DEMOLITION, SHIPMENT, AND LIMITED STORAGE
DEMOLITION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I.
tion permits, and detonate them simultaneously
82. General
with detonating cord and a suitable detonator.
When capture or abandonment of the air
(1) Four -pound charges on top of the
compressor to an enemy is imminent, the re-
engine.
sponsible unit commander must make the deci-
(2) Four -pound charges on top of the
sion either to destroy the equipment or to ren-
air compressor.
der it inoperative. Based on this decision, orders
(3) Two -pound charges behind the con-
are issued which cover the desired extent of
trol panel.
destruction. Whatever method of demolition
Note. The above charges are the minimum
is employed, it is essential to destroy the same
requirement for this method.
vital parts of all air compressors and all cor-
(4) One -pound charge between the gen-
responding repair parts.
erator and the engine block.
(5) One -pound charge between the
starter and the engine block.
operative
(6) One -pound charge on top of the
a. Mechanical Means. Use a sledge hammer,
batteries.
pickaxe, or any other heavy tool to destroy the
(7) One -pound charge on the axles
following:
next to each tire and wheel.
(1) Engine manifolds and fuel pump.
b. Weapons' Fire. Fire on the air compres-
(2) Engine cylinder block.
sor with the heaviest practical weapons avail-
(3) Oil cooler, radiator, water pump.
able.
(4) Starter, generator, and generator
regulator.
(5) Service valves.
Note. The above steps are the minimum
a. Scattering and Concealment. Remove all
requirement for this method.
easily accessible vital parts, such as the fuel
(6) Control assembly.
pump, fuel and oil filters, safety valve, blow-
(7) Batteries.
down valve, and batteries. Scatter them
(8) Fuel tank.
through dense foliage, bury them, or throw
b. Misuse. Perform the following steps to
them in a lake, stream, or other body of water.
render the air compressor inoperative:
b. Burning. Pack rags, clothing, or canvas
(1) Remove or damage the oil cooler and
under, around, and inside the air compressor.
the radiator.
Saturate this packing with gasoline, oil, or
(2) Drain the oil from the engine and the
diesel fuel, and ignite.
oil separator. Pour sand in the oil
c. Demolition By Submersion. Totally sub-
filler openings.
merge the air compressor in a body of water to
(3) Throw dirt or mud into the oil cooler
provide water damage and concealment. Salt
openings and into the compressor and
water will damage metal parts more than fresh
engine air intake opening.
water.
(4) Start the engine and allow the unit to
run at ungoverned speed until it fails.
86. Training
All operators should receive thorough train-
Fire
ing in the destruction of the air compressor.
Refer to FM 5-25. Simulated destruction, using
of the following charges (fig. 31) as the situa-
all of the methods listed above, should be in-
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