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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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6-2 AUTHORIZED MUNITIONS — CONTINUED

6-2.2

Propelling Charges — Continued

c. DM42B1 Propelling Charge (GE)

The DM42B1 propelling charge (2) is a white bag charge consisting of a base charge and four unequal increments

loaded in cloth bags for firing in zones 3 through 7. The increments are connected by four cloth tapes sewn to the base

and tied on top of Increment No. 7. The clean-burning igniter in a red or brown cloth pad is sewn to the bottom of the

base charge. A flash reducer pad is assembled at the front end of the base charge.

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