In case it should become necessary to prevent the capture of this equipment, and when ordered to do so, DESTROY IT SO THAT NO PART OF IT CAN BE SALVAGED, RECOGNIZED, OR USED BY THE ENEMY. BURN ALL PAPERS AND BOOKS. MEANS:— 1. Explosives, when provided. 2. Hammers, axes, sledges, or whatever heavy objects are readily available. 3. Burning by means of incendiaries such as gasoline, oil, paper, or wood. 4. Grenades and shots from available arms. PROCEDURE:— 1. Obliterate all identifying marks. Destroy nameplates and circuit labels. 2. Demolish all panels, castings, switch and instrument-boards. 3. Destroy all controls, switches, relays, connecting means and meters. 4. Rip out all wiring in electrical equipment. Smash water-cooling, gas and oil systems in gas-engine generators, etc. 5.
DesignationTM 11-441
EditionJan 1943
StatusSuperseded
Pages43
FunctionComms Signal
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)