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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                                     111. ARTILLET


            1. General. Iraq has both self propelled and towed artillery
            weapon systems. Priority for destruction is the breach assembly,
            gun tube and where applicable the engine.

            2.  Identification.

                2Sl (122mxa) SP howitzer
                2S3 (152mm) SP howitzer
                M109 series of 155mm SP howitzer
                M110 (203MM) SP howitzer
                155m GCT SP gun
                M107 (175mm) SP gun
                Abbot (105mm) SP gun

            3. Destruction of self propelled artillery using conventional
            munitions.

                a. With ammunition onboard, place at least two M112,C4 blacks
            on the ammunition in the ammunition rack located inside the
            turrent area. objective: Detonate the remaining ammunition
            which will cause secondary fires and render the equipment
            inoperable.

                b. Without ammunition onboard, place two or more M112,C4
            blocks around the breach hinges. objective: Warp or destroy the
            breach assembly.

                c. Place at least two M112, C4 blocks on the top center line
            of engine. objective: Destroy engine.

            NOTE: THE USE OF TNT INSTEAD OF C4 WILL REQUIRE A 50% INCREASE IN
            EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT OF TNT TO OBTAIN AN EQUIVALENT EFFECT.

                d. Place no less then three AN-Ml4, TH-3 thermite grenades,
            taped together, inside the breech and close the breech.
            objective: weld the breech block closed to the gun tube.

                a. Destroy using direct fire same as for Main Battle Tank.

            NOTE: DO NOT APPROACH A BURNING ARMORED VEHICLE.











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