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

5-22 STOWAGE OF PROJECTILE EXTRACTOR IN HOWITZER

Stow the projectile extractor (1) in the holding brackets (2) provided. Due to space limitations, the projectile extractor

must be stowed in the retracted position. See paragraph 5-18 for projectile extractor breakdown procedures.

5-23 M712 PROJECTILE MAINTENANCE

Humidity indicators on containerized M712 projectiles must be monitored for humidity every 90 days, as a minimum. If

relative humidity in the container is 40 percent or greater, (40 percent section of humidity indicator card is not blue), turn

containerized M712 projectile in to battalion ammunition section.

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