scope:

This specification covers the processing of the Howitzer, Medium, Self-Propelled: 155-mm, M109A2, M109A3, M109A4, and M109A5 for domestic or overseas shipment and storage.

Processing will be of the following levels of protection (see 3.4.2 and 6.2).

Level A: Maximum protection. Maximum protection, called Level A, is processing for domestic and overseas shipment and any outside storage in excess of 90 days from the date of processing (periodic care and additional preservation is required during storage).

Level B: Intermediate protection. Intermediate protection, called Level B, is processing, for immediate use shipment and for domestic and overseas shipment (excluding open deck loading) and for any storage not to exceed 90 days from the date of processing. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/BLUE, Warren, MI 48397-5000, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document, or by letter.

intended Use: