CHAPTER 6
SHIPMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESTRUCTION OF MATERIEL
TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I. SHIPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
6-1. Preparation of Equipment for Shipment.
a. General. Instructions for preparation of the
target set for domestic shipment are provided in
this paragraph. Preservation and packaging shall
be accomplished in a sequence that will not require
the operation of previously preserved components.
b. Inspection. Perform a complete inspection of
the target set (para 2-1).
c. Preservation. Clean, paint, preserve and
weatherproof in accordance with applicable re-
quirements of TM 740-90-1.
NOTE
It is not necessarily to coat the instru-
ment surfaces with preservatives if the
instrument is to be placed in its carrying
case and shipping case.
d. Marking. Marking will conform to MIL-
STD-129. Fragile labels will be affixed to at least
three (3) surfaces of the target set shipping case.
e. Disassembly and Packing. Disassemble and
pack the accessories (reverse the instructions in
para 2-1) in the shipping cases. Refer to TM 38-320
for guidance in selections, fabrication and packing
of the containers.
6-2. Loading Equipment for Shipment. Refer to
carrier rules and regulations, and load and secure
the target set accordingly.
6-3. Administrative Storage. Both models of
target sets must be kept in their carrying case
while they are not in use. The carrying case is the
only authorized storage container used for the
target set and should be stored in a dry, clean area
at all times. Refer to TM 740-90-1 (Administrative
Storage of Equipment) for preparation, care, and
removal of equipment in administrative storage.
Section II. DESTRUCTION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
6-4. General. When capture or abandonment of
the target set to an enemy is imminent, the respon-
sible unit commander must make the decision
either to destroy the equipment or to render it in-
operative. Based on this decision, orders are
issued which cover the desired extent of destruc-
tion. Whatever method of demolition is employed,
it is essential to destroy the same vital parts of all
target sets and all corresponding repair parts.
6-5. Demolition to Render the Target Set In-
operative.
a. Mechnical Means. Using a hammer, wrecking
bar, or other suitable tool, break all lenses, level
vials, target plate, target base (model 242406), or
target plate carrier (model USATS-79), reflector, il-
lumination assembly (model 242406), screw-in
lamp assembly (model USATS-79), battery box,
and accessory case. Rip the field pack apart.
b. Burning. Pack fuel-soaked rags, canvas, or
other flammable material around the uncased
target set, tripod, battery box, field pack and ac-
cessory case, and ignite.
c. Submersion. Remove the target set from the
carrying case and submerge it and all of its com-
ponents in water.
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