TM 9-1345-203-12
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
NOTE
3-1. General
a. Upon receipt of mine materiel, verify each
Save some boxes and packing
packaged item against the requisition list.
material
for
immediate
re-use.
If marking on packaging conflicts with
Contact Direct Support Maintenance
nomenclature on requisition, check with ammunition
for disposition of remainder of
supply personnel to determine if an issue error has been
boxes.
made.
b. Unless packing boxes show evidence of
b. Pallets.
moisture or damage to the extent that contents may be
unusable, do not open until materiel is to be used.
WARNING
c. All standard precautions for care and handling
WEAR
GLOVES
AND
SAFETY
of ammunition are applicable to mine items.
GLASSES OR GOGGLES WHEN
CUTTING STRAPPING.
AVOID
BEING STRUCK BY ENDS OF
a. Inspection.
STRAPS
WHEN
TENSION
IS
(1) Inspect markings on packaging for
RELEASED.
legibility of lot number. If illegible, open box, note lot
number stenciled on inner pack or item, and restore
c. Wirebound Boxes (fig. 3-1).
illegible numbers.
(1) Cut lead seal wire with pliers and remove.
(2) Visually inspect each box/container for
(2) Bend wire loops up straight using a salee
damage or indication that the contents may be
closer (fig. 3-2), screwdriver, or pliers.
damaged.
(3) Lift lid panel to open box.
(3) Unpack only as far as necessary to
(4) Remove top, packing (if any) from box.
determine the serviceability of the materiel. Do not
(5) Remove inner packs.
open undamaged barrier bags or juggle wrapped
containers.
(4) If outer box/container is damaged beyond
repair, transfer contents to a serviceable box/container
and mark accordingly.
(5) If necessary, visually inspect each item
according to procedures in chapter 4.
(6) If barrier bags are damaged but
ammunition is serviceable, repackage per paragraph 4-9
and give priority of issue.
(7) Operator personnel will repack unused
items in original serviceable outer containers to
preserve their serviceability.
