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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5-21 STOWAGE OF M712 PROJECTILES IN HOWITZER

a. General

Stowage facilities are provided for two M712 projectiles in the crew compartment of the howitzer. Use of these M712

projectiles is reserved for the time when the howitzer is operating in a buttoned-up mode or when M712 projectiles are

not available from the external ammunition carrier.

b. Stowage

The chief-of-section assisted by cannoneer no. 1 will place two uncontainerized M712 projectiles on the right-side

sponson (1), with nose cone (2) facing forward. Protective bag is installed as follows.

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8

Obtain protective bag from container and remove tie-wraps.

Remove lifting straps from M712 projectile and place lifting straps in container. As one person raises

front of M712 projectile, a second person slides protective bag over M712 projectile as far as possible.

Lower M712 projectile into cradle.

Raise base of M712 projectile and slide bag over remainder of M712 projectile.

Lower M712 projectile into cradle.

Secure open end of protective bag with tie-wrap provided.

Securely fasten M712 projectile to sponson (1) with two straps (3) provided on sponson, tightening

ratchets on straps.

Repeat steps 1 through 7 for second M712 projectile.

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