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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TM 9-2350-311-10

5-15 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION — CONTINUED

a. Unpacking the M712 Projectile — Continued

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

Do not let the M712 projectile touch the ground or lie in water. Water, dirt, or other materials

entering M712 projectile through wing/fin slots may cause M712 projectile to fail during flight. Do

not touch or grasp ogive when handling and loading M712 projectile.

NOTE

If projectile is to be stored inside the howitzer, skip step (g).

Open stainless steel fin and wing preload bands (10). Remove and place in cover (7) of container

(2).

Carefully remove M712 projectile (3) from container (2) by lifting it up and to the rear using lifting

straps (11) provided on the M712 projectile.

Place the M712 projectile (3) on a clean surface free of dirt or water. M712 projectile maybe placed

on a tarpaulin or may be put down across the top of the open container (2). The M712 projectile

should be shielded from direct sunlight, rain, dirt, and other debris.

Remove lifting straps (11) and place them in the container (2).

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