Chapter 4 SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

TM 9-1375-213-12-1

CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

SHIPMENT

Section I.

withstand sudden stops and starts as well as off-

4-1. Precautions

road operations.

b. Load ammunition in an attitude which pre-

WARNING

vent movement.

As with all ammunition containing elec-

c. If ammunition packing is broken or damaged,

tro-explosive initiators (EEI), avoid

and the munitions are still serviceable, repair in

transporting or operating the M180 Dem-

accordance with the procedures in paragraph 3-4.

olition Kit in the vicinity of operating tel-

evision, radio, radar, etc. transmitters.

4-3. Transportation

The radio frequency (RF) energy emitted

Refer to TM 9-1300-206.

by these transmitters can fire the EEI

under same circumstances even with the

4-4. Shipment Data

shorting devices in place; for example, do

not operate or transport the kit within

Department of Transportation:

100 feet (30 meters) of an operating walk-

a. Demolition Kit, M180.

ie-talkie. Figures for safe distances from

(DOT) shipping

various powered transmitters are given

designation ----------- Explosive A

in TM 9-1300-206, appendix C.

(DOT) container marking Rocket Ammunition w/

Explosive Projectile

a. Handle kits carefully since improper han-

National Stock Number

dling can degrade the ammunition so that it will

(NSN) ----------------- 1375-00-148-7159

not accomplish its mission.

Gross weight -------------- 65 lb (74.25 kg)

Cubical displacement of

b. Assure that ammunition being transported

shipping container --- 7.2 cu ft. (0.216 M3)

will not be damaged, contaminated or otherwise

DODIC

--------------------

1375-M965

degraded to the extent that it becomes dangerous

Descriptive nomenclature

or its usefulness impaired.

of packed item -------------- Demolition kit, Cratering:

c. Do not roll, drop or subject ammunition to

M180

b. Demolition kit, M270

high-stock loads.

d. Return as unserviceable ammunition that is

(DOT) shipping

designation ----------- Not applicable

subjected to severe handling and is damaged or

(DOT) container marking Not applicable

suspected of being damaged.

National Stock Number

(NSN) ----------------- 6920-01-087-0038

4-2. Instructions

Gross weight -------------- 180 lb (81.0 kg)

Cubical displacement of

a. Ammunition transported in trucks, jeeps and

shipping container --- 8.0 cu ft (0.24 M 3)

other tactical vehicles will be blocked and braced.

Descriptive nomenclature Demolition Kit, Cratering

This blocking and bracing will be adequate to

of packed item ---------- Training: M270 (inert)

Section II. STORAGE

4-5. Precautions

c. Select level, well drained sites free from read-

a. When it is necessary to store ammunition in

ily ignitable and flammable materials.

the open, select a storage site not exposed to

d. Do not store ammunition under trees or ad-

power lines and electrical cables.

jacent to towers or other structures that attract

b. Do not locate ammunition adjacent to res-

lightning.

ervoirs, water mains or sewer lines.

e. Provide nonflammable or fire-resistant over-

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