Shelter System, Collective Protection, Chemical-Biological: inflatable, Trailer Transported, M51

TM 43-0002-31

destruction for chemically contaminated equip-

(5) M5 Converter, Frequency, Static (NSN 4240-

ment (alarms, filters, etc), personnel should

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mask and move upwind of the site. if unable to

move upwind of the site, personnel should wear

protective clothing and masks.

a. Priorities for Destruction.

(1) Engine and gas-particulate filter units

(2) Main control panel

(3) Entrance

(4) Shelter

(5) Air ducts and wiring

b. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechanical

means, demolition, fire, and gunfire.

c. Mechanical Means. See paragraph 2-8.

d. Demolition (para 2-11). Fasten explosive

charges at as many of the following locations on

the M51 shelter system (349)as time permits.

Figure 3-47. Explosive Charge Location for

Detonate all charges at the same time.

M5 Converter, Frequency, Static - Modular

(1) Place 2-pound charge on M68 filter and

Collective Protection Equipment.

utilities unit. if rest of system is already loaded

on trailer, detonating this size charge will destroy

entire M51 shelter system.

(2) Place 1/2-pound charge on entrance gas-

(6) Airflow Valve (NSN 4240-01-055-1493)

particulate filter unit.

(3) Place 1/2-pound charge above entrance.

(4) Place 1/2-pound charge on top of shelter.

e. Fire (para 2-14).

(1) Fasten incendiary grenades at locations

specified for charges above. Use two grenades

for M68 filter and utilities unit.

(2) If time permits, build fire with combustible

materials.

(3) Use lanyards to ignite grenades.

f. Gunfire (para 2-17).

(1) Shoot at M68 filter and utilities unit and

entrance gas-particulate filter unit unitl de-

stroyed.

(2) Fire through shelter and entrance.

(3) Use flamethrowers or incendiary rockets

if availabie (para 2-13, 2-14, and 2-16).

Figure 3-48. Explosive Charge Location for

Airflow Valve - Modular Collective Protection Equipment.

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Chemicl-Biological: inflatable, Trailer Trans-

ported, M51

When using demolition or fire as a method of

Figure 3-49. Explosive Charge Locations for

M51 Shelter System.

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