TM 9-1375-213-12
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
(6) Cut open barrier bag along the edge with
3-1. General
most free area, cutting as close to sealed edge as
Upon receipt of demolition materiel, determine
possible.
whether materiel is serviceable and verify items
(7) Remove item or items required and, if
against requisition list.
any are left in bag, immediately flatten open edge
of bag to remove excess air. Fold over open edge
3-2. Precautions
of bag several times to provide remaining con-
a. Unless packing boxes show evidence of mois-
tents with some measure of moisture protection.
ture or damage to extent that contents may be
(8) Seal folded edge with any tape available
unusable, do not open until demolition items are
to secure it in folded-over position.
to be issued.
(9) Repack in accordance with paragraph
b. All standard precautions for care and han-
dling of ammunition are applicable to demolition
(10) Record number of items removed on ap-
items. For specific precautions, refer to para-
propriate inventory control forms in accordance
maphs 1-15 and 1-16.
with local regulations.
(11) Return partially filled box to storage
3-3. Unpacking Procedures
area.
(12) Retain some packaging materials and
a. If markings on box conflict with nomencla-
empty boxes for return of unused materials or for
ture of item requisitioned, check with ammunition
replacement of broken boxes.
supply personnel to determine if issue error has
been made.
e. Wirebound Boxes (fig. 3-2).
b. Inspect boxes for damage.
(1) Cut off any wire seal and discard.
(2) Position box as shown in figure 3-2 and
bend wire loops up to disengage them, using a
personnel for disposition.
Sallee closer (fig. 3-3), screwdriver, or pliers.
Bend apart wire loops securing box and lift lid
NOTE
panel.
For organizational maintenance, save
some boxes for immediate reuse. Send
(3) Remove top layer(s) of packing.
remaining boxes to direct support. If
(4) If possible, carefully lift out one barrier
boxes are needed and none are available,
bag, taking care not to tear bag. It may be neces-
request boxes from direct support units.
sary to fold back another wirebound panel or two
to remove contents of box.
(5) Cut open barrier bag along the edge with
(1) Cut steel strapping with metal shears
most free area, cutting as close to sealed edge as
and remove. Dispose of metal straps.
possible.
(2) Cut off wire seals and discard.
(3) Twist swivel locks into proper position
(6) Remove item or items required and, if
any are left in bag, immediately flatten open edge
and open hasps.
of bag to remove excess air. Fold over open edge
(4) Lift box lid and remove top padding.
of bag several times to provide remaining con-
(5) Carefully lift out one barrier bag, taking
tents with some measure of moisture protection.
care not to tear bag.
