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 5-20 M712 AMMUNITION PREPARED FOR FIRING BUT NOT FIRED a. General M712 projectiles that have been unpacked but not fired will be repacked within 30 days and returned to battalion ammunition section for further disposition. Long exposure of the M712 projectile to sunlight and other elements may cause it to fail. Code and time switch settings made during preparation need not be reset. An M712 projectile that has been unloaded from a weapon as result of a misfire or checkfire will be repacked as described below. b. Repacking M712 Projectile NOTE An M712 projectile which has been rammed and extracted from a cold cannon tube maybe reused. 1 2 3 Wipe all loose dirt and moisture from M712 projectile (1). Locate original container (2). If container has become unserviceable, replace container. If original container cannot be found or has been replaced for unserviceability, make sure that markings on replacement container match markings on M712 projectile (1). If markings do not match, return container to battalion ammunition section for remarking. Install M712 projectile (1) into container (2) as follows. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) Check red decals, stenciling, or stamping (if present) at nose end of container (2) halves to assure cover (3) and body (4) match. Switch container halves, if required. Open container (2) (para 5-15). Remove lifting straps (5). Also remove fin and wing preload bands (6). Make sure that all four fin and wing slots securely engage fins and wings. Install fin and wing preload bands (6) on M712 projectile (1). Install lifting straps (5) on M712 projectile (1). Spin tension mechanism counterclockwise by hand until it stops. Lift M712 projectile (1) and position over opened container (2). Carefully lower M712 projectile (1), guiding nose cone into retainer ring in the container (2). Using torquing rod (7), turn tension mechanism clockwise, as far as possible, to snug M712 projectile (1) into the retainer ring. Position torquing rod in holes so that torquing rod is horizontal (or as close to it as possible). This is required to avoid interference with the cover stops inside the cover (3). 5-96