Be a gun tube detective.Before disposing of the gun tube oil an M1-series tank, it's important to do a little investigative work first. Worn-out gun tubes may have depleted uranium Depleted Uranium (DU) is uranium remaining after removal of the isotope uranium-235. It is primarily composed of the isotope uranium-238. In the past it was called by the names Q-metal, depletalloy, and D-38, but these have fallen into disuse. (DU) residue residue n. in a will, the assets of the estate of a person who has died with a will (died testate) which are left after all specific gifts have been made. Typical language: "I leave the rest, residue and remainder [or just residue] of my estate to my grandchildren. on their interior surfaces. So check the muzzle muzzle 1. the part of the face supported by the maxillae and nasal bones; the part of a dog's head anterior to the stop and cheeks, containing the nasal passages and bearing the nosepad. Longer in dolichocephalics and practically nonexistent in brachycephalics. end of the tube with radiation detection equipment before disposal. The AN/VDR-2 or AN/PDR-77 with the beta shield open works well. Just follow the instructions in TM 11-6665 251-10. TB 11-6665-365-10 or TM 11-6665-365 12&P. ... completely seal both ends of the gun tube with tape. Mark or tag the gun tube as radioactively contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. with DU and notify your local radiation safety officer. He'll contact the Industrial Operations Command (AMSIO-DMW) for disposal instructions. W-WHO ARE YOU? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NAME'S FRIDAY. RADIATION DIVISION. I'M HERE TO INVESTIGATE YOUR GUN TUBE. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IF YOU FIND DU CONTAMINATION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR, OR PROCEED WITH THE DEMIL DEMIL Demilitarization DEMIL Demilitarize OF THE GUN TUBE. INSTEAD ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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