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 F-5 HOW TO LOAD AND STOW PROJECTILES IN HOWITZER a. 155MM Projectiles 155mm projectiles weigh almost 100 pounds (45.36 kg). Be careful when placing ammunition in the hull and cab ammunition rack assembly to prevent damage to rotating band. Stand projectile up on base. NOTE For stowage of M712 projectile, see para 5-21. For stowage of projectile extractor, see para- graph 5-22. When loading cab ammunition rack assembly (1) from exterior, make sure all retainer assemblies (2) are secured. F-4