Shipment and Limited Storage

(2) Decontamination.

See TM 3-220 for

b. Storage.

detailed instructions in decontamination.

(1) Empty containers.

Store empty

(a) Partly

filled

container.

containers with both valves closed and

Decontaminate the exterior of the

with protective bonnets or protective

container paying special attention to

covers in place.

exposed parts of the valves, and

(2) Filled containers. Store filled containers

clean thoroughly.

out of the sun in a cool, ventilated place.

(b) Empty

container.

Remove,

Vent filled containers as required (TM 3-

disassemble, decontaminate, and

250). Inspect periodically for leakage.

reassemble

the

valves.

Decontaminate the inside and

10. Demolition to Prevent Enemy Use. Filled

outside of the container. Be sure

containers of toxic agents will be destroyed only on

that the decontaminating material

order of the commanding officer.

Destroy filled

flows through the eduction tubes.

containers only by explosives.

Destroy empty

Rinse away all decontaminating

containers either by explosives or mechanical means.

material. Dry the interior by forcing

a. Explosives.

Detonate a 3-pound explosive

warmed dry air through the

charge against the side of the container. The charge

container. Replace and close the

may be placed in a shallow hole and the container rolled

valves.

on top of it, or the charge may be tamped in place.

b. Mechanical Means. Destroy valves and threads

9. Shipment and Limited Storage. a. Shipment.

by battering them with a sledge hammer or other heavy

One-ton containers are shipped uncrated. They may be

implement.

transported in a truck, a trailer, or by rail. See TM 3-250

for instructions in shipping chemical agents.

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