Yes - wouldn't want one of those deadly dangerous devices falling
into enemy hands, now would we?
AndrewF
Department of the Army Technical Manual (pub TM 11-6720-222-10), Headquarters, Department of the Army 10 May 1963. Operator's manual Camera Set, Still Picture KS-4A (2).
Chapter 5, Section II, #50:
a. If complete destruction of the camera set cannot be accomplished in the time available, destroy the components in the following order:
(1) Camera.
(2) Flashgun.
(3) Sidelight.
(4) Tripod.
(5) Carrying case.
(6) All others components.
b. Use any of the following methods:
(1) Smash. Smash all optical and metal components; use sledges, axes, handaxes, pickaxes, hammers or crowbars.
(2) Cut. Cut extension and connecting cords, leather strap, focusing cloth and film; use axes, handaxes or matches.
WARNING: Be extremely careful with explosives and incendiary devices. Use these items only when the need is urgent.
(3) Burn. Burn film, cords, leather strap and technical manuals; use gasoline, kerosene, oil, flame-throwers or incendiary grenades.
(4) Bend. Bend tripod legs.
(5) Explode. If explosives are necessary, use firearms, grenades or TNT.
(6) Dispose. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts in slit trenches, foxholes or throw them into streams.
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