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Line the wooden shipping box with waterproof wrapping
p a p e r .
P l a c e t h e w r a p p e d t u b e t e s t e r i n t h e w o o d e n s h i p p i n g
box.
S e a l t h e w a t e r p r o o f w r a p p i n g p a p e r l i n e r w i t h w a t e r -
p r o o f p r e s s u r e - s e n s i t i v e t a p e .
p r o o f p r e s s u r e - s e n s i t i v e t a p e .
Place the wrapped technical manuals on top of the sealed
w a t e r p r o o f w r a p p i n g p a p e r l i n e r a n d s e c u r e t h e m w i t h
w a t e r p r o o f w r a p p i n g p a p e r l i n e r a n d s e c u r e t h e m w i t h
w a t e r p r o o f p r e s s u r e - s e n s i t i v e t a p e .
Nail the wooden cover in place.
F o r i n t e r t h e a t e r s h i p m e n t , s e c u r e t h e w o o d e n s h i p p i n g
box with metal strapping.
Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT
E N E M Y U S E
T h e d e s t r u c t i o n p r o c e d u r e s o u t l i n e d i n p a r a g r a p h 4 9 w i l l b e
used to prevent the enemy from using or salvaging this equipment.
Demolition of the equipment will be accomplished only upon the
order of the commander.
A n y o r a l l o f t h e m e t h o d s o f d e s t r u c t i o n g i v e n b e l o w m a y b e
u s e d . T h e t i m e a v a i l a b l e w i l l b e t h e m a j o r d e t e r m i n i n g f a c t o r
for the methods to be used when destruction of the equipment is
for the methods to be used when destruction of the equipment is
u n d e r t a k e n . T h e t a c t i c a l s i t u a t i o n a l s o w i l l d e t e r m i n e i n w h a t
manner the destruction order will be carried out.
a. Smash. S m a s h m e t e r s , s w i t c h e s a n d c o n t r o l s , t h e i n s t r u m e n t
p a n e l a n d c h a s s i s , t u b e s , c a p a c i t o r s , r e s i s t o r s , t r a n s f o r m e r s , t h e
roll chart housing, and the case; use sledges, axes, handaxes, pick-
roll chart housing, and the case; use sledges, axes, handaxes, pick-
axes, hammers, crowbars, or heavy tools.
b. Cut. Cut cords and wiring; use axes, handaxes, or machetes.
W a r n i n g : Be extremely careful with explosive and incendiary
devices. Use these items only when the need is urgent.
c . B u r n . B u r n c o r d s , w i r i n g , t h e t u b e t e s t d a t a r o l l c h a r t , a n d
t e c h n i c a l m a n u a l s ; u s e g a s o l i n e , k e r o s e n e , o i l , f l a m e t h r o w e r s , o r
i n c e n d i a r y g r e n a d e s .
d. Bend. B e n d t h e p a n e l , c a s e , a n d c h a s s i s .
e. Disposal. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts in slit trenches,
foxholes, or other holes, or throw them into streams.