Chapter 3. WEAPON SECURITY CAGE VARIATIONS IN USE

TM 9-8140-381-14&P

CHAPTER 3

WEAPON SECURITY CAGE VARIATIONS IN USE

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Padlock Bracket Kit Installation/

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GENERAL

Removal Procedures

The weapon security cage (WSC) is issued to a user in

a standard configuration with standard locking and

internal application features. The user has several

a. Lock installation requires a 5/16-inch allen

options to consider for the varied uses of a WSC and

wrench socket/driver, a 1/4-inch allen wrench

possible applications in the future. The options are the

socket/driver, a 3/32-inch allen wrench

type of locking mechanism employed and the internal

ball/driver, and a flashlight.

parameters desired by the user.

The bracket kit contains 2 metal fittings and a 6-

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LOCKING APPLICATIONS

32-inch screw.

Alternate locking procedures employing a security

b. Raise cage cover (par. 1-6).

padlock can be used. A reversible modification to the

WSC is necessary and will not alter the WSC's outside

configuration. The conversion kit can be applied to the

c. Remove bracket from its packaging kit.

WSC in the following manner.

NOTE

Cap screws and shoulder screws and

Screwdriver type allen wrenches are

springs are used for either issued

recommended.

locking

device

padlock

application.

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