TM 9-1370-201-12
Section II. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
3-5. Flares
i. Fuze setting and safing instructions on label on
Except for touchup of markings (para 3-6), the
the case.
only maintenance to be performed on flares is contained
in paragraph 3-1 and 3-2.
j. A brown and white band around the lower end of
the flare with the word ILLUMINATING printed on it
3-6. Touchup Markings on Flares
twice.
Flares bear the information shown below.
k. The words THIS END DOWN OR AFT WHEN
Those markings indicated by asterisk are essential. If
LAUNCHED located on the flare end cap.*
any of the essential markings are missing, notify
authorized disposal personnel.
3-7. Touchup Markings on Flare Containers and
Dispenser Crates
a. Nomenclature and model designation.*
a. The following information must be legible on
b. Federal Stock Number.
each container:
c. Lot number.*
(1)
Nomenclature.
(2)
Federal stock number (including DODIC).
d. DODIC number.
(3)
Lot number.
(4)
Date of manufacture.
e. Loading date.*
(5)
Quantity.
f. Manufacturer's name or symbol.
b. If even part of the original markings are
obliterated, apply new markings adjacent to original
g. Loading facility.
markings, using a waterproof ink marker or a
chinamarker pencil.
h. The words FORWARD OR UP and DOWN OR
AFT indicate the forward and aft positions on the flare.*
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