CHAPTER 4 DEMOLITION OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

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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

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