TM
9-2350-222-10-3
d. When loading 165-mm ammunition into vehicle, station one crewmem-
ber on ground, one crewmember on fender near loader's hatch, one crew-
member on top of turret (who hands round to crewmember inside turret)
and one crewmember inside turret. Grasp round by handle (A) with one
hand, and nose of projectile (B) with other hand. Pass round from person
to person. Always lower round through loader's hatch, projectile (B) first.
WARNING
Before loading a complete round into the gun, be sure
each part is free of sand, mud, moisture, frost, snow,
ice, grease, or other foreign matter.
e. Do not handle duds. Duds are extremely dangerous. Their fuzes may be
armed. They should be left in place for disposal by authorized personnel in
accordance with TM 9-1300-206.