TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2
(b) Completion of block stowage in a similar lower hold is illustrated in figure 9-58. The void between butt
ends of bombs is secured with 4by 4inch horizontal pieces positioned along each tier in contact with the base end of each
bomb. These members are braced to those of the opposite row by means of 4by 4-inch kickers, installed at the center of
each unit load. The structure is laced with 2by 3-inch material secured to the kickers. Voids occurring within a row of
bombs are secured in a similar manner. A 4by 4-inch upright is positioned at each corner of the void, contacting the unit
load near but not over the strapping. The full-block structure is formed by bracing the uprights to each other and to those
of the adjacent unit load with 4by 4-inch kickers. Lacing is secured between kickers for stability, and several voids
occurring in proximity can be shored and the full-block structures laced together for added strength, as shown.
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