SECTION II SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

T.O. 12P4-2APX-192

NAVAIR 16-35TS1843-1

TM 11-6625-1646-25

SECTION II

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION

TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

(ARMY USE ONLY)

USE.

2-1. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE.

2-2. DISASSEMBLY OF EQUIPMENT. Prepare the TS-

2-5.

AUTHORITY FOR DEMOLITION.

The demolition

1843A APX for shipment and storage per paragraph 3-4.

procedures given in paragraph 2-6 will be used to prevent the

2-3. REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE.

enemy from using or salvaging this equipment. Demolition of

The exact procedure for repackaging depends on the

the equipment will be accomplished only upon the order of the

materials available and the conditions under which the

commander.

equipment Is to be shipped (b. below) or stored (c, below).

2-6. METHODS OF DESTRUCTION. Any of the methods of

Adapt the procedures outlined below whenever circumstances

destruction given below may be used. The time available and

permit.

the tactical situation will determine the method to be used

a. Material Requirements. The following materials

when destruction of the equipment is ordered.

are required for packaging the TS-1843A APX for shipment.

1. Smash. Smash the front panel case cover,

For stock numbers of materials, consult applicable manual.

switches, and controls; open the case, remove and smash all

Material

Quantity

circuit boards and other components; use sledges, axes.

Carton, corrugated. type 1. class II

hammers. crowbars, and any other heavy tool available.

Material, filler type 2, class A.

2. Cut. Cut the interconnecting cables; use

Tape. gummed paper

axes. handaxes. machetes, or other similar tools.

Packaging for Shipment.

Use the original packing

WARNING

materials if available; if not. proceed as follows:

Be extremely careful with explosives and

1. Place a layer of filler material on the bottom

incendiary devices. Use these items only

of the corrugated carton.

when the need is urgent.

Cushion the equipment on all outside

3. Burn. Burn the technical manual first. Burn

surfaces with pads of filler material.

as much of the equipment as possible; use gasoline, oil,

3. Place the cushioned equipment within the

flame throwers, and similar tools. Use incendiary grenades to

corrugated carton and add additional filler material as

complete the destruction of unit interiors.

required.

4. Bend. Bend panels and cabinets.

4. Secure the carton with gummed tape.

5. Explode. If explosives are necessary, use

c. Packaging for Limited Storage. The TS-1843A,

firearms. grenades, or TNT.

APX case provides adequate protection for its contents and is

6. Dispose. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts

sufficiently sturdy to require no additional protection during

in slit trenches or foxholes, or throw them into nearby streams.

limited storage.

2-4. DEMOLITION OF MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY

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