TM 9-1330-200-12/TM 1330-12/1A
INTRODUCTION
Section 1. GENERAL
when explosive components function during a non-
1-1
Scope
functional test. A critical malfunction is one which
may cause a hazard in the circumstances described
Information in this manual is limited to responsibil-
above. For purposes of clarity, malfunctions do not
ities of operator and organizational support mainte-
include accidents and incidents resulting from neg-
nance personnel (i.e., maintenance not beyond the
ligence, malpractice, or implication in other situa-
scope of the tools, equipment or supplies normally
tions such as vehicle accidents, fires, etc. However,
available to operator and organizational personnel).
malfunctions do include abnormal or premature
Specifically, this manual contains instructions for
function of explosive ammunition items during nor-
operation; inspection; storage; packaging; and basic
mal handling, maintenance, storage, transportation,
maintenance. The prescribed maintenance respon-
and tactical deployment.
sibilities of the direct and general support level
apply as reflected in the maintenance allocation
(2) If a malfunction involving this materiel
occurs, firing of the affected lot will be halted imme-
diately. The commanding officer or senior individ-
1-2. Forms, Records and Reports
ual in charge of the unit will immediately contact
the officer under whose supervision the ammuni-
a. General. Responsibility for execution of
tion for the unit involved is maintained or issued
forms, records and reports rests upon the officers of
and will report all available facts concerning the
all units maintaining subject material. However,
malfunction.
the value of accurate documents must be appreci-
maintenance and use. Records, reports and autho-
Army activities will be reported as prescribed in AR
rized forms normally indicate the type, quantity and
75-1.
condition of materiel to be inspected, to be repaired
or to be used in repair. Properly executed forms
convey authorization and serve as records for repair
Marine Corps activities will be reported as pre-
or replacement of materiel requiring further repair.
scribed in MCO 8025.1.
Overall forms, records and reports establish work
required, progress of the work within the shops and
e. Report of Damaged or Improper Shipment.
status of the materiel upon completion of its repair.
All shipments of these munitions received in dam-
aged or otherwise unsatisfactory condition because
b. Authorized Forms. The forms generally
of deficiencies in preservation, packaging, marking,
applicable to units maintaining subject materiel are
loading, storage, or handling will be reported on SF
364 (Report of Discrepancy (ROD) in accordance
forms, refer to DA Pam 25-30. Refer to DA Pam
with AR 735-11-2. Reports of damaged or
738-750 for instructions on use and completion of
improper shipment due to transportation discrepan-
all forms required for operating and maintaining
cies are to be reported on SF 361 in accordance with
hand grenades and rifle grenades.
AR 55-38. Marine Corps units will submit such
reports in accordance with MCO 4610.5 and Mili-
c. Field Report of Accidents. Accidents involv-
tary Traffic Management Regulations (NAVMC
ing injury to personnel or damage to materiel will
1175).
be reported on DA Form 285 (Accident Report) in
accordance with AR 385-40. Marine Corps units
f. Equipment Improvement Recommenda-
will report accidents in accordance with MCO
tions. Put it on an SF 368 (Product Quality Defi-
5101.8.
ciency Report). Mail it to: U.S. Army TACOM/
ARDEC, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-QAW-C, Rock
d. Malfunctions Involving Ammunition or
Island, IL 61299-7630. We will send you a reply.
(1) A malfunction is defined as the failure
of a grenade to function in accordance with the
expected performance when fired, launched, or