Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Helicopter or Vehicle-Mounted: M5.

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b. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechanical

means, demolition, fire, and improper operation.

c. Mechanical Means. See paragraph 2-8.

Always bleed pressurized air from units

d. Demolition (para 2-11). Place the explosive

such as flamethrowers, riot control agent

charges as follows (fig 3-1). Detonate all charges at

dispersers, breathing apparatus pressure

same time.

cylinders, or other compressed gas cylin-

(1) Fasten 1-pound charge on engine

ders. Leave valves open after pressurized

cylinders.

air is bled from cylinders. Instant release

(2) Fasten 2-pound charge between compres-

of pressurized air or gas can cause death

sor cylinders.

or injury to personnel.

a. Priorities for Destruction:

(1) Agent tank and pressure regulator

(2) Gun group

(3) Hose group

b. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechanical

means, demolition, and fire.

c. Mechanical Means. See paragraph 2-8.

d. Demolition (para 2-11).

(1) Fasten 1/2-pound explosive charge on top

of pressure regulator (fig 3-2).

(2) Tape, tie, or wire disperser gun next to

charge.

Figure 3-1. Explosive Charge Location for AN-M4

Series Compressor Unit.

e. Fire (para 2-14). Fasten and ignite incendiary

grenade on top of engine cylinders and compression

cylinders.

f. Improper Operation (para 2-20). Destroy

compressor as follows:

(1) Remove compressor air intake filters. Pour

sand or dirt into intake while compressor is running.

(2) Remove oil drain plug from oil pan assem-

bly of engine.

(3) Start engine and run it wide open.

3-4. Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Helicopter or

Vehicle-Mounted: M5.

Destroy filled riot control agent dispersers

Figure 3-2. Explosive Charge Location

downwind from personnel.

for M5 Disperser.

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