CHAPTER 5
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION
TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
e. Fasten the packages that contain the cable
5-1. Dissassembly and Repacking of
assembly and the technical manuals to the
Equipment
power supply (fig. 2-1).
Prepare the power supply for repacking for
shipment and limited storage as follows:
5-2. Repacking
a. Place the AC ON-OFF switch at OFF.
Normally, repackaging the power supply for
shipment or limited storage will be performed
b. Remove the two dc leads that connect the
at a packaging facility or by a repackaging
power supply output to other equipment.
team. If emergency packaging is required, se-
c. Disconnect the ac cable.
lect the materials from those listed in SB
d. Wrap the technical manual in wrapping
38-100. Package the equipment in accordance
paper and secure it with pressure-sensitive
with the original packaging (para 2-1) sofar
tape.
as possible with the available materials.
Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
a. Smash. Smash the electronic parts, meters
5-3. Authority for Demolition
and controls, and cabinet.
Demolition of the equipment will be accom-
plished only upon order of the commander. Use
b. Cut. Cut the wiring and cabling of the
the destruction procedures outlined in para-
power supply.
graph 5-4 to prevent further use of the equip
ment
c. Burn. Burn the spare parts and the tech-
nical manuals covering the equipment.
5-4. Methods of Destruction
Warning: Be extremely careful with explo-
The tactical situation and time available will
sives and incendiary devices. Use these items
determine the method to be used when destruc-
only when the need is urgent.
tion of equipment is ordered. In most cases, it
is preferable to completely demolish some por-
tions of the equipment rather than partially
grenades, TNT, or firearms.
destroy all the equipment components. Spare
e. Dispose. Bury or scatter destroyed parts,
parts should be destroyed with the same thor-
including spare parts.
oughness as the basic equipment.
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