Destruction of Amatol

Destruction of Amatols. Scrap amatols or amatol-loaded small bombs or projectiles, may be destroyed by burning in beds not more than 3" thick, as described in Ref 19a. p 316 or in the US Ordnance Safety Manual ORDM 7-224, C7, pp 27-13 to 27-15. Amatol loaded in ammo may be destroyed by detonation as described in ORDM 7—224, C7, pp 27—16 to 27—19 case of large shells and bombs it is preferrable and less dangerous... 

Davy Crocket (Atomic Rifle) A504-R DD Device. See under Amphibious Devices for Tanks A392-R Destruction of Amatol A162-L Destruction (Disposal) of Lead Azide A574 A575... 

The following year the matter was discussed again by the Committee on Armament Supply Depots, which concluded that absolute security could only be provided by underground storage, particularly for propellants, bulk explosives, and Lyddite, Trotyl and Amatol-filled shell. It was emphasized that protection of bulk explosive was of fundamental importance, as their destruction would inevitably affect the supply of shell and propellant. 

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