TM 5-4930-227-14
CHAPTER 4
DEMOLITION OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section 1. DEMOLITION TO RENDER EQUIPMENT INOPERATIVE
4-1. General
pump unit inoperative by mechanical means, the
When capture or abandonment of the tank and
operator should use a sledge hammer or pick to
pump unit is imminent, the responsible unit com-
destroy the components in the following listed
mander must make the decision either to destroy
sequence.
the equipment or to render it inoperative. Based
b. Priority. When lack of time or personnel
on this decision, orders are issued which cover
the desired extent of destruction. Whatever
prevents complete destruction of equipment, the
method of demolition is employed, it is essential
following priorities will be used in destruction
to destroy the same vital parts of all tank and
of essential parts.
pump units and all corresponding repair parts.
Priority
Palt.s
4-2. Demolition to Render Equipment
1 . ..-----____ .--__ -__ Carburetor/float bowl/
magneto
inoperative
2 .---_ --_-_ -___ --_ Enginegine block
a. Mechanical Means. To render the tank and
3 --__ --__ --___________Pump assembly
Section Il. DEMOLITION BY OTHER METHODS
4-3. Demolition By Explosives or Weapons
Fire
a. Explosives. Place charge of explosives,
the priorities outlined in paragraph 4-2, and
tonate.
use
de-
b. Weapons Fire. Several well-placed rounds
of weapons fire will demobilize the units. For
most effective destruction, use high explosive
shoulder weapons (recoilless rifle, rocket launch-
er, etc. ) or heavier artillery. Small caliber rifles
or machine guns will be effective to some extent
to pierce the major systems. Incendiary pro-
jectiles are recommended to increase the possi-
bility of burning.
4-4. Other Demolition Methods
a. Scattering and Concealment of Parts. Should
the possibility of capture be remote, such compo-
nents as the carburetor, float bowl and magneto
may be removed and concealed.
b. Submersion. Should submersion be attempt-
ed, make certain that essential parts will be ex-
posed to the water, and that the water be deep
enough to hide the sunken units.
c. Burning.
under, around
Saturate with
ignite.
Pack rags, clothing or canvae
and in the tank and pump unit.
gasoline, oil, or diesel fuel and
