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TSP Number 052-12B30-B01 052-12C30-A01 052-12B30-B01-CET-01 Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges

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Task Number(s) 052-193-3022 /Title(s) Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges Effective Date Supersedes TSP(s) TSP User

010201

All previous TSPs and LPs on this subject dated prior to 010201 UNITED STATES ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 AND TASS SCHOOL BATTALIONS UNITED STATES ARMY MANEUVER SUPPORT CENTER DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING DEVELOPMENT FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 Send comments and recommendations directly to COMMANDER, UNITED STATES ARMY MANEUVER SUPPORT CENTER DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING DEVELOPMENT ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-E FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 This product has been reviewed by the product developers in coordination with the Fort Leonard Wood foreign disclosure authority. This product is releasable to military students from foreign countries on a case-by-case basis.

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PREFACE Purpose This training support package provides the instructor with a standard lesson plan for presenting instruction for: Task number: Task title: Conditions: Standard: 052-193-3022 Calculate Timber -Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand-held calculator and the information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate timber cutting charges, without error using the six step problem solving format using the timber cutting formulas in accordance with FM 5-250.

This TSP Contains TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Lesson 1 Page 2 3 5 5 6 6 12 13 14 15 16 19

Appendixes

Section I - Administrative Data Section II - Introduction Terminal Learning Objective Section III - Presentation A - Enabling Learning Objective 1 Section IV - Summary Section V - Student Evaluation A - Slides Master B - Test and Test Solutions (Not Applicable) C - Practical Exercise and Solutions D - Student Handout/Advance Sheet

Calculate Timber -Cutting Charges 010201 SECTION I. All Courses Including This Lesson Task(s) Taught or Supported Reinforced Tasks Academic Hours: ADMINISTRATIVE DATA COURSE NUMBER(S) 030-12B30 030-12C30 TATS CET SL30 TASK NUMBER 052-193-3022 TASK NUMBER None COURSE TITLE(S) Combat Engineer (BNCOC) Bridge Crewmember (BNCOC) Common Engineer Training (BNCOC) TASK TITLE Calculate Timber -Cutting Charges TASK TITLE

The Academic hours required to teach this course are as follows: PEACETIME HRS/METH 4.0/CO 2.0/PE 0.0 0.0 6.0 MOBILIZATION HRS/METH 4.0/CO 2.0 /PE 0.0 0.0 6.0 HOURS 4.0 2.5 3.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 DL HRS/METH 0.0 ADT HRS/METH 4.0/CO 2.0/PE 0.0 0.0 6.0 LESSON NUMBER 052-12B30-B07 052-12C30-A05 052-12B30-B07-CET-13 052-12B30-B07 052-12C30-A05 052-12B30-B07-CET-13 LESSON TITLE IDT HRS/METH 0.0

*Test *Test Review Total Hours Test Lesson Number

Testing: Review of test results:

Prerequisite Lesson(s) Clearance and Access

LESSON NUMBER None Unclassified

References
NUMBER TITLE DATE PARA. No ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FM 5-250

Explosives and Demolitions

July 1998

pages 3-1 through 310

Student Handout /Advance Sheet

Study Assignments Read FM 5-250 page 3-1, page 3-10, section II normal cutting charges and page 3-33 Stump Removal, prior to class. Instructor Requirements 1 ITC/SGI Certified Instructor, per classroom. Additional Support Personnel Requirements None Equipment Required Materials Required Calculator / Overhead Projector / Chalk Board or Dry Erase Board. Computerized Instructor Machine, ANDEV-COM-CIM INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS: TSP, FM 5-250 STUDENT MATERIALS: FM 5-250, Student notes and handouts Classroom, Training Area, and Range Requirements 16 Students per classroom Ammunition Requirements None Instructional Guidance Proponent Lesson Plan Approvals Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material. NAME RALPH TURNER HAROLD DROSSEL OLLIE JACKSON Rank SFC CIV CIV Position 12B30 COURSE MANAGER Chief, CMF 12 DOTD Chief, Warrior Eng, Div. Date 010201 010201 010201

SECTION II. INTRODUCTION Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.1 Media used : None Motivator As a squad leader it is your responsibility to ensure proper demolition effect, correct calculation of demolition charges is essential to produce the desired effect, improper calculations may lead to mission failure. Non-Commissioned Officers must maintain ultimate responsibility for the demolition systems design, ensuring the safe and efficient application of explosives. Note: Inform the students of the following terminal learning objective requirements.

Terminal Learning Objective

At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will: Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges, with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all timber-cutting charges without error, using the sixstep problem solving format, using the timber-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

Safety Requirements Risk Assessment Level

None

Low

Environmental Considerations None Evaluation Instructional Lead-in The student will demonstrate skills/knowledge by scoring 70% or higher on the end of annex examination. Ask the students: What would be some of the effects of improper charge calculations when timber cutting? Expected response: Under/Over kill causing mission failure.

SECTION III - PRESENTATION A. NOTE: Enabling Learning Objective A Inform the students of the Enabling Learning Objectives requirements. Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all timber-cutting charges without error, using the sixstep problem solving format, using the timber-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

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Learning Step/Activity 1: Demolition principles / Six step problem solving format. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.4 Media used : Slide

NOTE: Show Slide # 1. (ref. pg 3-1 through 3-10, 3-33) a. Demolition Principles .(pg 3-1 through 3-5) (1) Detonation effects. (2) Charge - dimension significance (3) Charge.- placement significance NOTE: Show Slide # 2. B. Types of charges (1) Internal (2) External NOTE: Show Slide # 3 and 4. c. Charge calculation determination d. Charge selection and calculation NOTE: Show Slide # 5. reference FM 5-250 pg 3-4 para 3-10)(six step problem solving format) e. Problem solving format (1) Identify and measure the critical dimensions. (2) Calculate for TNT. (3) Divide by RE Factor. NOTE: Show Slide # 6 (discuss). reference FM 5-250 pg 1-6 table 1-2 NOTE: Show Slide # 7 (continue to discuss format). (4) Round up next package size. 6

(5) Calculate number of charges. (6) Calculate total amount of explosives. NOTE: Show Slide # 8 f. Results of improper charge calculation. (1) Underkill a) Mission failure. b) Obstacle incomplete. (2) Overkill a) Waste of explosives. b) Obstacle ineffective. c) Mission failure. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity.

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Learning Step/Activity 2: Timber cutting charges Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.4 Media used: Slide

NOTE: Show Slide # 9 a. Types of timber charges (1) Internal timber cutting.(pg 3-5) (2) External timber cutting.(pg 3-6) (3) Ring charge.(pg 3-7) (4) Abatis(pg 3-8) (4) Stump removal.(pg 3-33) NOTE: Show Slide # 10 reference FM 5-250 pg 3-5 para 3-11 b. Test shots (1) Hardwood a) Structure of wood. b) Coarseness. (2) Softwood a) Structure of wood. b) Coarseness. 7

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity.

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Learning Step/Activity 3: Internal Tamped Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.7 Media used : Slide

NOTE: Show Slide # 11 reference FM 5-250 pg 3-5, para 3-12) a. Internal tamped formula. Formula, P=D 250 or P= 0.004 D
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D = C explain (pie) to the students = 3.14 NOTE: Show Slide # 12 NOTE: Walk students through this problem on the board to help in understanding. b. Sample problem. use C-4 (M112), Circumference =110 NOTE: Show Slide # 13 c. Solution. clarify any misunderstanding before moving on NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 14 (allow 5 minutes for students to work problem). d. Sample problem, How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut a tree 38 in diameter using the internal charge. NOTE: Show Slide # 15 e. Solution. clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. 4. Learning Step/Activity 4: External Timber. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.7 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 16 reference FM 5-250 pg 3-6 a. External untamped formula P=D 40 or P= 0.025D
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NOTE: Show Slide # 17 NOTE: Walk students through this problem on the board to help in understanding b. Sample problem, How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut a tree 48 in diameter using the external formula? NOTE: Show Slide # 18 c. Solution, clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 19 5 minutes for students to work problem). d. Sample problem. How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut a tree 60 in diameter using the external formula? NOTE: Show Slide # 20 e. Solution, clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. 5. Learning Step/Activity 5: Ring Charge. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.5 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide 21 reference FM 5-250 pg 3-7/8. a. Ring charge formula P=D 40 or P= 0.025D NOTE: Show Slide # 22 b. Ring charge construction (1) Cut explosives (C4 block lengthwise) (2) Place pieces end to end on the adhesive side of tape, repeat until desired length is attained. (3) Extra used to widen the charge. (4) Press joints together and reinforce with tape. (5) Fold tape up and over to enclose the explosive. (6) Reinforce joints again. (7) Coil the charge for transportation or place directly on face of the target.
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Learning Step/Activity 6: Abatis. Method of instruction : Conference 9

Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.6 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide 23. reference FM 5-250 pg 3-8. a. Abatis Formula P= D 50 or P= 0.02D NOTE: Show Slide # 24 NOTE: Walk students through this problem on the board to help in understanding b. Sample problem. How much C-4 (M112) is needed to create an abatis of 25 trees with the average diameter of 30? NOTE: Show Slide # 25 c. Solution, clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 26allow 5 minutes for students to work problems). d. Sample Problem. How much C-4 (M112) is required to create an abatis with 245 trees measuring 120 in circumference? NOTE: Show Slide # 27 e. Solution, clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. NOTE: Show Slide # 28. pg. 3-9 (Table on pg. 3-10) f. Table method (1) Type of charge. (2) Explosive used (C-4). (3) Notes (explain each note). NOTE: Show Slide # 29 NOTE: Walk students through this problem on the board to help in understanding g. Sample problem. How many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to externally cut one tree 26 in diameter (USE THE TABLE METHOD) NOTE: Show Slide 30 h. Solution. clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. 7. Learning Step/Activity 7: Stump Removal. 10
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Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.5 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 31. reference FM 5-250 pg 3-33(Section VI Land Clearing Charges) a. Stump removal, Rules of thumb (1) Dead stump. (1lb per foot of diameter) (2) Live stump. (2 lbs per foot of diameter) (3) Standing trees. regardless if there live or dead (3lbs per foot of diameter) (4) Round up to next 1/2 foot. (measurements are taken 12 to 18 above the ground. NOTE: Show Slide # 32 NOTE: Walk students through this problem on the board to help in understanding b. Sample problem. How many packages of dynamite (M1) are required to remove 15 dead stumps, 3 feet in diameter? NOTE: Show Slide # 33 c. Solution. clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Give example problems (made up by the instructor) to clarify student understanding. (Ensure to make up a problem to remove a standing tree using stump removal formula) NOTE: Show Slide # 34 (allow 5 minutes for students to work problem). d. Sample Problem. How many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to remove 12 live trees, 2 feet in diameter, using the stump removal formula? NOTE: Show Slide # 35 e. Solution. clarify any misunderstanding before moving on. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. NOTE: The instructor will make the student aware of the minimum safe distance requirement for demolitions, by reviewing the safe distance tables on pages 6-6 and 6-7. Safe distances formula for the amounts not listed in tables will be explained at the end of annex After Action Review.

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SECTION IV - SUMMARY Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.1 Media used : Student handout Review/ Summarize Lesson Check On Learning Inform the students that this lesson can be reviewed in FM 5-250; pages 3-1 through 3-10/ 3-33/34. Restate the action, conditions, and standard, restate the learning activities, and then check on learning. Determine if students have learned the material presented by-a. Soliciting student questions and explanations. b. Asking questions and getting answers from the students. c. Correcting student misunderstandings. Transition To Next Lesson

Inform students the next lesson will be the practical exercise.

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SECTION V

STUDENT EVALUATION

Testing Student will be evaluated on a written examination for the POI file number Requirements 12B30-B01 (Ref TSP 12B30-B07), 12C30-A01 (Ref TSP 12C30-A05), 12B30-B01-CET-01 (Ref TSP 12B30-B07-CET-13). Student must score 70% or higher to receive a GO. A 1 hour After Action Review will be conducted after the examination for 12Bs and CET. A 30 minute After Action Review will be conducted for the 12Cs. NOTE: Include this information also in the Student Evaluation Plan which documents course graduation requirements. The using school assigns course weight to the evaluation. Rapid, immediate feedback is essential to effective learning. Schedule and provide feedback on the evaluation and any information to help answer students questions about the test. Provide remedial training as needed. The instructor must forward problems with the TSP to the proponent.

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Feedback Requirement

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Appendix A: Lesson Title:

Slides Master Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges

1. Demolition Principles 2. Types of Charges 3. Charge calculation determination 4. Charge calculation determination (Cont.) 5. Problem Solving Format 6. Characteristics of block demolition charges 7. Problem Solving Format 8. Results of Improper Charge Calculation 9. Timber cutting charges 10 Test Shot 11 Internal Charges 12 Problem 13 Solution to Problem on Slide #12 14. Problem 15. Solution to Problem on Slide #14 16. External Timber 17. Problem 18. Solution to Problem on Slide #17 19. Problem 20. Solution to Problem on Slide #19 21 Ring Charge 22 Construction of a Ring Charge 23. Abatis 24. Problem 25. Solution to Problem on Slide #24 26. Problem 27. Solution to Problem on Slide #26 28. Table 3-2 Timber-Cutting Charge size 29. Problem 30. Solution to Problem on Slide #29 31. Stump Removal Rule of Thumb 32. Problem 33. Solution to Problem on Slide #32 34. Problem 35. Solution to Problem on Slide #34

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Appendix B: Not Applicable

Test and Test Solutions

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Appendix C:

Practical Exercise and Solutions

PRACTICAL EXERCISE SHEET NO. 1

Title Introduction Motivator Terminal Learning Objective 052-193-3022 / Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges Give detailed instructions on what is expected during the practical exercise. Work each problem using the six-step problem solving format. Instructor will include the motivator for this practical exercise. Inform the students of the following terminal learning objective requirements. At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will: Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all timber-cutting charges without error, using the sixstep problem solving format, and the timber-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

Method of instruction : Practical Exercise Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 2.0 Media used : Student Handout Safety Requirements Risk Assessment Level None

Low

Environmental Considerations None Evaluation Instructional Lead-In Resource Require ments Special Instructions The student will accurately calculate all timber-cutting charges using the six step problem solving format. All work must be shown in the six step problem solving format in order for short comings to be identified by the instructor.

Calculator / Overhead Projector / Chalk Board or Dry Erase Board. Allow students 1 hour to solve problems, then review answers the second hour. The student will accurately calculate all timber-cutting charges using the six-step problem solving format in order for short comings to be identified by the instructor. Review the solutions to the practical exercise and review any questions and/or shortcomings

Procedures

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1. You are to cut 26 trees, each with a diameter of 42 inches. M112 (C-4) blocks will be used and the charges will be placed externally and untamped. How many blocks of explosives will be required to complete the mission? 2. You are to cut 15 trees, each with a diameter of 38 inches. Dynamite will be used and the charges placed internally and tamped. How many 1/2-lb. sticks of dynamite will be required to complete the mission? 3. You are to create an abatis with 135 trees. The trees have a diameter of 29 inches. The placement of the charges will be external and untamped. M112 (C-4) will be utilized. How many packages of explosives will be required to complete the mission? 4. You are to remove 42 live stumps, each having a diameter of 22 inches. How many 1/2-1b packages of dynamite will be required to complete the mission? 5. You are to cut 9 trees each having a diameter of 27 inches. Using a ring charge of M112 (C-4) blocks, how many packages of explosives will be required to complete the mission? NOTE: Feedback Requirements Students that finish early will be given additional problems made up by the instructor. Review the solutions to the practical exercise and review any questions and/or shortcomings.

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Appendix C: Lesson Title: 1.

Practical Exercise (Solutions) Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges

Step 1: D = 42" 2 Step 2: P = D = 42 x 42 = 44.1 lbs TNT 40 Step 3: 44.1 = 32.91 lbs C-4 (M112) 1.34 Step 4: 32.91 = 26.32 o 27 packages C-4 (M112) 1.25 Step 5: 26 trees = 26 charges Step 6: 27 x 26 = 702 packages C-4 (M112) Step 1: D = 38" 2 Step 2: P = D = 38 x 38 = 5.77 lbs TNT 250 Step 3: 5.77 = 6.27 lbs dynamite .92 Step 4: 6.27 = 12.54 o 13 packages dynamite .5 Step 5: 15 trees = 15 charges Step 6: 15 X 13 = 195 packages dynamite Step 1: D = 29" 2 Step 2: P = D = 29 x 29 = 16.82 lbs TNT 50 Step 3: 16.82 = 12.55 lbs C-4 (M112) 1.34 Step 4: 12.55 = 10.04 o 11 packages C-4 (M112) 1.25 Step 5: 135 trees = 135 charges Step 6: 135 X 11 = 1485 packages C-4 (M112) Step 1: D = 22" o 2' Step 2: 2 lbs/foot 2 x 2 = 4 lbs explosives per charge Step 3: N/A Step 4: 4 = 8 packages M1 (dynamite) .5 Step 5: 42 stumps = 42 charges Step 6: 42 X 8 = 336 packages M1 (dynamite) Step 1: D = 27" 2 Step 2: P = D = 27 x 27 = 18.22 lbs TNT 40 Step 3: 18.22 = 13.59 lbs C-4 (M112) 1.34 Step 4: 13.59 = 10.87 o 11 packages C-4 (M112) 1.25 Step 5: 9 trees = 9 charges Step 6: 9 x 11 = 99 packages C-4 (M112)

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Appendix D: Title

Student Handout/Advance Sheet 12B30-B01, Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges 12C30-A01 12B30-B01-CET-01 At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will:

Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Conditions: Standard:

Calculate Timber-cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all timber-cutting charges without error, using the sixstep problem solving format, and the timber-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

1. Lesson Summary a. Safety : Will be integrated, observed, and evaluated at all times. b. Environmental : No major environmental impact. c. Risk : Low 2. General Instructions: a. Conduct the following student reading / familiarization will be completed prior to classroom instruction: FM 5-250, pg 3-1 through 3-10, and pg 3-33. b. Participate in practical exercises.(see attached PE sheet). 3. Sequence of Activities: a. Familiarization of demolitions/timber-cutting. b. Six-step problem solving format. c. Internal tamped formula. d. External untamped formula. e.. Ring Charge calculation f. Calculation for Abatis g. Stump removal 4. Upon completion of each performance measure have instructor check your work.

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Appendix D: Lesson Title:

Student Handout/Advance Sheet (Continued) Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges

1. You are to cut 26 trees, each with a diameter of 42 inches. M112 (C-4) blocks will be used and the charges will be placed externally and untamped. How many blocks of explosives will be required to complete the mission? 2. You are to cut 15 trees, each with a diameter of 38 inches. Dynamite will be used and the charges placed internally and tamped. How many 1/2-lb. sticks of dynamite will be required to complete the mission? 3. You are to create an abatis with 135 trees. The trees have a diameter of 29 inches. The placement of the charges will be external and untamped. M112 (C-4) will be utilized. How many packages of explosives will be required to complete the mission? 4. You are to remove 42 live stumps, each having a diameter of 22 inches. How many 1/2-1b packages of dynamite will be required to complete the mission? 5. You are to cut 9 trees each having a diameter of 27 inches. Using a ring charge of M112 (C-4) blocks, how many packages of explosives will be required to complete the mission?

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