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A modular artillery charge system consists of two distinct solid propellant harge modules. Each module consists of a three-piece combustible cartridge case design and bi-directional center core core ignition system. The three-piece combustible cartridge case consists of a combustible case body, havi

A modular artillery charge system consists of two distinct solid propellant harge modules. Each module consists of a three-piece combustible cartridge case design and bi-directional center core core ignition system. The three-piece combustible cartridge case consists of a combustible case body, having an open end and a end; a cap, having a closed end and an open end; and a center tube. The closed ends of the body and the cap have a hole in the center. The center core tube is positioned longitudinally through the combustible case body, and contacts the closed ends of both the cap and the body. The bi-directional center core ignition system comprises a core igniter bag and two end igniter bags. The core igniter bag occupies the center core tube, and the end igniter bags contact the core igniter bag. The bi-directional center core ignition system may be ignited by percussion primers or a laser ignition system. The first module is used individually or in groups of two. The second module is used in groups of three or more. The modules are not used with one another. The modules are distinguishable by color and by shape, so that the modules may be distinguished even under conditions of complete darkness. Each module has a coating applied to the exterior of the case, and mylar seals over the ends, to provide protection to and from the environment.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An artillery charge system module, comprising:a hollow, cylindrical combustible body, having an open end and a closed end with a center hole, said body being substantially rigid, said body closed end incorporating a concentrically positioned body center core ignition inte

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An artillery charge system module, comprising:a hollow, cylindrical combustible body, having an open end and a closed end with a center hole, said body being substantially rigid, said body closed end incorporating a concentrically positioned body center core ignition interface having a conical first surface joined to a flat second surface which connects to a third tubular surface;a tube having a first cavity, a first open end, and a second open end;a hollow, cylindrical, combustible cap, having an open end and a closed end with a center hole, said open end of said cap being concentrically attached to said open end of said body, said closed end of said cap having a concentrically disposed cap center core interface therein having a first conical cap surface, a second flat cap surface, and a third tubular cap surface therein;said tube being concentrically positioned in said body to define a second cavity between said body and said tube;said first open end of said tube being in contact with said body closed end core interface third tubular surface, and s id second open end of said tube being in contact with said cap closed end core interface third tubular cap surface;an energetic propellant material, placed within said second cavity;a core igniter bag, positioned inside said first cavity;said core igniter bag having a first end and a second end;a body end igniter bag operatively disposed in said body closed end in juxtaposition with said conical first surface of said body center core ignition interface;a cap end igniter bag operatively disposed in said cap closed end in juxtaposition with said first conical surface of said cap center core ignition interface;means for attaching said body end igniter bag to said first end of said core igniter bag; andmeans for attaching said cap end igniter bag to said second end of said core igniter bag.