Land Mines.

Abstract

This manual provides technical information on the identification, care, handling, and use of land mines in Federal supply classification (FSC) 1345 and their components. It also provides general technical information on items from other FSC classes which are used with these land mines. Chapter (1) outlines the manual and provides general information on the types of mines, complete rounds, explosive trains, classification, identification, care, handling and preservation, storage, packing and marking for shipment, and transportation. Chapter (2) contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of antipersonnel mines and relative items. Chapter (3) contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of antitank mines and related items. Chapter (4) contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of chemical mines and related items. Chapter (5) contains general technical information on items from other FSC classes which are used with land mines. Chapter (6) contains instructions for the destruction of land mines and components to prevent enemy use. Appendix (I) contains a list of references to be used in conjuction with this manual. Appendix (II) contains complete round data on land mines. Appendix (III) contains a list of former item names with their current Federal item name.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
ADA307824

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Anti-Tank Mines
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Trains
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • High Explosives
  • Land Mines
  • Materials Science
  • Minefields
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Spotting Charges

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering