage in flat

imbedded in concrete stringer-type footings (figs. 5-67).

When storage of heavy plate or sheets is utilized,

storage of armor.

horizontal dunnage will be placed between each layer of

material to facilitate handling and to assure a level stack

d. Heavy plate and other heavy metal sheets may

(fig 5-68). Handling is accomplished by crane with

be stored in covered or open storage depending on

appropriate handling gear such as clamps, slings, and

space availability and handling facilities. Usually, these

straps.

items are stored between uprights

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