C3, TM 9-2350-230-12
Figure 6-2. (Added) Blocking under turret rotatable floor for air-delivery (vehicles serial no. 1 through 69 only)
Section 6-2. STORAGE
good protection against moisture and must have
6-2.
Servicing and Processing Vehicle for Storage
adequate ventilation.
a. Servicing Vehicle. Perform all before an4/or
(2)
Outside storage sites may be utilized when
after- operation preventive- maintenance checks and
adequate buildings are not avail-able.
services and lubricate in accordance with LO 9-2350-
Missiles stored outside must be stacked 6
230-12 (Appendix IV).
inches off the ground on dunnage and
covered with paulins or other suitable
b. Processing Vehicle for Storage.
Reverse
covering. The covering must allow free
circulation of air among the containers.
Suitable trenches should be dug to prevent
6-3.
Missile Subsystem Shipment and Storage
water from running under the stacks.
a. Shipment of Missiles. The shipping and storage
(3)
Missiles should be stored with NOSE END
container provides adequate shock and vibration
pointing in the direction which offers the
protection for the SHILLELAGH missile during transit,
minimum hazard to personnel and property
provided the containers are securely tied down and
in event of accidental ignition.
braced on the transporting vehicle. During air shipment,
a self-operating pressure relief valve protects the missile
(4)
Do not stack more than six-containers high.
and container.
(5)
The storage temperature limits on the
b. Storage of Missiles.
containers must not be exceeded.
(1) Missiles should be stored in buildings
designed, designated, and isolated for the
(6)
Missiles must be stored in accordance with
specific purpose of storing am-munition as
quantity-distance classification and storage
must be computed using the total explosive
buildings which are used for other
purposes.
When specially constructed
are not avail-able, the building used must
offer
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