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OPERATOR’S AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

DEMOLITION MATERIALS

DEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING:NSN 1375-00-148-7159

AND

M180

DEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING,TRAINING: M270 (INERT)NSN 6920-01-087-0038

H E A D Q U A R T E R S , D E P A R T M E N T O F T H E A R M YSEPTEMBER 1980

This copy is a reprint which includes currentpages from Changes 1 through 5.

WARNINGSCONNECTING OF BLASTING MA-CHINE TO FIELD FIRING LEAD ISTHE LAST OPERATION PRIOR TOFIRING. TO AVOID PREMATURECONNECTION AND FIRING, OPERA-TOR IN CHARGE WILL HAVE THEBLASTING MACHINE WITH HIM ATALL TIMES.

THE YELLOW-TAGGED SAFETY PLUGIS A SHORTING DEVICE FOR THEELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED EX-PLOSIVE COMPONENTS OF THEROCKET MOTOR AND MUST BE INPLACE WHEN WORKING IN THE AREAOF AN ASSEMBLED KIT OR WHEN AROCKET MOTOR IS HANDLED. THESAFETY PLUG MUST BE REMOVEDPRIOR TO FIRING.

AS WITH ALL AMMUNITION CON-TAINING ELECTRO-EXPLOSIVE IN-ITIATORS (EEI), AVOID TRANSPORT-ING OR OPERATING THE M180DEMOLITION KIT IN THE VICINITYOF OPERATING TELEVISION, RA-DIO, RADAR, ETC. TRANSMITTERS.THE RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EN-ERGY EMITTED BY THESE TRANS-MITTERS CAN FIRE THE EEI UNDERSOME CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN WITHTHE SHORTING DEVICES IN PLACE.FOR EXAMPLE, DO NOT OPERATEOR TRANSPORT THE KIT WITHIN 100FEET (30 METERS) OF AN OPERAT-ING WALKIE-TALKIE. FIGURES FORSAFE DISTANCES FROM VARIOUSPOWERED TRANSMITTERS AREGIVEN IN TM 9-1300-206, APPENDIXC.

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FORDEMOLITION MATERIALS

DEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING: M180NSN 1375-00-148-7159

ANDDEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING, TRAINING: M270 (INERT)

NSN 6920-01-087-0038

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15 September 1980

DEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING, TRAINING: M270 (INERT)

REPORTING OF ERRORS

You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or know of a way toimproved the procedures, please let us know. Mail your DA Form 2028(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) direct , toCommander, US Army Armament Research, Development and EngineeringCenter, ATTN: SMCAR-LSB, Picatinny Arsenal. NJ 07806-5000. A reply willbe furnished to you.

CHAPTER 1.Section I.

Section II.

Section III.


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Operation Under Unusual Conditions ParagraphGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Related items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSService Upon Receipt of MaterielPrecaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2MaintenanceGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Containers and packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Electrical wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Detonating cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7SHIPMENT AND STORAGEShipmentPrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Shipment data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4StoragePrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Storage data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONSUMABLE MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSTitle

Demolition Kit, Cratering, M180, Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single Kit Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Demolition Assembly, M180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............................Rocket Motor, Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......Rocket Motor, Forward View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Demolition Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Shipping Container, M180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shipping Container, M270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shipping Container, Opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kit Remove from Shipping Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Temperature Firing Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Deployment Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unpacked Kit, M270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Position Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erecting Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tripod Erected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Removing Protective Disk from Warhead and Mating Rocket Motor to Warhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Securing Rocket Motor to Warhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single Kit Hookup, Ready to Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Preparing Firing Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......Connecting Demolition Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removing Yellow Tagged Safety Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Layout for Interconnecting Closely Spaced Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multi-kit Hookup, Closely Spaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removing Continuity Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Securing Firing Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multi-kit Hookup, Widely Spaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kit with Firing Circuit Taped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inspection Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

LIST OF TABLESTitle

Operator's Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Related Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL.

1-1. Scope

a. This manual provides the user with oper-ating instructions, operator and organizationalmaintenance procedures and description for thetactical Demolition Kit Cratering: M180 (fig.1-1 and 1-2) and the inert Demolition Kit,Cratering Training: M270 together with infor-mation on their functioning , storage and use,Procedures for the M180 Demolition Kit aredetailed in this manual. Procedures for theM270 demolition kits are not separatelydetailed since the basic operating and mainte-nance procedures are identical.

NOTE

Where differences exist between the tac-tical and training kits, they will benoted in this manual.

b. This kit is designed to produce a large cra-ter in compacted soil or road surfaces, but notin reinforced concrete, arctic tundra, bedrockor sandy soil. The only exceptions are the tun-dra of the arctic and bed rock or sandy soil inother regions. The kit produces its crater intwo stages. The shaped charge blows a pilothole in the surface and the rocket propelled war-head enters the hole and detonates, enlargingthe pilot hole. A number of kits may be firedtogether to produce an exceptionally large cra-ter.

c. Kit(s) may be used in barrier, denial,flank security ambush, and retrograde, crater-ing operations. Because of the speed and easeof emplacement, the kit(s) may be used both inforward and rear areas for producing road anddefile craters, destroying bridge abutments,destroying railroad beds, and pocking airfieldsin denial operations.

d. Refer to FM 5-25 for general demolitiontechniques and doctrine on demolition projects.

1-2. Forms, Records and Reports

a. Forms. Maintenance forms, records, andreports which are to be used by maitenance

personnel at all maintenance levels are listed inand prescribed by TM 38-750.

b. Field Report of Accidents. Accidents involv-in injury to personnel or damage to materielwill be reported on DA Form 286 (AccidentReport) or DA Form 1051 (Record of Injury), inaccordance with instructions in AR 385-40.

c. Malfunction Reports.

(1) Definition of a malfunction. A mal-function is a failure of the kit to perform asexpected when fired. For reporting purposes,malfunctions do not include accidents and firesresulting from negligence, malpractice and thelike, However, malfunctions do include abnor-mal or premature functioning if they occur inthe course of normal handling, maintenance,storage, transportation and tactical deployment.

(2) Malfunctions involving ammunnition.Malfunction reports involving the kit must beforwarded to the Commander, US Army Arma-ment Materiel Readiness Command, ATTN;AMSMC-QA, Rock Island, IL 61299. A prelimi-nary report will be made by the most expedi-tious means (e.g. by telephone Autovon 793-4851/Commercial 309-782-4851). The reportwill conform to the requirements of AR 75-1.

(3) Report of defective or unsatisfactory non-explosive equipment. Report and turn-in forreplacement or repair, non-explosive equipment(e.g., blasting machines, tools, etc.) which isfound defective or develops problems in use.Report such equipment by completing DA Form2407 as prescribed in TM 38-750. forward com-pleted DA Form 2407 to managing activity hav-ing managing supply responsibility for theequipment. Managing activity is specified inSC 1375-94-CL-P02.

d. Report of Damage or Improper Shipment.Damage or improper sipments will bereported immediately on DD Form 6 in accor-dance with items attributable to shippersreport (AR 735-11-2), of transportation dis-crepancies in shipments (AR 55-38).

e. Equipment/Improvement Recommendations(EIR). If your demolition kit need improve-ment, let us know. Send us and EIR. You, theuser, are

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Section II. DESCRIPTION, FUNCTIONING AND DATA

1-3. Description

a. Tactical Demolition Kit. The DemolitionKit, M180 (Fig. 1-3) consists of a ShapedCharge M2A4, an Electrical Firing DeviceM57 (which has been fitted with a protectivemetal cover) a warhead, a rocket motor, atripod assembly, and a demolition circuit.The shaped charge, firing device andwarhead are permanently attached to thelaunch leg of the tripod; the rocket motor andthe demolition circuit (packaged in a woodensubpack) are shipped unattached and areconnected to other components at time ofuse.

b. Training Demolition Kit. Demolitioncratering training kit M270 consists of aninert shaped charge (M2A3), warhead, rocketmotor and firing device M57 (which has beenfitted with a protective aluminum cover). Thenew version of the M270 differs from the oldin that the inert shaped charge, rocket andwarhead are made of plastic instead ofmetal. Instead of being available under anNSN as was the old item, the new item isavailable (as a hand receipt training item)through TRADOC PAM 71-9 under thedesignation of TRADOC Training DeviceDVC-T 5-42. Otherwise, it is assembled justlike the old version and the live M 180 item.

c. Color and Marking. The M270 demolitionkit is identical in appearance to M 180demolition kit except for color and markings.The major components of the tactical kitsare olive drab with yellow markings. Themajor components of the training kits areblue with white marking.

NOTE

Setup procedures are identical for theM270 and M 180 Demolition Kits. Thetraining M270 Demolition Kit is totallyinert, however, for trainingpurposes, WARNING precautionsrequired for the tactical M180Demolition Kit must be observed.

d. Charge, Demolition: Shaped, 15-Pound(6.75 Kilograms), M2A4. The shaped charge(fig. 1-3) for the M180 Demolition Kitcontains approximately 11 pounds (4.95kilograms) of Comp B, with a booster ofapproximately 1.8 ounces (50 grams) ofComp A-3, in a moisture-resistant resistantmolded fiber container. A cone of glass isused as a cavity liner, and a threaded capwell is located at the top of the charge.

NOTE

The cylindrical fiber base (standoffsleeve), normally used with the shapedcharge to provide standoff distance, isnot included with Demolition Kit M180since the charge is attached to thelaunch leg at the desired standoffdistance.

e. Firing Device Electrical, M57. The firingdevice (fig. 1-3) is a pulse generator which,by a single actuation of the handle, producesan electrical pulse. At one end of the deviceis an electrical connector with attached dustcover.

f.

NOTE

For use with Demolition Kits M180 andM270, the thing device has beenmodified to prevent accidentalactuation. The modification consistsof an aluminum cover fitted over thehandle to deny access. Do not removethis cover.

Warhead. The warhead (fig. 1-4) for theM180 Demolition Kit has a fiberglass bodywith a steel nose and an aluminum rearflange. Its main charge is approximately 40pounds (18 kilograms) of H6 high explosive.A peripheral clamp at the rear flange of thewarhead holds a protective disk in place forshipment. The clamp is also used to secure

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the rocket motor to the warhead duringoperation. A loop of nylon cord goes througha hole in the clamp handle. This permits theclamp to be opened easily. Initialconstruction of warheads for the M270 andM 180 Demolition Kits are identical.However, the warheads for the M270Demolition are inert loaded. Futurewarheads for the training kit will beconstructed of plastic.

g. Rocket Motor.

(1) The rocket motor (fig. 1-5) for M180Demolition Kit is a metal cased, solid fuel

unit containing a main propelling charge ofapproximately five pounds (2.25 kilograms)of propellant grain M7 modified. Aone-ounce (28 grams) RDX booster forinitiation of the warhead is separatelycontained in the forward end of the rocketmotor (fig 1-6). Three initiating elements arecontained within the rocket motor; two M2squibs (used to initiate the propellant igniter) and 500-millisecond-delay electricblasting cap (used to initiate the booster, viaa one-grain tetryl lead). The rocket motorson initially produced M270 and M180demolition kit. Future rocket motors for thetraining kit will be constructed of plastic.

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Figure 1-5. Rocket motor, rear view.

(2) Each rocket motor has a permanently at-tached firing circuit which is electrically wired topermit initiation as a single kit or as a part of aseries circuit when a number of kits are employedtogether.

(a) The circuit consists of a firing lead (withprotective sheath and firing lead plug), 10-foot(300 centimeters) firing cable with firing cableconnector, rocket motor initiating wire, detonatorwires, safety plug connector and interkit connec-tor (fig. 1–2).

1. The firing lead is used to splice the fir-ing circuit to the field firing lead.

2. The firing lead plug is connected to thefiring cable connector.

3. The firing cable ends in a junction con-sisting of the wires for the rocket motor initiatingwires, detonator wires, safety plug connector, andinterkit connector.

4. The rocket motor initiating wires aretaped to the outside and inside edge of the nozzleand connect to the M2 squibs in the rocket motorinitiator.

5. The detonator wires are routed through

their conduit to the delay blasting cap in thebooster.

6. A yellow-tagged safety plug is con-nected to the safety plug connector and a whitetagged continuity plug is connected to the interkitconnector.

NOTETo remove the safety plug, just pull it outof its connector. The outer collar on thesafety plug is NOT threaded. It is free torotate but does not touch the safetyplug’s mating connector. To insert thesafety plug in its connector hold it by itsbody (not its outer collar) and turn it sothat its notch aligns with the matingguide pin in the connector and push in.

(b) The yellow-tagged safety plug preventsfiring of the kit and must be removed in eitherthe single or multi-kit hookup. The continuityplug must be installed in the interkit connectorin order to fire a single kit. In order to fire a multi-kit hookup, the kits must be installed in a singleseries circuit as follows:

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1. The continuity plugs are removed fromall interkit connectors except from the kit far-thest from the blasting machine.

2. All the firing lead plugs are removedfrom all firing cable connectors except from thekit nearest the blasting machine.

3. Starting with the kit farthest from theblasting machine each firing cable connector isconnected, in turn, to the interkit connector of thenext kit in line. All the kits are connected in thismanner, to complete the series circuit.

NOTEThe designations of “farthest kit” and“nearest kit”, as used hereafter, refer tothe position of the kits in relation to theblasting machine.

h. Demolition Circuit.(1) The demolition circuit (fig. 1–7) is shipped

in a plastic bag which is enclosed in a wooden box.The box top is secured by two nylon straps.

(2) The demolition circuit consists of severalelectrical and nonelectrical components.

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(a) A lo-foot (300 centimeter) length of No.18, two-conductor wire with an electrical connec-tor on one end and a M6 electric blasting cap atthe other end.

(6) A 9-foot (270 centimeter) length of det-onating cord with a priming adapter M1A4 anda M7 nonelectrical blasting cap at one end.

(c) The M6 cap is connected to the free endof the detonating cord by a plastic sleeve to assureclose contact between the detonating cord and theblasting cap for good propagation of the detona-tion.

(3) These components form a continuous fir-ing train connecting the firing device to theshaped charge.

(4) For multi-kit hookups, the demolition cir-cuit detonating cords are taped together at theplastic sleeve area to form an explosive junction,to assure simultaneous functioning of the shapedcharges.

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inches (300 MM) from the top are three restraining snug fit. The two sections of each support leg arewires which hold the legs at the proper angle joined together by a short wire which allows thewhen the tripod is emplaced. The lower section of sections to be separated and folded. The launcheach leg slips onto the upper section to form a leg, on which the other components are mounted,

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has a larger diameter than the other legs and itstwo sections are not joined together by a wire.The lower section of the launch leg has an align-ing pin which fits into a notch in the upper sectionto assure proper alignment of components. Abase, located on the bottom of the launch leg, pre-vents the leg from digging into the earth thusassuring the proper standoff distance for theshaped charge.

1-4. Identification, Demolition Kit, M180The major components are olive drab with yellowmarkings. The tripod assembly and demolitioncircuit have no markings. The following are ex-amples of yellow markings on the shaped charge,warhead and rocket motor

Shaped ChargeCharge, Demolition, Shaped, 15-lb (6.75 kilo-grams), M2A4Comp BLot HM1-79Loaded 10-78

WarheadWarhead for Demolition Kit, Cratering M180Lot 167151High Explosive 40 lbs (18 kilograms) -

Type H-6Lot PA-57380 Loaded 10-78

Rocket MotorRocket Motor for Demolition Kit, Cratering: M180Lot 6970-001 Loaded 12-78Firing Temp Limits: –40° F to +130° F

(–40° C to +54° C)Storage Temp Limits: – 40° F to + 140° F

(– 40° C to +60° C)Prop Lot PA-57704 Mfr Date 10-78The firing device has the following markings inraised letters.Firing Device, Electrical, M57The firing device has markings, such as the follow-ing, stamed in black ink.Lot No. JLP 1-ZDate of Mfr 3-76the demolition circuit wooden subpack has the fol-lowing markings stenciled in black ink.M180 DEMOCIRCUIT ASSEMBLYTOP

1-5. Identification, Demolition Kit, M270The major components are blue with white mark-ings. The following are examples of white mark-ings on the inert, shaped charge, warhead androcket motor.

Shaped Charge–InertCharge, Demolition, Shaped, Practice: M2A3Lot HM1-79

Warhead–InertWarhead for Demolition Kit, Cratering, Practice:M270Lot 167151 Mfr Date 10–78

Rocket Motor–InertRocket Motor for Demolition Kit, Practice: M270Lot 6970-001 10-78The firing device has the following markings inraised letters:Firing Device, Electrical, M57The firing device has markings, such as the follow-ing, stamped in black ink:Lot No. JLP 1-ZDate of Mfr 3-76The demolition circuit wooden subpack has the fol-lowing markings stenciled in black ink:Circuit Demolition (Inert)

1-6. Functioninga. Demolition Kit, M180. A 50-cap blasting ma-

chine is used to fire the kit. Current generated bythe machine simultaneously ignites the M2 squibsand the delay-type electric blasting cap in therocket. The squibs ignite the propellant grainwhich causes the rocket motor to build thrust un-til the shear strength of the attaching hardwareis exceeded. When this occurs, the entire assem-bly, rocket motor and warhead, moves toward thefiring device. On impact, the cover and the fir-ing device handle are crushed, current is thengenerated by the firing device which causes ini -tiation of the following demolition circuit com-ponents in sequence: M6 electric blasting cap,detonating cord and M7 nonelectric blasting cap.The M7 nonelectric cap initiates the shapedcharge which blasts a pilot hole in the surface.As the hole is being created, the rocket motorpropels the warhead through the hole. Thedelay-type blasting cap initiates the tetryllead which detonates the booster that detonatesthe warhead. Detonation of the warhead completesthe cratering action of the kit.

b. Demolition Kit, M270. The training M270Demolition Kit is completely inert and thereforenonfunctional.

NOTEResistors are incorporated in the trainingkit’s firing circuit to electrically simulatethe squibs and cap used in the tacticalkit’s firing circuit. The training firing cir-cuit can be checked in the manner as thetactical firing circuit.

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1-7. Packing and Markinga. The shipping container for the M180 kit (fig.

1-8) is a wirebound wooden box with a rope handleat each end and two skids underneath to providefor movement for forklift. Six large loops of wirealong one edge of the box top and six small loopsof wire along the mating edge are secured to-gether to form closures. The M270 is packed in aconventional wooden box (fig. 1-9) which is moresuited to the continuous reuse required with atraining item.

b. Within the composition-board-lined box, thecollapsed kit is sealed in a barrier bag (fig. 1-10).The kit components are strapped or taped to-gether and polyethylene spacers are used to pre-vent movement. The demolition circuit woodensubpack is located to the rear left side of the ship-ping container. A wooden load spreader is placedat each end of the strapped assembly for furtherprotection. The whole kit is surrounded by boundfiber padding within the bag (fig. 1-11).

c. The wirebound wooden box for the DemolitionKit, M180 bears markings in black as follows:

Nomenclature ------------ Demolition Kit Cratering:M180

Weight -------------------- 165 lb (74.25 Kilograms)Cubical displacement ----- 7.2 cu ft (0.216M3)DODAC ------------------- 1375-M965Department of

Transportation (DOT)marking -------------- Rocket Ammunition with

Explosive projectileNSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1375-00-141%7159Storage Temperature

Limits ---------------- -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to+60°C)

wirebound wooden box is as follows:WARNING

CONTAINS EED, DO NOT SET UP INAREA OF HIGH INTENSITY RF ENERGY

e. The wooden box for the Demolition Kit, M270bears marking in black as follows:

Nomenclature ----------------Demolition Kit Cratering,Training M270

Lot No. -------------------- ❑ ❑ ❑Cubical displacement -----8.0 cu ft (0.240 M3)Weight -------------------- 170 lb (77.0 kg)NSN----------------------6920-0l-87.0038or

TRADOC Trainin~Device DVC-T-5-42

1-8. Data

a. M180 and 270 Demolition Kits.Kit (disassembled and strapped for shipment)

Length ------------------------39.0 in. (975 mm)Weight (approx)-------100 lb. (45 kg)Width -----------------------11.0 in. (275 mm)Height ------------------16.0 in. (400 mm)

Shaped Charge (without fiber base):Height ------------------12.0 in. (300 mm)Major diameter ----------7.0 in. (175 mm)

Firing device:Length ----------------------4.25 in. (106.25 mm)Width --------------------1.25 in. 31.25 mm)Height -----------------3.5 in. (87.5 mm)

Warhead:Length ----------------29.5 in. (737.5 mm)Diameter ----------------6.5 in. (162.5 mm)

Rocket motor:Length ------------------18.0 in. (450 mm)Diameter -----------------------6.5 in. (162.5 mm)

Demolition Circuit:Length (overall) ------20 ft. (approx) (600 cm

approx)

b. Explosives, M180 Demolition Kit.Weights of explosives (approx):

Shaped charge:Comp B --------------- 11.0 lb. (4.95 kg)Comp A-3 ------------1.802. (50.4 gm)

Warhead:H6 high explosive ---- 40.0 lb. (18.0 kg)

Rocket motorpropellant grain MT

modified -----------------5.0 lb. (2.25 kg)Booster:

RDX ------------------------------1.0 oz. (28.0 gm)Tetryl -------------------1.0 OZ . (1.0 gm)

Demolition Circuit:PETN ------------------1.0 oz. (28.0 gm)

c. Packing M180 Demolition Kit.Kits per shipping

container --------- 1Outer dimensions of

container (approx) 45½ x 13¼ x 20½ in.(1137.5 x 331.25 X 512.5mm)

Weight of container(w/contents)(approx) ---------- 1651b. (74.25 kg)

Cubical displacementof container . . . . . . 7.2 cu ft (0.216 M3)

d. Packing M270 Demolition Kit.

d. An additional marking in black on top of

Kits per shippingcontainer ---------

Outer dimensions ofcontainer (approx)

Weight of container(w/contents)(approx) ----------

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170 lb. (77.0 kg)Cubical displacement

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Section III. SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING

1-9. Generala. General precautions for handling, transport-

ing, storage and firing explosives are defined inTM 9-1300-206,TM 9-1375-213-12, and FM 5-25.

NOTEThe warning and caution safety require-ments pertain to the tactical kit.

b. Even though the M270 contains no explo-sives, it should be treated exactly as the live,loaded tactical kit in training exercises. Thesafety precautions warning and caution require-ments are for your protection. Observing themduring training will prepare you to observe themwhen operating the tactical kit.

1-10 Safetya. Do not operate kits when kit temperature is

below -40° F (- 4° C) or above + 130° F (+ 54° C).The upper + 130° F (+ 54°0 limit must be strictlyadhered to for safe and reliable operation.

NOTETo determine whether the temperatureof a kit lies outside the above safe firingtemperature limits, one cannot always goby the thermometer reading alone. At lowtemperatures, the kit’s temperatures willbe close to that of the air temperature ofthe area where it has been located for anhour or two. At high temperatures, thesun can quickly raise the temperature ofan exposed kit or an enclosed shelter(such as a box-car) far higher than thatof the outside air. A good rough methodof determining whether a kit is too hot tofire is to (carefully) touch the surface ofthe rocket motor. If you can keep yourhand on the surface without discomfort,the kit is cool enough to fire.

b. Do not store kits at temperatures below40° F (- 40° C) or above + 140° F (+60° C).

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c. Do not attempt to repair any kit componentsbeyond that provide in Chapter 3.

WARNINGConnection of blasting machine to fieldfiring lead is the last operation prior tofiring. To avoid premature connectionand firing, operator in charge will havethe blasting machine with him at alltimes.

d. If there is overhead cover at the firing loca-tion, the firing location may be as close as 500 feet(150 meters) from the nearest kit. If there is nooverhead cover, the firing location cannot becloser than 4000 feet (1200 meters) from the near-est kit. The restriction also applies to all personnelin the area. The minimum distance, in any case,is 500 feet (150 meters) from the nearest kit.

WARNINGThe yellow tagged safety plug is a short-ing device for the kit’s electro-explosiveinitiators and must be in place whenworking in the area of an assembled kitor when a rocket motor is being handled.The safety plug must be removed prior tofiring.

NOTEIf the safety plug is lost or missing,a safety plug (the original or onefrom previously fired kit) should beinstalled as soon as possible. Do nothandle a kit without a safety plug anymore than necessary. Do not transporta kit without a safety plug any longdistance.

WARNINGAs with all ammunition containing elec-tro-explosive initiators (EEI), avoidtransporting or operating the M180 Dem-olition Kit in the vicinity of operating tel-evision, radio, radar, etc, transmitters.The radio frequency (RF) energy emittedby these transmitters can fire the EEIunder some circumstances even with theshorting devices in place, for example, donot operate or transport the kit within100 feet (30 meters) of an operating walk-ie-talkie. Figures for safe distances fromvarious powered transmitters are givenin TM 9-1300-206, Appendix C.

WARNING

Never set up or attempt to fire the M180(or any other electrically-initiateddirectly-operated demolition circuit)during periods of impending or activeelectrical storms.1-11. MisfiresExcept as otherwise indicated in paragraph 1-10above, this ammunition is safe to handle and fire.However, the following potentially hazardousconditions, which could arise during firing, shouldbe handled as indicated to avoid injury to person-nel and damage to equipment:

a. Misfires and Hangfires. A misfire is a com-plete failure to function. A hangfire is a failureto function involving an abnormal lag beyond theinstant of initiation. Because electric initiation isused with this kit, hangfires of more than a secondare unlikely

b. Causes of Misfires.(1) Improper electric or nonelectric connec-

tions.(2) Damaged electric or nonelectric firing cir-

cuits.(3) Improper operation of blasting machine.(4) Deteriorated M6 electric or M7 nonelectric

blasting cap that is non-functional or too weak toinitiate detonating cord or explosive.

(5) Defective 500 millisecond delay blastingcap or M2 squibs that will not fire at all.

(6) Deteriorated propellant grain, detonatingcord or explosive charge.

(7) Malfunctioning blasting machine.c. In the event of a misfire:

(1) Assure that firing wires are securely con-nected to blasting machine terminals.

(2) Actuate blasting machine again severaltimes with maximum possible effort,

(8) If repeated actuation of blasting machinedoes not fire kit(s), remove firing lead from blast-ing machine and recheck firing circuit with blast-ing galvanometers or Blasting Cap Test Set M51to determine the most probable cause of trouble(i.e., an open or a shorted circuit).

NOTELighting of indicator lamp on Tent SetM51 indicates that the circuit is contin-uous; the test set cannot indicate whethersuch a circuit is a GOOD firing circuit ora SHORTED circuit. In addition, a re-sistance reading on a blasting galvanom-eters does not necessarily rule out the pos-sibility of a short, since resistance will bepresent if the short is located some dis-tance from the blasting machine,

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of misfire, remove firing lead from test instru-ment and short the conductors at firing location.

WARNINGIf necessary to work on firing lead(s)or kit(s), temporarily reinstall eachyellow-tagged safety plug and removeeach plug when work is completed.

(5) Take blasting machine and all previouslyremoved safety plugs and proceed to kit location.While proceeding to kit location, visually checkfield firing lead as follows:

(a) If an open circuit is indicated, operatorwill check for cuts, breaks, or penetrating objectsin the firing lead wires and for loose wire con-nections.

(b) If there is no open circuit, operator willcheck for a possible short in the electrical circuitor wire splices which are uninsulated or lying inwater.

(c) If a problem is found duringvisual inspection of field wire, installeach yellow-tagged safety plug andcorrect lead as necessary.

(6) If visual observation of the field firing leaddoes not reveal the cause of misfire, insertsafety plug(a), disconnect kit(s) from fieldfiring lead at kit location and check fieldfiring lead for continuity. Replace orrepair field firing lead, as necessary.

(7) Check rest of electrical hookup as indicatedin (6) above. Also check for loose continuity plugor electrical connectors. Correct as necessary.

(8) After all corrections have been made:(a) Remove all yellow-tagged safety plugs.(b) Count plugs to assure the number re-

moved agrees with the number of kits to be fired.(c) Proceed to firing location.(d) Unshort field firing lead, check for con-

tinuity with galvanometers or blasting cap test set,and then attach to blasting machine.

(e) Again try to fire.(9) If above action does not correct difficulty

recover the kit(s) in accordance with paragraph2-11 and return as unserviceable. Also haveBlasting Machine checked.

d. Prevention of Misfires. Care in connecting fir-ing circuits will prevent most misfires.

1-12. Care

These kits are packed to withstand conditions or-dinarily encountered in the field. Each kit is in-dividually sealed within the shipping container toprovide adequate protection against moistureduring shipment and storage. Protect kits as fol-lows:

a. Keep shipping containers from becoming bro-ken or damaged.

b. Repair broken containers immediately andre-mark if original markings are illegible.

c. Keep kits in original packing; unpack justprior to use.

d. The usual precautions taken to avoid expos-ing ammunition to high temperatures in accord-ance with TM 9-1300-206 should be observed. Forexample, avoid long exposure of the kit to the hotsummer sun. Provide overhead cover with ven-tilation, don’t just place a tarpaulin over the kit.Allow approximately 18 inches (450 mm) of air-space between the top of the kit and tarpaulinbeing used for ventilation. The firing temperaturelimits for the kit apply to the temperature limitsof the kit itself, not the temperature of the sur-rounding air. Several hours of direct exposure ofa strong summer sun can heat the kit to a tem-perature well over its limit even though the airtemperature is well below the kit limit. Malfunc-tion of the kit (especially its rocket) could resultwhen it is operated beyond its limit. Storage inunventilated shelter (such as a box car) can alsoraise component item’s temperature well beyondthat of the surrounding air in a strong summersun.

1-13. Handling

Do not drop, throw, tumble or otherwise strikedemolition kits, packed or unpacked, Handle ex-plosive materials carefully. The explosive materialin blasting caps is particularly sensitive to shockand high temperature.

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-1. Generala. Table 2-1 contains an operator’s checklist for

quick reference. This checklist is a condensationof the detailed operating instructions. Operatorsmust be familiar with the detailed operating in-structions in this chapter and use the checklistonly after being THOROUGHLY familiar withthe detailed instructions.

NOTEOperators should be familiar with FM5-25 and TM 9-1375-213-12.

b. Two men will be required for handling andassembly of kit.

c. Operational characteristics are as follows:Maximum number of closely spaced kits that

can be simultaneously fired to produce onelarge crater ------------------------------------- 5

Maximum number of widely spaced kits thatcan be simultaneously fired for airfieldpocking, etc. --------------------------------------- 15

Approximate time required to set up and fireone kit (good conditions) (two men) -------- 5 min

Approximate time required to set up andsimultaneously fire five closely spaced kits(good conditions) (two men) ----------------20 min

2-2. PrecautionsObserve the precautions contained in section III,chapter 1.

2-3. Preparation for Usea. Locally Obtained Equipment. From local

sources, obtain the items listed below. Except forthe cable (a (2), below), these items are sufficientfor firing either a single kit or a multi-kit hookup.However, when operations call for simultaneousfiring of a number of kits located some distancefrom each other (e.g., as when pocking an airfield),additional cable will be required.

NOTERefer to table 2-2, Chapter 2, Section

II, for NSN’s and packing information ofmaterial used in conjunction with thedemolition kits. The items which are not

included in the standard demolitionequipment sets are authorized for issuein TM 9-1375-213-12.

(1) A 50-cap blasting machine. (Standard orM34).

(2) 500-foot (150 meters) lengths of electricalpower cable or type WD-1/TT telephone cable.

(3) One reel for each 500 feet (150 meters) ofcable.

(4) One reeling machine.(5) A pocket knife with screwdriver blade.(6) A pair of pliers.(7) A roll of electrical insulation tape.(8) A blasting galvanometers or a Test Set M51.

NOTEIf available, a sallee closer (see RPSTL)should be used to open (or resecure) wire-bound box loops. If a sallee closer or ascrewdriver and pliers is/are not avail-able, the screwdriver blade of a cap crim-per may be used but NEVER use thecrimper as a pliers or wire cutter. A knifeblade will be used to cut nylon straps onthe demolition circuit wooden subpack. Apair of tin snips or some other cutting toolwill be required to remove steel strappingif it has been used on the shipping con-tainers (in overseas areas).

b. Deployment.

CAUTIONFiring of the M180 kit at temperaturesabove or below the firing temperaturelimits can results in malfunctioning ofthe item. The firing temperature limitsare –40°F to + 130°F (–40°C to 54°C) fig.2-1).

NOTETo determine whether the temperatureof a kit lies outside the above safe tiringtemperature limits, one cannot always goby the thermometer reading alone. At low

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temperatures the kit’s temperature willbe close to that of the area where it hasbeen located for an hour or two. At hightemperatures, the sun can quickly raisethe temperature of an exposed kit or anenclosed shelter (such as a box-car) farhigher than that of the outside air. A goodrough method of determining whether akit is too hot to fire is to (carefully) touchthe surface of the rocket motor. If you cankeep your hand on the surface withoutdiscomfort, the kit is cool enough to fire.

(1) General.(a) Because the shaped charge and rocket

propelled warhead are aimed at a 60° angle to theground, the resulting crater will tend to have asteeper slope on the side toward which the launchleg is aimed. Therefore, when kits are being usedto make a vehicle obstacle, the steeper side shouldbe oriented so as to make exit more difficult inthe anticipated direction of enemy travel. Whenthe steeper side lies at an angle to the road (ratherthan straight across the road), vehicle movementwill be further hindered in that the vehicle willbe channeled off the roadway in its attempts toback up the shallowest slope of the crater. To ob-tain the most effective vehicle obstacle, the de-ployment angles and placement of the kits shownin figure 2-2 must be stictly adhered to.

(b) In an airfield pocking operation, theorientation cited in b (1) (a), above is not requiredsince the main objective is to create many holesin the airfield runways, with no particular regardto direction.

(2) Road cratering. Road widths that can besuccessfully cratered by a single kit or by severalclosely spaced kits are indicated in figure 2-2. Nomore than five kits may be fired at once in closemulti-kit deployment, and only the deploymentsetups shown in figure 2-2 may be used. Anyother spacings or orientations may reduce theeffectiveness of the shot.

(3) Airfield pocking. In operations such as air-field pocking, up to 15 kits may be fired simulta-neously if there is a minimum of 25 feet (7.5 me-ters) between kits.

2-4. Initial Preparations

a. Unless otherwise noted, the following para-graph refers to single kit and multi-kit operations.

(1) Determine number of kits to be used andmethod of deployment (b above).

(2) Select a suitable location for the firing site(no closer than 500 feet (150 meters) if there iscover, or 4000 feet (1200 meters) if there is nocover).

(3) Mark target point for each kit that is to beused.

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b. Setup of kit(s) (a) Break car seal securing wire twist lock orhasps on shipping container and remove car seal.

WARNINGConnection of blasting machine to fieldfiring lead is the last operation prior tofiring. To avoid premature connection andfiring, operator in charge will have theblasting machine with him at all times.

WARNINGAs with all ammunition containing electro-explosive initiators (EEI), avoidtransporting or operating the M180Demolition Kit in the vicinity of operatingtelevision, radio, radar, etc. transmitters.The radio frequency (RF) energy emitted bythese transmitters can fire the EEI undersome circumstances even with the shortingdevices in place. For example, do notoperate or transport the kit within 100 feet(30 meters) of an operating walkie-talkie.Figures. for safe distances from variouspowered transmitters are given in TM 9-1300-206, Appendix C.

WARNING (e) Carefully lift out kit and place on ground.

Never set up or attempt to fire the M180(or any other electrically-initiated,directly-operated demolit ion circuits)during periods of impending or activeelectrical storms.

(1) Transport each kit to its target point:recommended method of transport is by vehicle.

(2) Obtain equipment listed in paragraph3a or table 2-2.

WARNINGThe yellow-tagged safety plug is a shortingdevice for the kit’s electro-explosiveinitiators and must be in place whenworking in the area of an assembled kit orwhen a rocket motor is being handled. Thesafety plug must be removed prior to tiring.

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If the safety plug is lost or missing, asafety plug (the original or one from pre-viously f ired kit ) should be installed assoon as possible. Do not handle a kitwithout a safety plug any longer thannecessary. Do not transport a kit withouta safety plug any long distance.

(3) Unpack kit(s) as fol lows ( f ig. 2-3):

NOTE

Packing of the M180 and M270 kits isinternal ly ident ica l .

NOTEIf available, a sallee closer (see RPSTL)should be used to open (or resecure) wire-bound box loops. If a sallee closer or ascrewdriver and pliers is/are not available,the screwdriver blade of a cap crimper maybeused but NEVER use the crimper as a pliersor wire cutter.

(b) Unfasten wire loops or open hasps alongedge of container and lift up top of container.

(c) Open barrier bag by slitting edge (cutedge that has more area) and remove sufficientpacking materials so that demolition circuit woodensubpack and kit can be lifted out.

(d) Carefully lift out demolition circuitwooden subpack and place on ground.

(d.1) Check the integrity of the warheadmount to the tripod by inspecting the clamp andtripod parts and/or other serious damage and byattempting to rotate the warhead in the clamps.If the warhead is loose or the mounting hardwareseriously damaged, repack and return the kit asunserviceable to the ammunition supply point (ASP)The defective kit must be reported on an Ammuni-tion Condition Report (ACR).

(f) Cut nylon straps or tape to freecomponents.

(g) Remove rocket motor from pack andcarefully set it aside.

(h) Make sure rocket motor’s yellow-taggedsafety plug is securely in place,

(i) Remove all polyethylene spacers anddessicant pucks from kit. Open subpack (removenylon straps) and check that all components arepresent and intact. Leave each demolition circuit inwooden subpack.

(4) Assemble and erect each tripod as follows:

NOTE.Before completing steps below, assure thatpacking materials are not wedged in thecavity of the shaped charge.

(a) Align lower and upper sections of supportlegs (fig. 2-4).

NOTESupport legs may come apart when the tripodis raised. This can be eliminated by tapingthe sections together at the joint.

(b) Insert lower sections of support legs intoupper sections, assuring a snug fit.

(c) Mate lower section of launch leg to uppersection, assuring that aligning pin is fully seated innotch.

(d) Set base of launch leg on target point (fig,2-5).

NOTEIf kit is being used to make a vehicle obstaclecrater (paragraph 2-3b (1) (a)), launch legmust be positioned so that the base of

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Figure 2-5. Erecting tripod.the launch leg is pointed in the directionof the enemy travel (fig. 2-6).

c. The rocket motor may be assembled to thewarhead prior to erecting the tripod by followingthe procedures in f below, prior to proceeding tod.

d. Using base of launch leg as a pivot, and stand-ing at rear of warhead, raise tripod and pivot sup-port legs outward as far as possible.

e. Keeping support legs fully extended, tilt tri-pod backward until support legs meet ground. Toavoid accidental toppling of tripod, assure thatrestraining wires are taut and legs are firmly po-sitioned on ground.

f. Mount each rocket motor as follows:(1) Unlatch peripheral clamp holding protec-

tive disk on warhead by pulling on the nylon cordloop (A, fig. 2-7).

(2) Remove protective disk and put it in ship-ping container; leave clamp on warhead.

(3) Align ring (B, fig. 2-7) of rocket motor withmating groove on rear of warhead flange. Insertring into groove and insure that clamp is over bothrocket and warhead flanges.

(4) Rotate rocket motor so that continuity plugand yellow-tagged safety plug are on top.

(5) Hold peripheral clamp in place and snapshut to secure rocket motor to warhead (fig. 2-8).

(6) Step back about 10 feet (3.0 meters) andcheck alignment of components on launch leg. Ifcomponents are not aligned, attempt improve-ment by using the hex socket head wrench whichis taped to one of the legs to change the positionof the upper bracket holding the shaped chargeto the launch leg.2-5. Preparing Field Firing Lead

NOTEMake sure electrical wire splices are se-curely twisted together. Use at least twoinches of bared conductor from each wireend being spliced. Insulate each conduc-tor splice with tape to prevent shorting.

a. Lay field firing lead (electricalpower cable or type WD-1/TT telephonecable) from kit (s) to firing location.To prevent accidental toppling of theM180 kit due to pulling or tripping onthe firing lead, wind field lead arounda stake or other object secured to theground.

b. Short circuit firing lead Conductors at firing(blasting machine) location.

c. At kit location, check firing lead with galva-nometer or Blasting Cap Test Set M51. If a gal-vanometer is being used, about 23 ohms should he

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read for each 500-foot (150 meters) length NOTE

of type WD-1/TT telephone cable or about Refer to paragraphs 2-7 and 2-86 ohms should be read for each 500 feet below for multikit hookups.(150 meters) of electrical power cable.Because of the high resistance of the a. Cut nylon tapes (if not previouslyWD-1/TT cable, test set M51 may not indi- done) on the demolition circuit woodencate a good circuit when used to test a subpack (fig. 1-7) and remove the lid.4000 foot (1200 meters) length of WD-1/TTcable even if the circuit is good. If theM51 indicates a bad circuit, and thelength of the circuit is long, recheck thecircuit with a galvanometers if available.If circuit resistance is too high, checkthe lead and correct as necessary.

2-6. Hookup of Single Kit (fig. 2-9)

CAUTIONEnsure that the combinationshorting plug and dust coveris assembled to the connectorof the demolition circuit.DO not remove the shortingplug until ready to connectthe demolition circuit.

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b . Remove the demolition circuit fromthe subpack and from the plastic packingbag and place the plastic bag over rocketnozzle. Tape securely around narrowsection of nozzle to provide moisture anddust protection. This is most importantif you are going to leave the kit set upfor some time.

Ensure that the continuity plug(fig. 1-5) is threaded onto the interkitconnector. If continuity plug ismissing, short the two pins in interkitconnector with a piece of wire.

d. Ensure that firing plug isattached to the firing cable connector.

e. Connect firing circuit to fieldfiring lead as follows:

WARNING

Before connecting firingcircuit to field firing lead,operator in charge must assurethat all other personnel areat least 500 feet (150 meters)from nearest kit and under coveror at least 4000 feet away(1200 meters) if no overheadcover is available.

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(1) Pull protective sheath from end of firinglead (A, fig. 2-10).

(2) Untwist and separate the two bared con-ductors (B, fig. 2-10), and assure that conductorsare clean and uncorroded. If corrosion is present,it may be easier to strip insulation from conduc-

tors below bared portions than to scrape corrosionoff bared conductors. Each wire must have at leasttwo inches of bared conductor.

(3) Splice one conductor of the firing lead toeach conductor of the field firing lead. Make suresplices are secure.

(4) Insulate each splice with tape to preventshorting.

f. Remove dust cover from M 57 and dustcover/shorting plug from demolition circuitelectric lead and insert electrical connectorof demolition circuit into mating connectoron firing device M57 (A fig. 2-11).

CAUTIONWhen laying out detonating cord, makesure there are no kinks, sharp bends oroverlapping of detonating cord.

g. Lay out demolition circuit electrical wire onground in a direction away from the kit and thenlay detonating cord on ground from end of wireback to kit.

h. Remove the protective adhesive tape from thecap well of the shaped charge and insert the non-electric blasting cap (crimped to end of detonatingcord) into the cap well (B, fig. 2-11). Place blastingcap into well and secure by threading primingadapter M1A4 into well.

i. Remove yellow-tagged safety plug (fig. 2-12)from rocket motor. Retain the safety plug until kitis fired.

NOTEPersonnel that regularly use the kitsshould keep one or two safety plugs onhand to replace a damaged or missingplug.

j. Take plug and blasting machine to the firinglocation.

k. Proceed to final preparations (para 2-9).

2-7. Multi-Kit Hookup of Closely Spaced Kits(Two, Three or Five Kits)

NOTENo instructions are given for closely spacedmulti-kit hookups using four kits sincethere would be little difference in the cra-tering effect between 3 or 4 kit hookups.A hookup of more than five kits is notconsidered practical.

a. General. Instructions in paragraphs 2-3b, 2-4and 2-5 apply to a multi-kit hookup. However, inthe hookup of closely spaced kits, the kits must beinterconnected. First the demolition circuits areinterconnected by taping the detonating cords to-gether at the plastic sleeve area, thus forming anexplosive junction of the electric blasting caps anddetonating cord (see b below). Then the rocketmotors are interconnected by attaching the firingcable connector of one rocket motor to the interkitconnector of another. BOTH of these interconnec-tions are necessary to assure simultaneous firingof all kits (see c below); figure 2-13 shows the gen-eral layout for these interconnections.

b. Interconnection of demolition circuits (form-ing explosive junction) (fig. 2-14).

(1) Cut nylon tapes of each demolition circuitwooden subpack, if not previously done, and re-move the lid (fig. 1-7).

CAUTIONEnsure that the combination shortingplug and dust cover is assembled tothe connector of the demolition cir-cu it . Do not remove the shortingplug until ready to connect thedemolition circuit.

(2) Remove each demolition circuit from itssubpack and plastic packing bag. Place each plas-tic bag over each rocket nozzle and tape securelyaround narrow section of nozzle. This is most im-portant if kits are to be left emplaced for a longperiod prior to firing since it provides a dust andmoisture barrier.

NOTENormal demolition procedures would callfor connection of the demolition circuitsAFTER interconnection of the rocket mo-tors and connection of the circuit to thefield firing lead. This standard order ofassembly is being varied in this procedureto ease the assembly.

CAUTIONWhen laying out- detonating cord, makesure there are no kinks, sharp bends, oroverlapping of individual cords.

(3) Lay out demolition circuit elecctrical wireon ground in a direction toward the center of theassembled kits and then lay detonating cord onground from end of wire back to its kit.

(4) Remove the protective adhesive tape fromeach shaped charge cap well and insert each non-electric blasting cap (crimped to end of detonatingcord) in the well of its kit’s shaped charge (B, fig.2-11). Secure the caps in the wells by threadingeach priming adapter, M1A4 into its well.

(5) Place all plastic covered detonating cord/cap junctions together so that they are all aligned

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and the detonating cords are all on the same side.Take care not to kink the detonating cord. Tapethe junctions together and tape the detonatingcords adjacent to the junctions as well. Make sureeverything remains properly connected and thatthe tape is secured.

c. Interconnection of Rocket Motors.

NOTEThe suggested method of rocket motor in-terconnection is to have operator beginwith the kit farthest from the blastingmachine and work toward the kit nearestthe blasting machine. (The designationsof “farthest kit” and “nearest kit,” as usedhereafter, refer to the position of the kitsin relation to the blasting machine.)

(1) Remove and retain continuity plugs (fig.2-15) from all kits EXCEPT farthest kit.

(2) Assure that the continuity plug is threadedonto the interkit connector of the farthest kit inorder to complete the circuit.

(3) Remove the firing lead plug from the firingcable connector of the farthest kit and thread thecable connector (fig. 2-16) onto the inter-kit con-nector on next kit in line.

(4) Repeat interconnecting procedure of (3),above, with each kit in line, working from farthestkit toward nearest kit, as shown in figure 2–12.

(5) Do not remove the firing lead plug fromthe firing cable connector of the firing circuit ofthe nearest kit. Check to assure that plug is prop-erly secured to cable.

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d. Final Check of Hookup. Make final check of (2) Detonating cord passes no closer thanhookup by assuring that: three feet from any kit except kit to which it is

(1) There are no kinks, sharp bends or over- secured.lapping of detonating cord lengths. (3) Continuity plug is installed in farthest kit.

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(4) Kits have not been missed in rocket motorinterconnection or in demolition circuit intercon-nection.

(5) All connections are secure.e. Final Procedures At Kit Site.

(1) Connect firing circuit to field firing lead asfollows:

WARNINGBefore connecting firing circuit to fieldfiring lead, have operator in charge as-sure that all other personnel are at least500 feet (150 meters) from nearest kit andunder cover (or at least 4000 feet (1200meters) away if no overhead cover isavailable).

(a) Pull protective sheath from end of firinglead (A, fig. 2-10).

(b) Untwist and separate both bared con-ductors (B, fig. 2-10) and assure that conductorsare clean and uncorroded. If corrosion is present,it may be easier to strip insulation from conduc-tors below bared portions than to scrape corrosionoff bared conductors. Each wire must have atleast two inches of bared conductor.

(c) Splice one conductor of the firing lead toeach conductor of the field firing lead. Make suresplices are secure.

(d) Insulate each splice with tape to preventshorting.

(2) Remove yellow-tagged safety plug (fig. 1-5)from each rocket motor after all units are inter-connected and attached to the shorted firing line.Retain the plugs.

(3) Count yellow-tagged safety plugs to assurethat number of removed plugs agrees with num-ber of kits to be fired.

(4) Count continuity plugs to assure thatnumber of removed plugs is one fewer than num-ber of kits to be fired.

(5) Retain all plugs until after firing.(6) Take plugs and blasting machine to the

firing location.(7) Proceed to final preparations (para 2-9).

2-8. Multi-Kit Hookup of Widely Spaced Kits(2 to 15 Kits)

(fig. 2-17)a. Airfield Pocking. In operations like airfield

pocking, up to 15 kits may be fired at once by theinterkit firing circuit if there is at least 25 feet(7.5 meters) between kits. This distance is neces-sary to prevent the blast of one kit from interfer-ing with the operation of others. Even though therockets of all kits are initiated by the same elec-

trical impulse, there may be a difference of a fewmilliseconds in shaped charge initiation. As a re-sult of this time difference, the blast from theshaped charge on one kit could topple another kitbefore its shaped charge fires if it is closer than25 feet (7.5 meters) to its neighboring kit. Referto figure 2-17 for interconnection of rocket mo-tors.

(1) A multi-kit hookup of widely spaced kitsdiffers from a multi-kit hookup of closely spacedkits as follows:

(a) In order to interconnect the electricalfiring circuits for the rocket motors, the firing ca-bles of all kits (except nearest kit) must be ex-tended by using additional wire. See c below.

(b) there is no interconnection of demolitioncircuits, since each circuit remains independentand is connected to its respective kit only.

(2) Instructions in paragraphs 2-3b, 2-4 and2-5 above apply to this multi-kit hookup.

NOTEThe normal order of assembly of demoli-tion circuits has again been varied here(as with closely spaced kits) to ease theassembly process.

b. Installing Demolition Circuits. Beginningwith nearest kit, install each demolition circuit inaccordance with the procedures in paragraphs2-6a through 2-6h above.

Interconnection of Rocket Motors.

NOTEOperator will determine firing circuitpath to be used, and make a sketch of thepath prior to undertaking steps below.

NOTEThe suggested method of rocket motorinterconnection is to have operator beginwith farthest kit and work toward near-est kit. (The designations of “farthest kit”and “nearest kit,” as used here, refer tothe position of the kits in relation to theend of the field firing lead.)

(1) Extend rocket motor firing cable of far-thest kit as follows:

(a) Cut firing cable in half.(b) Strip three inches (7.5 cm) of insulation

from the two conductors (wires) at each cut endof cable.

NOTEUse 500-foot (150 meter) reels (using cablereel and reeling machine) of electricalpower cable or type WD-1/TT telephone

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cable to extend the firing cables. Use only (d) Splice free end of reeled wire to the por-as much cable as necessary. tion of firing cable still attached to rocket motor,

(c) Strip three inches (7.5 cm) of insulationi.e., splice one conductor to the black wire and

from the two conductors at the free end of thesplice the other conductor to the blue wire. In-

reel of wire.sulate splices with electrical tape.

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(e) Assure that the continuity plug isthreaded onto the interkit connector in order tocomplete the circuit.

(f) Taking along cutoff portion of rocketmotor firing cable, lay out reeled wire to next kitto be connected.

(g) When enough extension wire has beenunreeled, cut wire and strip three inches (7.5 cm)of insulation from the two conductors in the ex-tension wire.

(h) Secure extension wire to cut off portionof rocket motor cable in same manner as indicatedin c (1) (d) above.

(2) Connect just-extended cable to next rocketmotor in line as follows:

(a) Remove and set aside firing lead plugfrom the firing cable connector of the just-ex-tended cable.

(b) Remove and retain continuity plug (fig.2-15) from next kit’s interkit connector.

(c) Thread the firing cable connector of thejust-extended cable on to the next kit’s interkitconnector (fig. 2-16) and secure it.

(3) Working from farthest kit toward nearestkit (excluding the nearest kit), extend all cablesand connect all rocket motors in the manner de-scribed in paragraphs c(1) and c(2) above. The fir-ing circuit of the nearest kit remains intact forconnection to the field firing lead.

d. Final Check of Hookup. Working from nearestkit toward farthest kit, make a final check ofhookup by assuring that:

(1) All electrical connections and splices aresecure.

(2) All splices are insulated to prevent short-ing.

(3) No kite have been missed in the rocketmotor interconnection.

(4) Continuity plug is installed in farthest kitin line.

e. Final Procedures At Kit Site. Perform the fi-nal procedures in paragraph 2-7e above.

2-9. Final Preparationsa. At firing location unshort firing lead conduc-

tors and check circuit with a blasting galvanom-eters or Blasting Cap Test Set M51. If a galvanom-eters is being used, about 23 ohms should be readfor each 500-foot length (150 meters) of type WD-1/TT telephone cable, about 6 ohms should be readfor each 500 feet (160 meters) of electrical powercable. Because of the high resistance of the WD-1/‘IT cable, test set M51 may not indicate a goodcircuit when used to test a 4000 foot (1200 meters)length of the cable even if the circuit is mod. IfM51 indicates a bad circuit end the length ofthe.circuit is long, recheck the circuit with agalvanometer, if available.

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firing lead conductors and take whatever correc-tive action is required.

WARNINGIf necessary to work in area of kit(s), tem-porarily reinstall each yellow-taggedsafety plug. Remove each plug when workis completed.

CAUTIONNever use any power source other than ablasting machine to fire the M180 - it couldproduce a warhead misfire.

c. If circuit checks out, actuate blasting ma-chine several times with nothing attached to it.Then attach one firing lead conductor to each ter-minal of blasting machine.

2-10. Operation

Fire kit(s) by using maximum possible force toactuate blasting machine (standard SO cap) orkeep squeezing handle until fire lamp lights(M341).

2-11. Recovery of Kit(s) Prepared For Use ButNot Used

CAUTIONAs required, clean and thoroughly dry allparts of recovered kit(s).

a. Disassembly of Firing Circuit(s).(1) Disconnect field firing lead from blasting

machine terminals and short firing lead conduc-tors.

(2) At kit site, reinstall a yellow-tagged safetyplug in the safety plug connector of each kit.

(3) Unscrew priming adapter (s) and removenon-electric blasting cap(s) (fig. 2-7) fromshaped charge(s) and place a piece of tapeover the cap well(s) of the shaped charge(s).

(4) Disconnect the field firing lead from thefiring lead of nearest or single kit. Short the con-ductors of the firing lead and wrap them withtape.

(5) For multi-kit hookups, disconnect the fir-ing cable connectors from the interkit connectorsof remaining kits. Connect the tiring lead plugsto the firing cable connectors and connect the con-tinuity plugs to the interkit connectors.

(6) Coil firing circuit(s) (with extension wireif used) and secure with tape. The coil should looksimilar to the configuration shown in B, fig. 2-18.

(7) Short the field firing lead conductor.(8) Reel the field firing wire onto the reel(s).

b. Disassembly of Demolition Circuit(s).(1) If disassembling a closely spaced hookup,

remove the tape from the explosive junction (fig.2-13).

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(1) Unlatch peripheral clamp, carefully re-move rocket motor from warhead and set rocketmotor aside (figs. 2-7 and 2-8).

(2) Place protective disk over warhead andlatch peripheral clamp.

(3) Tip tripod slightly, bring tripod legs to-

gether, and carefully lower tripod to ground (fig.2-5).

(4) Separate each support leg and fold lowersection against upper section.

(5) Separate launch leg, and place lower sec-tion against upper section, assuring that base endof launch leg is near firing device.

d. Repacking Kit(s)(1) Position components and strap or tape in

three places as shown in figure 1–11.(2) Position barrier bag and packing materials

as shown in figure 1-10.(3) Compress bound fiber pads slightly against

sides of shipping container and place kit and dem-olition circuit wooden subpack between pads.

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pull barrier bag together over all packing mate-rials.

(5) Press as much air as possible out of barrierbag tape bag closed.

(6) Close container top and refasten wire loopsalong edge of container.

(7) Mark exterior of wooden box to indicate itwill be given priority of issue. If original shippingbox is not being used, remark box with completeinformation normally found on box (Chapter 1).

Table 2-1. Operator's Checklist

No. OperationSINGLE KIT

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Unpack kit.Assemble and erect tripod.After assuring that yellow-tagged safety plug is

tightly installed to its connector, unlatch pe-ripheral clamp on warhead to remove protec-tive disk and mount rocket motor. Rotaterocket motor so that continuity plug and safetyplug are on top. Latch peripheral clamp to se-cure motor to warhead.

Lay field firing lead between kit location and firinglocation. Make splices, as necessary, and thencheck continuity of wire with galvanometers orTest Set M51.

Unpack demolition circuit and place its plastic bagover rocket motor nozzle.

Remove protective sheath from firing lead. Untwistand separate conductors, and connect firinglead to field firing lead.

Attach demolition circuit by connecting electricalconnector to M57 firing device and securingnonelectric blasting cap in cap well of shapedcharge and secure with attached primingadapter M1A4.

Assure that continuity plug and firing lead plugare tightly installed to their connectors.

Remove yellow-tagged safety plug from rocket mo-tor. Keep safety plug and proceed to firing lo-cation.

Check firing circuit using galvanometers or Test SetM51. Connect circuit to blasting machine. As-sure firing area is clear, and actuate machineto fire kit.

CLOSELY SPACED KITS (2, 3 OR 5)

Refer to figure 2-2 to determine deployment setup,and mark target points.

Conduct following operations for each kit:a. Unpack Kit.b. Assemble and erect tripod.c. After assuring that yellow-tagged safety

plug is tightly installed to its connector, unlatchperipheral clamp on warhead to remove protectivedisks and mount rocket motor. Rotate rocket motorso that continuity plug and yellow-tagged safetyplug are on top. Latch peripheral clamp to securemotor to warhead.Lay field firing lead to the firing location from the

nearest kit, making splices as necessary. Checkcontinuity of wire with galvanometers or TestSet M51.

Table 2-1. Operator’s Checklist-Continued

OperationUnpack each demolition circuit and place a plastic

bag over each rocket motor nozzle.Connection of demolition circuits:

a. Insert electrical connector of each demoli-tion circuit into mating connector of each M57 fir-ing device.

b. Insert nonelectric blasting cap of each cir-cuit into capwell of each shaped charge and securewith attached priming adapter M1A4.

c. Interconnect the demolition circuits by tap-ing all detonating cordblasting cap junctions to-gether to form an explosive junction.Connection of rocket motors:

a. Remove continuity plugs from all interkitconnectors except the fathest kit.

b. Remove firing lead plug from all firing cableconnectors except the nearest kit.

c. Starting from the farthest kit, connect thefiring cable connector to the interkit connector ofthe next kit.Remove protective sheath from firing lead. Untwist

and separate conductors, and connect firinglead to field firing lead.

Remove each yellow-tagged safety plug from rocketmotor. Keep all safety plugs and continuityplugs and proceed to firing location.

Check firing circuit using blasting galvanometers orTest Set M51. Connect circuit to blasting ma-chine. Assure firing area is clear, and actuatemachine to fire kits.

WIDELY SPACED KITS (2 TO 15)

Determine deployment setup, assuring that thereis at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) between kits, andmark target points.

Conduct following operations for each kit:a. Unpack kit.b. Assemble and erect tripod.c. After assuring that a yellow-tagged safety

plug is tightly installed to its connector, unlatchperipheral clamp on warhead to remove protectivedisk and mount rocket motor. Rotate rocket motorso that continuity plug and yellow-tagged safetyplug are on top. Latch peripheral clamp to securemotor to warhead.Lay field firing lead to the firing location from the

nearest kit making splices as necessary. Checkcontinuity of wire with galvanometers or testset M51.

Unpack demolition circuit and place a plastic bagover each rocket motor nozzle.

Attach each demolition circuit to its respective kitby connecting electrical connector to M57 fir-ing device and securing nonelectric blastingcap in cap well of shaped charge and securewith attached priming adapter M1A4.

Connection of rocket motors:a. Remove continuity plugs from all interkit

connectors except the farthest kit.b. Remove firing lead plug from all firing cable

connectors except the nearest kit.c. Extend rocket motor firing cables. as nec-

essary, by splicing one extension wire to black wireof firing cable and the other extension wire to theblue firing cable wires.

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8.

Table 2-1. Operator’s Checklist-Continued

Operationd. Starting from the farthest kit, connect the

firing cable connector to the interkit connector ofthe next kit.Remove protective sheath from firing lead. Untwist

and separate conductors, and connect firinglead to field firing lead.

Remove each yellow-tagged safety plug from each

No.

9.

Table 2-1. Operator's Checklist—Continued

Operationrocket motor. Keep all yellow-tagged safetyplugs and continuity plugs and proceed to fir-ing location.

Check firing circuit using galvanometers or Test SetM51. Connect circuit to blasting machine. As-sure firing area is clear, and actuate machineto fire kits.

Section II. OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH M180 DEMOLITION KIT

2-12. General

Demolition kit M180 is fired by a 50-cap blastingmachine and a firing lead of electrical power cableor type WD-1/TT telephone cable. A 500-foot (150meters) length of cable is usually wound on a reel(cable reel and RL-39 reeling machine). A blastinggalvanometers or blasting cap test set M51 is usedto test the firing circuit. Knife, pliers, blasting capcrimper, and insulation tape are also used in open-ing containers, splicing electrical wires, etc. 0p-eration of these items is described in FM 5-25 andTM 9-1375-213-12.

NOTEIf available, a sallee closer (see RPSTL)should be used to open (or resecure) wire-bound box loops. If a sallee closer or ascrewdriver and pliers is/are not avail-able, the screwdriver blade of a cap crim-

per may be used but NEVER use thecrimper as a pliers or wire cutter.

2-13. Related Items

Table 2-2 lists the preferred items to be used withDemolition Kit M180. (See SC 1375-94-CL-P02 forcomplete details, all are part of the standard dem-olition equipment set covered by that supply cat-alog except the older model 50 cap blasting ma-chine which should be a TO & E item for userorganizations.)

NOTEOlder model 50 cap or 100 cap blastingmachines may be used with the M180 ifthey are in good working order but themodels listed are preferred especially formulti-kit hook ups.

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Table 2-2. Related Items

Item

Battery, special, silver chloride, dry cell: BA-245/u; 0.9 v total voltage; cylindrical shape; 2-terminal,stud and nut type; 3/4 in. (18.75 mm) diameter, 2 3/8 in. (59.0 mm) length; Spec MI L-B-13136B(standard battery) (installed in galvanometers)

Battery, special, silver chloride, dry cell: BA-2245/u; 0.9 v total voltage; cylindrical shape, 2-terminal,stud and nut type; corrosion-resistant; 3/4 in. (18.75 mm) diameter, 2 3/8 in. (59.00 mm) length;Spec MIL-B-13136B (low temperature battery for galvanometers.)

Blasting machine, M34: 50-cap capacity.

OR

Blasti ng machine: 50-cap capacity.

Cable, power, electrical: No. 18 AWG 2-conductor wire 500-ft. (150 meters) reel.

OR

Cable, telephone: 2-conductor wire 500-ft (150 meters) reel, type WD 1/TT, Spec MIL-C-13294C.

Crimper, blasting cap: M2 w/fuze cutter; MIL-C-43438.

Insulation tape, electrical: Adhesive; cotton; coated ru impregnated per spec; 0.75 in. (18.75 mm)w, 82.5 ft (24.75 meters) to 85 h. (25.50 meters) Ig, 0.015 in (0.375 mm) thk, dielectric strengthper spec; color coded black; 100 rolls per carton; Fed Spec HH-I-510.

Knife, pocket: special tools, can opener, punch blade, screwdriver and bottle opener; w/clevis; (MIL-K-818); one cutting blade, lg of blade 3 1/4 in. (81.25 mm)

Pliers: Lineman’s w/slide cutter 8 in. (200 mm) nom size; (Fed Spec GGG-P-471, type IX, class 1,style A).

Reel, cable: 9 in. (225 mm) dia x 8 in (200 mm) lg; (No. DR-8)

Reeling machine, cable, hand: removable reel; collapsible frame; 7.500 in (187.5 mm) lg. 13.500 in.(337.5 mm) W, 7.250 in. (181.25 mm) h; (MIL-R-3206, type RL-39B).

Test Set, Blasting Cap: M51 (Dwg 9227694).

OR

Galvanometer, blasting: w/1 ea case and carrying strap; Spec W-B-411, type 1. When exhausted useNSN 4925-00-999-3454 Test Set Blasting Cap M51.

NSN6135-00-128-1632

6135-00-833-9909

1375-00-567-0223

1375-00-141-9496

6145-00-299-6172

6145-00-226-8606

5120-00-029-0683

5970-00-644-3167

5110-00-161-2205

5120-00-239-8251

8130-00-407-7859

3895-00-498-8343

4925-00-999-3454

6625-00-539-8444

Section III. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-14 General

Operation of this kit under unusualconditions is the same as for normalconditions.

WARNING

The M180 (and other directly-operated,electrically-initiated demolitioncircuits) must not be set up oroperated during periods of impendingor active electrical storms.

CAUTION

Firing of the M180above or below the

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kit at temperaturesfiring temperature

limits can result in malfunctioningof the item. The firing temperature1 imits are -40°F (-40°C) to +130°F(+54°C) (fig. 2-1).

2-15 Related Items

Al 1 the related items 1 isted intable 2-2 are also used under unusualconditions with the exception ofgalvanometers batteries: in extremelycold conditions, only the low temp-erature batteries; (BA-2245/u) may beused; in normal to extremely hotconditions, only the standardbattery (BA-245/u) may be used.

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CHAPTER 3

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

3-1. Precautions

Section 1. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL

WARNINGThe yellow-tagged safety plug is a short-ing device for the kit’s electro-explosiveinitiators and must be in place whenworking in the area of an assembled kitor when a rocket motor is being handled.The safety plug must be removed prior tofiring.

NOTE

If the safety plug is lost ormissing, a safety plug (theoriginal or one from previouslyfired kit) should be installedas soon as possible. Do nothandle a kit without a safetyplug any more than necessary.Do not transport a kit withouta safety plug any long distances.

When kit is unpacked assure that yellow-taggedsafety plug is in place on rocket motor.

3-2. Inspection

When the kit is received, conduct an inspection todetermine if it has been damaged. Figure 3-1shows the general inspection flow chart. Deter-mine if there is serious damage (total penetration,structural collapse, etc.) to the shipping con-tainer. If there is no serious damage and damageto the contents is unlikely, do not open the kit.Place the kit in the storage area. If the containeris seriously damaged, proceed as follows:

a. Break the car seal holding wire twist lock (orhasp) on the shipping container and remove thecar seal. Unfasten the wire loops (or hasps) hold-ing the top of the container closed and open thecontainer.

If available, use a sallee closer (seeRPSTL) to open or resecure wire-bound box loops. If a sallee closeror a screwdriver and pliers are notavailable, use the screwdriver bladeof a cap crimper. DO NOT CUT thewire hops or use crimper as a pliers.

b. Inspect the barrier bag for rips or holes.(1) If the barrier bag appears intact and dam-

age to its contents appears unlikely, do not openthe barrier bag. Repair or replace the containerin accordance with the procedures in paragraph3-4, repack as required and place kit in storagearea

(2) If the barrier bag is ripped or torn or ifdamage to the contents seems likely, open the bagand remove the kit and demolition circuit woodensubpack from the container. Set the wooden sub-pack aside and unpack the kit components onlyto the extent necessary to determine the extentof damage. Use the applicable procedures of par-agraph 2-4b(3).

(a) Inspect the unopened wooden subpackand kit components. If they are undamaged, re-pair or replace the bag and/or container, repackas required in accordance with the applicable pro-cedures of paragraph 2-11d. Place kit in the stor-age area

(b) If the demolition circuit wooden subpackis damaged or if damage to the contents is sus-pected, open the subpack and inspect the demo-lition circuit without opening the plastic bag.Open the bag only if damage cannot be deter-mined or if repair is necessary.

1. If the circuit is not damaged, repair thebox as required, repack and tape the cover closed.Set the subpack aside for repacking in the kit con-tainer.

2. If the circuit is damaged, open the plas-tic bag (if not previously opened) and repair inaccordance with the procedures in paragraph 3-7.Place the required circuit in the plastic bag andtape the bag shut. Place the bag into the box and

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tape the box cover closed. Set the subpack aside condition and should not be transported by userfor repacking in the kit container. If the circuit personnel. Contact EOD personnel for disposal ofis damaged beyond the authorized repair, repack the kit.all components (para 2-11d) and return the kit to 2. If there is other damage, repair or re-the supply point. place damaged components, barrier bag, and con-

(c) If the kit components are damaged, de- tainer in accordance with the procedures in par-termine the type and extent of the damage. agraphs 3-4 thru 3-6, repack as required using

1. If there is damage to the explosive com- the applicable procedures of paragraph 2–11d andponents of the shaped charge, warhead, or rocket place the kit in the storage area. If the damagemotor to the extent that the explosive filler is is beyond the authorized repair, repack and re-exposed or fragmented, the kit is in a hazardous turn kit to the supply point.

Section Il. MAINTENANCE

3-3. General

Repair parts are not authorized for the equip-ment. Operator/organizational maintenance islimited to that provided in the following para-graphs.

3-4. Containers and Packing Materials

Containers and packing materials may be re-paired or replaced. Replacement will be made us-ing items from previously expended kits. Assurethat all markings (nomenclature, lot identifica-tion, NSN, etc.) are transferred to the reworked/replaced items. When a container is damaged butthere is no evidence of damage to the contents,or barrier bag, DO NOT OPEN BARRIER BAG,replace container ONLY.

3-5. Tripod

The authorized repair for the tripod is thestraightening of bent legs.

3-6. Electrical Wires

Wires that have been severed or which have ac-cidentally bared sections can be repaired.

a. To splice severed wires, use at least twoinches of bare conductor from each wire and twistthem together securely. Insulate each twistedsplice with electrical insulating tape to preventshorting.

b. Accidentally bared conductors should be re-paired by covering with electrical insulating tape.

3-7. Detonating Cord

Detonating cord which has been severed may berepaired by tying the ends in a square or similarknot. Assure that at least six inches (150 mm) ofeach end extend beyond the knot. The six inch(150 mm) ends should lie flat against the cord andmay be taped in place.

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CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

Section I.

4-1. Precautions

WARNINGAs with all ammunition containing elec-tro-explosive initiators (EEI), avoidtransporting or operating the M180 Dem-olition Kit in the vicinity of operating tel-evision, radio, radar, etc. transmitters.The radio frequency (RF) energy emittedby these transmitters can fire the EEIunder same circumstances even with theshorting devices in place; for example, donot operate or transport the kit within100 feet (30 meters) of an operating walk-ie-talkie. Figures for safe distances fromvarious powered transmitters are givenin TM 9-1300-206, appendix C.

a. Handle kits carefully since improper han-dling can degrade the ammunition so that it willnot accomplish its mission.

b. Assure that ammunition being transportedwill not be damaged, contaminated or otherwisedegraded to the extent that it becomes dangerousor its usefulness impaired.

c. Do not roll, drop or subject ammunition tohigh-stock loads.

d. Return as unserviceable ammunition that issubjected to severe handling and is damaged orsuspected of being damaged.

4-2. Instructions

a. Ammunition transported in trucks, jeeps andother tactical vehicles will be blocked and braced.This blocking and bracing will be adequate to

4-5. Precautions

a. When it is necessary to store ammunition inthe open, select a storage site not exposed topower lines and electrical cables.

b. Do not locate ammunition adjacent to res-ervoirs, water mains or sewer lines.

SHIPMENT

withstand sudden stops and starts as well as off-road operations.

b. Load ammunition in an attitude which pre-vent movement.

c. If ammunition packing is broken or damaged,and the munitions are still serviceable, repair inaccordance with the procedures in paragraph 3-4.

4-3. Transportation

Refer to TM 9-1300-206.

4-4. Shipment Data

Department of Transportation:a. Demolition Kit, M180.

(DOT) shippingdesignation ----------- Explosive A

(DOT) container marking Rocket Ammunition w/Explosive Projectile

National Stock Number(NSN) ----------------- 1375-00-148-7159

Gross weight -------------- 65 lb (74.25 kg)Cubical displacement of

shipping container --- 7.2 cu ft. (0.216 M3)DODIC -------------------- 1375-M965D e s c r i p t i v e n o m e n c l a t u r e

of packed item -------------- Demolition kit, Cratering:M 1 8 0

b. Demolition kit, M270(DOT) shipping

designation ----------- Not applicable(DOT) container marking Not applicableNational Stock Number

(NSN) ----------------- 6920-01-087-0038Gross weight -------------- 180 lb (81.0 kg)Cubical displacement of

shipping container --- 8.0 cu ft (0.24 M 3)Descriptive nomenclature Demolition Kit, Cratering

of packed item ---------- Training: M270 (inert)

c. Select level, well drained sites free from read-ily ignitable and flammable materials.

d. Do not store ammunition under trees or ad-jacent to towers or other structures that attractlightning.

e. Provide nonflammable or fire-resistant over-

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head covers (such as tarpaulin) for all ammuni-tion. Maintain overhead air space of approxi-mately 18 inches between cover and ammunition.Keep cover at least 6 inches (150 mm) from pileon ends and at sides, to permit air circulation.

4-6. Storage Data

a. Storage data for Demolition Kit M180 are in-dicated below. (Note that cited temperature limitsrefer to the temperature of the kit itself, ratherthan the temperature of the surrounding environ-ment.)

Quantity-distance class ----- 1.1Storage compatibility group EStorage temperature limits:

Lower limit -------------- -40°F-(-40°C)Upper limit -------------- + 140°F-(+60°C)

NOTEUpper limits for storage must be strictlyadhered to for safe and reliable operation.In unventilated containers, enclosures,shelters, freight cars, closed vehicles andsimiliar structures, temperatures consid-erably higher than the outside ambienttemperature may be encountered. For

example, temperatures of approximately160°F (+ 70°C) can be developed withinsuch a structure exposed to an outside airtemperature of 125°F (+ 52°C) plus the fullimpact of solar radiation for a period offour hours.

b. The restrictions specified in a above are notapplicable to the M270 Demolition Kit since thekit is completely inert.

c. Minimum distances permitted between givenquantities of explosives and inhabited buildings,etc., for ammunition in quantity distance class 1.1are indicated in TM 9-1300-206.

4-7. Procedures

a. Use heavy, well supported dunnage to keepbottom tier of stack off ground and prevent it fromsinking into ground.

b. Allow at least 6 inches (150 mm) of space be-neath pile for air circulation.

c. Dig suitable trenches to prevent water fromflowing under pile.

d. Use hard stand of bituminous material orgravel and sand in preference to excessive dun-nage.

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APPENDIX A

REFERENCES

A-1. PUBLICATION INDEXES

The following publication indexes should be con-sulted frequently for the latest changes or revi-sions of references given in this appendix and fornew publication relating to the material coveredin this manual:

Index of AdministrativePublications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index of Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . .Index of Doctrinal, Training,

and OrganizationalPublications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index of Technical Manuals,Technical Bulletins, SupplyManuals (types 7, 8, and 9),Supply Bulletins, andLubrication Orders . . . . . . . . . . .

Index of Supply Catalogs andSupply Manuals (excludingtypes 7, 8, and 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A2. ARMY REGULATIONS

Reporting of TransportationDiscrepancies in Shipments

Transportation by Water ofExplosives and HazardousCargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Military Traffic Management

DA Pam 310-1DA Pam 310-2

DA Pam 310-3

DA Pam 310-4

DA Pam 310-6

AR 55-38

AR 55-228

Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 55-355Malfunctions Involving

Ammunition andExplosives ---------------------- AR 75-1

Interservice Responsibilitiesfor Explosive OrdnanceDisposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 75-14

Responsibilities andProcedures for ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 75-15

Accident Reporting andRecords -------------------------- AR 38540

Policies and Procedures forFiring Ammunition forTraining, Target Practice,and Combat -------------------- AR 385-63

Identification of InertAmmunition andAmmunition Components . . AR 385–65

Fire Prevention and Protection AR 420-90Reporting of Item

Discrepancies Attributableto Shippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 735-11-2

Reporting of QualityDeficiency Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 702-7

A-3. BLANK FORMS

Accident Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 285Record of Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 1051Recommended Changes to

Publications and BlankForms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2028

Equipment Inspection andMaintenance Worksheet . . . . . DA Form 2404

Maintenance Request . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2407Equipment Maintenance Log . . DA Form 2409Ammunition Condition Report DA Form 2415Fire Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 3985Packaging and Improvement

Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 6Discrepancy in Shipment

Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SF 361Quality Deficiency Report . . . . . . SF 368

A-4. DOCTRINAL, TRAINING ANDORGANIZATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Explosives and Demolitions . . . . FM 5-25Engineer Field Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 5-34

A-5. EQUIPMENT MANUALS

Technical Manuals:Ammunition and Explosives

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-1300-206Demolition Materials (Op &

Org Maint) ---------------------- TM 9–1375-213–12

Demolition Materials (DS&GS) TM 9-1375-213-34

Army MaintenanceManagement Systems(TAMMS) ------------------------ TM 38-750

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Destruction of Conventional A-6. SUPPLY CATALOGSAmmunition and ImprovedConventional Munitions to TM

Ammunition and Explosives:Classes 1340 thru 1398 . . . . . . SC 1340/98-IL

Prevent Enemy Use . . . . . . . . . 750-244-5-1 Demolition Equipment Set,TRADOC Training Devices

for Army Wide Use. . . . . .TRADOCPAM 71-9

Explosive Initiating,Electric and Nonelectric . . . . SC 1375-94-

CL-P02

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APPENDIX B

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS

Section I. INTRODUCTION

B-1. ScopeThis appendix lists repair parts and special toolsrequired for the performance of organizationalmaintenance of the M180 and M270 DemolitionKits.

B-2. Explanation of Columns

a. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure num-

ber of the illustration on which the item is shown.(2) Item number. The number used to identify

item called out in the illustration.b. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability

(SMR) Codes.(1) Source code. Source codes indicate the

manner of acquiring support items for mainte-nance, repair, or overhaul of end items. Sourcecodes are entered in the first and second positionsof the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:Code DefinitionPA ------------ item procured and stocked for anticipated or

known usage.KF ----------- An item of a maintenance kit and not pur-

chased separately. Maintenance kit is de-fined as a kit that provides an item thatcan be replaced at organizational or inter-mediate levels of maintenance.

XB ----------- Item is not procured or stocked. If not avail-able through salvage, requisition.

(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes areassigned to indicate the levels of maintenanceauthorized to USE and REPAIR support items.The maintenance codes are entered in the thirdand fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Codeformat as follows:

(a) The maintenance code entered in thethird position will indicate the lowest mainte-nance level authorized to remove, replace, anduse the support item. The maintenance code en-tered in the third position will indicate one of thefollowing levels of maintenance:

(b) The maintenance code entered in thefourth position indicates whether the item is tobe repaired and identifies the lowest maintenancelevel with the capability to perform complete re-pair (i.e., all authorized maintenance functions).This position will contain one of the followingmaintenance codes:Code Application/ExplanationO . . . . . . . . . . . Support item is removed, replaced, used at

the organizational level of maintenance.O . . . . . . . . . . . . . The lowest maintenance level capable of

complete repair of the support item is theorganizational level.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the Na-tional stock number assigned to the item and willbe used for requisitioning purposes.

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary numberused by the manufacturer (individual, company,firm, corporation, or Government activity), whichcontrols the design and characteristics of the itemby means of its engineering drawings, specifica-tions, standards, and inspection requirements toidentify an item or range of items.

NOTEWhen a stock number item is requisi-tioned, the item received may have a dif-ferent part number than the part beingreplaced.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric codelisted in SB 708-42 which is used to identify themanufacturer, distributor, or Government agency,etc.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item nameand description to identify the item.

g. Unit of Measure. A two-character alphabeticabbreviation indicating the unit upon which theallowances are based; e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates thequantity of the item used with or on the equip-ment.

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(1)Illustration

(a)Fig.No.

1-8

1-9

(b)ItemNo.—

—

(1)Illust

Fig.No.

ationItemNo.

(2)

SMRCode

XB000

XB000

Section Il.

(3)

National stockNo.

8140-01050-5810

To be assigned

(2)

SMR Code

PAO ----------

PAO ----------

PAO ----------KFO ----------KFO ----------PAO ----------

PAO ----------

PAO ----------

(4)

PartNumber

9241167

9332620

REPAIR PARTS

(5)

FSCM

19200

19200

(6)

Description

BOX, WIREBOUND, PACKING,AMMUNITION (KIT CRA-TERING, DEMOLITION:M180).

BOX, WOOD, PACKING MUNI-TION (KIT CRATERINGDEMOLITION, TRAINING:M270) (INERT)

(3)

Federal Stock No.

3540-665-6242

8135-281-4071

8135-239-5291

------------------

-------------------

5110-293-0089

5120-224-7592

5120-319-5434

(7)

U/M

1

1

Section Ill. SPECIAL TOOLS

(4)

DescriptionSTRAPPING AND SEALING KIT:

STRAPPING, STEEL: 5/8 in. x 0.023in., 50 lb, QQ-S-781

SEAL, STRAPPING

SEALER

STRETCHER

SHEARS, METAL CUTTING HAND:12½ in., GGG-S-291

PRESS, LEAD SEAL, HAND: with re-movable dies, US and ORD insig-nia die legend.

SALLEE CLOSER 8864731 (19203)

(5)

Unit ofMeasure

ea

------------

------------

------------

------------

ea

ea

ea

(8)

Qty incin Unit

1

1

(6)

Quantityincorporated

in unit

1

1

AR

1

1

4

4

1

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APPENDIX C

MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART


C-1. General

a. The Maintenance Allocation Chart desig-nates responsibility for the performance of main-tenance functions.

b. Only the lowest level of maintenance author-ized to perfom a maintenance function is indi-cated.

c. A maintenance function assigned a mainte-nance level will automatically be authorized to beperformed at any higher maintenance level.

d. A maintenance function that cannot be per-formed at the assigned level of maintenance forany reason may be forwarded to the next highermaintenance organization. Higher maintenancelevels will perform the maintenance functions oflower maintenance levels when required or di-rected by the appropriate commander.

C-2. Definitions

The implementation of maintenance tasks will beconsistent withthe assigned maintenance in ac-cordance with the following definitions:

a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability of anitem by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with establishedstandards through examination.

b. Test. To verify serviceability and to detectincipient failure by measuring the mechanical orelectrical characteristics of an item and compar-ing those characteristics with prescribed stand-ards.

c. Service. Operations required periodically tokeep an item in proper operating condition.

(1) Unpack. To remove item from packing boxfor service or for the performance of other main-tenance operations.

(2) Repack. To return item to packing boxafter service or other maintenance operations.

(3) Clean. To rid the item of contamination.(4) Touch up. To spot paint scratched or blis-

tered surfaces.(5) Mark. To restore obliterated identification.

d. Install. To emplace, seat or fix into positionan item in a manner to allow the proper func-tioning of the equipment; also to assemble onecomponent of an end item with another.

e. Adjust. To maintain within prescribed limitsby bringing into proper or exact position, or bysetting the operating characteristics to the spec-ified parameters.

f. Renovate. To restore item to serviceable con-dition.

(1) Paint. To repaint the entire item.(2) Repair. To restore serviceability to an item

by correcting specific damage, fault, malfunction,or failure through the application of maintenanceservices or other maintenance actions.

(3) Replace. To substitute a serviceable com-ponent in a manner to allow the proper function-ing of equipment.

C-3. Symbols

Specific levels of maintenance are indicated bysymbols, as follows:

Symbol Maintenance levelC ------------------------------ Operator/CrewO ----------------------------- OrganizationF ----------------------------- Direct SupportH ----------------------------- General SupportD ----------------------------- Depot

In the maintenance Allocation Chart, these sym-bols reflect the lowest level of maintenance re-sponsible for performing a particular function.

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Section Il. DEMOLITION KIT, CRATERING: Ml80

Section Ill. Demolition Kit, Cratering: Training, M270 (INERT)

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APPENDIX D

CONSUMABLE MATERIALS


D-1. Scope c. Specification Number-Column 3. IndicatesThis appendix lists expendable supplies which are specification assigned to the item.authorized for operator and organizational main- d. Unit of Issue-Column 4. Indicates the unittenance. Listed items should be requisitioned, asrequired, through normal supply channels.

D-2. Explanation of Columns

The Following provides an explanation of col-umns in section II.

a. National Stock Numbers-Column 1. Indi-cates the National stock number assigned to theitem and will be used for requisitioning purposes.

b. Description-Column 2. Indicates the itemname and brief description.

of issue of each maintenance supply item.

D-3. list of Abbreviationsbg ----------------------------------- bagbx ----------------------------------- boxcl ------------------------------------ coilea ----------------------------------- eachgl ---------------------------------- gallonhd ----------------------------------- hundredpg ----------------------------------- packagept ----------------------------------- pint

Section Il. CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

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LOGSA

6810-00-205-6786

LOGSA

8020-00-597-4767

LOGSA

8020-00-850-0084

LOGSA

6850-00-174-9672

LOGSA

7930-00-249-8036

LOGSA

8010-00-910-8054

LOGSA

8010-00-848-9272

LOGSA

8010-00-297-2119

LOGSA

5315-00-597-9766

LOGSA

7520-00-558-1487

LOGSA

7520-00-227-7137

LOGSA

5315-00-889-2743

LOGSA

7510-00-161-0811

LOGSA

7510-00-161-0815

LOGSA

7510-00-161-0816

LOGSA

7920-00-205-1711

LOGSA

5340-00-902-0426

LOGSA

8135-00-239-5291

LOGSA

8135-00-281-4071

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Official:J. C. PENNINGTON

Major General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

E. C. MEYERGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

Distribution:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40, Organizational maintenance requirements

for Demolition Materials.

PIN: 042187-006

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