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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMTM 9-1330-200-11/OP 3833 1 st Rev. Vol 2, CH-2 TM 1330-12/1A CH25-1. Generala. Destruction of grenades subject to capture orabandonment will be undertaken by the using arm onlywhen, in the judgment of the unit commanderconcerned, such action is necessary in accordance withorders of, or policy established by, the <strong>Army</strong>commander.b. The information which follows is for guidanceonly. The conditions under which destruction will beeffected are command decisions and may vary in eachcase, depending upon a number of factors, such as thetactical situation, security classification, the quantity andlocation of grenades; facilities for accomplishingdestruction, and time. In general, destruction ofgrenades can be accomplished most effectively byburning or detonation, or a combination of thesemethods. However, selection of the particular methodof destruction requires imagination and resourcefulnessin the utilization of the facilities at hand under theexisting conditions. Time is usually critical.c. If destruction to prevent enemy use is resortedto, grenades and their components must be so badlydamaged that they cannot be restored to a useablecondition in the combat zone. Equally important, thesame essential components of all grenades must bedestroyed so that the enemy cannot assemble completerounds from undamaged components of severaldamaged complete rounds.d. If destruction of grenades is directed, dueconsideration should be given to the following:(1) Selection of a site (for the destructionoperation) that will cause greatest obstruction to enemymovement and also prevent hazard to friendly troopsfrom fragments incidental to the destruction.(2) Observance of appropriate safetyprecautions.5-2. MethodsGrenades can be most quickly destroyed by burning ordetonation. The following methods, in order ofpreference, are considered the most satisfactory fordestruction of grenades to prevent enemy use:a. Method No. 1-by Detonation.CHAPTER 5DESTRUCTION OF GRENADES TO PREVENT ENEMY <strong>US</strong>E(1) General. Packed and unpacked HEgrenades, fuzes, and accessories may be destroyed byplacing them in piles and detonating them withdemolition charges, using 1-pound TNT blocks orequivalent, together with the necessary detonating cordto make up each charge.(2) Method of destruction.NOTEOne hundred pounds of packed HEgrenades require a 2-pounddemolition charge to assurecomplete detonation of the pile. Forunpacked HE grenades, a 1-pounddemolition charge is sufficient.(a) Prepare the demolition charge(using the required TNT blocks together with thenecessary detonating cord per charge) and place thecharges, as necessary, on the pile to be detonated.(b) Provide for dual priming tominimize the possibility of a misfire. For priming, eithera nonelectric blasting cap crimped to at least 5 feet oftime blasting fuse or an electric blasting cap and firingwire may be used. Time blasting fuse, which containsblack powder, and blasting cap must be protected frommoisture at all times.WARNINGEach roll of fuse must be testedshortly before use. The burning rateof safety fuses varies under differentatmospheric and/or climaticconditions; from a burning time of 30seconds or less per foot to 45seconds or more per foot.Time blasting fuse may be ignited by a blasting fuseigniter or an ordinary match; the electric blasting caprequires a blasting machine or equivalent source ofelectricity.WARNINGBlasting caps, detonating cord, andtime5-1
WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMTM 9-1330-200-11/OP 3833 1 st Rev. Vol 2, CH-2 TM 1330-12/1A CH2blasting fuse must be kept separatedfrom the charges until required foruse.NOTEFor the successful execution ofmethods of destruction involving theuse of demolition materials, allpersonnel concerned will bethoroughly familiar with theprovision of FM 5-25. Training andcareful planning are essential.(c) Detonate the charges. If primedwith nonelectric blasting cap and time blasting fuse,ignite and take cover; if primed with electric blastingcap, take cover before firing the charges. The dangerarea for piles detonated in the open is a circular areawhich varies according to the quantity of explosive itemsto be destroyed. Quantity-distance data (inhabitedbuilding distance) as given in chapter 4 may be used asan appropriate guide for such operations as arecontemplated in this chapter.b. Method No. 2-by Burning.(1) General. Packed and unpacked highexplosivegrenades, smoke grenades, and illuminatinggrenades may be destroyed quickly and effectively byburning.(2) Method of destruction.(a) The ammunition should be stackedup in a pile.(b) Place flammable materials, such asrags, scrap wood, or brush, on and about the pile.(c) Pour gasoline and oil over the entirepile.(d) Ignite by means of an incendiarygrenade fired from a safe distance, a combustible trainof suitable length, or other appropriate means. Takecover immediately. The danger area for piles beingburned in the open is 600 meters.WARNINGCover must be taken without delay,since an early explosion of explosiveammunition may be caused by thefire. Consideration should be givento the highly flammable nature ofgasoline and its vapor. Carelessnessin its use may result in painful burns.5-2
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