TM 9-1345-203-12
Table 4-1. Inspection Criteria for Packaging - Continued
Metal containers
Dents deeper than 1/4 inch which
Dents which impair the
Body
Dents less than 1/4 inch deep
may be removed without
structural integrity of the
weakening structure of container
material
Tight seams which prevent
None
Loose or leaking seams
entrance of moisture
Free from rust
Minor rust which can be removed
Rust which has caused pitting
and perforations.
Free from perforations.
None
Perforated
Cap and covers
Dents which do not prevent cover
Dents which can be removed.
Dents which cannot be
from closing.
removed and/or prevent assem-
bly to body
Free from rust.
Minor rust which can be removed.
Rust which has caused exces-
sive pitting.
(2) Cracks, dents, and other obvious damage to
Corrective Action.
b.
components.
(1) Replace unserviceable containers using pro-
(3)
Missing, illegible, incorrect, or misleading
cedures in paragraph 4-9.
markings.
(2) Repair broken or damaged boxes using proce-
Corrective Action.
b.
dures in paragraph 4-7.
(1) Acceptable material to be repackaged using
(3) Tighten or replace hardware or banding using
procedures in paragraph 4-9.
procedures in paragraph 4-6.
(2) Reparable items to be cleaned. Clean
Inspection of Mines and Mine Canisters
flaked or blistered coating and touch up paint and mark-
ing, following procedures in paragraph 4-5.
a. Materiel Defects. Specific defects (identified as
acceptable, reparable or irreparable) and inspection criteria
(3) Remark, following procedures in para-
monly encountered types of materiel defects are listed and .
illustrated below.
c. Disposition of Irreparable Items. For disposition
of irreparable ammunition, contact the next higher Main-
(1) Peeling, blistered, or scratched protective tenance level. Contact EOD personnel for disposition of
coatings on painted surfaces.
mines considered to be hazardous.
Item
Acceptable
Reparable
Irreparable
Markings
Legible and correct
Illegible. Correct data available
Correct data cannot be deter-
for remarking.
mined.
Paint or protective
No scratches, peeling, or blister-
Scratches, peeling, or blistering in
Scratches peeling, or blistering
coat
ing
spots.
requiring complete repaint.
Body
Free from rust.
Minor rust which can be removed
Extensive rust cannot be
with wire brush, sandpaper, or
removed with wire brush, sand-
steel wool.
paper, or steel wool.
