TM 9-1330-200-11/OP 3833 1st Rev. Vol 2, CH-2 TM 1330-12/1A CH2
SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
Section I. SHIPMENT
(1) Retain grenades in their packing until
Give grenades being transported adequate protection.
issued.
Assure they will not be damaged, contaminated or
(2) Do not roll, drop, throw or subject grenade
otherwise degraded so that they become dangerous or
boxes to rough handling.
their usefulness impaired.
Data normally appearing on grenade outer pack are
a. Transportation.
(1) Block and brace grenade packages being
transported in trucks, jeeps and other tactical vehicles.
(Blocking and bracing must be adequate to withstand
sudden stops and starts, as well as off-road operations.)
and munitions remain serviceable, restore or replace
packing by using acceptable packing material. Assure
that all markings (e.g., lot number, nomenclature, FSN,
etc.) are transferred to replaced packing.
b. Handling.
WARNING
Avoid
improper
handling
as
be affected and may be hazardous to
personnel.
Section II. STORAGE
e. Regard suspended grenades as unserviceable,
unless otherwise instructed.
a. Select level, well drained sites free from readily
ignitable and flammable materials.
a. Field Storage Categories.
b. Provide
nonflammable
or
fire-resistant
overhead covers (e.g., tarpaulin) for all grenades.
(1) General.
Storage categories are the
Maintain overhead space of approximately 18 inches
primary groups into which ammunition is segregated for
between cover and grenades. Keep cover at least 6
storage in the field. The groupings are based on
inches from pile on ends and at sides, to permit
consideration of the desirability of storing components of
circulation of air.
complete rounds in adjacent stacks and on
c. Temporarily store unserviceable grenades in
consideration of the hazards of propagation of
segregated area.
explosion, range of fragments, spread of fires, and
d. Temporarily store using unit returns in
ammunition storage are based on the following factors:
segregated area, for inspection and repacking.