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5-2 AUTHORIZED MUNITIONS — CONTINUED

5-2.3

Authorized Propelling Charges — Continued

e. M119A1 Propelling Charge

A central igniter core in M119A1 propelling charges extends through the center of the propelling

charge for its entire length. The M119A1 propelling charges must be stored and transported in a

horizontal position so that any possibility of damage to the core in the form of cracks or splits is

eliminated.

The M119A1 propelling charge (5) is a single charge 8 with a flash reducer that allows firing of the M119A1 propelling

charge with the M549 and M549A1 projectiles. A pull strap on the M119A1 propelling charge provides removal from the

metal container. This pull strap must be removed from the M119A1 propelling charge before loading into the cannon

tube.

f. M119A2 Propelling Charge

The M119A2 propelling charge (6) differs in appearance from the M119A1 propelling charge (5) in that it has no lacing

jacket and the forward end (7) of the M119A2 propelling charge is white and the remainder is red. It is a base ignited

charge 7 with an igniter pad sewn on the base and a flash reducer which lines the side of the M119A2 propelling charge.

Like the M119A1 propelling charge, it can be fired with the M549 and M549A1 projectiles. The igniter protector cap (8)

and tie strap must be removed prior to firing the M119A2 propelling charge. The M119A2 propelling charge 7 is

equivalent to the M119A1 propelling charge 8.

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