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C1|T]||ICAL ITARTARE SUPPTY CATATOG

Ammunition,+.z-Inch Chemical Mortar

(lncluding Propelling Charges,

Fuzes and Other Components)

This catalog containe information on the ammuni-tion for the A.2-Inch Chemical Mortar. Componentsof complete rounds are listed, described, and illustratedand a list of complete rounds is given. All markinginformation that is necessary for field designation and

use is shown.

This catalog ie to be used for identification, storage,

and supply for all echelons.

" eadquarters, Army Seroice Forces, 19 March 1q45

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HEADQUARTER'S, ARMY SERVICE FORCES,Washington 25, D. C., L9 March 1945

Army Senrice Forces Chemical Warfare Sqpply Catalog, CW 11-1,

Ammr:nition, 4.2-}rch Chemical Mortar (Ineluding Propelling Charges,

Fuzes and Other Components) has been prepared under the supervision

of Chief, Chemical Warfare Senrice, and is published for ttte information

and guidance of all concerned.

. ttn" 400.152 (8 March 1945). ]

By command of Major General LUTES:

LUCruS D. CI,AY,Major General, General Staff CorPs,

Acting Chief of Staff.

OFFICIAL:J.A.ULIO,

Major General,The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:AAF (10); AGF (10); ASF (2); T of opns (Cml o) (10); Def Comd (10);

Arm & Sv Bd (2h S Div ASF (1); Tech SV (2); Sv C (10) except 3rd (1);

PC&S (1) except Edgewood Ars (25) Camp Sibert (25); PE (Cml O) (15)

except NOPE (7) NyPE (B); Dep 3 (15) except Indianapolis (30); ProDist 3 (10) except Chicago (2); Gen & Sp Sv Sch (10) except c.w. sch (50);

usMA (2); A (10); cHQ (10); D (z);T/o-E 3-25 (10);3-26 (10); 3-27 (10);

3-67 (10); 3-117 (10).

Refer to FM 21-6 for explanation of distribution formula.

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List of IllustrationsNotesShe1l BodiesFuzesPropelling Charges and CartridgesSmokeShell . . . .

Casualty Gas ShellHarassing Gas ShellM3 High E:rplosive She1lM4 High Explosive ShellM5 sub-caliber shell with smoke charge and propelling charge zgMarking.. .. .. ..24125

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ShellBody. , . .Fuzes . .Propelling Charges and CartridgesSmoke ShellCasualty Gas Shell . .HarassingGasShell .. . .M3 High Explosive ShellM4 High Explosive ShellMb Sub-Caliber Shell with Smoke Charge and

PropellingCharge. ..Complete Round Packing Box.Waterproof Packaging and PackingPropelling Charge Packing Box with MarkingsFuze Packing Boxes. .

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In the M2 and M3 shell bodies the base is an integral part of the shellbody. Inthe M2 Alternate, M3 Alternate and M4 shell bodies, thebaseis made separately and then brazed to the shell casing. Issue of .eithertype is authorized.

2. STANDARDIZATION.

An item, when marked "S" lstandard), is.one-which is procured andsiored for issue. An item, when marked t'SStt (Substitute Standard),is onewhich is stored and procured forissuewhen thestandard itemis not available. An item marked t'Lstt (Limitea Standard), is onewhich is no longer procured but is maintained and stored for issueuntil supply is exhausted.

CARTRIDGES.

(a) One extra cartridge is packed with every fiJth box of completerounds.

(U) tfre ignition cartridge MK.I has been superseded by the cartridge811, but propelling charges may be issued with the older cartridge.

PROPELLING CHARGBS.

(a) The M6 and M? powder charges arebasicallythe sarne and may beused interchangeablyon aII shellslisted,with the exceptionof the3-inch sub-caliber, provided nomore than 20-1/2 rtngs are usedon the M4 shell. When the M6 propelling charge ls furnished, acomplete round charge of. 25 bundles 6our packs of five bundleseach and five separate bundles) is placed over the cartridge con-tainer and the clip adjusted. The cartridge is then inserted. TheM7 propelling charge for the M4 shell is packed with the completeround in a manner similar to the packing of the M6 propellingcharge.

(b) Some of the stored boxes of shells have the M5A1 propelling charge.The M5A1 propellingcharge is packed twocharges and two cart-ridges to a sma]] carton and the carton placed in the completeround box.

(c) A halJ bundle is included with each M5A1 propelling charge and isfurnished as an extra increment in addition to the full chargeforthe purpose of obtaining intermediate ranges.

RANGE TABLES.

The range tables specified are appJ.icable only when the designatedpropelling charge is used.

PACKAGING.

M4 and M5 fuzes can be used only on M3 and M4 HE shells. At thepresent time, atl M3 and M4 HE shells are issued with the M3 fuzeonly. M4 and M5 fuzes are issued separately and when their use iswarranted, their substitutionfor the M3 fuze mustbe made in the field.

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7. COMPLETE ROUNDS.

The components - shell body, filling, fuze, propelling charge and ig-nition charge - are assembled into a complete round. The completeround is coated with a rust preventive and then inserted in a water-proofed cylinfuical carton, the joint of which is sealed with non-hydroscopic adtresive tape. Two such rounds are than packed in awooden box.

8. SY1VIBOL CODE.

4.

SYMBOLHLCGCNS

CNB

WPFSFMHE

9. WP FILLED SHELL.

Vehicle

Truck, 7-L/2 ton, 4x4Truck, 2-L/2 ton, 6x6RR car, 40 tonRR car, 50 ton

NAMEMustardLewlsitePhosgeneChloracetophenone in chlorpicrin-

chloroform solutionChloracetophenone in benzol-carbon

tetrachloride solutionWhlte PhosphontsSulJur trioxide in chlorsrrlfonic acidT itaniun t etrachlorid e

High explosive (trinltrotoluene)

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The boxes contalning the complete round WP filled shell must bestored with the shell in an upright position. The boxes are markedwith a notation and an arrow showing the proper position.

10. TRAINING SHELL.

The training shell (Plate 9) ls a component of the Mortar, Sub-caliber,3-inch, M3 (C8-1-20) and is listed in this catalog for informationonly.

11. SHIPPING DATA.

The number of containers, or items, per vehicle is limited by theweight carrying capacity or by the cubical capacity of the vehicle.Actual safe capacity may vary with the condition of the vehicle, theroads to be traversed, the type of material camied, current regu-lations in regard to freight car loading, or the urgency of the situ-ation. The following data are estimates only:

Dime{rsions (ft.) Load (1b.) Load (cu.ft.)

9.0x5.8x5.0I2.0x6.7x5.040.0x8.5x8.040.0x8.5x8.0

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96-81 -175HhBrazedNo14.8

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96-8 1- 17 5

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cB-13-71c8- 13-71s96-81-135ChemicalSolidYes15.7

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Bill of MaterialStandardizationSpecification Number .

Type of ShellType of BaseVaneWeight of Shell, Ibs.Cubage of SheII, cu. ft.Gross Weight, Package, lbs..Gross Cubage, Package, cu. ft..

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Cubage of Fuze, cu. ft. .Number per Box, . . .Gross Weight of Box, Ibs.Gross Cubage of Box, cu. ft_

Impact96-81-96B16- Lt-26B16- IL-25

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Specification Number . . . . .

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Standardization. . . . . . . .

Powder Specification Number .Weightof Charge, Ib., , ...Cubage of Charge, cu, ft. . . .Gross \Meight of Container, Ibs.Gross Cubage of Container, cu.ftGross Weight of Box, Ibs. . . .

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FillingWeight, lbs. . . . .

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213150196-81- 136 ABB- L0- l_7

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Bitlof Material . . . .

Standatdization....Components

SheII Body. . . . .

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Filling Weight, Ibs. . .

%voio inshell, MinimumComplete RounC

Weight, lbs. . . . .

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Gross Cubage, cu. ft. .

R4fge Table Applicable

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Shell bodyFillingFuzePropellantCartridge

Filling Weight, lbs.%voia in shell,

MinimumComplete Round

Weight, Ibs. . . .

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Cubage, cu. ft. ! .

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Gross Weight, lbs. . .

Gross Cubage, cu. ft..Range Table Applicable

27 31 10196-81-22488- 10-32cB- 1,0-38S

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sllE[[, llE,32-1b., GilEillcllil0nrAn, il4 (nlilt it5 FUZE).

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273Lr4196-81 -20588- 10-40cB- 10-4LLS

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Specification NumberAssembly Number.Bill of ltdaterial .

StandardizationComponents

Shell body .

FiilingFuzePropellantCartridge

Round Weight, lbs.Round Cubage, cu. ft.Rounds per Box .

Gross Weight, Ibs.Gross Cubage, cu. ft.

inu-rr-r'cB- i 3- 164c8- 13- 164

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COMPLETE ROUND SHELL MARKING

The ammunition listed in this catalog is marked in such a way as toprovide positive identification. The shells are painted primarj.J.y for rustprevention, and use is made of di.fferent colors to distinguish betweenclasses. Markings are of distinctive colors with symbols of filling anduse stenciled on shells and one or two bands of same color around theshells. The color code is as follows:

High Explosive (Hn): Ol-ive drab body color with yeltow markings.

Chemical filling: BIue-gray body color with

a. Green Markings indicating a casualty type agent

(1) A single green band around the shell indicates a non-persistent casualty agent.

(2) Two green bands around the shell j.ndicate a persistentcasualty agent.

b. Red Markings indicating a harassing agent (one redband).

c. Yellow Markings indicating screening smokes (one yellowband)

d. Purple Marking indicating an incendiary agent.

Practice: Blue body with white markings.

Dummy or Drill: Black body with white markings.

The mortar shells are further identified by the following informationstenciled on the shel,l bodv:

Example ExampleFiller symbol and designation (3/4-inch

letters) .

Caliber marking and weapon designation(I/2-inch letters)

Loaders identification mark and dates(1,/Z-nch letters)

Lot number (1./2-inch Ietters) .

COMPLETE ROUND SHELL CONTAINERS

The shell containers are marked on top and bottom in I/4-tnch letters,in white ink on a black surface with the following inJormation:

Example4.Z-tnc]n CM Shell . 4.2-Inch Cl/I ShellFilling Symbol

WP-Smoke

4.2 IN-CM

EA 8-36Lot \44

H-Gas

4.2 IN.CM

pBA 9-43Lot 176

fa 11UL'M2

letters, using

UL'M2

Mark (such as M2).

The containers are marked on the side tn L/Z-incheither black or white ink, with the following information:

Example4.Z-Inch CM Shell . 4.Z-Inch CM SheilFitling SymbolMark (such as M2).

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Two diagonally opposite corners are coated on three contiguous faceswith an insignia blue color in the form of a triangle on each face. Thisidentifies the Service.

The chemical filling is identiJied by painting one or two t/Z-tncnstripes in the appropriate color on a blue-gray backgrorrnd on two con-tiguous faces at a corner between an end and a side. The stripes arehorizontal and meet at the corner. The filling of the shell is identified,also, in the stenciled information on the box.

Stenciled markings appear on one end, one side and the top. h theupper two-thirds of one end and in I/z-jnch letters the following irdor-mation is stenciled:

Example4.2-Ineh CM-WPLot No. 3244Weight 68.5Cube 1.13

The following inJormation is stenciled on one side in L/4-nch letters:

Nomenclature and sizeExample

. 2 Compiete Rounds, 4.2-InchCM

Number Rounds - 4.2-inch CM-Filling Symbol . . 2 Rds.Lot NumberWeight.Cubage.

Type of filling.Type of propellant .

Name of contractorContract number and,/ orPurchase order numberDate packed.Inspection marking.

High E>rplosive HEW/M6 Propelling ChargeJones Corporation

Cont. 8325 CWS 1314Packed August 1944Accepted and Inspected

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Case number Case No. 1-34

Lot number . Lot Number 2335

The name and address of both the consignor and the consignee areplaced on the top of the box.

FUZE BOX

The boxes of fuzes are painted and marked in a manner similar tothe complete rounCs giving all pertinent information.

PROPELLING CHARGE BOX

Diagonal corners are markedwith the CWS color. The following in-formation is stenciled on the box:

Name of place where packed - on end of boxQuantity and kind - on end and on side of boxCWS insignia - on end and on side of boxLot number - on side of boxMonth and year of packing - on side of boxCompliance with ICC regulations - on side of boxName and address of consignor - on top of boxName and address of consignee - on top of box

COMPLETE ROUND SHELL BOXES

COMPLETE ROUNO PACKING BOX

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