TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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5-15 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

a. Unpacking the M712 Projectile

If exuded composition B is observed on the projectile or in the container during the unpacking

and inspection operations, move the projectile to a safe area and notify EOD for disposal.

NOTE

• Unless the unpackaged projectile is to be fired immediately, it must be protected from the

elements (by means of protective bag). Do not let an unpackaged M712 projectile sit out

unprotected.

• These procedures apply only to the M712 projectile.

• The M823 training projectile has a humidity indicator that resembles the one on the M712

projectile, but says “DUMMY CARD” on its face.

1

A humidity indicator (1) is located in aft end of the container (2). The humidity indicator is the pie-sector

type.

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