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