C 10, TM 9-2350-230-12
a. Care.
(b) Inspect tank-stowed or other unpacked
ammunition
every
three
months
(1) Ammunition is packed to with stand conditions
(preferably during vehicle quarterly
ordinarily encountered in the field. Keep packing
maintenance inspection). Conduct as
boxes from becoming broken or damaged.
below:
1. Examine barrier bag for nicks, tears,
and loose fit.
(2) Since ammunition is impaired by moisture, frost,
extreme temperatures and foreign matter (mud,
2. Without removing barrier bag,
oil, etc.), observe the following:
examine each round. Reject for
separation of cartridge case from
(a) Do not break moisture-resistant seal on
container until ammunition is to be used or
projectile or separation of base of
stowed in vehicle.
case from case body.
(b) Shield ammunition from sources of high
3. Repack rejected rounds (see below,
temperatures (e.g., direct rays of sun).
7-9_(3)),
marking
container to indicate type of
b. Handling.
damage. Return rejected rounds to
ASP for disposition. ASP or higher
(1) Cartridge cases are damaged easily; protect
echelon may remove bag and
from hard knocks and blows.
visually inspect round for disposition
purposes.
(2) Protect cartridge during handling from moisture
(c) Protect bagged cartridge cases from
exposure to water or oil as follows:
and foreign matter. Do not remove barrier bag
until round is being chambered.
1. Fix oil and water leaks in vehicle
promptly.
(3) Protect fuzes, primers) and rotating bands at all
times from foreign matter and impact.
2 Close hatches before hosing down
outside of vehicle.
c. Maintenance.
3. Take care, when lubricating internal
WARNING: Never alter ammunition or components.
parts of hull or turret, to prevent oil
(1) Procedures.
ammunition or stowage racks.
CAUTION: Do not remove barrier bag during
(2) Ammunition prepared for firing. But not fired.
inspection of unpacked ammunition.
(a) Return such ammunition
to
original
(a) Inspect packaged ammunition stored in
condition and packing.
dry, cool and well ventilated indoor storage
at least once a year. Inspect packaged
(b) Include barrier bag and laminated barrier
ammunition protected only against direct
bag as part of repacking operation.
rain and sunlight (e.g., tarp covered,
outdoor storage) at least once a month.
(c) Mark appropriately and use first in
Inspect unpackaged ammunition in
subsequent firings in order to keep stocks
storage and outside of packaged
of open packings to a minimum.
ammunition exposed to direct rain or
sunlight once a day. Open boxes or
containers which show evidence of severe
ammunition. Do not open sealed boxes or
containers for inspection purposes only.
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