Cover launcher container.The containers that Hellfire missile launchers are shipped in can't totally protect the launchers in storage without your help. If the containers are left sitting outside on the ground with no covering, water can seep inside them and mix with the outgassing Outgassing (sometimes called "Offgassing," particularly when in reference to indoor air quality) is the slow release of a gas that was trapped, frozen, absorbed or adsorbed in some material. of the chemicals used to treat the wood the containers are made of. That mixture can cause severe corrosion. In addition, moisture can get into the launcher electronics assembly (LEA) and damage it. If you must temporarily store launchers outside in their containers, put the containers and their pallets on 3-point dunnage DUNNAGE, mer. law. Pieces of wood placed against the sides and bottom of the hold of a vessel, to preserve the cargo from the effect of leakage, according to its nature and quality. 2 Magens, 101, art. 125, 126 Abbott on Shipp. 227. (boards at least 4 x 4 x 88 inches) and cover them with a tarp. Of course, the best thing to do is keep the launcher inside the hangar where it has plenty of protection against the elements. Any time your unit receives a launcher, do a complete PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol) PMCS Project Management Control System PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD) PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School on it as soon as possible and test it with the AN/AWM-101A test set. If you find corrosion or any other problems, contact your local depot maintenance tech (DMT See DSL. ) or the Joint Attack Munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. System (JAMS) Project Office: mslsPMJAMS@msl.army.mil WHEW whew interj. Used to express strong emotion, such as relief or amazement. whew interj an exclamation of relief, surprise, disbelief, or weariness ! THIS TARP MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THIS RAIN! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THAT GUY IS LUCKY! MY CRATE'S STARTING TO LEAK! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EVERYONE'S GONNA BE IN FOR A BAD SURPRISE WHEN THEY TRY TO USE ME! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cover launcher container with tarp and set it on 3-point dunnage [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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