Section XIV. CHEMICAL MATERIEL (OTHER THAN CLASS V)

TM 746-10

(1) BII. Each unit package will be marked per MIL-

(3) Cushioning. Cushioning material will conform to

STD-129 and will contain the following additional

the requirements of PPP-C-1752.

identification data: "ASSORTED BII FOR (NSN), (U.S.

(4) Blocking and bracing. Fiberboard material for

Army Registration Number)." Special handling marking

blocking and bracing will be type CF and class WR of

shall be applied and packing lists shall be prepared per

PPP-F-320. The domestic class of fiberboard may be

MIL-STD-129.

used within bags in lieu of the class WR. Lumber for

(2) COEI.

The unit packaging of COEI and

blocking and bracing will be per MIL-STD-731. Plywood

additional items shipped with the equipment will be

will conform to NN-P-530. All blocking and bracing shall

marked per MIL-STD-129.

Consolidation shipping

conform to MIL-STD-1186.

containers will be marked per MIL-STD-129 and will

(5) Containers.

Fiberboard boxes for unit

contain the following additional identification data:

packaging will be type CF and class WR of PPP-B-636.

"ASSORTED COEI FOR (NSN), (U.S. Army

The domestic class of box may be used within bags in

Registration Number)." Special handling marking shall

lieu of the class WR.

be applied and packing lists shall be prepared per MIL-

e. Packing. Items of the current hand receipt, BII,

STD-129.

COEI, and additional items shipped with the equipment

g. Stowage. Items stowed aboard the equipment

shall be packed in exterior shipping containers. Boxes

shall meet carrier and transportation requirements.

for packing should be overseas types of PPP-B-601 or

Stowed items including blocking and bracing shall

PPP-B-621. Where items are stowed within the vehicle,

provide clearance for sling cables and tie-down cables.

fiberboard boxes conforming to type CF and class WR

Securement shall meet strength and clearance

of PPP-F-320 may be used if the net weight and size do

requirements of the shipment medium. Securement

not exceed box limitations.

shall also conform to the requirements of the applicable

f: Marking. Marking should be accomplished

transportation guidance TM.

per MIL-STD-129 and will indicate protection level B.

Section XIV. CHEMICAL MATERIEL (OTHER THAN CLASS V)

area designated as safe by the unit

4-138. Disperser, Riot Control Agent

commander.

a. General.

This paragraph pertains to the

following dispersers:

(1) Disperser, portable, M3.

(2) Preservative application. Paint all areas

of the disperser where paint has been scratched or

(2) Disperser, helicopter or vehicle mounted,

scraped off, using the same type and color originally

M5.

applied. Wrap all unpainted, ferrous metal surfaces with

(3) Disperser, portable 450 CFM, M106.

vapor phase inhibitor (VPI) wrap. Insert bore strips into

b. Serviceable retrograde materiel.

the gun bore. An alternate method shall be to apply P-

(1) Cleaning and drying. Prior to disassembly

10 to all unpainted, bare, ferrous metal surfaces and

of the disperser, release air from pressure tanks. Drain

wrap with greaseproof barrier material and secure with

the agent tank of all residual material.

tape.

Note

(3) Unit pack.

Cover ends of hose

Wear a mask, gloves, and hood

assemblies and gun barrel with tape. Separately wrap

during this process. Disassemble

the following in waterproof barrier material: preformed

the disperser to the extent necessary

packing, safety head connector, rubber gloves, and

to allow complete cleaning of agent

check valve assembly. Secure the wraps with tape.

tank, hose assemblies, and gun.

Separately wrap hand tools, mark hoods and gun in

Flush and rinse exterior of agent

flexible corrugated paperboard, and secure with tape.

tank, hoses, and gun barrel with

(4) Packing.

water, as necessary, to remove all

(a) General. Pack each disperser with accessory

agent material. Thoroughly dry all

equipment and components inside its storage and

surfaces with clean cloths or

shipping chest. Include applicable TM and packing list.

sponges.

Immobilize and cushion items inside the chest with

cellulosic cushioning material.

Apply two %-inch

CAUTION

galvanized steel straps girthwise around the chest, with

Dispose of all residual agent,

each strap located one-sixth

cleaning material, and cloths in an

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