SB 742-1
Dynamite with discolored oily stains is not considered
g. When subject materiel is to be shipped to an
hazardous; see appendix W, para. W-6A and I.
OCONUS installation, it must have a minimum of one year
Dynamite exhibiting exudation (measurable
remaining before expiration of test or assessment interval.
liquid or nitroglycerin crystals) will be destroyed
To ensure that remaining time is compatible with overseas
in accordance with local procedures.
command's planned usage, the following must be
accomplished:
b. Military dynamite.
Military dynamite does not
All lots selected for shipment to OCONUS will be require turning in storage but will be periodically
telephonically reported to the office in para 1- inspected per procedures outlined in chapter 2 and the
following information.
5d(1) for coordination with the consignee.
The test or assessment expiration date will be annotated
Exudation, crumbling, disintegration, or cracking of
on the shipping documents.
military dynamite are classified as major defects.
In the absence of these conditions, loose
explosive that is wholly contained by the inner
pack is not to be considered a defect.
a. Conventional ammunition in Demil accounts,
excluding guided missiles and rockets where lot/serial
New production dynamite will have dark brown spots and
number accountability is required, separate loading
colorations. It may also have a slick feel due to a
propelling charges, and bulk propellant, may be assigned
wax coating applied to the outer wrapper. These
to aggregate lots providing the following criteria are met:
are not defects unless accompanied by an oily
exudate or crystallization.
All lots are of the same DODIC/NSN.
Lots known to contain loose explosives that have
All lots are in the same condition code.
migrated outside the inner pack (in any amount)
No lots are suspended from issue, movement and use
will be repacked prior to shipment.
(SIMU).
b. Where this procedure is applied, all lot
numbers
a. Projectiles, 155MM, M549, HERA (1320-D579) and
that constitute an aggregate lot will be listed on the
applicable depot surveillance record (DSR) card for the Projectile 8-Inch, HERA, M650 (1320-D624) with missing
aggregate lot or on a locally developed log. Aggregate lots or damaged obturating bands can cause a critically short
will be assigned lot number "MIXED-XXX" where "XXX" is round.
a sequential number. Local procedures will be developed A missing or damaged band evidencing a crack, cut or
to limit the quantity of individual lots consistent with safe
gouge extending across entire width of band is to
and efficient operations. When this done, lots making up
be classified as a critical defect.
an aggregate lot may be stacked together in storage, and
safety in storage (SIS) inspection may be based on sample A "loose" obturator band is a critical defect if the band
will not remain in the groove. If band can be
taken from one of the constituent lots.
manually removed for groove, but can also be
D-14. Dynamite.
"snapped" back into groove, round is to be
considered serviceable.
a. Commercial dynamite.
Circumferential movement of obturator is not classified
Straight dynamite, 60-percent and over in strength, will
as a defect.
be turned at regular intervals as directed in DA
PAM 385-64 and will be annotated on a locally
b. Excessive gap between warhead and motor body
devised form that will be attached to the stack.
assembly is a critical defect for 155MM, M549A1
Other
types
of
dynamite,
ammonia,
(1320-D579) and 8-Inch, M650 (1320-D624) projectiles
ammonia-gelatin, and gelatin dynamites will not
due to potential for motor separation. Gap criteria is as
be turned in storage. However, yearly, at the
follows:
conclusion of the hottest portion of the year, a
representative sample will be selected and the
A 0.0075-inch feeler gage shall not enter joint at any
containers examined for evidence of nitroglycerin
point.
exudation on the exterior of the cartridge. If
A 0.0035 inch feeler gage may enter joint by more than
exudation is found, the lot or lots involved will be
one-eighth inch on any one 30 degree segment of
reported
on
DA
Form
2415
with
a
joint, however, it may not enter by more than
recommendation for destruction.
one-eighth inch on the remaining 330 degree
Dynamite contained in Canine Explosive Scent Kit
segment.
(Dynamite, Exgel 40 and Exgel 75) has a shelf of
c. Gap greater than 0.010 inches at any point
18 months. This dynamite need not be turned in
between forward and aft warheadassembly of the 8-inch,
storage.
However, at the conclusion of the
M650 is a major defect.
hottest portion of the year, a representative
sample of the nitroglycerin based dynamite, will
d. Age and storage environment related deterioration
be selected and examined for evidence of
causes 155MM, M549A1 projectile obturators to become
nitroglycerin exudation.
excessively brittle especially in hot dry climates. Ductility
will likely partially return if subsequently stored in a
humid climate.
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