Component Substitution for Use In Master and Reference Propellants

Abstract

This Test Operations Procedure (TOP) describes the procedures for firing new replacement artillery ammunition components for use in master and reference propellants and the techniques to be followed in ammunition and weapon inspection and preparation before, during, and after the firings. As discussed in this TOP, artillery ammunition includes field artillery, tank, mortar, and recoilless rifle ammunition. The objective of this Test Operations Procedure (TOP) is to instruct personnel in the techniques of conducting and evaluating new components that will replace existing components of artillery, tank, mortar, and recoilless rifle ammunition for use in master and reference propellants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619634

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Components
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Crusher Gages
  • Exterior Ballistics
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges
  • Recoilless Rifle Ammunition
  • Recoilless Rifles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapons

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