TM 9-1375-213-12
b. Quantity-Distance Tables for Field Storage
e. Regard suspended demolition items as un-
Categories. Procedures set forth in
table 4-1 are
serviceable, unless otherwise instructed.
to be used as a guide in storage of demolition
materials in the field only. These procedures are
based upon necessities incidental to field storage.
It must be emphasized that any reduction of dis-
a. Field Storage Categories
tances, or increase in tonnages to those prescribed
(1) General. Storage categories are the pri-
demolition materials) is segregated for storage in
the field. Safety procedures covering storage are
based on the following factors:
(a) Within each storage category, maxi.
mum quantity of items to be stored within each
stack and within each Field Storage Unit (FSU),
and minimum distance between FSU'S and cate-
gories, are specified in quantity-distance table 4-1
for storage in the field.
c. Permanent Installation Storage. For perma-
(b) Normally, only one kind of demolition
nent installation storage, standard quantity-dis-
material is stored in a stack, Always keep initiat-
tance classes and storage compatibility groups
ing devices, such as blasting caps, separated from
given in TM 9-1300-206 apply.
other high explosives of all types. Items should be
arranged in stacks in the best manner to facilitate
inventory and inspection. Where camouflage is a
consideration, stacks may be stepped-in toward
a. Use heavy, well-supported dunnage to pre-
the top (terraced or pyramid stacking) to de-
vent stack from sinking, and to keep bottom tier
crease shadows. Whenever desirable, components
off ground.
of complete rounds may be stored within the same
b. Use hardstand of gravel and sand rather
FSU.
than excessive dunnage.
(2) Field storage category for demolition ma-
c. Allow at least 6-inch clearance beneath pile
such as blasting caps, firing devices, detonating
for air circulation.
cord, and safety fuze are included in category E
d. Dig suitable trenches to prevent water from
of field storage categories.
flowing under pile.