XVIII ABN CORPS DEMILITARIZATION OF IRAQI EQUIPMENT

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Subject = XVIII ABN CORPS DEMILITARIZATION OF IRAQI EQUIPMENT             

Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS 

Unit = 101ST ID    

Folder Title = XVIII ABN CORPS DEMILITARIZATION OF IRAQI EQUIPMENT                                             

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                                   1. MAIN BATTLE


             1. Priority for destruction is the main gun, the engine then the
             optics.

             2.  l@:lontification.

                 T-72/T-72 MI
                 T-62
                 T-55
                 Type 59
                 Type 69
                 Chieftain
                 PT-76

             3. Destruction methods using conventional munitions.

                 a. With ammunition onboard, place at least two M112, C4
             blocks on the ammunition in the ammunition rack located inside the
             turrent. Objective: Detonate remaining ammunition resulting in
             secondary fires and rendering the tank inoperative.

                 b. Without ammunition onboard, place at least two M112,C4
             blocks around the hinges on the breech block assembly.
             objective: Warp or destroy the breech block assembly.
             Note: The use of TNT instead of C4 will require a 50% increase in
             explosive weight of TNT to obtain an equivalent effect.

                 C. With or without ammunition onboa--d, remotely ignite
             inside the breech at least three thermite grenades taped together
             and close the breech. Note: breech may have to be partially open
             to allow complete burning. objective: Weld breech closed and
             destroy gun tube.

                 d. With ammunition onboard, remotely ignite at least three
             thermite grenades taped together and placed in the ammunition
             rack. objective: Generate enough heat to cause an HE fire and
             detonate the remaining ammunition destroying the interior of the
             tank.

                 e. open the engine compartment and place at least two M112,C4
             blocks on the top center line of the engine. objective: Destroy
             engine.

                 f. Destroy tank with direct fire from another tank or
             anti-tank weapon.

             NOTE: ALLOW ENOUGH SAFE SEPERATION TIME BETWEEN IGNITION AND
             DETONATION OF PLACED CHARGES TO GET AT LEAST 300 METERS FROM TAn
             AND UNDER COVER.


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