REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

TM 9-1240-375-34&P

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REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

If your equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who

can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or

performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at ATTN: AMSTA-AR-

QAW-C, TACOM-ARDEC, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-7300 (Fax: DSN 793-6653,

Commercial (309) 782-6653) (E-mail: qawqdrs@ria.army.mil). We will send you a reply.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any

corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be

made to prevent the problem in future items.

While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other

materials, such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials

may be a corrosion problem.

If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report. Use

of key words such as "corrosion," "rust," "deterioration", or "cracking" will ensure that the information is

identified as a CPC problem.

The form should be submitted to:

ATTN: AMSTA-AR-QAW-C

TACOM-ARDEC

1 Rock Island Arsenal

Rock Island, IL 61299-7300

Fax: DSN 793-6653, Commercial (309) 782-6653

E-Mail: qawqdrs@ria.army.mil

DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Refer to TM 9-1025-211-20&P or TM 9-1025-215-25&P.

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

Refer to TM 9-1025-211-20&P or TM 9-1025-215-25&P.

Battery Storage and Shipment

Store batteries in original packaging until ready for use. Examine packages/batteries for bulging, cracking,

or signs of leakage before putting the batteries into equipment. Remove any damaged batteries from service

and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. NOTE: When handling batteries that show signs of

leaking, bulging, swelling, or deformity, personal protective equipment meeting ANSI or NIOSH/MSHA

requirements must be used.

Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from other combustible and hazardous materials. Storage

of batteries over 100 F (38 C) will cause rapid loss of power.

Do not accumulate or store waste batteries for disposal for more than 90 days.

Do not mix hazardous and non-hazardous waste in the same package.

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