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 5-26 Change 4 Table 5-1. 155MM AMMUNITION FOR M109 HOWITZERS - CONTINUED Authorized Projectiles Classification Identification Fuzes Remarks M804, M804A1 Training NOTE The M804 and M804A1 projectiles are similar in weight and external configuration to the M107 HE projectile. M804 and M804A1 projectiles are handled and fired the same way. However, the M804 projectile contains a small smoke canister in the fuze well which provides flash and smoke for visual determination of functioning. The M804 projectile body has four body vent holes, 90° apart, which serve to disperse smoke on functioning. The M804A1 projectile does not contain any holes and has a large smoke canister. The M732 fuze cannot be used with the M804A1 projectile. Training M804: M557/M572 PD, Used in training Blue w/ 1/brown band M739 series PD, without the blast White marking M564 MTSQ, and M804A1: M582 series MTSQ, fragmentation Blue w/ 1/yellow band M732 series (M804 which accompany White marking only), functioning of an M767 series ET, M782 MOFA M107 HE projectile