Flareout Checklist
Background: A flareout is an event when a flame is witnessed during bore evacuation. Bore evacuation occurs about half a second after the main shot. During bore evacuation, the expelling propellant gases ignite. Data collection after a flareout occurs has been low. It is requested that as much data listed below as possible be collected once you see a flareout. Please use the following items as a checklist.
Action: If a flareout is witnessed during live fire, the unit should cease firing the affected tank. The unit master gunner / officer in charge should use the below checklist to aid in reporting and data collection. The unit should also verify if this is an installation reportable event. Photos of the items can be included or attached to this report as necessary.
Reporting unit: __________________________________________________________________
POC: Name, rank, unit ____________________________________________________________
POC: Contact information: phone, email ______________________________________________
Alternate POC: __________________________________________________________________
Immediately after the flareout event:
| Characteristic | Notes |
|---|---|
| Day/date/time of incident | |
| Firing-range site of incident | |
| Vehicle serial/bumper number | |
| Gun-tube serial number: Bore-evacuator SN | |
| Environmental conditions at flareout: -Temperature -Rain, sun, overcast, etc. -Wind speed/direction | |
| Firing posture: -Stationary or moving; behind berm, open area, forest, valley, etc. | |
| Ammo being fired: -Number of rounds fired prior to flareout -Model and lot number -Condition in accordance with TM-10 -Other vehicles firing same type/lot -Storage conditions prior to firing -Any irregularities with ammo? Damage / performance / discoloration | |
| Tank crew/duties: -Any injuries -Loading of round -Aft cap extract properly -Excessive fumes | |
| Flareback: -Any flareback witnessed -Timing of potential flareback |
Following on, we request information collected by crew and maintenance personnel:
| Characteristic | Notes |
|---|---|
| External bore-evacuator condition: - Damage/crack/collar loose, etc. | |
| Inside bore evacuator: -Bad or missing seals -Build-up of firing residue -Presence of foreign materials, CLP, large carbon pieces, ammunition material | |
| Gun tube: -Chamber area serviceable -Breechblock serviceable, free movement up and down, extractors serviceable -Gun-tube length, serviceable -Muzzle end, no excess burn, grease, foreign materials -Bore evacuator holes clear | |
| Breech cam: -Setting, F/S, count teeth from S position -Clean and serviceable | |
| Stub-base deflector tray: -Free movement up and down -Freefall when activated | |
| Last-known service dates: -Breech mechanism service -Tube-cleaning / inspection -Bore-evacuator service -Attached gun card if possible | |
| Ammo being fired: -Number of rounds fired prior to flareout -Model and lot number -Condition in accordance with TM-10 -Other vehicles firing same type/lot -Storage conditions prior to firing -Any irregularities with ammo? Damage / performance / discoloration | |
| Additional remarks |
Note: Upon completion of this report, all faults found must be corrected before the vehicle is returned to mission capable. If no faults are found, unit with maintenance personnel should determine vehicle capability.
Send report to the following personnel:
- Benet Labs: Zachary P. Jablonka, email zachary.p.jablonka2.civ@mail.mil, phone (518) 266-5813.
- TCM-ABCT: Wakeland K. Kuamoo, email wakeland.k.kuamoo.ctr@mail.mil, phone (706) 545-6569.
It is critical that reports are sent forward no later than 48 hours from the flareout incident. Phone reports are authorized pending written notification.
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