Pershing II Weapon System - Pershing Professionals Organization

G AND STORAGE CONTAIEach PI1 missile section has a container used for shipping and storage. The containers are similar, differingmostly in size and weight. Figure 2-12 shows PI1 shipping and storage containers. Each container has three mainareas:Base assembly that houses and supports the sectionSuspension system that protects the section from shockCover that completes tEach container also has the se general features:rted by truck, aircraft, rail, or shipas covers that are remova le with use of slings and hoistHas storage space for equipment records (except first or second stage aft skirt container)Can be handled with forklift or slingsCan be towed for short distances on skidsCan withstand varied environmental conditionsHas provisions for testing missile section in container (except first or second stage aft skirtcontainer)Has EME protection (except first or second stage aft skirt container).For more information on shipping and storage containers, see TM 9-8140-395-14.G&C/ASECTIONCONTAINERERRADARFIRST ORSECOND STAGEFigure 2-42. PN Shippinand Storage Containers