TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 5-6 Change 4 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M687, agent GB2 with burster NOTE • The M687 is a binary projectile which requires assembly of the M20 canister prior to firing. The M20 canister is a separate issue item. • The M687 is assembled at the chemical ammunition supply point (CASP) in accordance with TM 3-1320-242-10 and will have a visible broken green band. If a rubber sleeve covers the broken green band, assembly of the M20 canister has not been accomplished and the projectile should not be fired. Binary Gray w/ 1/broken green, M557/M572 PD For toxic effect on 1/yellow bands M739 series PD personnel Dark green marking M782 MOFA M687 PROJECTILE SHOCK ATT LIFTING PLUG BROKEN GREEN BAND