C10, TM 9-2350-230-12
d. Unpacking and Stowing.
CAUTION: Do not use axes, crow- bars or other
implements which may damage inner pack or
NOTE. Retain packing materials for repackaging, as
ammunition.
required.
(b) Open outer pack.
(1) Packaging.
(c) Remove bagged fiber container.
(a) In order to protect the nonmetallic
cartridge case from moisture, each round
(d) Remove laminated barrier bag covering
fiber container.
is packed in an elastomeric (stretchy
rubber) or neoprene barrier bag as follows:
(e) Open fiber container and remove bagged
cartridge and desiccant bags.
(1) Rounds with cartridge cases M205
(f) Immediately inspect projectile and outside
barrier bags. These cover the
of barrier bag
for moisture. Reject
cartridge case and extend flat up the
rounds which fail to pass this inspection
projectile body beyond the rotating
and return to ASP for disposition. Do not
band.
use humidity indicator card on bag as I
inspection criterion,
(2) Rounds with cartridge cases M157
neoprene barrier bags. This bag
CAUTION. Do not remove barrier I bag which covers
covers the cartridge case and is
cartridge case until round is being chambered.
drawn tight around the base of the
projectile, with a cuff folded back.
(g) Check markings on projectile to confirm
On cartridge M625 XM625) ONLY,
identification of round.
the bag extends flat up the projectile
body.
(h) Before placing round in stowage rack, fit
protective cover (issued with vehicle) over
(b) A warning stenciled on each bag advises
cartridge case. Unfold cuff of barrier bag
the user to "REMOVE THIS BAG
so that it extends flat, covering projectile
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO FIRING."
rotating band inside protective cover.
(2) Marking of packaging. Markings on outer
NOTE. This protective cover is used over
and inner pack are given in table 7-3.1.
elastomeric and neoprene barrier bags as additional
protection for ammunition stowed on board vehicle.
(3) Procedure.
determine identification.
Figure 7-3-deleted.
7-4.2