Chapter 4. Shipment, Limited Storage, and Demolition

TM 55-4240-284-12&P

CHAPTER

STORAGE, AND

DEMOLITION

SHIPMENT,

LIMITED

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

Section I.

c. Cleaning. Remove all contamination from

4-1. Preparation for Shipment.

the rescue seat by an approved method. The ap-

proved method for cleaning airdrop items is de-

a. General. The initial packaging and ship-

scribed in TM 10-1670-201-23. The types of pres-

ping of the forest penetrating rescue seat is the

ervatives to be used and the methods of applying

r e s p o n s i b i l i t y of the manufacturer, who must

the preservatives are described in TM 38-750.

comply with the packaging specifications and

s t a n d a r d s stated in his contract. The manu-

d. Marking. Mark each shipping container in

facturer normally ships the rescue seat to the in-

accordance with instructions in AR 55-10.

itial receiving point by domestic freight, packaged

4-2. Loading for Shipment.

in a container which meets overseas shipping re-

quirements. Except for a sample which may be re-

Using appropriate materials handling equip-

moved from its container at the depot, the rescue

ment, load and ship rescue seat in accordance

seat normally will arrive at the using unit in its

with instructions in AR 55-10.

original unopened containers.

4-3. Inspection and Maintenance in Storage.

b. Inspection. Inspect each component of the

The inspection and maintenance of the com-

rescue seat for damage and for defects as out-

ponents while in storage will be in accordance

lined in paragraph 3-2.

with instructions in TM 10-1670-201-23.

Section Il. DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

4-5.

Demolition

Render

Equipment

4-4. General.

Inoperative.

The destruction of equipment, related parts,

Using shears, fabric cutters, file, knives, screw-

material, and tools in danger of imminent capture

drivers, or similar available objects, cut, rip, tear,

by the enemy is a command responsibility and

slash, or otherwise demolish fabric, lines, loops,

will be performed only upon order of the proper

straps, tape, and webbing. Using hammers, mal-

authoritv. When undertaken, destruction should

lets, bolt cutters, files, hacksaws, screwdrivers,

be as thorough as time, personnel, and means

metal bars, or similar objects smash, break, bend,

permit. In th event that complete destruction

cut, or otherwise demolish critical areas of metal

cannot be accomplished in the time available, the

fittings, and components.

destruction of identical items will prevent repair or

restoration by cannibalization. Necessary com-

ponents and parts which cannot be destroyed in

time should be evacuated by using unit if at all

possible.

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