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Furthermore acquisitions are viewed as growth opportunities in the acquired spaces rather than sources of revenue where the fat can be cut Standard open door management policy where they Show More Cons Tribal knowledge is relied upon too much Standardized resources and documentation are rather thin Advice to Management Encourage better internal communication and integrate the new parts of the company a little faster instead of leaving the company as a federation of companies Dont sweat the small stuff when considering whether to provide ergonomic equipment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copy Link Flag as Inappropriate Flag as Inappropriate Helpful 1 Oct 9 2018 Helpful 2 Syncing Ship Poor Leadership No long vision Just a stop gap company Current Employee Employee Doesnt Recommend Negative Outlook CEO I have been working at ProKarma fulltime Pros Comparing to Cons I could not add any Pros Cons 1 The leadership is very short cited and poor management skills 2 It will 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NeONBRAND Education The Best and Worst States to Be a Teacher in 2018 Teaching remains one of the worst paid professions that requires a bachelors degree By Joanna Prisco Sept 24 2018 Why Global Citizens Should Care Educated and healthy children lead their communities out of poverty and build the thriving nations of tomorrow But with large disparities in starting salaries for teachers throughout the US some areas are more challenged to attract skilled educators than othersleaving the youngest residents at a disadvantage You can join us in prioritizing education here Shaping the minds of the countrys youth is a noble and worthy calling but sadly not all teacher salaries are created equal WalletHub just released its report on 2018s Best Worst States for Teachers highlighting the top 10 destinations for starting wages teacher safety and teachertopupil ratios as well as the 10 worst And the contrast is stark Take Action Call on US Government and Business Leaders to FundEducation Take Action Sign petition Dear US leaders One in 10 children worldwide still go through life without a basic education Thats 61 million children between the ages of 6 and 11 who are denied an education despite the worlds promise to put every child in school by 2015 The majority of these children are girls At least 37 million elementary and junior high schoolage children are out of school in crisis affected countries threatening their futures and leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse Given this education emergency we are calling on the United States government to commit funding and other resources needed to 1 point Already have an account Connect with Facebook or Education jobs are among the lowestpaying occupations requiring a bachelors degree and teacher salaries consistently fail to keep up with inflation noted a press release from WalletHub Meanwhile the Every Student Succeeds Act demands growth in student performance As a result many teachers particularly those new to the field transfer to other schools or abandon the profession altogether as the result of feeling overwhelmed ineffective and unsupported according to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ASCD a nonprofit focused on improving the education community But while the data presented by WalletHub is intended to be a resource for those seeking employment it also illustrates the need for greater education funding on a national scale to equalize opportunities for all teachers and students So where are teachers seemingly most valued According to the study Wyoming has the highest annual average starting salary for teachers adjusted for cost of living at 47288 a figure roughly 19 times higher than in Hawaii the state with the lowest at 24409 Meanwhile Michigan has the highest average annual salary for publicschool teachers at 69439 Hawaii ranks lowest again in this category at 30086 While Hawaii remains a popular and pricy vacation destination for tourists the WalletHub figures highlight the economic challenges faced by the island state where 1 in 6 Hawaii residents live in poverty according to the Census Bureau s supplemental poverty measure Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video We are the clearest story in the nation of how the official poverty rate doesnt provide a full picture said Nicole Woo senior policy analyst at the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice in an interview with Hawaii News Now The supplemental measure is a reflection of the costs in Hawaii Teaching in lowincome communities can also present challenges in terms of student engagement Poor families are less likely to be able to afford proper nutrition and sometimes simply dont have enough food at home With little financial education and lowearnings poor families might have to send their kids to school without breakfast or lunch noted an earlier report in MoneyWise which cited a 2008 study that found not eating enough can reduce the brains capacity to learn and poor students quickly end up falling behind their classmates Another consideration in how well educators are able to perform their jobs depends upon state spending The District of Columbia has the highest publicschool spending per student dedicating 25323 to each young mind Thats a whopping 38 times higher than in Indiana which allocates just 6673 per student noted the study Yet another hurdle in retaining educators is found in the pupilteacher ratio Vermont has the lowest pupilteacher ratio at 1054 according to the WalletHub study approximately 22 times lower than in California which averages roughly 2363 students per teacher Here are the top 10 and worst 10 rankings Best States for Teachers 1 New York 2 Connecticut 3 Minnesota 4 Illinois 5 North Dakota 6 Pennsylvania 7 Wyoming 8 New Jersey 9 Maryland 10 Ohio Worst States for Teachers 42 West Virginia 43 District of Columbia 44 Oklahoma 45 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Chapter 9 Munitions Storage Procedures The purpose of field storage in combat and SASO environments is to provide safe munitions storage for tactical units This chapter contains information on types of munitions storage areas Also it discusses planning for and storing of munitions during combat and SASO with emphasis on meeting safety and storage criteria to the maximum extent possible OVERVIEW 91 Peacetime explosive standards in DA Pam 38564 must be followed if possible However peacetime standards may not be fully met or maintained because threat level mission mobility requirements and physical condition of facilities vary greatly among theaters of operation Even with variability in conditions munitions can be satisfactorily and safely stored in the theater Regardless of conditions in the theater of operations a single basic tenet must be followed that is take all measures possible to minimize risk to personnel materiel facilities and stocks AMMUNITION STORAGE ACTIVITIES 92 Unlike permanent ammunition storage areas munitions assets in a tactical ASA are most often stored on the ground and on unimproved surfaces Munitions are placed in storage compatibility categories separated from each other by the minimum QD This is based on NEW NEQ or total gross tonnage per individual storage unit depending on the storage system selected Munitions are likely to be stored in one of four types of field storage areas TSA CSA ASP or ATP The different types of tactical ASA compatibility categories QD standards storage systems and storage planning procedures are discussed later in this chapter THEATER STORAGE AREA 93 The TSA is located within the COMMZ in the theaters rear AO The modular ammunition companys HLPs generally operate the TSA These platoons may receive added support from MLPs The TSA is usually the largest ASA in the TO Its mission is to receive store and ship containerized and breakbulk munitions It also issues inspects configures manages and maintains theater reserve munitions The TSA also provides area ammunition support to units operating in the COMMZ 94 To facilitate shipment TSAs are located where there is direct access to airfields railheads ports road networks and facilities If this is not feasible the TSA should be located within a short linehaul distance of such facilities The TSA can be either a fixed semifixed or open outdoor storage area or a combination of these 95 In peacetime the TSA may be a permanent storage facility eg igloo magazine bunker or other fixed or semifixed explosives storage building Unless the TO has existing fixed explosives storage facilities the TSA is usually an open outdoor storage area in SASOwartime 96 The area selected for the TSA should have as much hard surface as possible Also it must have adequate drainage and a road network capable of supporting heavy vehicle traffic It should be designed to move breakbulk and containerized munitions onto and off of railcars linehaul vehicles and PLS Other logistical units ie transportation and terminal support may be available to assist munitions units in conducting railhead and other transload operations 97 A TSA may expand to about 40 square kilometers to meet its stockage objective see Table 91 If the stockage objective exceeds 25000 STs a second TSA should be established The ASCC and METTTC determine the stockage objective of TSAs The TSA receives 100 percent of its stockage objective from the POD Table 91 ASA Types ASA Days of Supply Stockage Objective TSA 30 Days 25000 STs CSA 7 Days 25000 STs ASP 3 Days NA 98 Munitions arrive at the TSA on theater transportation assets They are usually containerized but may include breakbulk or a combination of both Because a high percentage of TSA receipts are containerized munitions and transportation personnel must manage containers to guarantee accountability and to retrograde them for reuse See FM 96 for a discussion of the flow of munitions in the theater of operations CORPS STORAGE AREA 99 The CSA is located in the corps rear AO The modular ammunition companys MLPs generally operate the CSA If the CSA is receiving containerized munitions HLPs may support the MLPs The CSA mission is to receive store issue inspect configure manage and maintain the corps reserve munitions stocks 910 The CSA supports the munitions requirements of all assigned or attached corps units It is also the primary source for the divisions munitions It stocks 10 to 15 DOS to meet initial combat requirements thereafter it maintains about 7 DOS At least one CSA is required to support ASP and ATP operations for each committed division The CSA may be fixed semifixed or open storage depending on the tactical situation It is more fixed than the forward storage areas it supports Usually in SASO or wartime environments it consists of open storage 911 The CSA should be located near MSRs and railheads to allow easy access for theater and corps transportation assets The site must have an improved road that can handle heavy vehicle traffic 912 The CSA receives about 50 percent of its munitions from the POD and 50 percent from the TSA These munitions may be in either breakbulk or containerized loads Munitions shipped from the CSA to an ASP may be in singleDODIC breakbulk or configured loads Munitions shipped from the CSA to the ATPs are in MCLs 913 The CSA can expand to about 40 square kilometers When the stockage objective reaches 25000 STs a second CSA should be established The COSCOM establishes the CSA stockage objective which is based on projected theater combat rates and METTTC 914 The COSCOM ordnancecorps support battalion analyzes workload requirements and synchronizes operations with corps transportation assets See FM 96 for a discussion of the flow of munitions in the theater of operations AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT 915 The ASP is another source of munitions for the division It is located in the divisions rear AO The modular ammunition companys MLPs operate the ASP The ASP provides munitions support to corps and nondivisional units in the divisions AO 916 The ASP normally stores 3 DOS to meet routine surge and emergency requirements of supported units Tactical plans availability of munitions and the threat to resupply operations are the basis for stockage levels 917 ASPs should be considered as temporary open storage sites ASPs are located near MSRs and rails if feasible to allow easy access for theater and corps transportation assets It is essential that ASPs have good road networks that can support heavy vehicle traffic Thus commanders will focus on locations that minimize the need for engineer support The ASP receives 100 percent of its munitions shipments from the CSA on flatracks in single mixed DODIC or configured loads AMMUNITION TRANSFER POINT 918 The ATP is a temporary site from which munitions are transferred from corps transportation assets to the organic vehicles of the big six combat units ie armor aviation infantry artillery air defense artillery and combat engineers The DAO controls all division ATPs 919 Each maneuver brigade has an FSB that operates an ATP in the BSA The ammunition sections of the following units operate the ATPs Supply company FSB in a heavy or light division ST company support battalion in a separate brigade They support all units in the brigade support sector and receive mission guidance from the DAO Their mission is critical since they logistically support the maneuver commanders tactical plan to ensure that munitions are available for combat 920 The MLP ATP section of the modular ammunition company operates an ATP located in the DSA of the division AO It supports corps divisional and nondivisional units operating within the division support AO The DAO provides mission guidance to the ATP and establishes its priorities 921 Using either unit vehicles with MHE eg HEMTT PLS or organic ATP MHE munitions are transferred from corps trailers or PLS flatracks to vehicles organic to the using unit Departing empty tractorsPLS vehicles backhaul the empty trailers and flatracks Corps transportation should always drop a trailer or flatrack and take one in return This practice is called oneforone exchange and also applies to using units tactical situation permitting Without this exchange a shortage of trailers and flatracks occurs that may critically impact resupply of munitions SP trailers or flatracks are also used for retrograde of unserviceable munitions and CEA Also these vehicles may transport fatalities and POWs if necessary See FM 5510 for more information 922 Shipments from the CSA and ASP together make up 100 percent of the ATP stockage level About 75 percent of the ATP munitions requirements are throughput from the CSA in MCLs The other 25 percent are received from the supporting ASP in single mixed DODIC or configured loads 923 The ATP is located near an MSR or adequate road network to provide access for corps transportation assets and combat user vehicles The ATP must be on firm ground with good drainage and offer easy access for vehicles Also it must allow for easy recovery of pallets SP trailers and PLS flatracks 924 The site must be large enough to allow MHE to maneuver Flatracks and trailers must be placed so the MHE has adequate space to transfer munitions As with any other tactical site good cover and concealment are extremely important See Chapter 4 of this manual for a complete description of ATP organizational structure and munitions operations and procedures STORAGE SAFETY PRINCIPLES 925 The highest degree of safety in munitions storage will be achieved if each item is stored separately However this is not feasible Observing the following principles will ensure safety of munitions storage regardless of the type of facility Balance safety environmental and other factors when storing a mix of munitions Certain munitions must not be stored together Do not store munitions and explosives with dissimilar materiel or items that present positive hazards to the munitions Examples include flammable or combustible materiel acids or corrosives If compatible different types of munitions and explosives may be mixed in storage Mix compatible munitions and explosives in storage when such mixing facilitates safe operations and promotes overall storage efficiency Do not store munitions with an assembled initiating device as they present a significant storage risk Exceptions include If the device is packaged in a manner that eliminates risk of accidental detonation If fuzed items are configuredpackaged to prevent arming of the item If safety features prevent accidental initiation or detonation of the item Protect munitions from the elements by providing appropriate dunnage and adequate shelter and ventilation This practice reduces maintenance and ensures maximum serviceability and shelf life of stocks Place munitions in appropriate SCG or FSC and separate by minimum QD as determined by DA Pam 38564 COMPATIBILITY 926 All munitions and explosives are assigned to an appropriate SCG for storage at Army activities See Appendix I for more on SCGs 927 During wartime and contingencies logistical considerations and combat situations may warrant more risktaking When warranted the MACOM commander may authorize relaxation of storage compatibility requirements The FSCs listed below simplify field storage compatibility while maintaining an appreciable safety level Compatibility requirements do not apply when storing configured loads in the theater of operation Another safety element QD classification further separates munitions and explosives into hazard classes FIELD STORAGE CATEGORIES 928 For storage in the field munitions are segregated into primary groups referred to as storage categories Groupings are based on the desirability to store components of complete rounds in adjacent stacks and consideration of the hazards of propagation of explosion range of fragments spread of fires and chemical contamination 929 Listed below are the FSCs of conventional ammunition See DA Pam 38564 for more information on field storage Fixed and semifixed artillery munitions except incendiary and chemical Propelling charges fuzes primers flash reducers and separate loading artillery projectiles including HE and AP but not incendiary and chemical projectiles Mortar ammunition and hand grenades except incendiary and chemical Category D All pyrotechnics and chemical ammunition including chemicalfilled rockets gas smoke and incendiary bombs gas and smoke artillery ammunition incendiary and chemical grenades smoke pots VXfilled mines bulkpacked incendiary and small arms tracer cartridges All demolition explosives antitank and antipersonnel mines except VXloaded and components ie blasting caps firing devices detonating cord and safety fuses Category F Rockets rocket motors and rifle grenades except chemical Category G The following items of USAF Class V supply all unfuzed HE bombs aircraft mines aircraft torpedoes and fragmentation bombs fuzes andor primerdetonators for the above items fragmentation bomb clusters fuzed and unfuzed The remainder of USAF Class V items must be stored in other applicable categories QUANTITYDISTANCE 930 QD hazard classifications are designed to protect personnel and property in areas adjacent to storage facilities to limit the quantity of stocks that may be lost in an explosion and to reduce the possibility of any explosion involving large quantities of explosives and munitions 931 QD relationships for specific classes of munitions and explosives are based on levels of risk considered acceptable for that item During peacetime the QD tables set forth in Chapter 5 of DA Pam 38564 must be strictly followed unless a waiver is obtained The tables apply generally to exposures involving nonmilitary personnel family housing and health and morale facilities 932 During SASO contingency and wartime operations military requirements may make full compliance with safety regulations difficult Compliance with QD regulations is of great importance to commanders since their purpose is to minimize losses of personnel and stocks and to maintain the full operational capability of facilities Normal explosives safety criteria procedures QD separations and methods of application in DA Pam 38564 apply except where waivers are granted 933 To meet readiness requirements certain units may have their ABL uploaded on organic vehicles or stored near the unit in a BLAHA DA Pam 38564 defines QD requirements BLAHAs outside and inside the US have different standards which must meet the QD standards of this publication 934 Applicable QD terms for field storage safety purposes include the following Storage subdivisions Field storage areas are divided into storage sections and further subdivided into FSUs and stacks to ensure adequate dispersion for operational safety purposes Dispersion If assets are adequately dispersed the ASP is not an inviting target from the air When possible quantities of each type of ammunition should be stored in two or three widely separated sections If the contents of one section are destroyed the entire supply of any one item will not be lost When space is not sufficient to disperse the ammunition construct earthen barricades to help reduce the hazard Barricades The effect of sympathetic detonation can be reduced using manmade barricades constructed IAW DA Pam 38564 Interstack distance Interstack distance is the minimum distance between the near edge of adjacent stacks Stacks are required to be separated by minimum distance of 50 feet to inhibit the spread of fire However be aware that interstack distances do not always provide protection from propagation of detonation by blast overpressure or missile fragments Aggressive fire fighting usually helps to prevent the spread of fire from one stack to another at this distance The greater the distance between stacks the less likely fire will spread from stack to stack When possible separate stacks by a distance greater than that prescribed InterFSU distance The interFSU distance which is the distance between the nearest edge of the nearest stacks in adjacent FSUs can also help prevent the spread of fire see Table 152 of DA Pam 38564 When these distances can not be met use extra care in setting up and maintaining fire protection fire guards and firefighting measures Optimum safety distance The optimum safety distance is the limit inside which structural damage from a blast or missile fragments will be serious Consider this distance if ASAs ATPs or BLAHAs have to be located near gasoline or other storage facilities hospitals permanent radio transmitters railroads and highways 935 Special storage requirements must be met for certain categories of munitions Safety and environmental considerations make it essential to comply with the following guidelines Nontoxic Chemical Ammunition Store chemicalfilled ammunition so that each container item or bomb can be inspected and easily removed Keep projectiles containing phosphorus out of the direct sun and store them bases down Locate waterfilled barrels for immersing leakers within the toxic ammunition site Toxic Chemical Ammunition Store toxic chemical ammunition in the part of the ASP with the lowest elevation and at least 1 mile downwind from inhabited ASP buildings or other storage areas Make sure no inhabited buildings or storage areas are within 2 miles downwind of the storage site Also ensure maximum security for this type area Rockets Safety requirements for storing rockets are stricter than for most other types of conventional munitions Store small and large caliber rockets and largecaliber freeflight rockets on the outer edge of any storage area Point the noses away from all other stored munitions and away from all inhabited areas Locate the rockets so that only their own containers are between the rockets and the barrier Do not make stacks more than one row deep Bombs Category G ammunition bombs is usually stored and issued by the USAF In emergencies however depot and ASP commanders may store bombs For this reason it is important to be aware of the following restrictions The FSU is the smallest storage unit authorized Fuzed fragmentation bombs in the same FSU may not be stored with other bombs Components of bombs ie fins fuzes primerdetonators can be stored between FSUs If that is done remember to protect fuzes and primerdetonators from heat and moisture SITE SELECTION 936 Safety and efficiency must be top priorities when selecting a field storage site Site selection and layout of an ATP are discussed in Chapter 4 of this manual It is essential that explosives experts be involved early in this process to preclude possible future disruptive safetydriven relocations of established Class V facilities 937 A primary and an alternate site should be selected Alternate sites provide relocation options in case the primary site is unavailable for operational reasons or if enemy action or the effects of weather on the terrain make evacuation necessary 938 A map and ground reconnaissance of the proposed sites should be made Reconnaissance ensures that the sites are suitable for performing safe operations and providing efficient support to using units A map recon provides information on the terrain and the possibility of natural cover and concealment A ground recon supports the information gathered from the map recon and further reveals terrain features Also it reveals other conditions that may have changed or may not be identifiable on a map 939 Based on reconnaissance information site recommendations are submitted to higher headquarters for approval The sites selected may not be approved for operational andor tactical reasons The selection process may have to be repeated or higher headquarters may identify an area for the location of the storage area See Appendix J for information on FARPs ASSESSING TACTICAL REQUIREMENTS 940 Tactical conditions and METTTC factors must be reviewed to reduce conflict between the tactical and safety requirements of an ideal site Often these requirements are not compatible and defense risks must be weighed against the operational mission 941 The tactical situation may require that procedures be modified or supplemented Other tactical considerations are found in FM 71100 and FM 10015 The following considerations apply to all storage and supply sites Transportation Sites should be located near the MSR and supported units to allow easy access The distance to supported units must be reduced in keeping with security constraints Facilities Sites should have ready access to but be located as far as possible from hospitals important military installations airfields docks factories fuel storage andor distribution activities and similar facilities This is especially true for sites subject to enemy attacks If chemical munitions are stored downwind distances to populated areas must be considered Defense Sites should be easy to defend against ground attack using the fewest personnel and materials possible The site must be large enough to allow for dispersion of stocks to protect against heavy loss by fire or explosion As with any other tactical site good cover and concealment are critical Road network In addition to access and exit roads sites must contain a good internal road network Roads must easily allow large vehicle passage under all weather conditions and should require as little maintenance as possible A oneway traffic pattern is preferred to minimize confusion and congestion Railhead Sites with potential for expansion into larger more permanent sites should have a railhead nearby Terrain Sites will be established on firm level ground Drainage patterns and soil conditions must be studied carefully A level site that does not drain adequately during wet weather may result in unsafe and inefficient operations The site must provide easy access for using unit vehicles and for recovery of PLS flatracks pallets and trailers Natural barriers at proper intervals are desirable to segregate field FSUs and categories of munitions Fire safety The site must be inspected for fire hazards A low level of flammable vegetation and an adequate water supply are favorable considerations STORAGE SYSTEMS 942 Once the site has been selected and approved the selection of a munitions storage system must be made Four storage systems may be used for field storage of munitions and explosives Area storage Roadside storage Combination arearoadside storage Modular storage 943 Consider the following factors when choosing a storage system Physical characteristics of the site Location of hostile forces Weather expectations for area Time and resources available Expected life of the site Available space and type of operation that most readily comply with QD requirements Freedom of vehicle movement throughout the storage site Vehicles must be able to pass other vehicles being loadedunloaded There should be no deadend roads that require backing up or turning around Roads should be improved if possible to withstand traffic up to fully loaded trailers and PLS trucks Area Storage System 944 The area storage system is divided into three sections and subdivided into FSUs and stacks Stacks of munitions are arranged in a checkerboard pattern and spaced according to the QD requirements in DA Pam 38564 This system provides efficient use of the total area but may require significant road and pad construction and stabilization of earth Roadside Storage 945 Roadside storage allows munitions to be stored in stacks along the edges of existing roadways FSUs and sections are spaced according to QD requirements in AR 38564 Effective use of this method requires a larger road network and more total area than the area storage system However little construction is necessary 946 A variation of roadside storage known as storage in depth is very useful if the existing road network is limited With this method one or more additional stacks of ammunition is stored behind the roadside stack away from the road The use of this system is restricted in wet climates or in areas with poor soil conditions or heavy forests Under those conditions the stacks of ammunition would be difficult to reach Area and Roadside Storage 947 A combination of area and roadside storage is often used to lessen the bad aspects of both systems It allows the most effective use of the existing road network in a limited area While this combination does not require as much land as roadside storage it does involve some road and pad construction Modular Storage System 948 The modular storage system is used for storage of highexplosive bombs and other conventional ammunition Munitions are stored on pads within earthbarricaded areas called cells The cells are joined to form modules which may in turn be arranged to form module blocks See DA Pam 38564 for modular storage system requirements 949 The modular storage system is used in a combat zone where limited security and inadequate real estateoperational limitations make it impossible to store munitions IAW QD and compatibility regulations for area roadside or arearoadside storage It may be the only solution for storing large quantities in rear areas where there is insufficient real estate 950 This system does not provide the same degree of protection for personnel or munitions stocks afforded by regular QD dispersion Before deciding to use the modular system compare its advantages and disadvantages to those of the other field storage systems as defined in DA Pam 38564 951 DA Pam 38564 contains information on where when and how to use the modular storage system Also it discusses physical and construction characteristics explosives limitations barricade requirements and site selection criteria 952 Special Guidelines for Modular Storage In peacetime modular storage is limited to HE bombs fuzed or unfuzed with or without fins similarly cased HD 11 ammunition eg HE projectiles and the following contained in nonflammable or metal shipping containers 30mm and smaller ammunition cluster bomb units inert munitions components and HD 14 munitions By design modular storage can redirect some of the blast overpressure from an explosion but provides little to no protection against fragment debris or the spread of fire In a combat zone there are no restrictions on the type of ammunition authorized for modular storage In this case mixing ammunition in modular 953 Certain munitions require special storage consideration when stored in a modular system Ensure safe storage by complying with the following guidelines All storage and safety considerations will be followed for CS and CN riot control agents chemical munitions and WPPWP ammunition Cells containing these items must be in a separate module away from other types of ammunition Chemical munitions except WPPWP and CSCN and rockets will be stored in end cells of modules Store rockets and missiles pointing into barricades Blasting caps can be stored in a separate bunker built inside the cell containing all other compatible munitions Ensure the bunker has adequate sideoverhead cover to protect other explosives in the cell Propellant charges must be stored in a separate module The module may have one or more cells depending on the required stockage ICM must be stored alone in a separate module The module may have one or more cells based on the required stock objective Munitions and CEA awaiting destruction must be stored in a separate module The module may have one or more cells based on requirements UrbanBuiltup Areas 954 Structures in urban or builtup areas may also be used to temporarily store or protect munitions The possibility of setting up an ASA in a village or other builtup area may be realistic and requires consideration when planning wartime operations With this system the real estate could be in an existing small city a village or a structure in the outlying countryside The physical configuration layout is based on the safety requirements for munitions storage found in DA Pam 38564 STORAGE AREA PLANNING 955 After the site has been selected and the system of storage is known a storage plan and SOPs must be written for the operation Good planning helps ensure that operations are safe and efficient The following checklist will be used when developing the storage planconcept of operations What is the expected maximum tonnage of each SCG What are the expected average daily receipts and issues How much time is available before the first munitions shipment arrives What is the expected lifetime of the storage area Which storage system will be used What physical characteristics of the terrain can be used as natural barricades What characteristics deny or restrict use of certain areas What natural cover and concealment are available What engineer construction and support are available or necessary What is the total stockage objective for the site What special security requirements are needed for classified and sensitive items based on the CIIC See the FEDLOG or JHCS for a detailed explanation of CIICs and the CIIC for any munitions item What section FSU and stack numbering system are needed to ensure that location and retrieval of stocks are fast and accurate GENERAL LAYOUT 956 Fundamental rules apply to the layout of all types of munitions supply and storage facilities General safety procedures must be considered first in any site layout Basic operating procedures are also very similar Munitions survivability software is being developed by the Army and should be available in the near future This software is designed to assist the user in preparing the safest storage plan possible for the designated terrain 957 Key differences between CSATSA field sites and ASPATP sites are that the CSA and TSA generally have larger more stable storage areas and better road networks 958 All storage areas should be arranged into separate sections to enhance safety The arrangement of stocks in each section should make receipt issue and inventoryrewarehousingconfiguration as easy as possible 959 Each section consists of a number of storage locations or modules depending on the type of storage system used Storage locations within each section are separated according to the QD requirements in DA Pam 38564 METTTC permitting 960 The following guidelines should be observed to maintain efficient operations and prevent units from unnecessary waiting Ensure signs are posted showing traffic direction entrances and exits Draw maps of storage areas and provide copies to using units Ensure there is enough dunnage near storage locations Arrange for oneway traffic whenever possible when not possible provide turnaround points Also ensure adequate space for vehicle holding and assembly areas Ensure the use of ground guides is strictly enforced TACTICAL LAYOUT 961 Layout requirements for each site vary according to the tactical situation the terrain the proximity to forward areas and the type and amount of materiel handled A good layout is one that achieves the following Provides for easy efficient work flow Minimizes movement of munitions tools and equipment Permits easy entry and exit for heavy traffic Provides effective control of unit operations Permits defense of the area Proper positioning of weapons construction of defensive works and obstacles and organization of unit defense and security are other prime considerations 962 A map overlay will be prepared to include the defense plan and operational layout for the new area If needed a route overlay will also be prepared The advance main and rear parties use overlays and copies must be submitted to higher headquarters When HNS is available the layout will incorporate coordination of services between US and HNS activities See Figure 91 for a typical ASP layout Figure 91 Typical ASP Layout Plan AREA LAYOUT 963 The operations office is the nerve center of a storage activity It is normally the control section of an ordnance company or modular platoon It should be located inside the main entrance where all incoming customers can reach it easily Also it should be located near the administrative section but a safe distance from the main ASA Vehicle holding areas for inbound munitions shipments and vehicle assembly areas for outbound munitions vehicles will be within walking distance The operations office must have adequate parking for customer and ordnance company vehicles 964 Parking for inbound ammunitionladen vehicles or unit vehicles scheduled for loading is provided in the vehicle holding area It must have enough maneuver room for large vehicles and its size must be sufficient to accommodate the largest convoy of vehicles that the site may expect to receive It is a transit area and vehicles remain only long enough to be processed for storage or issue 965 The segregation area is a temporary storage area for segregating ammunition turnins and mixed munitions shipments It must be located near the salvage area to allow convenient storage or usage of packing materials 966 Nonexplosive munitions such as munitions residue and salvage materiel are stored in the inert salvage area It should be located near the segregation area and the surveillance and maintenance area 967 The demolition area is set aside for the destruction of unserviceable munitions A good access road is necessary to facilitate the delivery and unloading of munitions Because SP trailers and roughterrain forklifts may be needed to conduct demolition operations both the road network and the area must be able to support these vehicles Land selected for the demolition area will not be used for other purposes Also it will have scarce vegetation to minimize the fire hazard Demolition operations are to be conducted only after munitions disposition instructions have been received from higher headquarters 968 The vehicle assembly area provides parking for all outbound vehicles including emptyloaded ammunition vehicles being assembled into a convoy The assembly area must be within walking distance of the operations office and meet all requirements of the vehicle holding area 969 Emergency aerial resupply operations are conducted at the slingload operations area It will be located at least 1800 feet or 550 meters from munitions storage locations working areas and inhabited areas When planning slingload operations the allowable gross weight for cargo aircraft must be considered See FM 104503 and TM 38250 for more information on sling load operations 970 The bivouac area is the living area for personnel operating the site It must be located nearby but outside the fragmentation and blast areas When locating this site personnel safety distances from the ASA and the physical security of the bivouac area will be the primary considerations 971 Unit vehicles and MHE are maintained in the maintenance area A separate section within this area may be designated for refueling vehicles 972 The surveillance and maintenance area is used for performing munitions inspection repack and maintenance For efficiency it should be located between the operations office and the storage areas 973 Live munitions are stored in the a mmunition storage area 974 The captured enemy ammunition area is used to store all CEA turned into the storage facility CEA is always stored separately once identified and classified it is stored using the same principles required for storing US munitions SPECIAL LAYOUT 975 Munitions stacks should be positioned far enough off the road to allow trucks to be loaded or unloaded without interfering with traffic Containers must be stacked so that munitions markings are visible and all containers can be accessed easily Munitions stacked on an inadequate or unstable foundation may topple or sag Inspectors should look for settling or shifting stacks so that corrections can be made before damage results See DA Pam 38564 for more information 976 Some units use a standard identification system to identify and locate munitions Such systems use lettered or numbered locations that always contain certain types of munitions For example Subdepots are designated by letter storage sections by number FSUs by letter and stacks by number ie munitions may be stored in subdepot A section 1 FSUA stack 1 A1A1 977 Whenever a site is established and similar stocks are required they are placed in the same relative locations however ground features may preclude this When a standard identification system is used a major road or prominent landmark may be referenced If a road or landmark is not available the system should follow a logical alphabetical or numerical progression as personnel enter and move through a specific section of the site 978 Lot number separation divides and stores all munitions by lot number The manufacturer numbers and identifies munitions by lot The lot number is vital for accountability issue and storage Ensure individual lots are segregated in each storage location clearly separated from other lots 979 Climatic considerations such as adequate shelter dunnage good drainage and good ventilation are necessary to protect stored munitions Tarpaulins can be used to protect munitions stacks from the effects of rain and intense sunlight Tarps must never be placed directly on ammunition doing this raises the temperature underneath the tarp Ensure a minimum 18inch clearance between the tarp and the munitions Tarps can be used as improvised shelters for VT fuzes and pyrotechnics Cotton tarpaulins 16 feet by 16 feet NSN 8340008172126 provide both shade and cover 980 In desert and tropical climates munitions must be shielded from the direct rays of the sun To minimize exposure to sunlight position containers with long axes pointed in an eastwest direction Priority for shade is as follows Guided missiles and rockets Propelling charges Fuzes Pyrotechnics Projectiles When containers are used for storage doors may be left open or opened periodically so that air can circulate Blowing sand should not accumulate around containers or pallets 981 The proper use of dunnage increases stack stability Generally stacks must be at least 4 to 6 inches off the ground to prevent munitions from getting wet and to ensure adequate circulation Empty munitions boxes or ration boxes filled with sand or dirt may be used to elevate the stacks if lumber is not available Dunnage must be checked frequently for rotting and deterioration See DA Pam 38564 for more information 982 If drainage threatens to be a problem ditches must be dug around stacks of munitions If propellant charges are stacked lids will be turned down slightly so water does not seep in or accumulate 983 Storage of guided missiles and rockets requires special care Guided missile assemblies should be stored in permanent structures because the missile bodies have delicate electronic components that must be protected If stored in the open protect the containers with tarps or other suitable cover In either case storage areas should have hard level surfaces and all humidity indicators must be accessible Guided missiles and rockets must be stored on the perimeter of any storage location with all nose ends pointing in the safest direction normally outward 984 Security is a major concern when handling classified or sensitive missile and rocket components Classified or sensitive components must not be stored with unclassified components Guards and access control must be employed if these components are stored in the open An accurate check must be kept on personnel who enter classified or sensitive storage areas or structures See AR 19011 for more detailed security information 985 Natural cover and concealment must be used whenever possible to camouflage munitions storage areas Camouflage requirements may conflict with requirements for firebreaks and munitions shelter The use of camouflage must be consistent with explosive safety and munitions storage procedures See FM 203 for general information on the use of camouflage 986 MHE is essential to the receipt storage issue and maintenance of munitions The type of MHE available must be considered when planning operations Certain MHE may not be suited to the terrain See FM 96 for information on MHE assigned to ordnance units UNSERVICEABLE MUNITIONS STORAGE 987 Unserviceable munitions are those either manufactured with defects or made unserviceable by improper storage handling packaging or transportation Shipments of munitions received from other supply facilities will be inspected for serviceability Unit turnins not inspected at the time of receipt must be stored in a segregated area for later inspection Ammunition specialists must be trained to recognize indications of unserviceability and report them Refer to Figure 32 of this manual for information on turnin procedures 988 Inspectors segregate unserviceable munitions from serviceable munitions for safety reasons and to reduce rehandling The munitions must be segregated by DODIC and lot number followed by serviceability classification Munitions that can not be positively identified by lot number are automatically classified as unserviceable Exceptions may be made based on the type quantity and condition of the munitions and METTTC 989 Safety precautions and principles that apply to storage of serviceable munitions also apply to storage of unserviceable munitions Proper records must be kept on all unserviceable items stored at a supply facility 990 Munitions that require maintenance must be segregated and marked to prevent issue While minor preservation and packaging are performed at field locations extensive maintenance is usually performed at a depot storage facility 991 The unit performs the packaging and preservation functions if that is all that is required see Chapter 10 Time permitting reparable unserviceable munitions are retrograded for repair 992 Munitions abandoned by using units are treated as unserviceable until inspected The procedures that apply to unit turnins also apply to abandoned munitions Unserviceable munitions are reported through proper channels for disposition instructions Unserviceable munitions must be disposed of as quickly as possible to preclude further deterioration and potentially unsafe conditions DA Pam 738750 provides guidance in requesting disposition of unserviceable munitions Hazardous unserviceable munitions are reported immediately through proper channels to EOD detachments for destruction A demolition area is designated and cleared for the safe destruction of munitions SUSPENDED AMMUNITION STORAGE 993 Specific lots of munitions and components are withdrawn from issue when they are determined to be unsafe or otherwise defective The problem may be the result of a manufacturing defect a firing malfunction or the deterioration of components Storing munitions by lot number enables the rapid withdrawal from issue of those items that are unsafe defective or suspected of being defective 994 The authority to suspend any lot of conventional munitions is vested in the commander OSC However the installation or area commander may place a local suspension on a suspect lot of munitions A preliminary report and a later detailed report are forwarded through the supporting MMC to theater army headquarters The munitions remain in local suspension unless higher headquarters changes its status See AR 751 for instructions for preparing suspension reports Suspended lots of conventional munitions and components are listed in TB 91300385 Additional notices of suspensions or restrictions are by QANET updates to ASIS or by other electronic message formats as supplemental changes to TB 91300385 995 Unless the suspension notice orders it munitions lots that are stored and later placed under suspension need not be moved to a segregated area However stacks of suspended munitions must be clearly marked on all sides using DD Form 1575 and DA Form 3782 or facsimileformatted documents taped to the materiel to show that the items have been suspended or restricted from issue When foreign nationals are employed bilingual tags should be produced locally Suspended or restrictedissue items returned by the firing units or items received from other supply facilities must be segregated upon receipt CAPTURED ENEMY AMMUNITION STORAGE 996 Enemy ammunition is considered excess IAW AR 38126 one of three options must be taken when munitions are determined to be excess on the battlefield These options are use destroy or secure and retrograde 997 When an enemy munitions cache is secured for storage it is first inspected to determine condition type and caliber It is then analyzed and identified by EOD QASASqualified military inspector and technical intelligence specialists to ensure that it is safe to transport or retrograde to a rear storage area Items of special interest are noted and quickly reported through intelligence channels Hazardous enemy munitions must be segregated and disposed of 998 If the cache is retrograded corps munitions managers are notified to provide QAQC personnel and transportation assets to support the retrograde operation These personnel go to the cache to load and transport it to the designated ASA QAQC personnel assist in segregating and loading the munitions The designated ASA places the cache into a designated secure area CEA must not be stored with US munitions If possible it will be stored IBD from all other munitions Information on the NEW or foreign munitions can be obtained from military intelligence elements See Chapter 12 of this manual for more information on CEA SALVAGE AND PACKAGING STORAGE 999 Salvage material includes such items as boxes crates and steel containers Packaging material includes nose plugs grommets metal links clips cartridge cases and brass 9100 Based on METTTC salvage material is normally collected at ASAs and shipped to designated points within the theater of operations for reuse or retrograde However if salvage material is turned in at the ATP the ATP NCO arranges to have it backhauled to an ASA via available transportation Some salvage material may be used at field facilities to repack serviceable munitions and components Salvage material is inspected for explosives recorded on stock records and reported to the MMC as directed by higher headquarters The MMC receives disposition and shipping instructions and gives the instructions to the storage facility based 9101 When inert salvage material is shipped from any munitions facility the senior inspector must certify the shipment to be free of explosives Empty chemical containers boxes and packaging material must be certified to be free of chemicals or chemical residue BINARY CHEMICAL MUNITIONS 9102 When BCMs are deployed to a theater of operations the theater commander directs their primary storage location In wartime effective measures must be implemented to maintain strict control and safe handling of BCMs When intransit the nonlethalcomponent canisters are stored separately until higher headquarters gives the release order Separate storage is imperative for the safety of personnel and facilities Also it prevents the possibility of a lethal accident or incident that the enemy could consider as first use 9103 BCMs must not be assembled until higher headquarters gives a properly authenticated release order From the CSA BCM components are normally shipped forward for assembly at the ASP Depending on the tactical situation the assembled BCMs are uploaded for issue at the ASP or transported to the ATP for issue The tactical situation may dictate that the munitions be assembled at the CSA and shipped directly to the ATP Also under emergency conditions unassembled BCMs may be issued directly to the firing unit Ideally assembly of BCMs should occur as far forward as possible This minimizes handling and exposure to possible leaks and contamination Procedures for storing shipping handling and securing BCMs are discussed below Storing and Shipping 9104 Storage considerations for BCMs apply to both CSA and ASP operations Commanders of conventional ammunition companies must be prepared to assume custody of BCMs Normally the CSA receives BCMs directly from the port and ships these components forward for assembly at the ASP The commander must ensure that the nonlethalcomponent canisters are stored in separate structures within the same storage area or in separate locations at different storage areas Storage of BCMs must be IAW QD requirements in DA Pam 38564 During convoy operations from the port to the CSA and from the CSA to the ASP the components are shipped on separate vehicles within the same convoy 9105 Upon receipt of an authenticated release order units generally pick up their allocated BCMs at the same time they replenish their conventional munitions If the tactical situation changes and uploaded or issued BCMs are no longer required the units must return the BCMs to the supporting ASA Munitions specialists disassemble the BCMs and place the component parts in their original packages The components are then returned to a secure storage location If there is any uncertainty about the disposition of BCMs instructions must be requested from higher headquarters Handling 9106 The fewest number of personnel possible must handle BCMs Commanders must ensure that their units establish SOPs that provide special handling procedures for BCMs These procedures must emphasize safety and at a minimum must include the following Chain of custody Required MOPP gear Required chemical detector kits and alarms Emergency procedures and assistance for accidents and incidents Monitoring and surveillance requirements Inspection requirements for BCMs and related chemical operations Disassembly procedures for assembled BCMs Specific area for assembly and disassembly operations 9107 When handling unitary munitions eg CEA the conventional ammunition unit takes all necessary NBC precautions especially if there has been an accident These precautions include dressing in MOPP4 gear and requesting EOD and chemical unit support from corps headquarters See FM 920 for more information Securing 9108 Generally physical security principles that apply during peacetime apply during wartime However in emergency situations or intense combat conditions some peacetime requirements may have to be waived Regardless of the degree of combat commanders must ensure that qualified personnel provide physical security whenever and wherever chemical munitions are handled From the time BCMs enter the theater commanders are responsible for their security during handling moving and storage operations Security personnel may include a combination of escort personnel MPs conventional ammunition personnel and designated personnel from the combat user Security personnel have the primary mission of preventing unauthorized or uncontrolled Personnel qualifications for those guarding and having access to chemical munitions Identification of authorized personnel Security during transport of munitions Details for security planning for chemical munitions are given in AR 506 AR 19011 AR 19014 AR 19059 AR 38067 and FM 1930 REWAREHOUSING MUNITIONS 9109 Rewarehousing is the art of using available space efficiently to support receipt storage and issue of munitions with a minimum amount of handling Space layout planning is one of the most important elements of rewarehousing Consolidation location control and conservation of storage space are key to good rewarehousing NIGHT OPERATIONS 9110 During combat ammunition units must be able to perform night operations With the added disadvantage of darkness safety must be paramount in the completion of all issues turnins receipts retrograde operations and shipments Factors and considerations that affect night operations include the following Soldiers work slower in darkness Allow more time than usual during night operations A larger work force is necessary for night operations Emphasis on accountability increases Ensure that soldiers serving as checkers are familiar with the area layout and the locations of the stocks Safety must be stressed to all individuals involved especially MHE operators Additional ground guides are needed for night operations Based on the tactical situation commanders must decide how much light discipline must be maintained Ensure that proper batteries and blackout filters are available for lights Use nightvision goggles as much as possible Ensure that proper maintenance is performed to keep them operational SUMMARY 9111 This chapter focuses on storage of munitions in combatSASO environments In the future it is likely that munitions units will be deployed consistently for SASO where field storage conditions are prevalent If deployed into a combat environment a units storage requirements and considerations will be consistent with those identified in this chapter Units that support either SASO or combat operations from a CONUS installation should consult DA Pam 38564 for peacetime and wartime requirements

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Home Forums Glock Forums Glock Forum Should I buy a Gen 3 Glock 26 or Gen 4 Glock 26 Discussion in Glock Forum started by madjud Feb 6 2016 1 2 Feb 6 2016 1 madjud New Member 23 0 I need help deciding between the Gen 3 or Gen 4 Glock 26 Ive heard many bad things about the Gen 4 trigger that I think Id prefer the tried and true design of the Gen 3 Glock 26 New to Glocks so I need all the help I can get I dont care about extra mags or grip design Does the dual spring recoil soften felt recoil in the Gen 4 Thanks madjud Feb 6 2016 Feb 6 2016 2 Dac200 Member 117 3 I have both Love the gen 3 Great gun Just bought the Gen 4 and the grip is phenomenal It is slightly smaller than the Gen 3 The Gen 4 trigger is slightly better in my opinion I had a friend try both as well and he agreed the 4 was slightly better The dual spring recoil has always come in both generations so that is not an issue for you I would recommend the 4 but you cant go wrong either way Glock 26 best gun in my opinion your making a great choice Dac200 Feb 6 2016 Feb 6 2016 3 AL_Bundys_Dodge Womans sho salesman 109 0 All generations of subcompact Glocks used the dual recoil spring so that shouldnt be a factor in your choice In a subcompact glock there is value in the aggressive grip texture of the gen 4 when firing it However that works both ways though it will also rub against your shin when it is holstered For what its worth i prefer the gen 3 AL_Bundys_Dodge Feb 6 2016 Feb 6 2016 4 AL_Bundys_Dodge Womans sho salesman 109 0 Its also commonly believed that the gen 4 has a trigger which is 5 lbs heavier than an earlier generation AL_Bundys_Dodge Feb 6 2016 Feb 6 2016 5 yep380 Active Member 344 26 I recently crossed this bridge and bought a G26 Gen 4 Heres why I like the grip without any additional backstrap Extra mag 4 is a larger number than 3 Was in stock on the day I had money in my pocket The trigger is OK Its not great it takes some getting used to and most of all it takes firing a couplafew hundred rounds through it to break it in there was a thread here saying this shouldnt be necessary and thats great but I find that it is I personally dont feel I can depend on a gun without firing a few hundred rounds through it My advice if you get either a 3 or 4 dont get sucked down the path of putting in an aftermarket trigger connector without firing at least 500 rounds Also the 25 trigger job is a great way to make your gun unsafe if over done Im not against polishing but keep the dremel tool in the box please yep380 Feb 6 2016 Feb 7 2016 6 Lucian_253 WellKnown Member Supporter 8352 721 Tacoma WA I prefer gen4 in subcompacts I like the sf like grip with no back strap Other then that both are great choices IMHO Lucian_253 Feb 7 2016 Feb 7 2016 7 JJM7288 Member 63 1 Get the gen 4 you will like the grip size better JJM7288 Feb 7 2016 Feb 7 2016 8 PaPow Member 353 23 hole NY Im not a big fan of the gen4 The new texture on the frame is way to rough It snags on my clothing way to often Plus i saved well over 100 bucks buying an already proven gen3 I can buy several mags with that savings As for the gen4 backstraps anybody in my area tried them removed them left them in the case The gen3 works better for me Best advice for a person looking for a glock try them ALL in your hand Nobody knows better than you do if its gonna work or one be better than PaPow Feb 7 2016 Feb 7 2016 9 nickndfl WellKnown Member 1204 75 Florida Gen 3 is perfect as is nickndfl Feb 7 2016 Feb 8 2016 10 redsoxwa Member 245 0 Whatever fits your hand better I have a G42 and a G43 now so I doubt if Ill ever get to another Glock 26 Both 26s are good guns though redsoxwa Feb 8 2016 Feb 8 2016 11 PaPow Member 353 23 hole NY What ever makes you feel good pull the trigger an buy it Both have good and bad points No 2 people have the same hands buy what is comfortable for you both are great choices PaPow Feb 8 2016 Feb 8 2016 12 40caljim Active Member Supporter 2522 17 Daingerfield Texas Gen 3 the gen 4 grip is too rough for some San Antonio PD switched to SW MPs due to the texture on the gen 4s Why Glock didnt offer to replace them with gen 3s is beyond me But hey some folks love the cheese grader stuff so to each his or her own 40caljim Feb 8 2016 Feb 8 2016 13 iRockGlock Active Member 1693 9 Tempe ARIZONA Lucian_253 said I prefer gen4 in subcompacts I like the sf like grip with no back strap Other then that both are great choices IMHO I agree with this iRockGlock Feb 8 2016 Feb 8 2016 14 Dac200 Member 117 3 I love the gen 4 grip Not rough at all Dac200 Feb 8 2016 Feb 9 2016 15 Lucian_253 WellKnown Member Supporter 8352 721 Tacoma WA Dac200 said I love the gen 4 grip Not rough at all My theory on the gen4 grips is Some of us have more white collar jobs while others more blue collar jobs I would guess that people that dont like Gen4 grips do not do blue collar work with their hands Just a theory Carry on Lucian_253 Feb 9 2016 Feb 9 2016 16 spider1 New Member 60 0 Have the gen 3 and love it Prefer the bigger grip on the subcompacts spider1 Feb 9 2016 Feb 9 2016 17 Dac200 Member 117 3 Lucian_253 said My theory on the gen4 grips is Some of us have more white collar jobs while others more blue collar jobs I would guess that people that dont like Gen4 grips do not do blue collar work with their hands Just a theory Carry on There hands are soft from counting money all their life Dac200 Feb 9 2016 Feb 10 2016 18 Lucian_253 WellKnown Member Supporter 8352 721 Tacoma WA Dac200 said There hands are soft from counting money all their life I cant argue that Lucian_253 Feb 10 2016 Feb 10 2016 19 Mmusicman New Member 52 0 Ft Lauderdale Florida I wrestled with the Gen 3 vs Gen 4 question decided Id go with the slight improvements and extra mag I also decided to go with the 27 Mmusicman Feb 10 2016 Feb 11 2016 20 erbob Active Member 1885 14 Central Illinois No one seems to ever mention the Glock 26 in FIRST generation I guess thats the one I have since bought it in 1995 Has been just 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