TM 11-6625-2440-12
CHAPTER 5
SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
5-1. Disassembly of Equipment
Equipment disassembly is not required. Disconnect
5-2. Repackaging for Shipment or Limited Storage
cables shown in figure 2-2.
The exact procedure for repackaging depends on the
material available and the conditions under which the
equipment is to be shipped or stored. Refer to
information concerning packaging in para 2-2.
Section II. DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
in a number of places.
5-3. Authority for Demolition
WARNING
The demolition procedures given in paragraph 5-4
Be extremely careful with explosives and
should be used to prevent the enemy from using or
incendiary devices. Use these items only
salvaging equipment. Demolition of the equipment
when the need is urgent.
should be executed only upon the order of the
c. Burn. Burn technical manuals and diagrams
commander.
first. Burn as much of the equipment as is flammable;
5-4. Methods of Destruction
use flamethrowers, gasoline, oil, or similar materials.
The tactical situation and time available determine the
Pour gasoline on the cut cables and internal wiring and
method used when destruction of equipment is ordered.
ignite. Burn spare parts, or pour gasoline on the spares
In most cases, it is preferable to completely demolish
and ignite them.
some portions of the equipment rather than partially
d. Explode.
Use explosives to complete
destroy all the equipment units.
demolition. Powder charges, fragmentation grenades, or
incendiary grenades may be used. Incendiary grenades
usually are most effective if destruction of small parts
WARNING
and wiring is desired.
Make sure that all power is disconnected
(1) Use fragmentation grenades to destroy the
from the test set before committing any
interior of the test set. Unlatch the fasteners on the
acts of destruction. Failure to comply could
front cover of each unit. Open the front covers.
result in serious injury or death from
Remove screws from the front panel of each unit.
electrical shock or burns.
Pull the front panels forward and drop the grenades
into the interior.
a. Smash. Use sledges, axes, hammers, crow
(2) For quick destruction of the test set, place
bars, or any other heavy tools available to smash
an incendiary grenade on top of both units.
the interior units of the test set.
e. Dispose. Bury or scatter destroyed parts or throw
(1) Use the heaviest tool available to smash
into nearby waterways. This is particularly important
the connectors, dials, knobs, and switches.
if a number of parts have not been completely
(2) Remove the covers from the unit and
destroyed.
smash as many of the parts as possible.
b. Cut. Use axes, machetes, and similar tools to
cut cabling, cording, and wiring. Cut all cords and cables
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