MIL-R-48664B

Abstract

This specification covers the material, requirements, examinations, tests and packaging for a family of blow molded plastic divider racks used for restraining loose: unpalletized 155mm projectiles; unpalletized 8 inch projectiles; or unpalletized, unboxed 120mm mortar rounds contained in fiber tubes during on-vehicle storage and transport (see <a>6.1</a>). The rack consists of specifically designed plastic dividers that, when assembled, will restrain any conventional projectiles of the 155mm or 8 inch family, or all 120mm mortar rounds in fiber tubes (see <a>6.4</a>). The loaded racks are restrained in a tactical transport vehicle by means of a cargo tiedown strap(s) applied in an approved manner. The combinations for 155mm or 8 inch are referred to as Loose Projectile Restraint System (LPRS). The combination for 120mm mortar is referred to as Loose Round Restraint System (LRRS). <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> The intent of the Loose Projectile Restraint System (LPRS) is to provide reusable dunnage on tactical vehicles to contain 155mm or 8-inch projectiles once they have been removed from their shipping pallets at the field artillery firing battery area during peacetime training exercises and in wartime. It is expected that throughout its life cycle the racks will be subjected to direct or indirect natural and induced environments. The intent of the Loose Round Restraint System (LRRS), is to provide reusable dunnage on tactical vehicles to contain 120mm mortar rounds once they have been removed from shipping boxes but still contained within the fiberboard packing tubes. The tubes are placed vertically into the rack with the tube caps up. Once the cap is removed, the round is accessible directly from the tube or the tube removed from the rack. This action will take place at the heavy mortar firing battery area during peacetime training exercises and in wartime. It is expected that throughout its life cycle the racks will be subjected to direct or indirect natural and induced environments. <br>