Description
8 inch Green Bag Propelling Charge M1 is used for zone firing with Charges 1 to 5 in 8 inch howitzer cannons.
The charge consists of a base section (Charge 1) and four unequal increments (2 through 5) of propellant M1 in green cloth bags, The increments are assembled end to end in sequence, and held in place by four tying straps sewn to the base of Increment 1 and tied over the top of Increment 5. A red igniter pad containing 5 ounces of black powder is sewn to the base of Increment 1. Each increment of the charge and the igniter pad is identified by black stencil markings.
Functioning
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Hazardous Components
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
