CHAPTER 5. SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

TM 11-6625-847-12

CHAPTER 5

SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION

TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

corrugated carton, arrange the pads so that they will

5-1.

Disassembly of Equipment

receive the four corners of case 1 when it is placed in its

Prepare the SM-442A/GRC for shipment and storage as

carton.

follows:

b. Place case I on the four polystyrene corner pads

a. Disconnect all cabling, adapters, and dummy

in the corrugated carton.

loads from the test set.

c. Set one corner pad on each of the top corners

b. Store cables, adapters, and dummy loads in the

of case 1.

storage compartment in the front of cover of case 2.

d. Place the polyethylene shroud over case 1.

c. Check to see that trays A1 through A5 are

e. Place the taped corrugated carton into the

mounted and secured in case 1.

plywood crate.

d. Close and secure the front covers on case 1 and

5-4.

Case 2

case 2 with the attached fasteners.

(fig. 2-1)

5-2.

Repacking for Shipment or Limited Storage

Package case 2 as follows:

This section describes the method for preparing the SM-

a. Repeat the procedures given in paragraph 5-3a

442A/GRC for reshipment. Package the units in the

through f b. Place the top on the plywood crate and

original containers. If the original containers are not

fasten it securely with No. 2 klimp fasteners.

available, use those of similar quantity and size.

5-5.

Storage Conditions

5-3.

Case 1

a. Prolonged Storage. Pack case 1 and case 2 in

(fig. 2-1)

the plywood crate in which they were shipped.

Package case 1 as follows:

b. Short storage. Seal the self-contained storage

a. Place the four polystyrene corner pads in the

cases and place them in an upright position.

Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

5-6.

Authority for Demolition

Note.

Heavy tools will effectively destroy the

The demolition procedures given in paragraph 5-7 will

external parts mentioned in (1) above, but the

be used to prevent the enemy from using or salvaging

remainder of the exposed surfaces of the equipment

this equipment. Demolition of the equipment will be

are constructed of steel plate; attempts to damage it

accomplished only upon the order of the commander.

by smashing will be useless .

5-7.

Methods of Destruction

(2) Remove the chassis from the cabinet.

The tactical situation and the time available will

Smash as many of the exposed parts of the various

determine the method to be used when destruction of

chassis as possible.

equipment is ordered. In most cases, it is preferred to

b. Cut. Cut the cabling, the cording, and the

completely demolish some portions of the equipment

wiring. Cut the power cable and all the cords and the

rather than partially destroy all the equipment units.

cables in a number of places.

a. Smash. Smash the interior units of the SM-

Warning:

Be extremely careful with

442A/GRC.

explosives and incendiary devices. Use these items

(1) Smash the connectors, the meters, the

only when the need is urgent.

knobs, the dials, and the power supply.

c. Burn. Burn the technical manuals first. Burn as

much of the equipment as is flammable. Pour gasoline

on the cut cables and internal wiring and ignite them.

Burn spare parts, or pour gasoline on the spare parts

and ignite them. Complete the

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