MIL-C-45360 Carriers, Personnel, Full-Tracked, Armored: M113A2, And M113A3: Mortars, Self-Propelled:M106A2 \(107Mm\), M125A2 \(81Mm\) And M1064, M1064A3 \(120Mm\); Smoke Generators: M1059, M1059A3 And M58; Processing For Storage And Shipment OfThis specification covers the processing for storage and shipment of the M113A2 and M113A3 Armored, Full-Tracked, Personnel Carriers; the 107mm, M106A2, and 81mm, M125A2, and 120mm, M1064, M106A3 Self-Propelled Mortars; and the M1059, M1059A3 and M58 Smoke Generators \(see 1.2 and 6.1\).

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MIL-DTL-45360H(AT)

3.2.4 Personnel heater and fuel pump. The personnel heater and fuel pump shall be in

ready-to-use condition. The heater exhaust openings shall be closed with a plastic plug

conforming to MIL-C-5501/7 (see figure 6), or closed with tape conforming to type IV of

MIL-T-22085. A warning tag, bearing the information "HEATER EXHAUST OPENINGS

CLOSED, REMOVE PLUG OR TAPE BEFORE OPERATING", shall be attached to the heater

controls.

3.2.5 Fuel. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the vehicle will be shipped with 1/4 tank

of JP-8 fuel.

3.2.6 Backrests and seats. Cushions of backrests and seats shall not be covered. If

cushions are received packaged, they shall be stowed as received in the crew compartment.

3.2.7 Vehicle closure. Vehicle closure kits shall not be provided for Level B shipment

and storage.

3.2.8 Tow hooks. Tow hooks shall be removed for overseas shipment only

(see 3.1.9.10).

3.2.9 Engine compartment access panels. Engine compartment access panels in the crew

compartment shall not be removed.

3.2.10 Bilge pump outlets. Bilge pump outlets shall be closed with plastic plugs

conforming to MIL-C-5501/7 (see figure 6), or closed with tape conforming to type IV of

MIL-T-22085. A warning tag, bearing the information "BILGE PUMP OUTLETS CLOSED

PRIOR TO OPERATING BILGE PUMP, REMOVE PLUGS OR TAPE FROM OUTLETS",

shall be secured to the bilge pump operating switch.

3.2.11 Machine gun pintle mount. For CONUS shipment only, machine gun pintle mount

shall not be removed.

3.2.12 Stowage and securement of BII (M1059, M1059A3, M58). BII and items

removed for shipment may be stowed on top side of vehicle and secured as required.

3.3 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein and in referenced specifications and

drawings. Material shall be free from all defects and imperfections that might affect the

serviceability and appearance of the finished product (see 4.5.1).

3.3.1 Recycled, virgin and reclaimed materials. There are no requirements for the

exclusive use of virgin materials. The use of recycled or reclaimed (recovered) materials is

acceptable provided that all other requirements of this specification are met (see 4.5.1 and 6.5.1).