TM 9-1370-202-12
CHAPTER 5
SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
Section I. SHIPMENT
Assure that all markings (i.e., lot identification,
5-1. Precautions
nomenclature, FSN, etc.) are transferred to reworked
a. Handle flares carefully. Improper handling can
packing.
degrade item so that it will not accomplish its mission.
5-3. Data
b. Assure that flares being transported will not be
damaged, contaminated, or otherwise degraded so that
Department of Transportation (DOT)
they become dangerous or their usefulness impaired.
or Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC) shipping
c. Do not roll, drop or subject flares to high shock
designation ..........................................Special fireworks
loads.
DOT shipping class .....................................A
Federal Stock Number (FSN)
d. Return as unserviceable flares subjected to
and Department of
severe handling, that are damaged or suspected of
Defense Identification
being damaged.
Code (DODIC) .........................1370-886-8449(L379)
1370-892-4239(L379)
5-2. Instructions
1370-045-9621(L379)
a. Block and brace flares transported in trucks,
1370-868-9879(L379)
1370-797-8837(L379)
jeeps, and other tactical vehicles. Block and brace
1370-918-7052(L407)
adequately to withstand sudden stops and starts, and
Gross weight ..............................................73.lb
off-road operations.
Cubical displacement of
b. Load flares in attitude which prevents rolling.
shipping container.................................1.86 cu ft
c. If packing is broken or damaged, and flares are
Descriptive nomenclature of
still serviceable, restore, or replace packing by using
packed item ................................................Flare, Aircraft:
packing
material
from
expended
Parachute, Mk24
All Mods
Section II. STORAGE
5-4. Precautions
5-5. Data
Flares and other pyrotechnic devices may be adversely
a. Data covering storage of flares appear below:
affected by moisture and extremes in temperatures.
Quantity-distance class ........................ 2
Consequently, they should be stored in dry, well
Storage compatibility group ................... N
ventilated places.
Storage temperature limits:
a. When it is necessary to store flares in the open,
Lower limit
-65 .for more
F
select storage site away from power lines and electric
Upper limit
+65 . for not
F
cables.
more than 4
b. Do not locate flares adjacent to reservoirs, water
hours per
mains or sewer lines.
day
c. Select level, well drained sites free of readily
ignitable and flammable materials.
NOTE
d. Do not store under trees or adjacent to towers or
In unventilated containers,
other structures which attract lightning.
enclosures, shelters, freight cars,
closed vehicles, and
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