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 APPENDIX B COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS Section I. iNTRODUCTION B-1 SCOPE This appendix lists components of the end item and basic issue items for the M109A2/M109A3/M109A4/M109A5 how- itzer to help you inventory the items for safe and efficient operation of the equipment. B-2 GENERAL The Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (Bll) Lists are divided into the following sections: a. Section II, Components of End Item. This listing is for informational purposes only, and is not authority to requisition replacements. These items are part of the M109A2/M109A3/M109A4/M109A5 howitzer. As part of the end item, these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Items of COEI are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment only when necessary. Illustrations are furnished to help you find and identify the items. b. Section Ill, Basic Issue Items. These essential items are required to place the M109A2/M109A3/M109A4/M109A5 howitzer in operation, operate it, and to do emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, Bll items must be with the M109A2/M109A3/M109A4/M109A5 howitzer during operation and when it is transferred between property accounts. This list is your authority to request/requisition items for replacement, based on authorization of the end item by the TOE/MTOE. Illustrations are provided to help you find and identify the items. B-3 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS a. Column (1), Illus Number, gives you the number of the item illustrated. b. Column (2), National Stock Number, identifies the stock number to be used for requisitioning. c. Column (3), Description and Usable on Code, identifies the Federal item name (in all capital letters) followed by a minimum description when needed. The last line below the description is the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses) and the part number. If the item you need is not the same for different models of the equipment, a Usable On Code will appear on the right side of the description column on the same line as the part number. These codes are identified below: CODE G56 ModelM109A2 G78 ModelM109A3 AA5 Model M109A4 AH9 ModelM109A5 d. Column (4), U/l (unit of issue), indicates how the item is issued for the National Stock Number shown in column two. e. Column (5), Qty Rqd, indicates the quantity required. B-1