STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL OPERATIONS

IN KUWAIT

This Manual must be relumed to CMSI/EODWSI upon completion

of operations or termination of employment
 TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

1. Genera] Safety Precautions

2« Demolition and Disposal Procedures

3. Guide for Daily Safety and Equipment Brief

4. Mines: Anti-Personnel
Anti-Tank

5. Dispensers and Fayloads

6. Field Identification Guide

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 BASIC AND GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I. INTRODUCTION: This manual has been prepared for CMSI/EODWSI EOD

personnel for field operations in Kuwait. It is provided as a guide and should not take
the place of good judgment and common sense.

II. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS: The following should be taken into

consideration when planning or conducting EOD operations.

a* Safety is paramount. It is the operational intent that all armed

submunitions and dud fired ordnance be blown in place. These items should
not be handled solely for operational, time or equipment reasons.
Recommendations to handle dud fired ordnance or submunitions will be
made by Zone Managers to the Director of Operations for approval on a
case by case basis.

b. The preferred method for disposal of dud fired ordnance is BIP or

SMUD.

c. When circumstances will not permit BIP or SMUD, attempts should be

made to remove the ordnance remotelyT first.

d, ADAM/RAAMS, BLU 97s, GATORS, BELUGAs, BAP-100, MK 118

VECPS. and SCB- Is will be BIP or SMUD only. Additional items will be
added to this list via safety bulletins,

e. FLAK protection and safety glasses should be worn when handling dud-
fired ordnance ar.d must be when working in minefields.

fi No live ammunition, ordnance, or weapons will be removed from the

desert unless approved by Zone Managers,

g. No 11 Wza TROPHIES" are allowed to leave country.

III. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. The following safety precautions are

applicable to all explosive ordnance:

a. Observe hazards of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) precautions and

grounding procedures when working with or on electrically initiated or
susceptible ordnance items.

b. Record the location of and physically mark in the appropriate manner

any ordnance item located and not immediately disposed of.

c. Do not dismantle, strip or handle unnecessarily any ordnance item.

d. Avoid inhalation and skin contact with smoke, fumes, dust and vapors of
detonations and ordnance residue.

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 e. Do not manipulate external features of ordnance items unless specifically
called for in an EOD procedure.

f. Observe booby trap precautions when inspecting bunkers, vehicles,

tanks, and minefields.

g. Incorporate appropriate property and personnel protective measures for

blast and fragmentation when conducting EOD operations.

h. Do not subject ordnance items to rough handling. Sand bag, chock and
block appropriately when transporting. Place ordnance in vehicles so that
fuses point to the side versus front or rear.

i. Try not to subject ordnance items to extreme heat, including the direct
rays of the sun.

j. Carry explosives in an appropriate container. Blasting caps should be

separated from bulk explosives as far as possible.

k. Hand carry no more than two items (one in each bare hand) at a time and
then only as required by the operation being performed.

1. Destroy shaped charge munitions by crushing the cone co prevent

formation of the explosive jet.

m. Dispose of white phosphorous munitions by blowing them up into the air

vice down into the ground.

n. Do not transport smoking or damaged WP unless fully submerged in

water.

o. Avoid unnecessaryr movement

^7 of armed or damaged munitions items,

p. Avoid the forward pontons of munitions employing proximity fusing.

q. Assume unknown fuses contain cocked strikers or anti-disturbance

features.

r. Do not handle any dud fired ordnance item that has not been positively
identified and it's condition determined.

IV. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

a* Bombs:

(1) Do not remove damaged or impacted bomb fuses unless the

procedure is done remotely.

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 (2) Exercise caution when packing fuze wells of bombs or projectiles
with explosives.

b. Clusters, Dispensers, Launchers:

(1) Approach and work from the sides of a dispenser.

(2) Consider an intact dispenser as fully or partially loaded.

(3) Consider any payloads outside the container or dislodged inside

the container as armed until determined otherwise.

(4) Take precautions for the most hazardous payloads until positively
identified.

c. Projectiles:

(1) Determine if the projectile has been fired and if so consider it as

armed,

(2J Check for the presence of unfired tracers, safety pins/caps on

fuzes.

(3) Perform initial movement of imbedded projectiles remotely.

(4) Avoid the rear and front of rocket assisted projectiles.

(5) Handle projectile components such as powder increments,

cartridges and primers with caution. Place powder increments and
loose propellant in containers.

(6) Protect the open ends of projectiles or sheared projectile

components with tape or other suitable material when handling,

(7) Large cartridge cases with primers will be burned or detonated,

(8) Do not remove fuzes from Iraqi projectiles.

d. Grenades:

(1) Do not disturb a grenade other than remotely until the fuze
condition is positively determined.

(2) Do not attempt to remove the fuze from a dud fired grenade.

(3) Do not attempt to reinstall safety pins on a dud fired grenade.

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 (4) Du not attempt to v. nhckuw impinged firing pins num die fuze cu
a cud fired grenade.

(5) Do not attempt to dispose of grenades by functioning them as

designed.

(6) Extract embedded grenades by remote means only as they may be

fuzed with piezoelectric or graze sensitive fuzes.

Rockets:

(1) Approach and work on rockets from the side.

(2) Extract embedded rockets by remote means only.

(3) Do not dismantle or strip dud fired rockets or rocket motors,

(4) Do not expose electrically fired munitions to radio transmissions

within 25 feet with portable radio or 100 feet with a mobile radio,

(5) Do not transport an unfred rocket motor until having shielded the
motor igniter from EMR.

(6) Dispose of unfired rocket motors with or without warheads in

such a manner as to prevent their becoming propulsive.

Guided Missiles:

(1) When found, restrict vehicular movement in the area of a guided

missile,

(2) Avoid entanglement with guidance wires of wire guide missiles.

(3) Restrict radio communications in the vicinity of a dud fired

missile.

(4) Approach and work on missiles from the side and rear quarter.

(5) Extract embedded missiles by remote means only.

(6) Do not dismantle or strip dud fired missiles or missile motors.

(7) Do not expose electrically fired munitions to radio transmissions

within 25 feet with a portable radio or 100 feet with a mobile radio,

(8) Do not transport an unfired missile motor until having shielded

the motor igniter from EMR.

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 (9) Dispose or' оппгеа missile motors with or 'Aithout warheads in
such a manner as to prevent their becoming propulsive.

Land mines and booby traps:

(1) Handle all mines and fuzes with extreme care and do not stack
recovered mines that are fuzed,

(2) Allow only one person to work on a single mine at a time.

(3) Probe and examine the ground around a mine before starting to
work on a mine.

(4) Assume each mice is booby trapped until proven otherwise.

(5} Perform initial moventent remotely or with mechanical minefield

clearance equipment.

(6) Do not cut or puil a taut wire. Do not null a slack wire.
Investigate both ends of a wire before cuitinq it.

(7) Allow an adequate time period to lapse after performing any

remote movement to allow delay tiring devices to function prior to
continuinz to work on a mine.

(8) Exercise extreme care in the hand disarming of mines, replacing

safety pics and tracing tripwires.

(9) Always work from the friendlv or breached side of the minefield.
movh-2b sicwlvr and deliberate?*'.

(10) Flak jacket and eye protection'will be worn.

(11) EIP or SMUD whenever possible.

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DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL

PROCEDURES

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 Demolition and Disposal Procedures

I. General: The following general company policies are not all inclusive nor
are they applicable in all situations, however, unless the Team Leaders/Zone Manager
on site deems that the specific situation dictates deviation, every attempt should be
made to employ these basic procedures:

a. The preferred firing system for field use is non-electric.

b. Safe separation time will vary depending on size of ordnance, terrain,

and available cover. Three (3) foot time fuze is the minimum on all non­
electric shots.

c. A separation time will be observed between multiple non-electric shots

simultaneouslyt' initiated to ensure all shots functioned.

d. A minimum 5 minute wait time will be observed before investigating a

shot.

e. For all buried charges do not bury caps and use a dual firing system.

f. The Team Leader and one other person wiil go dowri range on misfires.
The Team Leader will supervise or correct the misfire while the other person
observes from a safe distance.

g. Safety eye protection will be worn during capping evolutions.

IL NON-ELECTRIC DEMOLITION PROCEDURES:

a. Assemble all equipment and explosives uprange.

b. Test burn blasting time fuze.

(.1) Cut and discard first six inches of fuse.

(2) Measure an appropriate length of time fuze and test bum to

compute actual bum rate per foot, at least 25 feet from other
explosives. Burn rate should be approximately 40 seconds per foot
(+/-5 seconds).

c. Compute and cut length required for safe separation time as required.

(1) Inspect cap for foreign matter and suitability* Do not tap the cap
with or against a hard object or blow into the cap*

(2) Insert time fuze into the cap and crimp cap on time fuze 1/8 to
1/4 inch from base. Do not force the time fuze into the cap.

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 (3) Attach fuze lighter if available.

d. Carry nonelectric system downrange.

(1) Lay out and weight down time fuze.

(2) Prime and place charge.

(3) Initiate time fuze and return to safe area*

e* Non-electric misfire procedures:

(1) Wait a minimum of 30 minutes after maximum delay predicted

for any part of the disposal shot to elapse before starting to investigate*

(2) Up range, prepare a new non-electric firing system.

(3) After the required wait time has elapsed proceed downrange.
Insert the new non-electric firing system into the charge or prime and
place a new charge close enough to the original charge to ensure
detonation of both*

(4) When employing a detonating cord firing system, after the

required 30 minute wait has elapsed, proceed down range* Cut the
detonating cord between the cap and charge and attach a new firing
system to the end of the detonating cord going to the original charge.

(5) Initiate the new fuze.

f. Safety Considerations:

(1) Observe explosive safety (Le., do not strike, roughly handle,

tamper with or attempt to remove or investigate the contents of blasting
cap).

(2) Handle caps only by their open end except during attachment to
time fuze and or detonating cord*

(3) Maintain positive control of caps*

(4) Do not force time fuze or detonating cord into caps,

(5) Always point the explosive end of caps away from body during
handling,

(6) Handle primed safety fuze with care. Avoid contact between
blasting caps and/or between caps and other hard objects.

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 (7) Do not allow lime fuze to coil up and contact itself or other time
fuze after being ignited.

Ш, ELECTRIC DEMOLITION PROCEDURES:

a. Prior to going downrange* gather all equipment and explosives. The

person setting up the shot will maintain control of the firing device at all
times.

(1) Lay out firing wire* from downrange to firing point and test for
continuity or short circuit.

(2) GROUND YOURSELF PRIOR TO BREAKING OUT

BLASTING CAPS*

(3) Keep the explosive end of the cap pointed away from body during
handling.

(4) Grip cap lead wires 3'1 to 61’ behind cap, pull initial arm's length
of wire off of lead wire coil.

(5) Barricade cap or place in safe area.

(6) Unshunt and test blasting cap(s)

(7) Splice cap lead wires to firing wire in a parallel circuit and
insulate ail bare wires at splice.

(8) Prime shot.

(9) Return to safe area and check circuit for continuity.

(IO) Fire shot.

b. Elec trie ini srire proced u res:

(1) Make several successive attempts to fire.

(2) Check firing wire connections to blasting machine terminals to

insure good contact.

(3) Test the firing circuit with galvanometer for an open circuit and
correct any defects found.

(4) Wait 30 minutes. Corrective action may be taken immediately if

the misfire is strictly electrical*

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caps from the firing wire and short the blasting cap leg wires and firing
wires.

(6) When employing a detonating cord firing system, cut the det cord
between the blasting caps and main charge. Place defective blasting
caps in safe area.

(7) Test the firing wire with galvanometer for breaks or snort circuits
and correct any defects discovered.

(8) If the problem was determined to be in the firing wire or the

firing wire/blasting cap leg wire connections correct as required. Re­
test the original blasting caps, if good reconnect them to the firing wire
and reprime charge.

(9) If the problem was not determined to be in the firing wire or

firing wirevblasiiijg cap leg wire connections, test new blasting caps
and connect the new blasting cap leg wires to the firing circuit and
reprime the charge. Place defective blasting caps on the shot for
disposal.

(10) Return to safe area, test the circuit and fire the charge.

c. Safetv considerations:

(1) Electrically fired charges should not be set up in the presence of

thunders terms and take EMR precautions.

(2) Never hook up caps to unsliunted wire.

(3) Never leave caps unshunted unless actually testing or hooking to

firing wire.

(4) Observe explosive safety (i.e., do not strike, handle roughly,

tamper with or attempt to investigate the contents of the blasting cap).

(5) Parallel circuits reduce line resistance. Use parallel circuits

whenever possible.

d. Multiple Sensitive Munitions Destruction Trunk Line and Branch Line

Procedures:

(1) Lay out Det Cord trunk line from the initiation point to the
farthest munition, being careful not to bring the Det Cord in contact
with any munitions and weighing down the Det Cord as you go.

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 (2) Working from the farthest munition to the initiation pointy cut Det
Cord branch lines of sufficient length to reach from the trunk line to
the munition.

(3) Prepare one end of the branch line (i.e., sensitize with a non­
electric blasting cap or a knot).

(4) Attach the bare end of the branch line to the trunk line.

(5) Utilizing the sensitized or knotted end of the branch line, prime a
charge and place it as close as possible but not touching the munition.

(6) Inspect the trunk line and branch lines to make sure none of the
primed charges have moved and that no branch line exceeds 90 degree
angle with the trunk line from direction of initiation.

(7) Proceed to the initiation point and prepare the firing system either
electric or non-electric.

IV. General Disposal Operations;

a. Analyze explosive operations with a view towards reducing the number

of personnel and quantity of explosive material subject to an accident.
However, never allow one person to work alone.

b. Prohibit tasks not necessary to the explosive operation in the immediate

vicinity of such operations.

c. Use sufficient warning signals when explosive operations are conducted.

Yellow smoke is the standard in Kuwait to identify explosive operations,

d. Comply with the authorized explosive limits and safe separation distances
imposed by each specific task.

e. Discontinue explosive operations when unforeseen hazard conditions

develop and do not resume until the condition is corrected.

f. Smoke only in designated areas.

g. Plan for, provide for, and know the emergency procedures to be

followed in the event of an accident.

h. Use special care in the handling and disposal of damaged or deteriorated

explosives, munition items and other hazardous materials.

h Disperse explosives awaiting destruction in small quantities at safe

distances and protect them from unintentional initiation.
 j. Protect explosives ana ammumuon nems iroiu шс uucu i<tn их me sun,
rain, excessive humidity and static electricity if possible,

k. Provide an emergency vehicle outside the hazard area for response in the
event of an accident,

1, Post signs and/or road blocks at the entrance to and on the sides of
disposal areas as required to restrict unauthorized entry and warn of the
explosive operation.

m. Perform disposal operations during daylight hours except in an

emergency.

n. Carry blasting caps in an appropriate container and keep them out of the
direct rays of the sun,

o. Do not use unexploded dud ordnance items for demolition purposes.

They may be in an extremely sensitive and hazardous condition.

p. Use caution when investigating post firing results, SEARCH THE

AREA AFTER EACH FIRING FOR ANY REMAINING EXPLOSIVES
OR EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT.

Disposal Methods:

a. Burning: Surface burning or pit/trench burning will be used to dispose of

black powder, smokeless powder, rocket motors, pyrotechnics and small arms
ammunition. Munitions to be burned will be examined carefully to make sure
that detonators, blasting caps, or HE are not included. Burn like munitions
together, such as small arms up to 30 mm except HE. Burn sites shall be
clear of all combustible material to a radius of 200 feet and sites shall be a
minimum of 150 feet apart. Combustible dunnage may be used and non­
volatile flammable liquids (diesel fuel, used motor oil) may be poured over
materials to be burned. Remote initiation is mandatory. Allow 24 hours
between uses for bum site to cool,

(1) Surface burning: Surface burning is an expeditious method of

disposing of munitions such as non-initiating high explosives and solid
propellants.

(a) The distance between successive bums shall be a minimum

of 30 feet (maximum of 50 lbs black powder per bum, no more
than 2 inches wide or 2 inches deep. Maximum of 4T000 lbs of
large web and 2,000 lbs of small web smokeless powder per
burn). The powder row shall not be more than 48 inches wide or
6 inches deep.

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 (b) Rocket motors may be stade fired in such a manner as to
prevent their becoming propulsive.

(2) Pit/trench burning: Pits or trenches will be utilized if the

possibility of propulsion exists or to limit fragmentation.

(a) Size of the pit or length of the trench will be determined

by the quantity of the material being disposed of and by safety
distances established for the burning site.

(b) Place combustible material, such as scrap wood, in the

bottom of the pit at least 1 foot deep.

(c) Place munitions on combustible material, ensuring that the

combustible material extends beyond the layer of munitions.
Layers of combustible material and munitions will be alternated
allowing an air space of not less than 1 foot between the sop layer
of munition and the top of the pit/trench,

(d) Pour fuel oil or motor oil over the entire pile and ignite
remotely.

(e) Check burn after 24 hours for kick, outs and live
munitions. Reburn, if necessary.

b. Detonation: Disposal by detonation is required for bulk high explosives

(HE), explosive loaded grenades and grenade fuzes, mines, bombs and bomb
fuzes with boosters, projectiles and projectile fuzes with boosters, mortars,
rocket war heads, and munition items with WP and PWP fillers. The
detonation site will take into consideration the protection of personnel and
property*

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 GUIDE FOR

DAILY SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT BRIEF

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 Guide for Daily

Safet¥_andJ4uipnient Brief

1, Zone Managers and/or Team Leaders will conduct a daily safety and equipment
brief prior to the commencement of operations. It will include:

a. Scope of Operations

b. Personnel assignments.

c. Safety precautions on ordnance expected to be encountered.

d. Demolition procedures tobe employed.

e. Identify safety, demolition and survey equipment required.

f. Review of basic first aid/location of Medic.

g. Procedures for requesting Medevac,

b. Radio procedures including frequencies and call signs.

2. Secure operations when the safety of personnel and/or the operation is

jeopardized. Ensure Operational Control Center is notified.

3. Conduct post-operation brief to include lessons learned.

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 MINES:

ANTIPERSONNEL

AND

ANTI-TANK
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Anti-Personnel

NR-409 Belgium
VALMARA 59/69 Italy
VS-50/VS-5O AR Italy
TS-50 Italy
PMN Soviet
TYPE 69 China
VAR/IG Italy
VST ILLUMINATION Italy
P40 Soviet
TYPE 72 China

Anti-Tank

VS-1.6 Italy
VS-2,2 Italy
РТМ1ВА-Ш Czech
TM-57 Soviet
BAR MINE U.K-
TYPE-72 China
VS-AR4 Antilift Device Italy
for VS-50/VS-69/VSL2/VSL6
TMN-46 Soviet
TM-62M Soviet
P2MK3 Pakistan
*Cast Explosive Mine Iraq (No pub available)

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 PRB

Belgium < Anti-Personnel PRE&tt409:

Г Kill Mechanism Blast-
&Caso Material Plastic
^ttefnCharqe Cast Trialene 1
^gouster Charge
Mafw Charg» Wt O.OB ко QJ8 lb
^Booster Charge Wt
^Total Weight 0.183, ka 0,4 lb
^Height____________ , 2.8 cm r,l in
Ofameter * 8.2 cm 3.23 in

;^Antf “ Disturbance
?■ Features
Detectability difficult with
Counter-Counter hand-held metallic detector;

Fuze Tvoe(s) - Initiation Operatir q Force Temp Operational Limits

Phi! I- ‘^9

Functioning!
(RDA-Trf-Mn. 106) Presssure applied to a membrane displaces a retaining bolt which uncovers the
percussion caps (2) and releases a striker which explodes the mine. Fuze is held in place by a
membrane.
IRDA-TRf-Mn. 110) When pressure is applied to the fuze membrane the bolt is displaced and the two
apertures uncover the percussion caps before the release of the strikers. The strikers hit the
percussion caps, the detonator fires and the mine explodes.
Mines Operational:
(RDA-TRf-Mn, 106) The fuze membrane must be covered by a safety plale during transport. The PRB
M409 is designed to be surface laid and camouflaged.

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ВДРА-ТВГ-Г1гкИ0))ТКе weight of a wooden box containing'.l5Ormines is 45kg. The fuze, is of the

н&иЬ№ percuss I on type.' Two steel spring strikers ar^heldtapart by a cylindrical bolt with two
fiber Lure 5 s Thr'bolt is connected to the pressuremembrane tit the fuze and moves freely along a slide
yiRWhich4hbreiartHdw percussion caps pressed against each other. The bolt holds the two strikers
pi^art and covers the percussion caps. The only metal components are the two steel strikers and the
Ltw Ь «) и m i ntum p ri mar-c a p s. . :
J(RD<-TRfH1n^06)C!earance is very difffcult as a 1.5-3 mm displacement of the membrane will
(detonate the "mine. The PRB M409 has only one gram of metalr:’
ftRDA-TRf-MCiOOB) The color is green;.;?, л- ,- •
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VALAAM 6е? /
M^U)"IDENTIFICATION. Figure 1 shows the appearance and dimensions of the Valmam,
Vaiinara 59, and Vahnara 69 landmines. The Valinara has a solid safety clip while the
) Valinara 59’and Valinara 69 have a spring-wire safety clip. There is a practice Vaimora
-69&Я ....
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20) MM 201 MM
<7,90 IN) {7.90 IN)
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104 UM_ 114 MM 104 MM I14MM

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VAIMAftA 59 valmaba

VALMARA 69
UNCLASSIFIED

Figure L (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the Valmara,

Valmara 59, and VaLmara 69 Landmines.

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 * sb <U) Type. These are bounding, fragmenting, ofitipersoiinei (apers) landmines which
> - 'are actuated by pressure, pull,or a combination of the two, / ■. ; .

</-b. (ID Painting and Markings. The Valmara and Valmara 59 mines and fuze caps are
blive drab* identifying markings are stenciled in yellow on the case of the Valmara 59,
The Valmara 69 mine ease and fuze are gray and may or may not have markings. The
practice Valmara 69 mine is painted the same as the service mine; however, the markings
are blue,

2, (U) DESCRIPTION,

a, (U) Materia!, The Valmara and Valmara 59 mine cases may be plastic or sheet
metal. The Valmara 69 and practice Valmara 69 cases are plastic. The p rec at fragments
and fragmentation liner are steel, The fuze cap is aluminum.

b. Ш) Weight, The Valmara and Valmara 59 mines weigh 3.6 kilograms (7.9 pounds}.
The Valmara 69 and practice Valmara 69 weigh 3.3 kilograms <7.2 pounds).

3. (ID HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS, The^Valmara and Valmara 59 mines each contain a

main charge of S44 grams (1.2 pounds) of composition B, a 5-gram tetcyl booster, a
5-gram black powder propelling charge, a less-than-1-gram time fuze of black powder, d
4-gram percussion primer, and a 5*gram detonator of unknown composition. The Valmara
69 Contains a main charge of 576 grams (1.3 pounds) of TNT/RDX, a 12-gram tetryl RDX
booster, a 6-gram black powder propelling charge, a Less-than-I-gram percussion primer,
and a 2-gram detonator of PETN. The practice Valmara 69 contains a lactose potassium
chlorate and dye smoke agent and a calcium silicide, potassium composition in the fuze;
.both are of unknown quantity.

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 MiVU) FUNCTIONING.
■ ■ •-.•'•
-J a; (U) Service Mines.
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(1) (CD Arming. The emplaced mine is armed when the safety clip (figure 1) is
removed.

(2) (W Firing. A force of 10.0 to 12.7 kilograms (22.0 to 28.0 pcimds) on a diagonal
prong, or a pull of 5-9 to 7.7 kilograms (13.0 to 17,0 pounds) on a tripwire attached to the
Vertical prong, tilts the fuze cap.

201 MM 201 MM
(7Э0 IN) P$0IN)

104 UM
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114 MM 104 MM 114 MM
(440 1КП (4.50 IN) (440 IHJ- 44,50 Ж)
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VAI MARA 59 VAlMAAA

VALMARA 69
UNCLASSIFIED
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Figure L (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the Valmara,

Vaimara 59, and Valmara 69 Landmines (Repeated).

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 . (2)(U) Firing - Cant, This causes the attached lockball assembly (figure 2) to rise,
j \ com pressing the election-charge firing pin spring and releasing the lockballs; , .vp.
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LOCK BALL ASSEMBLY

LOCK BALL (3)

STRIKER

i DETONATOR EJECTION CHARGE

FIRING PIN SPRING
; FIRING
. з PIN DETONATOR FIRING PIN SPIRAL CAM
DETONATOR PRIMER

Booster ■y FIRING PIN

ft CARRIER
FIRING PIN 1Д&
SPIRAL CAM FLASH TUBE
CARRIER BOOSTER
MAIN CHARGE TIME —
ANO FRAGMENTS puS£
flash tube
MAIN
FIRING ORTAR CHARGE
TIME FUSE CABLE MORTAR
PROJECTOR
PROPELUHG FIRING PROJECTOR
PROPELLING SLEEVE
CHARGE CABLE SLEEVE
CHARGE

УАШАЯА39 VALMARA

LOCK SALL ASSEMBLY

-EJECTION CHARGE
FIRING PIN STRIKER
DETONATOR FIRING PIN
PRIMER
DETONATOR

FRAGMENTATION CANISTER

PROPELLING CHARGE CUP PROPELLING CHARGE

VALMARA St

UNCLASSIFIED

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" 5 > Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mines,

 (2) ((J) Firing - Cent» The eject ion-ch urge firing' pin spring (figure 2) drives the
л ejection-charge firing pin into the primer, which initiates the propelling charge, 1 The
"^propelling charge ejects the fragmentation canister from the mortar projector sleeve, and
Xuncoils the firing Ccahle, When the canister h reaches the end of the firing cable, the
(detonator firing phi carrier is pulled. The detonator firing pin carrier rotates by means of
the spiral cam in'the canister fuze well to align with the detonator. The pull on the firing
;:pih carrrier forces the detonator firing pin into the detonator, initiating the explosive
; train.

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V>U- ; LOCK BAIL ASSEMBLY

LOCK BALL U)

striker

DETONATOR EJECTION CHARGE

PIPING FIRING PIN SPRING
PIN
DETONATOR FIRING PIN
SPIRAL CAM
DETONATOR PRIMER
BOOST ЕЙ
FIRING PIN
^[-CARRIER
FIRING PIN
CARRIER SPIRAL CAM
FLASH TUBE
BOOSTER
MAIN CHARGE TIME™
AHO FRAGMENTS FUSE
FLASH TUBE
FIRING MAIN
MORTAR CHARGE
TIMEFUSE CABLE PROJECTOR MORTAfl
PROPELLING SLEEVE PROPELLING FIRING PROJECTOR
CHARGE CHARGE CARLE SLEEVE

VALMARA 5& VALMARA

LOCK BALL ASSEMBLY

-EJECTION CHARGE
FIRING PIN STRIKER
DETONATOR FIRING FIN

PRIMER
DETONATOR —

FRAGMENTATION CANISTER

PROPELLING CHARGE CUP

PROPELLING CHARGE
VALMARA 6»

UNCLASSIFIED utwl

Figure 2, (U) General Arrangement of the Mines (Repeated).

 NOTE

If the Valmara or Valmara 59 canister projects from the

projector sleeve and the detonator fails to function, the
time fuze will initiate the detonator in approximately 3
seconds.

Practice Mine: The practice Valmara 69 functions in a similar manner to the

service mine. However, instead of causing the propelling charge to function, a
percussion primer ignites a smoke charge* The mine canister remains in the case and
emits red smoke*
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(U), Observe chemical precautions as given In the 60-series

manual on chemical and biological (C/B) agents. (Army use
- JJltlTHVL- FM3-15},

{U) Observe those precautions normally associated with

landmines and boobytraps.

SPECIAL WARNING

(U) The disposal procedure for an armed mine with a VS-AR4

antilift device is untested and js based on the best technical
data available. (Frame F2/page LL)

WARNINGS

(U) Do not move an armed mine unless necessary. The fuze

contains a spring-loaded, cocked ejection-charge firing pin
that may be tn a hung condition. (Frame D2/page 7.)

OB Do not disturb an armed Vai шага 69 mine except

remotely* The mine may contain a VS-AR4 antilift device.
(Frame D2/page 7.}

(ID Wait at least 30 minutes from time of ejection for the

Valmara and Valmara 59 before approaching an ejected
canister* This should provide ample time to observe any
Indication of further functioning since deterioration or
dampness may prolong burning of the pyrotechnic time fuse*
(Frame D4/page 9.)

Zb
Д»; (U) IDENTIFICATION. Figure 1 shows the appearance and dimensions of the VS &0,
uhd VS 50AR landmines.

<a. (Ш Type, The VS 50 is a high-explosive, (HE) (blast), antipersonnel (apers) landmine

which uses an integral, pressure-actuated*'pneumatic fuze. The VS SOAR w a HE (blast),
. specs landmine which uses an integral, impact-delay armed, tuttidisturbunce (mercury
’switch), battery-operated, electronic fuze. ^The? VS 50 pneumatic fuze is designed to
withstand explosive overpressure.
r •_
b. (U) Painting and Markings. The mine:has a gray body, tan cases, black pressure
plate, and a gray detonator plug. The VS 50 has a red safety pin and a blue shipping plug.
The VS 50AR has ал orange safety pin and orange slipping plug. The mines are unmarked

л t'3 \

V
QC

0^'
O' Rk0 112]
pressure
PLATE

UPPER
CASE

SAFETY
PIN
000т

DUMMY ANCHOR
PRESSURE WIRE HOLE
PLATE
LOWER ■ FIN 13J
AIS (£21 TEXTURE 0 CASE
UPPER CASE VS 50

BODY SAFETY
ЯН

LOWER
CASE . F1H{S)

VS SOAR
UNCLASSIFIED

Figure 1- (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the VS SO and VS SOAR Landmines.

 ,' 2; (U) D ESC ШРТЮ N.
" a. tip. Material.' The mines have plastic bodies, rubber pressure p latest and plastid or
2 metal tower cases* The VS 50 mine may be equipped with a metal disk to aldln detection,
1 ПЙ Weight* The VS SO mirie wei'^ 177'grams (6.2 dunces); the .VS SOAR' mine weighs
_ ©cams, (7*2 ounces). , L' л' :' .... “ ■ J J - -7 -л zz' / : i<d
i -,ч; Г: *•; .
й'Ш*(йУНА2А2ШОизЬжРОН^^ •
Л-ч,* ’.;, ri/ -" тy> t .- , r % • ”.J* * • 4 * ■ -• *' 1 • • :’ 7 % •: •' - i. • • ₽ • . - * * f
dn vs _50J This mine contains a? 38-gram - (1.3-ounee);. RbX mainL charge and a
• <‘detonator weighing less than 1 ©rani- ' * - 1 *■

'!v/b?qp VS 50AR* This mine contains a 22-gram RDX main charge and a detonator
• 1 weighing 1 gram.

2?
WU) FUNCTIONING.

an Vs 50. 4

Arming. When the safety pin (figure 2) Is removed, it removes a. positive

block from the trigger assembly, arming the mine, ?

- (2) (U) Firing. Sustained force of approximately 14.0 kilograms (30-9 poundsPEor
0112 second on the pressure plate moves the firing pin housing downward, compressing the
firing pin spring. The firing pin is restrained by the cocking shaft. Continuous downward
movement of the firing pin housing permits the trigger assembly to pivot as the release
shaft enters a groove (not shown) in the firing pin housing. As the trigger assembly pivots,
nirris forced out of the anticountermining (AMC) membrane, through a small
pressure-re Lease hole, and then removes the cocking shaft from restraining the firing pin.
The firing pin spring drives the firing pin downward, initiating the detonator ond-explosivo
train.

o.
 P£T
t?' : „ РТП ^САгТ^вса - Bo-rns
^jl/ йА® - Налр тй ppreei^
Italy Anti-Personnel 15'50
,КШ Mechanism Blast
Case Material Non-Metat ,
"nalnCharoe T4- '
: Booster Charge’ *4 -••• • •
-Main Charge Wt - - ■ ; ч / 005 kg 0.1 I 1b
Booster Charge Wl
Total Weight 0, 186 ко 0.41 lb
Height 4,5 cm 1.77 in
Diameter 9 cm 3.54 in

Anti - Disturbance
Features
Mine Resistant to explosive waves. It
Counter ^Couriter is also waterproof
Emplacement Buried (Hand or Machine 1
Риге - Initiation Force rational Limits
Pressure on Pressure Plate 12,5kg 2Blb -4Olo* 70C -14Ю* 1 Q_
•

_______________________________________ _l

Functtonino:
(RDA-ТДГ’Пп J »0) Actuation is by application of a 12,5kg force to a pressure plate

MiJe’S-Ooeratipoal:
(ROA-TRf-Hn J 10) The mine can be laid by hand, lo a maximum of 3cm, or by the Tecnovar OAT
minelaying system Гог heiicopters riying at a maximum speed of 200km/h and at altitudes of up lo
100m,

Cdtruncnt^
(RDA-TPf-Hn, 110J A Ira ining version is available. This mine is produced in Egypt as the
anti-personnel Plastic Hine T/79.
TS/50 The TS/50, homoiogiUcd by
the Jtalian Army, can be
of earth, «md tv Fresh snow
with no pun pt oh nd ini' .sbovu
scattered rapidly both ihc sui fare.
Antipersonnel manually or automatically
from trucks, boats or aircrafts.
Operation: by pressure al rhe
Scatter Drop Production: mass-produced.
average load cjf appro.v ! 2.5
Kg. corresponding to ~4 mt
Mine Versions: two. Live-war. Inert'
under water. The operational
temperature range is from -
training. 40’C to + 7041
Shape; cylindrical -0 = 9
Effectiveness: shock action
cm. - h. ■ 4.5 cm.
against troops, action against
Weight: approx. 0.190 Kg. vehicle tires.
includmg explosive charge
approx. 0.050 Kg. of RDX or Safety: the mine is equipped
other detonating explosive. with a safely cap that
Impermeability: functions
prevents the mine from
normally even if submerged in exploding even under a load
fresh Or salt waler or in of тоге than 600 Ke.
marshy grounds. Non-buoyant. Countermeasures: steel rollers,
Detectability: non metallic. It striking chains, explosion
cannot be detected by waves. FAE devices and
traditional mine detecting magnetic detectors, have no
methods. On request, it can effect on the mini?.
be supplied with metallic Storage: normal Functioning is
parts so as to fadiitate assured even after long
detection. storage at temperatures
Mine Laying.' it < an he between -404? and + 70X'
scatter-dropped from aircraft and at anvT ceuree
e of mo^turc.
on medium compact ground
or on water from altitudes up Packing: pkistm case huldicg
sixtv mines. Gross weishi 15
to approx. 100 mt. and at a
speed of approx, 200 Km /h.
It can be buried under 3 cm. Anti-lifting device: available.
1 an 'identification. Figure 1 shows the арреагалее and dimensions of the PMN
famine. The Soviet designation ППН transliterated to PMN.

135 MU
{Wl 1^

$7 MM
(2^4 IHJ
 ‘ • / <¥•<
^(U) Type- • Tills is a delay-armed pressure-fired high-explosive (blast) aitipecsbnnel
(apers) landmine*'
Л ",s s V. г ’• ’• -.' •• •' ,
Painting and Markings, The mine case may be black, green, or brown. The black
and green case has no marking's, but the brown'case has markings as shown in figure 1.

2. (U) DESCRIPTION.

a, (U) Material.. The mine case is plastic and the pressure plate cover is rubber.

b. (U) Weight. The mine weighs approximately 4S4 grams (1,0 pound),

3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The mine has a main charge of approximately 227
grams (8.0 ounces) of TNT and a 7-gram tetryl initiator.

34-
4. (U) FUNCTIONING. '
•*
a^ (U} Arming* The safety pin .(figure 2) is removed, allowing the firing pin to move
forward until the cutter wire rests upon the delay strip* After a delay of approximately
12 г minutes, the delay strip is cut. The firing pin then moves forward to rept on the
cylinder stop, , ■

■ b, (U) Firing- A pressure of 4.1 kilograms (9,0 pounds} on the pressure plate forces a
cylinder-downward against its spring. As the cylinder moves down, it releases the firing
pin’which strikes the initiator to detonate the main charge*

ARMING DELAY

UNCLASSIFIED М4И

Figure 2. CU} General Arrangement of the Mine.

35-
 5, (U) APPEARANCE.

а. ад Unarmed Condition. The mine is unarmed if the safety pin Is installed and
_ extends through the hole.

b. (ID Armed Condition. The mine is armed if the safety pin is not installed or partially
withdrawn.

6 . (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION. None require

7 Proceed to disposal procedure.

SAFETY SUMMARY (U)

WARNING

ад Do not disturb an armed mine. It contains a cocked firing

pin. (Frame D3/page 5).
I

CENTIMETERS

ЛИЛ/
 d
China AntHPersonneI . Type 69
К1П Mechanism^'' Bounding Fraqmentation у
Case Material' <' ИГ?'-
Main Charge ’ TNT
.•a ■- ■ • -Ci?
Booster Charoe
Main Charge Wl OJOS ко 0.23 1b
Booster Charge Wtf'
A
Total Weight 1.35 ко 2.98 1b
•
Height 16.8 cm 6.61 in
Diameter ' 6,1 cm 2.4 in

Anti - Disturbance None

Features
Mine Detectability - visual by
Counter-Counter identification of trfp/ccmmand
Emplacement
Fuze Type(s) - initiation Operate g Force Temp Operational Limits 1
Pul 1 Release 1.5-4kg 3.3-8.81b

Functioning:
(RD A-TRf-Mn. 1 10} The mine can be operated by a pressure or trip-wire fuze and when this is
activated the mine body projects the main charge up to a height of 1.5m. It then bursts, to produc
on average, 240 fragments each weighing 0.7g. *

Mines Operational:

Comments:
(RDA-TRf-Mn. 110) The type 69 mines are delivered in wooden boxes each containing 10 mines
weighing 22kg. The height of the burst is 1 - 1.5m. The height of just the body of the mine without
the fuze is 11.4cm, white the total height (with fuze) is f 6,8cm.
(RDA-TRf-HC .006) Color is olive drab.

3?
 Italy Ant i- Personnel P4Q
Kill Mechanism Bounding Fraomenlalipn
Case Materia) Plastic
Hain Charge TNT
Booster Charge
Hain Charge WL 0,49 ко < 06 1b
Booster Charge Wt
Total Weight 1.5 kg 3.3 1 lb
Height____________ 20 cm 7 87 in
Diameter 9 cm 3 .54 in

Aoti - Disturbance None

Features
Mine □ elegtabч 1 iLy -visual by
Counter-CountEr identification of trip wire;

fиге туpв(. s) • inination Operating force Temp Operational I im its

Pull (Trip Wire) 2-1 Dkg 4 4-221b
•

Functioning.
(RUA TRf-Hn.1 Ю) The mine operates as follows when the tripwire is pulled the inside container
kjertcd into the a.r ami when it reaches a pre ■ det ermined height. II exploil-:^ ^nd scatter^ the
Fr a am •? n t s in a radical path

Mines О и era liona

(RD A-TRI'-Hn ' Ю) The mine is buried with just the fuze showing above the ground 1 he luze is
attached to Iwo tripwires which extend 15m from the mine

Comments.
(RDA-TRf-Mn I 10) The MISAR P-40 anti-personnel mine was developed from early 1977 and entered
production in 1970. It Consists of a cylindrical casing, which can be made in any colour, -nside which
is another container holding the high explosive and fragments The fuze is attached to the two
tripwires which can be up to 15m from the mine. Trials conducted by HiSAR have shown that this
mine will cause injury to al least 55 per cenl of men standing within a radius of 15rn of the mine
when it is ignited The mine is waterproof, will not float and has a minimum maintenance-Tree life of
10 years. Smoke-produc ing and inert training models are available. The 20cm Height is with Fuze
Casing Height is 12cm. Packing' case of В mines weighs 1 6kg
(RDA - TH Г-НС .ODO ) Color is green, sand b^own
Jun 25. 1 99 1 ЛРС- I 6

34 &
 JUly J Humiliation .VARZlG
* Ki IP- Mechanism—^- None
Case Material
^fialn Charge ~
Booster Charge ■ •'£
лМа1п Charge Wt ;f>:
'•Booster Charge Wtv?
.Total Weight^?**. 0.5 kg 1,1 lb
; Height 21 cm 6,27 In
Diameter « 6.6 cm ■ 2.6 In

Anti - Disturbance None

' Features
Mine ; ‘Д Detectability - visual, by
Counter-Counter ” Identification of trig wire.

Fuze Type(s) - Initiolion Operating Force temp Operational Limits

Clinch QatraLIahalz

Comments
(ROA-TRf-MC.OOQ] Color is sand brown, olive drab.
Pressure - 12kg (26,4 lb)
Tension - 6M (13,2 lb).
 I I IHumirratlon VS?T. л
LKiHLMecKahism! .Wai^
L.Cah'e'Malerial1. Resins^ ,, , ...
. Ma!ri'- Charge; — —.—~ ’l 11 umination.- - __ _ .
* Booster Charge-____
. Main Xharge.Wtl 0*24k< 0.53 lb
Booster Charqe^WtL
Total Weight1...... —, 0.471 Kq 1.04 lb
Height S',66 in
. Diameter........... ^^WcTn1 2.76.in
i1^» I I*
Anti - Disturb алce: Norte5
Features ____
Mine De te c t а Ь i 11t/ - vi s'U 01 I- b у
Counter-Counter .. I deriLi fj 'd a ti о ri1 о f fr i if w I r e. '
■ M 1^ > H 1,1 ■♦!*... 1 WbMnv V» b w i 'В Л0 •
Fuze Type( s) - ,1 riKlalion O0eratin q Force Temp Operattcnall Limits'
Pull (Trip Wire J Bkq 181b -32to+49‘C i Oto+146'F
1 1kq 241b ■ I
Pressure
•

Functioning:
(?) Manually emplaced. Fastened to a picket. If tactically required. Direct external pressure, on
LurreLf 11kg) or trip-wire pull(Bkg) will initiate mine*

Mine's Ooecattonak.
(?) A tactical number of VS-T mines In a minefield of critical geography or any protected perimeter,
enhance the protection of the minefield from night-clearing teams. Designed to provide both acoti it
and visual warning. , ' ■

-•'H

Comments: ... .
(?) The flare iHunVnates ап аУегяде/?:ас1ГйЪЧ»Г57 meters for a minimum of 40 seconds Intensity In
excess of'lS candle^WeV^ oyr -.tannic to и heigli;^f^ to.25 mttori
(ROA-TRf-MC.OO'sr It hes’ no hazard out to^mJlehate^oloiHs^ft
bro4*ftYorive’drsB.0*1*-" Тле* 4 about i
•4"5ii->/v?$uat rang^ ?? up to ■; abv* dre&. .

Jun 25, i9§i SIGNAL-3

35 A
 China Anti-Personnel Type 72
Kill Mechanism Blast
Case Material Plastic
Main Charge
Booster Charge
Main Charge Wt 0.032 kg 0.07 lb
Booster Charge Wt
Total Weight 0.15 kg 0.33 it»
Height 3.7 cm 1,46 in
Diameter .____ * 9.3 cm 3.36 in

Anti - Disturbance
Features
Mine Detectability difficult for Type
Counter-Counter 72 (the only metal is in the

FuzeType(s) - initiation Operating Force Temp Operational Limits

Pressure >7kq 6.6- 15.41b
■

Functioning,*
(RDA-TRf'MC 003) AnlibandHng - yes, in the Type 72B.

rune's Operational!

Comments:
(RDA-TRf-MC 008) The colors are light green cover, green body. Probing for small mines with
antidisturbance features and/or low threshold pressure Riling is very hazardous.
(RDA-TRf-Mn. 1 14) The main parts of this mine are made out of plastic and thus not delectable by
metal mine detecting devices.

Jun 25, I 991 3^ a APC-4

 т-иц
[Italy Anti-Tank vs- 1 6
К i 11 Mechanism Blast
CSse Halerta 1 Plastic
Hain Charge HE
Booster Charge Comp A3
Plain Charge Wt 1.85 kq 4,06 lb
Booster Charge Wt
Total Weight 3 kq 6 6) lb
Height 4.2 cm 3.62 in
Diameter .22,2 cm 0,74 in

Anti - Disturbance Anti-Shock Device

Features
Hine Claim undetectable by standard TTAU1AH Vtf.1.6 ЛК-ПТАКК
Counter-Counter deleters,Doubl e anti-shock
Emplacement Scatterable or Buried
FuzeType(s) - Initiation Operating Force Гетр Operational (jrniu
Pressure 10O-22Qkq 397-485lb -32lo* 60'C Oto-* JbP’F

funclmnim^
iROA-TRf-rin t 10) The m ine is prov idcd with з double snli-shqck device о p r r a L i n л ••■' г • лт i з' I \ л •« •’
aneumalically
(RDA - ТЯГ-НС . 000) AnlihancH i ng (Scattered)- The VS-1.6 has no t-u * 11 in an 11 h яиН ! i r:.i
neutralization; The V$* 1 .6/AR уes. electronic? package with antiremgval: 1 he v b 1 OA1, nr;
electronics package ha? seif-neutralization Aniihandling (buried! - The VS-J 6 y^s. HUV type n-
VS-AR-4aniiljft fuze attached Lu bottom detonator well, The VS- I .6/AR : yes. ь u j 11 m ,. a psbi h I у < -
nine:s_Qp.erationa^
(RDA-TRf-Мп.Юб) Designed for rapid laying from helicopters fl yin 9 al ап a 11 i t ud p c f 1 OOm and
JOOkm/hr. ITine can also be scattered from trucks or by hand. Usually laid on surface but can be
buried to 7.5cm.
(RDA-TRf-Hn, I 1 0) Either surface laid or buried down to Z7mm below the ^ound surface, the VS - 1
ran cause an immobilising 'kill’ by cutting lank tracks аг causing major damage tn и В T susoen? i ом

Comments/
(RDA-TRf-Hn, 105) Is available with a self-neutraliz ing device.
(RDA-TRf-Mn. 1 IO) The bottcm cover of the mine is provided with a plug housing the detonator
During transport and storage this plug is replaced by a dummy plug, colored blue, for extra safety
(ROA-TRf-HC.006) All the V$-l.6 antitank mines are helicopter deliverable by vS-MD-H system a?
well as other compatible I Lallan mine scattering systems. The colors ere: sand brown and olive dr
with black rubber cover.
(ROA-TRf-Eq.026) (Combines! the features of conventionally laid mines with those of th* anti-shoe
fuze type, thus making them suitable for scaller-dropping Tram both tracked and wheeled vehicles,
well as helicopters and aircraft. These mines can also be fitted with an anti-removal device which
Jun 25. 199 1
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CueAfC 15 (Pu^
(ДМ$С<?.&/□ OET ’goTTa/H

Д.(э № 40
.JP.
 •"Е^ЙЙ IDENTIFICATION- Figure 1 shows the appearance and dimensions of the Model VS
liK Landmine-. •< .......... "- —--г.'-;
Хуре? This is a pressure-actuated, high-explosive (blast), nonmetaliloi j
Sable antitank (AT) landmine. It can be scattered from vehicles, heilcopters.^o^
£wing aircraft. :-S.4

144 МЫ (57$Ж)—*
оетоклтоя PLUG

мим
№5 ж»

233 ММ (9.16 Ж)

BOTTOM VIEW

X Г

Figure 1. (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the Model VS L6 Landmine. \

J м/г
; ’ 2 1- I 2 ' Г : J;
'4Z (U) FUNCTIONING- The mine is armed by replacing the shipping plug (figure 2) with
the detonator plug* A pressure of 150,0 kilograms (330,7 pounds) is required to actuate
the' fuze. Pressure on the outer pressure plate depresses the inner pressure plate and
breaks it into: triangular segments- These force the pressure sleeve downward,
compressing the spring- As the pressure sleeve moves downward, its lugs and the arms of
tJ^ejiring pin body ride, in cam grooves in the release sleeve.

INNER PRESSURE
LOCKRING DIAPKAAGU
PLATE OUTER PRESSURE
PLATE
MAIM CHARGE

SHIPPING BOOSTER DETONATOR DETONATOR

PLUG PLUG

MM M/t
UNCLASSIFIED j

Figure 2- (U) General Arrangement of the Mine

 •’ h

'jHw- I/ .•.".•-.Г.: ^3 grips'Vi:i" >'iT .v/jr’r ' ' *•: J r^'

3i£u^ ■ frlTiSC 7
ё^>" : > r (U) Thls’mihe %ah be' fittedwith:ah' antldisturbahce^ fu±e; which7 . :
rnay also" incorporate^ a selectable^e lay iself-destroying feature. :. 4
5 £ £*r : :★ b' •j •, tewc.?: г* 'r oftt. sv n- & '- j £ л .>:-n лог *? ’..• 4'.' 5 v <j -f• v t •
b; (ID Painting and Markings^ Th^'niitie’ Motive drab."1 The'detonator plug is oUve drab
and the shipping plug is blue*

2. (Ш DESCRIPTION... ..............
•t :<
a- J Material' The mine is plastic.

b* (U) Weight. The mine weighs 2.9 kilograms (8.4 pounds).

3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The mine contains a L7-kilogram (3.8-pound) main

charge of TNT and RDXt a 2Q7-gram (7.3-ouncrf RDX booster, and a detonator weighing
less than 1 gram.
 FUNCTIONING - CONT. This causes the release sleeve (figure 2) to rotate. /
one-eighth of: a rotation, the arms drop into vertical slots In the release sleeve.
■TH& firing pin body is released and forced, downward by the spring, driving the firing pin
. ЙйпЧКё detonator to initiate the explosive train/ • ?• '5 ■

bsiiup

ЖИИ
UNCLASSI A ED

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated).

w
^5£<U) APPEARANCE.
- -r ■. .r ■;■■■■. цу, p^.
У (UI Unarmed Condition. The mine is unarmed, if the detonator plug/adapter^isnot
tailed.;;:;;; ;;;.r .. ■

^.ЪЛ(Ц) Armed Condition. Consider the mine armed if the detonator plug/adapter is
Installed.

в. (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION* Nona required-

Proceed to disposal procedure.

SAFETY SUMMARY (U)

SAFETY PRECAUTION

(U) Observe those precautions normally associated with

landmines and boobytraps.

SPECIAL WARNING

(U) The disposal procedure for the armed condition is untested

and is based on the best technical data available. (Frame
F2/page 7.)

WARNING -

(U) Do nut disturb an armed mine except remotely. The mine

may contain an AR-VS4 antilift device. ’(Frame DU/page 6.)
 тиц u$
b, (U) Painting and Markings, The mine may be either khaki or green. The letters VS-N may be
embossed on the outer pressure plate.

bottom view

NOTE: V5-N EMBOSSING MAY OR MAY NOf BE PRESENT.

TV

Figure 1. (U) Appearance and Dimensions of ihe VS-2.2 Landmine.

 2<{U) DESCRIPTION.

“(U) Material. The mine is plastic.

,cd ' . ' 'J "
b. (U) Weight, The mine weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.8 pounds)*

3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The mine contains a 1.9-kilograni (4.2-pound) main

charge ofcast TNT and RDX (pink in color), a 270-gram (9.5-ounce) booster pellet ofRDX, and a
2-gram detonator of unknown composition.
 й

(U) FUNCTLaj0IG-b Functioning of the electric antidisturbance fuze is unknown. The VS^N
^^pheumatic fuze functions as follows.
.uf&F-

a. (U) -Arming, The mine is armed by removing a shipping plug (figure 2) from the fuze and
inserting the detonator.
b. (U) Firing. A pressure of 150 kilograms (330 pounds) on the outer pressure plate forces the
I inner pressure plate in, which pressurizes the diaphragm. The diaphragm and release sleeve move
; inward, compressing die firing-pin spring and aligning the lockball with (he lockball release hole.
This frees the firing pin, which is spring driven into the detonator to initiate the explosive train.

• OUTER PRESSURE
PLATE

INNER PRESSURE *
RETAINER RING PLATE

DtAPHRAM *

FIRING PIN ■
SPRING
LOCK BALL •
• FIRING PIN RELEASE HOLE
HOUSING
LOCK BALL*

FIRING PIN •
♦release SLEEVE

* LOCK SLEEVE

MAIN CHARGE

DETONATOR

BOOSTER
AUXILIARY FUZE DETONATOR HOLDER
WELL PLUG
.^ DENOTES FUZE COMPONENTS
UNCLASSIFIED WlM/f

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mine.

 Afi • • - । . rb, • y. f•v ” -&• •.•’’•

W SAFETY SUMMARY (U)

’ SAFETY PRECAUTION Ш> ,d: <
• -йъй-'* • •.••..•?•': ....•"• • ; AU^ioi^rii ’
■ ? .■ *‘(U), Observe those precautions noimally associated with landmines .
” - • <‘т^тТО-< , w iS м Г*’
“ v " arid boobytmps.
• *\ A $•• 1 •■ • t\ ! I ?l'!* * I <• I . . Ъ
SPECIAL WARNING
.d
(U) The armed disposal procedure is untested and based on the best
technical data available. (Frame F2/page 6).

WARNINGS

(U) Do not disturb an armed mine. The mine may contain a hung
cocked firing pin. (Frame D2/page 4.)

(U) Do not attempt to remove the fuze from an armed mine.

Removing a VSN/AR-AN fuze may detonate the mine.
(Frame D2/pagc 4.)
 РТ-МЬВа 111
(CZECH)

pressure
PLATE J
330 MM SHIPPING
—U£99IH)
PLUG

FUZE

uJ’
,1^

eoov

BOOSTER
FOAM \
CUSHION \

MAIN BOOSTER
CHARGE HOUSING

ui-v«4UU

BOTTOM VIEW

APPEARANCE, DIMENSIONS, AND GERNERAL ARRANGEMENT

OFTHEPT^MI-Ba 111 Landmine

50
 PT-MI-Ba Ш
1, Type: TTtis is a high-explosive (blast), nonmetallic, antitank (AT) landmine. Fuze
is pressure actuated.

2. Painting and Marking: The mine is black plastic with white markings startin at the
bottom. The fuze body and detonator holder are brown plastic and have no markings.

a. Material: The mine is plastic. The fuze is plastic with internal metal parts.

b. Weight: The mine weighs approximately 10.0 kilograms (22.0 pounds).

PT-MI-Ba Ш (Fuze)

strjkfr
RETAINER

51
 РТ-МЬВа III
(Fuze continued)

4. Functioning. Pressure applied to the mine pressure plate fractures the pressure plate
and fuze striker retainer, releasing the spring-loaded firing pin to initiate the detonator and
explosive train.

52
 USSR Anti-Tank TMN-^6
Kilt Mechanism Blast
Case Material Metal
Main Charge TNT
Booster Charge Tetryl
Main Charge Wt 5,95 kq 13.12 lb
Booster Charge Wt 0,07654 kq 0.17 lb
Total Weight 0,90 kq 19.0 lb
Hei qht 1 I cm 4,33 in
Diame ter 30.4 cm 1 I ,97 in

Anti - Disturbance Anti-l ifl

Fea lures
Mine
Counter-Coun Ler
Emplacement Buried (Hand or Machine)
Force limits
Pressure 1 ’ > kg 2.2-2216
■

t unctionina:
(RDA-TRf-Mn. 100) Pressure forces Lhe pressure plate downward to the head of the fuze M the fuze
:s depressed the striker ts released detonating the mine. (See TM-46 for full description)

Hine's Qoeratigna I.
(RDA-TRf-Mn. I 00) Nine is machine laid with MVM fuze and hand laid with MV-5 and NVSh-<6 fuze.
Nay be emplaced under waler, in creek and river beds, or in minefields.

Comme n Is:
(RD A-TRf-Mn. 100) Disarmament/SaTing; Advise destroy in place.
Second fuze well used for booby trapping
(RDA-TRf-Hn. 110) There is a fuze well И the bottom of the mine for booby-trapping In appearance,
the TMN-46 is almost identical to the TM-46* which does not have the fuze well in the bottom of the
mine Гог booby-trapping.
(RDA-TRr-Ma.009) The mine is now obsolete and not in service with Warsaw Pact armies It is still
available in abundance to African Terrorist Organizations.
 6—53. Mine, Antitank TMN-46 Anti lift (USSR)

tf-Sf. Mme AftiiisnA Arttni/t,

Wt Fum
hhil Ве«Ш

Dtinjetert 1Z' 13.18 lb MV-5 MVA? Ho data TNT 13.06 lb Tetryl 1.4 ox
Height: S * MVM7 tap faze well
1. i cz bottom
fuze *el)

a. General. The mine body is sheet steel and the

mine is assumed to be waterproof. The pressure
plate is integral with the mine case- The mine has
a centrally located fuze well on top and a Alling
hole directly beneath the handle. A second fuze
well is located on the bottom, presumedly for an­
tilift or boobytrapping purposes.
b, Use. Same аз Soviet TM—46 (para 6-50).
c. Functioning Actuation pressure results from
the deflection and/or shearing of the pressure TOP VIEW
plate with respect to the mine case. When the
required load is applied on the pressure plate, it
actuates the fuze, thus initiating the explosive
train and the main charge.

BOTTOM VIEW

Figure Mine, AntfienA TMN-W AntUifL

5^
6-107
 USSR Ant i-Tank TH-57
Kill Mechanism Blast
Case Material Melal
Main Charge Cast TNT
booster Charge
Main Charge Wt 7 kg 15.43 lb
Booster Charqe Wt
Total Weiqht 9.5 kp 20.94 lb
Heiqht 1 1.5 cm 4.53 in
Diameter 31.5 cm 12.4 in

Anti - Disturbance AnLi-lifl prevision

Features
Hine Detection visually (truncated
Counter’Counter till-rods) and hand-held TM-57 anfi-ranA m/ne fined w'th m'/Z-p-' A/z*
Empl ac ement Buried
Fuze Type(s) - Initiation Operating Force Temp Operational Limits
Pressure 200-300kq 44 1 -66 1 lb
Till-Rod

£ju n c 1 i anj no:

(RDA-TRf-Hn. 1 09) MVZ-57 fuze pressure applied to a plate compresses Ihe striker spring pushing
retaining ball into a recess releasing the striker and detonating the mine.
(RDA-TRt-hn. 1 10) A button on the fuze is then pressed and 45s later the detonator tilts upright into
the operating position.
(RDA-TRf-nc .009) Fuze type (1) delay-armed, blasL-resistant, pressure initialed (2) truncated
bll*rod, contact initialed. Sensitivity 200kg (440.9 lb). Detectability visually (truncated tilt-rod'
Hine'S-OveralieneLL
(PDA■ TRf-rtn. 1 06) With MU 2-5 7 fuze the mine can be hand laid and with MVSh-57 the mine is machn
laid. Also, employ menl by helicopter via a chute. Hine is not camouflaged but is painted green to
blend wtlh grassy areas. The machine laying fuze has an adjustable delay 20-90 seconds.

Comments:
(ROA-TRF-Mn. 110) 9.5 cm height is wl Ihoul fuze, mine is I 1.5 cm in height w ith NV2-57 fuze . In
appearance, the TM-57 metallic anti-tank mine is very similar to the ТП-46 and ГПК-46 anti-tank
mines. The TM-57 has a larger charge and Improved Fuzing, and can be laid by hand or mechaniclly
It can be recognized as it has no well in Ihe bottom far an anti-lift device (although IL does have one
in the side) and has seven ribs underneath (the TMN-46 has five ribs) along with a carrying handle
Some TM-57 mines have two Filling plugs in Ihe base. The NVSh-57 tilt-rod fuze may be used with
the TN-57.
(RD A-TRf-Mc .008) Color is olive drab.
 United Kingdom Ant i - Tank Barm i ne
Kill Mechanism Blast
Case MaleriaI Non-Metal lie
Main Charge ROX/TNT 55/45
booster Charge
Main Charge Wt B.4 kg 10.52 lb
Booster Charge WL
Total Weight Ю.4 kq 22 93 lb
Heiaht S. 1 cm 3.19 in
Width .10,В cm 4.25 in
Length 12 m
Anti - Disturbance Has Anti-Disturbance features
Features
Mine Double-impulse fuzed possible
Counter-Counter Sustained impulse required.
Emplacement Buried (Hand or Machine)
F иге Type( s) - 1 nitialion Operating Force Temp Operational Limits
Veclronir
MecIan i c j I
f let'ronic
F_unfJ i о n i n q .
(RDA-TRf-nn 106) Various fuses can be attached before emplacewtrd e-L^cr 51 ng I у or inleqr alcd
(requires hand laying}. Fuze types include single and double impulse pressure, and Lill rod IFWAti)
(RD A - TR f-Hc 00?) Fuze Type * both single- and double impulse pressure fuzes available
Del ec tabi 111 у - single-imp ulse fuze is the transparent arming lever, d ou b I e - i три 15 e fuze is I h e bled,
arming lever. Capability: Type Kill - blast effect, An I ihand I mg - None, with above fuzes However,
an additional fuze does incorporate magnetic sensing and anlidisLur Ьгпс c
Mine's Operational:.
(RDA-TRf-Mn. I 10) The mine is stored complete wj(h its fuze, which saves time and man power in
fitting the fuze before the mine can be laid.
(RO A-TRf-Mn.) 06) The bar mine's long length serves three purposes' To facilitate laying, to reduce,
number qf mines required in a minefield,' and, offers an increased potential for actuation Designed to
be laid with the bar mine layer (600-700 per hour) or by hand. Practice mine is available.

Comments
(RDA-TRf-Mn. 1 JO) The L9 BARHINE is plastic with only a few metal components in the fuze and is
difficult to detect using current electro-magnetic mine detectors.
(RDA-TRf-MC.O 13) Utilizing LSI circuitry, the FWAM fuze incorporates anti-hand! ing and
counter-countermeasures features*, the latter being intended it is thought to reduce the efficiency of
Soviet KMT-4 plough and KMT-5 plough/г oiler combination clearing devices (RDA-TRf-Eq.022) The
new bar mine has tough plastic casing housing the explosive charge and the fuze, which contains only
very small meta) parts. The mine cannot be detected by any current electro-magnetic mine detector
Extensive trials have shown Lhat this mine is Completely effective against any tank track and causes
severe damage to suspension systems. The fuze is normally filled before the mine is placed in store.
 China Ant i-Tank Type 72 Non^Meta1 И с
Kill Mechanism PULe
Case Material Nan-Mel эШс
Main Charge RDX/TNT 50/S0
Booster Charge
Main Charge Wt 5.4 kq И 9 lb
Booster Charge Wt
Total Weight 6 5 kq 14.33 lb
Height tO cm 3.94 in
Diameter 27 cm 10.63 in

Anti - Disturbance
Features
Mine
Counter-Counter
Empl acement
Fuze Typets) - Initiation Openating Force Temp Operational Limits
Double Impulse

Functioning;
(ROA-TRf-Mn. 1 IO) The operating pressure causes the pressure plale Lo move downwards about
9.5mm (*.- 0.9mm) before the Гиге actuates The fuze seis off a boosler charge which in turn
detonates the main charge

nines Operationa к
(RDA-TRr^Mn.110) The Type 72 may be emplaced manually, or mechanically by a lruck*Lowed
minelayer (similar in overall appearance to the Soviet PMR series).

Commerds:
(RDA-TRf-Мл. 110) The type 72 non-metallic anti-tank mine is circular with a slightly domed
pressure plate on top. This plate is slightly elastic and requires a pressure of between 300 and
800kg before it moves downwards far enough to contact the type 72 blast resistant fuze or Ту,
double impulse fuze. The body is all plastic and a handle that folds inwards into the base is prov о
Just above this handle is a plug that covers either an anli-llft device or a well for a remote contr
detonator. Type 72 mines are transported four to a wooden box weighing 34kg.

^7
 fH • 1

7Л

VS - AR 4
Anti-Lift Device
for
VALMARA 69, VS-5Q, VS-1.6; VS-2+2 MINES

Technical Manual
TH OL 2

VALSEELAMECCANOTECNICA SP.
• • •!₽- < : * Г • , ..A- J J,
 TH 01*2
Sheet 2 of 6

1J GENERAL INFORMATION

T.l * General
The VS-AR4 device provides the traditional mechanical nines
VALMARA 69, VS-50, VS-E6. V5-Z.2 with anti-lift capability
(AR), without modifying the basic operating features of the
mines.
The device consists of one basic assembly to fit each model
of mine with the addition of an adapter plug (see Figure D*
The basic assembly consists of:

- twin safe and arming mechanical-del ay device

- electronic delay timer
- priming circuit with tilt sensor
- M 84 electrical primer.

1.2. Technical Specifications

a} The anti-lift device 1s screwed into the bottom of the mine

by means of the proper adapter plug, .after having removed the
dummy detonator plug from the mine (on VALMARA 69 the plug
containing the ejection charge shall be-removed).

b) The anti-lift device is armed by removing the safety pin (see

Figure 1), and turning the device bottom7 to stop,

c) The mechanical-delay consists of two independent stems pushed

by two springs (loaded by rotation of the device1 bottom}agaiist
two lead disks, to perforate.
When the disks are perforated, after the proper delay, the two
stems actuate two microswitches and cause a safety steel bar­
rier, located between the primer and the mine's detonator, to
rotate. SAFE to ARM. One mtcroswitch powers the electronic cir­
cuit, the other removes a short circuit across the primer K84«

5?
 1.3.1. Before Arming
The firing circuit is kept in SAFE by two redundant inde­
pendent microswitches: one breaking the power supply, the
other shorting the electrical primer.
In addition, when in SAFE, .a steel barrier is placed be­
tween the primer and the mine's detonator to interrupt the
explosive train.
The microswitches and the barrier are driven by two inde­
pendent stems, locked in safe position when the device bottom
is in SAFE. A split pin is also provided to lock the device
bottom in SAFE.

1.3.2. After Arming

After rotating the device bottoi to ARM the activation of the

switches and the removal of the safety barrier is delay by
the mechanical arming delay (perforation time).
After the mechanical delay has been expired.fina! arming is
obtained only at the end of the electronic time del ay-

2. OPERATING INSTRUCTION

. Dig a trench in the ground of the proper shape and size to

plant the mine/VS-AR4 combination.

. Remove from the mine, in SAFE, the dumny detonator plug and
replace it with the VS-AR 4 (on the VALHARA 69 remove the
lower plug containing the ejection charge).

. Reoiove the safety pin on the VS-AR 4 bottom (see Figu­

res 6 and 9).

FIGURE 4/A
Anti-Lift Device VS-AR 4 fitted with Adapter fur VS-1.6 a/t Hine

(oO
 FIGURE 4/B
VS-1.6 a/t Mine fitted with Anti-Lift Device VS-АЯ 4

FIGURE 2/A
■ < Anti41ft Oevice4VS-AR 4 fitted with Adapter for TALMASA &
 VS-AR 4 ANTI LIFE DEVICE
functioning Mode; Tilt

Used with: VALMARA 69 APERS Mine

VS-50 APERS Mine
VS-L6 AT Mme
VS-L2 AT Mine

Arming Delay: 10 to 40 minute mechanical delay

30 minute electronic delay after mechanical delay

Power Source: Two ] .5v batteries

Operational Life: Longer than 1 year

VS-50 with ANTIUfT Device

62
 VALMARA 69
Fitted with
VS-AR 4 Antilift Device

63
 Я• Ib * фф1 b
Kill Mechanism Blast *• *“* it Г) ’•

Case Material Diff for ea Variant

Main Charge
Booster Charge
Main Charoe Wt 7 kg 15,43 lb
Booster Charoe Wt
Total Weight 9.65 kg 21.27 lb
Height 1 1 .5 cm 4,53 In
Diameter '31.5 cm 12.4 in

Anti - Disturbance ............ ‘ r? .” » • ••

Features
Mine Detection with hand-held
Counter-Counter detectors: significant amount of
TM-62M АЧПТАЫК. MINE
Emplacement Buried
FuzeTypeis) - Initiation Operatic q Force Temp Operational Limits
Pressure w/Time delay 175-600kg 386-1323Ib
4

Functioning:
(RDA-TRf-Мл. 1 10) These mines ail appear to have a built-in firing delay of approximately two
seconds la ensure that the tank, is well over the mine before It detonates,
[RDA-TRf-Me .000 ) Fuze Type (1) de lay-armed,. Ы a st-resi stent. pressure initiated (2) del ay-armed ,
magnetic influence fuze type (3) seismic Influence fuze type. Sensitivity is 200 kg (440.9 lb),
Detectability with hand-held detectors; significant amount of metal in mine body. Type kill blast
effect. Anlihand11 nq is no secondary fuze wells. The magnetic and seismic fuze have inherent
Mine's Opera tional:
(RDa-TRf-Mn. 1 10) The TM-62M uses a sheet metal casing, is similar in appearance to the TM-57 and
has provision for a tlll-rod detonator. The central fuze well or the TM-62 has a diameter of 12.5cn
and a depth of 0cm.
8.3cm height is without fuze. 1 1.5cm height Is with MVCh-62 fuze.

Comments:
(RDA-TRf-Мп. I 10) The TM-62 is a progressive development of the TM-57. but it Is also used as the
‘family' name for a group of mines that differ in their construction. These are:
TM-62M - metal casing
TM-62P - plastic casing
TM-62D - rectangular woodencase
TM-62B - water proof cardboard casing
The plastic-doodled TM-62 P2 and P3 both have a body diameter of 30.8cm The TM-62 has a height
or-0.2cm unfuzed while the TM-62 P3 has a height of 0,4cm algo unfuzed.
(RDA-TRf-Mc .008) Color 1s olive drab.
Jun 25. 1991 ATC-23
 Pakistan Anti-Tank P2 ПКЗ
Kill Mechanism Blast
Case Material Plastic
Main Charge Cast TNT
booster Charge Pentolite:TNT/Tetrvl
Main Charge Wt 6.33 kg 13.96 lb
booster Charge Wt 0.155 kq 0 34 lb
Total Weight 7.5 ka 16.53 lb
Height 12 cm 4.72 in
Width ' 27 cm 10 63 in
Length 27 cm 10 63 in
Anti - Disturbance Anti-Lift provision
Features
Mine Detection difficult with
Counter-Counter hand-held detectors (Metallic
P2 МКЗ ANTITANK MINE
Em pl ace me nt Buried
~uze Type(s) - Initiation Operating Force Temp Operation al Limits
Pressure 204-250kql 450-55 lib
1 *

lintljoninQl
RDA-TRf-MC,OO0) 0etectabilitiy is difficult with hand-held detectors (metallic content limited to
coring, striker tip, and shear wire). Type kill is blast effect. Antihandling - secondary Гиге well
mailable for booby-trap purposes (located on the bottom of the mine body).

Tine's Operational!
j<DA-TRf-Hn .009) (a) Lay the mine body in the prepared hole allow Гог SOmm soil cover, (b)
Remove the pressure plate by unscrewing anti-clockwise, (c) Arm by inserting an armed mine P4
-k 1 AP into the well, (d) Screw the pressure plate into position, (e) Replace soil and camoflage .

Laments;
(R0A-TRf-MC.008) Color is light greenish tan The raised circular pattern on the pressure plate
'«tains covering sand/earth. The ridges do not function as a blast-resistant pressure spider (as with
ihe Czech PT-M1-KL
(RDA-TRf-Mn.l Ю) The P2 МагкЗ is similar to the P3 but uses a squared-off housing to surround the
basic circular mine and facilitate mechanical laying and handling. The surround has a canvas carrying
strap, if required this mine can be supplied with a steel disc to assist detection.
(^OA-TRf-Mn.009) Early British pattern markings on side of mine in yellow paint indicating mine
type, year of manufactured'and lot number. Red paint band around upper corner of body (Color -
''Qht brown; detection -visual or dogs].
25, 199 1 АТС - 15
ft
DISPENSERS AND PAYLOADS

65
 CBU System Information
'i
Tiie following information will aid in identifying submunilions (Bomblets} from J
information on the dispenser (clam shell pieces). ■!
4p
1, If more than one series of similar CBUs were used, lake precaulions for the most :|l
hazardous (i.e.. CBU-24 series and CBU-29 series). CBU-29 series contain BLU-36 ’
Random Delay1 Bomblets, which look like the impact fired BLU-26 Bomblets found in i
the CBU-24 series.

2, Some CBUs are listed as no longer in production (obsolete2 ), but again some of
these items have been located* . ■

3. Bomblets of the same number designation but different letter designation (i.e., /В or >1
A/В differ in that the Л/B bomblet contain incendiary meterial [usually zirconium or
titanium]). Take precautions against starting fires during disposal and avoid being
downwind.

4. If you cannot identify the bomblets, treat as worst case (random delay, with hung
cocked striker), any movement or jarring could cause bomblet to function.

NOTICE

Most bomblets have a lethal radius of 450 feel, i

!
5. At Ihis lime we have not determined if random delay bomblets other than Gators
(BLU-91/92) were used in Kuwait. Information will be provided as it becomes
available. For now your best information will come from checking the dispenser
pieces found in the area of bomblets.

66

NOTTS:

1 Random dclny fuzing.

2’'Listed ;is пи longer in production" dues nut mean ii wels not stockpiled find used.
•' Rave been Inund in-амин ry (even r hough listed as obsolete).
 CBU / DISPENSER PAYLOAD QUANTITY QUANTITY
CLAMSHELL DESIG

CBU-29/B S U U - 3 0 BLU 36/B 670 A P / A M

A/B - B/B A/B - B/B NOTES 1/2
C/B C/B

CBU-49-B SUU-30 В BLU 59/В 670 AP/AM

A/В B/B A/B B/B NOTES 1/2
C/B C/B

CBU 52 SUU- 3 0 BLU 61 217 A M

B/B H/B A/B NOTES 1/3

CBU 58/B s и U - 3 0 BLU 63/B 650 AP/AM

50 A/B H/B 63 A/B 650 AP/AM

CBU 59/B MK7 MOD 3 BLU 77 В 717 AP/AV

CBU 71/B SUV- 3 0 BLU S6/B 650 AP/AM

71 A/B H/B 86 A/B 650 AP/AM
NOTE 2

CBU-75/B SUU-54/B BLU 63/B 1800 AP________ _

CBU 75 SUU-54 BLU 63/B 1420 AP

A/B A/B AND
BLU S6/B 355 AP/AM
NOTE 2

CBU 76/B SUU - 5 1 BLU 61 290 AP

B/B A/B NOTE 1/3

CBU 77/B SUU- 5 1 BLU 63/B 790 AP

B/B NOTE 1

CBU 7S/B SUU-58/B BLU 91/B 45 AT/AU

AND
BLU 92/В 15 AP
NOTE 2

CBU 87/B SUU-65/B BLU 97 В 202 FRAG/

OR HEAT
BLU 97 . -
A/B

CBU 89/B SUU-64/B BLU 91/B 92 AT/AU

AND AP
BLU 92/В NOTE 2

И К 2 0 MK 7 MODS M К 1 I 3 247 AP/AM

MODS 2,3,4,5,6 MODS 0/1
2,3,4,6

Notes:
1< Listed as no longer in production. This does not mean that
they weren't stockpiled and used.
2» Random delay fuzing.
3. Have been found in-country (listed as obsolete).
 PAYLOADS OR BOMBLETS

BLU-26/B, ЗШ, 59/B, 61A/B, 63/B, 63A/B, 86/B

BLU-91B, 92B GATOR

BLU-97B, 97A/B

ШМ18 MODS 0/1

MK-118 (VECP), ISCB-1

M42, M46, M77

BELOUGA

69
 U.O. DU1Y1D umi0j ГАДЦ Dhlj-iWDj DLU-JWD OLU-dJ/U DLrU'Ud/U

BLU-63A/B, BLU-86/B, AND BLU-86 A/В; AND BOMB UNITS, TRAINING,

BLU-26(T-1)/B, BUL3S(T-1)/B, BIM(T-1)/B, ?
AND BLU-86(T-1)/B (ID
SAFETY SUMMARY (U) ф
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(ID Unless the bomb can be positively identified, assume that
It contains a random delay fuze- There are no external
features that distinguish a BLU-26ZB from a BLU-59/B or
BLU-36/8, nor a BLU-63/B from a BLU-86/B bomb,

(U) Consider all bombs found outside the dispenser to be

armed. There is no external indication of the safe or armed
condition.

WARNINGS

(U) Wait at least 4 hours (preferably 24 hours) before

approaching an ar.ned homb which may contain a random delay
fuze- (Frame D2/page 8J

(U) Take precautions against fire during disposal of

BLU-63A/B and BLU-86A/B bombs. The incendiary material
may scatter over a large area, (Frame F2/page 9.)

(U) Manually handle armed bombs only as a lost resort and

after all means of remote disposal have been considered.
These bombs have a lethal radius of up to 137.0 meters (450.0
feet), (Frame F2/page 9.)

(U) Use extreme caution and hand carry when moving armed
bombs, A bomb containing an armed impact fuze may
detonate if dropped 25 millimeters (1.00 inch) onto a hard
surface. Disturbing a bomb containing an armed random delay
fuze may cause detonation. (Frame F2/page 9,)

c, (U) Features, The bombs all consist of two hemispheres held together by a crimp ring
(BLU-2S/B, BLU-36/8 and BLU-59/B), or crimp tabs/flange (BLU-63/B, BLU-63A/B,
BLU-86/0, and BLU-86A/B). Each bomb has four aerodynamic flutes on the outer surface,

2, (U) DESCRIPTION,

x (UI Material. The bodies of the BLU-26/B, BLU-36/B, and BLU-59/B are aluminum
embedded with steel fragmentation balls. The bodies of the BLU-63/B, BLU-63A/B,
BLU-86/B, and BLU-86A/B are steel,

b. UD Weight. Each bomb weighs approximately 454 grams (1.00 pound).

7o
 с» (U) Arrangement. The fuze and bomb combinations are shorn» in table L The
BLU-26/B, BLU-36/B, and BLU-&9/B bombs (figure 2) have steel balls cast into a matrix
in the hemispheres- The BLU-63/BJ BLU ^63A/В, BLU-36/B and SLU-36A/B hemispheres
house a prescored fragmenting steel liner The BLU-63A/B and BL[J-86A/B bombs have
two titanium pellets for incendiary effect.

BLU^SfB, BLU-63 (Т-1УВ. BLU-63AjC,

BLU-36 (T iyB ANQBLU-SG'B bombs BLU-B&IC. SW-M (T 1УВ, AND ВШ-АбЛ'В BL MBS

“NOTE ■вига «USBER SEALANT MAY BE USEdI

TO HOLD THE FUZE IN PLACE :N HEU I
THE BLUZefT lJ-'B *ND BLU?6fl П'В
OF THE SPRING AND DISK
CONTAIN AN INERT MAIN СНАРКЕ
FILLER AND A LIVE FUZE

4. (U) FUNCTIONING. As each bomb is released from the dispenser, the air-stream
catches the flutes (figure 1) spinning the bomb to provide the centrifugal force required to
arm the fuze. Each fuze requires from 2400 to 3200 rpm to arm. The functioning of the
different fuzes is described in the following paragraphs* Refer to table 1 for the
fuze/bomb combinations.

вп/гае. blu »(т-пя вт-звд,

blv~u (T-1 уэ ано ыи-йд bombs

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 BLU^B. BUJ46 q-iys. AUD BLU-^fB BpMBS

Figure 1. (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the BLU-26/B, BLU-26(T-1)/Bt

BLU-36/B, BLU-36(T-L)/B, BLU-59/B, BLU-63/B, BLU-63(T-1)/B,
BLU-63A/B, BLU-86/B, BLJ-SeCT-DZB, and.BLU-86A/B Bombs (Repeated).

b. Ш) M219E1 Fuze (Figure 4). The arming sequence of this fuze is similar to the M219
except that the М219El contains an inertial weight and push ball instead of the three
hammer weights* The same centrifugal force retracts the rotor lockweights into the rotor
housing, allowing the rotor to align the detonator with the firing pin. Impact moves the
inertial weight and cams the push ball against the firing pin to drive it into the detonator.

Figure 4* Ш) General Arrangement of the M219E1 Fuze.

5, W) APPEARANCE,
W) Unarmed Condition, The bomb is unarmed if it is contained within an intact
dispenser.

b. (U) Armed Condition, Consider the bomb armed if it is found outside its dispenser,

6. (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION. Perform the

procedure for the loaded dispenser and dispenser fuze as prescribed in the applicable
60-series manual.

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Д. (U) IDENTIFICATION. Figure 1 shows the appearance and dimensions of BLU-91/B
landmine. The mine is illustrated with its aeroballistic adapter and bore rider retaining clip. These
items may or may not be found with the mine* This mine is part of the Gator mine system, and will
always be deployed with companion BLU-92/B mines,

14? MM
fS BO IN]

МММ
(2 60 IN)
0*
___ 1?7 *_121 MM_^
(5.00* IN “ “4.75 IN)-n

MINE WITH MINE WITH AEROaAlliSBC BASIC

AE RQ5ALLISTIC ADAPTER REMOVED KONE
ADAPTER
BORE RIDER
PJN
BORE RIGER
RETAINING CUP AEROBAL LESTFC
ADAPTER

Ml NE CASE

COVER (2)

UNCLASSIFIED JIWJU

Figure L (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the BLU-91/B Mine.

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 a. (U) Type. 'Iliis is ал air—delivered, frcc-falL bi—directionai-ballasiic-dLSc:
(Mi sznay—S chardin), electromechanicaliy armed, magnetic influence- or self-destruct fired,
and tank/ал livehicu I ar (AT/AV) landmine. Il is used for rapid, large-scale mining, with the potential
of being delivered deep behind enemy lines.

b. (U) Painting and Markings. The acroballisuc adapter is olive drab; Lhc mine case, and a thin
circumferential ring on the mine’s covers are olive drab,

c. (U) Features. The mine is a metal cylinder which houses the electronic and warhead
components. The cylinder is encased by a plastic aeroballistic adapter to enhance mine dispersion at
release and reduce ground impact force by slowing freefall. A bore rider pin/housing is located
slightly off-center on only one cover. The pin is retained in the compressed position by a bore rider
retaining clip undl release. The opposite cover is blank.

2. (U) DESCRIPTION.
a. (U) Material. The aero ballistic adapter is plastic, the mine case is steel, and the covers are
stainless steel.

b. (U) Weight The mine weighs 1.9 kilograms (4.2 pounds).

c. (U) ArrangepieriL The mine (figure 2) is comprised of a target sensor, a main charge, a
lithium reserve battery power supply, a safe andarm(S.&A) mechanism, a magnetic coupling system
(MCS), and a mine self-destruct electronics. The magnetometer-type target sensor (not shown)
functions the clearing charge prior to initiating the bi-directional Misznay-Schardin plate main
charge. The power supply is two independent hermetically scaled battery cells connected in seriesT
to provide a nominal 6.4 volts. The S&A contains dual interrupter locks on the detonator slider (not
shown) and a dud-safe system that permanently locks the slider in tire out-of line position if the
mine’s amung criteria is not met.

CAL
LE

ROTATED90' rORCLARHY

S&A MECHANISM

CASKET <2)

COVER 12) BOOSTER

SPACER MAIN CHARGE

MIDWAY. BATTERY
SCHAAOIN CELL (?)
PLATE (2)
El£CTRONfCS
ASSEMBLY
MINE CASE

PRESSURE RING
CLEANING CHARGE f2)

ВАТТЕ RV PRfMER HOUSING

wes LrD • i
RECEIVER con
[NOT SHOWN]
• wCI n я’Ап
3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS, Table 1 lists the hazardous components of the mine*
Table 1. (U) Hazardous Components.

Major Hazardous Explosive Explosive

Component Component Composition Weight
Mine case Main charge RDX 594 g (13 lb)

Booster PBXN-5 13.6 g

End cap (4) HMX Less than 1 g (each)

MDF PBXN-5 Less than 1 g

Clearing charge Charge (2) M5 propellant Less than 1 g (each)

Micro piston Barium styphnate and
actuator potassium dinitroben— Less than 1 g
zofumxane (KDNBF)

M100 micro detonator Lead styphnate,

S&A Lead azide and HMX Less than 1 g

Delay detonator Lead styphnate» Lead

azide, borachromate Less than 1 g
and HMX

Center lead PBXN-5 Less than 1 g

Output lead (4) PBXN-5 Less than 1 g (each)

Transfer lead PBXN-5 Less than 1 g

Battery Primer Barium nitrate»
A lead styphnate and Less than 1 g
lead azide
 (U) Dispensers are loaded with both BLU-91/13 and BLU-92/B
mines. И either mine is found, the other's presence should be
suspected.

(U) Self-destruct time for the mine is preprogramed prior to launch &
by rotating a dial on die dispenser to one of three numbered positions. C

4. (U) FUNCTIONING - CONT.

a. (U) Arming. The mine receives an arming and self-destruct signal (at dispenser opening) by !
an electrical arming puke. This pulse is induced into an MCS receiver coil (figure 2), and ;
simultaneously initiates four events: (1) it initiates the battery primer, (2) it opens self-destruct (
fusible links, (3) it mechanically locks out a bore rider safety mechanism, and (4) it opens a short к
circuit (shorting bar) on a firing capacitor. When initiated, the battery primer activates two lithium
?T
battery cells. Subsequent battery power starts electronic timing circuits in the electronics assembly
that controls arming and self-destruct times. A self-destruct time of either 4, 48, or 360 hours is
selected and enabled by opening its fusible link.

SiA MECHANISM
ELECTRICAL
CABLE

fl

BAT’FRY CEILI2) ELECTRONIC

ASSEMBLY LU

ROTATEDSO’ FOR CLARITY

54A MECHANISM

GASKET (?)

COVER <2) BOOSTER

MAIN CHARGE
SPACER

BATTERY
MtSZNAY CELL (2)
SCH ARPIN
PLATE (2)
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
MINE CASE
PRESSURE RING
CLEARING CHARGE (2)

BATTERY FR№€R HOUSING

MCS LID
RECEIVER COH
(NOT SHOWN}
INSULATOR

UNCLASSIFIED JUj-OL/t

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated).

77
i
 a. (U) Arming - Cont.

NOTE

(U) As the mine is released from the dispenser, the airstream strips off
the bore rider retaining clip (figure 1).

147 MM
:s.so in)

MINE WITH MINE WITH AE ROSAL LINTIG SASIC

AEROBALLlSTlC ADAPTER REMOVED MINE
ADAPTER
bore rider
BORE RIDER pin
RETAINING CLIP aeroballistic
ADAPTER

MINE CASE

COVER (2)

UNCLASSIFIED 11U4LZI

Figure 1 * (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the BLU-91/B Mine (Repeated).

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 а. Ш) Arming — Cent. Removal of the bore rider clip releases a spring-loaded bore rider pin,
removing one of two restraints on a slider in (he S&A mechanism (figure 2), enabling the mine to
complete its arming cycle* The mine comes to rest on the ground. In approximately 105 seconds,
after the initial arming pulse, a micropiston actuator fires and removes the second restraint on the
slider (not shown), permitting the slider to move into explosive alignment, Ten seconds later, a firing
circuit charges the firing capacitor (not shown)and a magnetic sensor (magnetometer) is enabled.
The mine is new armed*

S&A MECHANISM
ELECTRICAL
CABLE

roe
BATTERY CELL(2) ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY

R01ATED90' FQRCLARkTY

54A MtCHAMSM

ASKfT :2|

COVER (2) BOOSTER

MAIN CHARGE
SPACER

BATTERY
MISZNAY- CELL <21
SCHARD1N
PLATE (2}
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
MlWt CASE
PRESSURE RING
CLEARING CHARGE (2j

BATTERY PRIMER HOUSING

MOS LIO
RECEIVER C01L
(NOT SHOWN)
INSULATOR

UNCLASSIFIED

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated).

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4, (U) FUNCTIONING - CONT,
b. (U) Firing- The mine (figure 2) senses valid targets by sensing disturbances in the earth's
magnetic field using the magnetometer and digital circuitry.

ssA mechanism
ELECTRICAL
CABLE

ВАПЕЙГСЕС1(2)- ELECTRON ICS

assembly
HOTATED90' FOR CLARITY

S&A MECHANISM

GASKET (21

COVER (2» BOOSTER

MAIN CHARGE
SPACER

BATTERY
MlSiNAY- CELL (2)
5CHARDIN
PLATE (2)
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
MINE CASE

PRESSURE RING
CLEARING CHARGE (2)

BATTERY PRIMER HOUSING

MCS LfD
RtCETVER COIL
INOT SHCWHJ
INSULATOR

UNCLASSIFIED пиои

Figure 2, (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated).

 b. (U) Firing-Coni The mine (figure 2) can be functioned by any of the fallowing modes: The
mine senses a proper signature of the target, the electronic timer circuit (not shown) malfunctions,
the power supply drops below a predetermined value, or the self-destruct time setting expires.

ROTAT£O9O- FOR CLARITY

S&A MECHANISM

GASKET Г2)

COVER (2) BOOSTER

SPACER MAIN CHARGE

BATTERY
MISZNAY* CELL (2)
SCHARDIN
PLATE (S)
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
MINE CASE

PRESSURE RING
CLEARING CHARGE 12)

BATTERY PRIMER HOUSING

MCS LID
%G&VER COIL
{HQ! SHOWN?
INSULATOR

UNCLASS! FIED

Rgure Z (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated)*

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 vision i;

L (U) Firing - Cone. The firing circuit initiates the M 100 detonator (not shown) through a
selector switch to the transfer lead and mild detonating fuze (MDF) assembly (not shown) which
detonates the clearing charge (figure 2) on the up side of the mine. This removes the electronics
assembly cover, and any overburden from the mine. The millisecond delay detonator (not shown) is
initiated by the M100 detonator, which initiates the center and output leads in the S&A mechanism,
firing the booster and main charge. The main charge forms a Misznay-Schardin effect. The mine is
designed to fire directly under its target.

S4A MECHANISM
ELECTRICAL
CABLE

0ATTFRY CELL (2 )- ELECTRONICS

ASSEMBLY
ROTATLD9O' rORCLARlTY

SAA MECHANfSM

GASKET i2)

COVER (Zl BOOSTER

SPACER MAIM CHARGF

MfSZNAY- 8ATTCPV
SCHARDIN CELL <?J
PLATE (2)
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
MINE CASE

PRESSURE RING
CLEARING CHARGE (2}

BATTERY PRIMER HOUSING

MOS LID
RECEIVER СОЦ
(NOT SHOWN)
INSULATOR

UNCLASSIFIED

figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Mine (Repeated).

 ЛМ!С—- -----------------

(U) Upon functioning, the mine is capable of penetrating 61

millimeters (2.40 inches) of armor steel plate.

Table 2, (U) Mine Self-Destruct limes.

Dispenser Selling Destruct Tunes (Hrs)

T^l 32io4
T-2 38.2 to 48
T-3 288 to 360

UNCLASSIFIED

(Revision J)

5. (U) .APPEARANCE.
a. (U) Unarmed Condition. The mine is unarmed if either of the following conditions exist.

(1) (U) The bore rider clip is in place.

(2) (U) It is positively known that the MCS receiver coil has not experienced an arming
electrical pulse.

b. (U) Armed Condition. Consider the mine armed if both the following conditions exist.

(1) (U) The bore rider clip is not in place.

(2) (U) It is suspected or known that the MCS receiver coil has experienced an arming
electrical pulse.

6, (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION. None required. Proceed
to disposal procedure.
7, (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR ARMED CONDITION.
WARNINGS

(U) Do not approach an aimed mine with ferrous metal. The mine
functions by magnetic influence.

(U) When possible, wait a miminum of 22 days after a mine is armed

prior to commencing the render safe procedure. The mine contains a
timed self-destruct circuit.

(U) Do not disturb an armed mine. Movement may cause the mine to
fire.
 U.S. LANDMINE, АРЕЦ BLU-Ш (GATOR) (Ш
1, <(J> IDENTIFICATION. Figure 1 shows the appearance and dimensions of the BLU-92/B
landmine. The mine is illustrated with its aeroballistic adapter and bore rider clip. These
items may or may not be found with the mine. This mine is part of the Gator mine
system, and will always be deployed with companion BLU-91/B mines.

a, QD Type. This is an air-deiiven-d, free-fall, bidirectional electromechanically armed

antipersonnel Capers) Landmine. It is fired by tripline sensors or self-destruct timers.
However, some units have an additional antidisturbance feature. This mine is used for
rapid large-scale mining, with the potential of being delivered deep behind enemy lines.
It is designed to disrupt and disorganize troops, deny utilization of key areas, and thwart
mine clearance operations.

МММ Ы MM
C2J0 IN) ;z.E0ini

MINS WITH
SASIC Mine
127 UM AERO BALLISTIC ADAPTER REMOVED
! S 00 ik|

Figure L (ID Appearance and Dimensions of the BLU-92/B Mine.

К (ID Painting .and.Markings, The aeroballistic adapter and mine case are olive drab.
Each cover has a 51-milHmeter (2.0Q-inch) yellow dot at its center.

c. (W Features. The mine is a metal cylinder which houses the electronic and warhead
components. The cylinder is encased by a plastic adapter to enhance mine
dispersion at release and reduce ground impact force by slowing A bore rider
pin/housmg is located slightly off-center on only one cover. The pin is retained in the
compressed position by-a bore .retaining clip until release. The opposite cover Is
blank. Both covers have four tripline ports, located 90 е apart.

8Ф
 2, W> DESCRIPTION.

a* (U) Material. The aerohallislie adapter is plastic, the mine case is scored steel, and
the covers are stainless steel.

b. (U> Weight. The mine weighs L6 kilograms (3.6 pounds).

(U) Arrangement. The mine (figme 2) is comprised of a trip Li ne target sensor (four sensors
per cover), a fragmenting type warhead, a Lithium reserve batlery power supply, a safe and arm
(S&A) device, a magnetic coupling device, and a mine self-destruct electronics. Some mines
contain an anti disturbance switch. Each target sensor consists of a locked spring-loaded bobbin
with approximately 12.2 meters (4Q.Q feetJ of tnpline which is deployed when the pressure
cartridge in the gas generator (not shown) is functioned. The warhead is a prescored
fragmentation type- The power supply is two independent hermetically sealed cells connected
in series, to provide a nominal 6.4 volts. The S&A contains dual interrupter locks on the
detonator slider and a dud-safe system that permanently locks the slider in the out-of-line
position if the mine arming criteria is not met. The mine self-destruct time is induced into Lhe
mine by the transmitter/receiver coil (magnetic coupling device). Destruct times are
preselected by a positioning of the dispenser self-destruct setter switch. The anti dis turbanc
switch is located in the fuze electronics. It consists of a moveable metal hall positioned
between insulated and uninsulated sections in a switch can. Mine movement causes the bail to
move, closing the switch.

*n т i d i stuhaance switch
UNCLASSIFIED им г

Figure 2, (U) General Arrangement of Die Mine.

3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. Table I lists the hazardous componcijls of Ihe mine.

Table 1. (U) Hazardous Components,

J----------------------------------
Г
Major Hazardous Explosive Explosive
component com ponent composition weight

Mine case Main Charge Comp B4 408 g (14.4 oz)

Booster Comp Ab 5.3 g
Mi ore pis ton PBXN5 £
actuator Barium styphnate and
potassium diniLrobenzo-
fucoxane (KDNBF) [.ess than 1 g

S&A MIUO micro Lead styphnate, lead

detonator azide, and HMX Less than 1 g
Booster lead (4) PBXN-5 Less than 1 g ei
Main charge lead (4) PBXN-5 Less than I g ea
Explosive lead PBXN-5 Le.ss than 1 g
Barium nitrate, lead
Battery Primer styphnate, and lead Less than 1 g
azide
Gas Pressure cartridge Lead styphnate Less than I g
generator Calcium chromate Less than 1 g
Hercules propellant ;
No. 2400 Less than 1 g

UNCLASSIFIED

4. (U) FUNCTIONING.

NOTES

(U) Dispensers are loaded with both BLU-Bl/B and BLU-^/l!

mines. If either mine is found, the other’s presence should ix?
suspet'ted.

Ш) Self-destruct time for the mine is programmed prior ro

Launch by rotating a dial on the dispenser to one of three
numbered positions.

(U) Some BLU-92/B mines are fitted with an ant [disturbance

feature (ball switch) whose presence cannot be visually
determined by external examination of the mine,

b, (U) Firing. The mine can be functioned by any one of the following: the electronic
timer circuit malfunctions; the power supply drops below a predetermined value; the
opening of a tripline sensor; or the expiration of the self-destruct time (table 2).
Additionally, mines that contain the antidisturbance feature will fire upon closure of the
ball-switch.

NOTE

(U) A tug or line pull that produces a force of 136 to 397

grams (4,8 to 14.0 ounces) on the tripline will function the
trip Line sensor.
5, (U) APPEARANCE*

a. (U) Unarmed Condition, The mine is unarmed if either of the following conditions
exist,

(1) The bore rider clip is in place,

(2) It is positively known that the MCS receiver coil has not experienced an
electrical arming pulse*

b„ (UJ Armed Condition* e Consider the mine armed if both of Che following conditions
exist.

(1) The bore rider clip is not in place.

(21 It is suspected or koown that the MCS receiver coil has experienced an electrical
arming pulse*

6* (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION, None required*

Proceed to disposal procedure*
 U.S. BOMB UNIT, LIVE, FRAG/HEAT, BLU-97/B AND BLU-97A/B; AND BOMB UNITS,
TRAINING, BLU-97(T4)/B, BLU-97(T-1)A/B, BLU-97(T-2)/B, BLU-97(T-3)/B,
AND BLU-97(D-1)/B (U)

a. (U) Type* The bomb is a small, aerially dispensed, deceiecator stabilized, shaped
clntrge, antimalerlal/nnliiujik bomb. It co r it a i j is a luziug system ilmt provides a priuinry
firing system for impact (standoff) firing and a secondary firing system for impact
(semi-all-way) firing. The BLU-97(T-L)/B, BLU-97(T-DA/B, 8LU-97(T-2VB,
BLU-97(T-3)/B, and BLU-97 (D-D/B bombs are practice and dummy bombs used for
reliability testing, establishing delivery tactics and training.

b. (U) Fainting and Markings.

(1) (U) The BLU-97/B onrl BI.U-J7A/B bombs nrc p.iinted yellow. Nomenclature,
loading data and identifying numbers are stenciled on the side of the standoff probe in
6-miilimeter (0.25-inoh) black markings.

(2) (U> The BLU-SVCT-1 )/B and BLU-97(T-1)A/B bombs are painted orange. The
bomb designation PRACTICE BOMB LIVE FUZE INERT FILLED and identifying numbers
are stenciled on the side of the standoff probe in 6-millinieter (0.25*lnch) black
markings. Two broken color bands, One yellow and one blue, are painted around the rear
of the standoff probe,

(3) (U) The BLU-97(T-2)/B bomb is painted green. The designation PRACTICE
BOMB LIVE FUZE ARMING INDICATOR and identifying numbers are stenciled on the side
of the standoff probe in 6-milllmeter (0,25-inch) black markings. Three broken color
bands, one yellow, one light, blue, and one white, are painted around Lhe rear of the
standoff probe.

(4) (U) The BLlf-97(T-3)/B bomb is painted green. The designation PRACTICE
BOMB LIAT FUZE. FUNCTIONING INDICATOR, and Identifying numbers are Stenciled on
the side of the standoff probe in 6-millimeter (0.25-inoh) black markings. Three broken
color bands, one yellow, one white, and one light blue, are painted around the rear of the
standoff probe.

(b) (U) The BLU“97(D-l)/B bomb is painted blue. The designation BALLISTIC
DUMMY, and identifying numbers are stenciled on the side of the standoff prob*11 in
6-miUimeter (0.25-inch) black markings. It contains no color bands.
 с, Ш) Features -Cent. The support collar (figure H seracs as и surface over which the
standoff probe can slide. A charted is drilled into I he collar to house and guide the Firing
pin and contain the M5o stab detonator of the primary firing system. The primary firing
pin is a formed piece of spring steel sharpened to a point aL one end. When the bomb is in
the undeplayed condition, the primary firing' pin is folded into the channel recess in the
support collar, and the standoff probe is compressed over the pin and collar and secured
by the wind tabs.

Figure 1. (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the BLU-97/B

and BLLS97A/B Bombs (Repeated).
2. (U) DESCRIPTION.

a. (U) Material. The standoff probe is steel, the fragmenting bomb body is carbon
steel, the shaped charge liner is copper, the AID cup is aluminum, the wind tabs are
stainless steel and the AID canopy is nylon fabric.

b. (U) Weight. The bombs each weigh approximately Lb kilograms (3.4 pounds).

c. W) Arrangement.

(1) W) Figure 2 shows the general arrangement of the bomb. The bomb body is
prescored on the inside surface for improved fragmentation. A 70* copper cone is
attached to the forward end of the bomb hocfy to form the shaped charge liner. The
booster is housed in a sealed aluminum* cup at the bottom of the fuze well and surrounded
by a concentric ring of zirconium to provide the homb with ал incendiary capability.

UNCLASSIFIED МЫ-Н 1

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Bomb.

90
 tb) (Ш The electromecharHC-Ld secondary firing- system (L'igiut■ 3) used in the
BLU-97/B bomb has a semi-all-way graze aensit ive ieaiiEre, ajid consists of the Tiring pin,
firing pin spring, loekballs, firing pin retainer, inertia ball, secondary cable assembly,
piezoelectric crystal, and M55 detonator, all located in the faze body, U is electrically
connected, in the armed condition, to the same Mk 96 detonator as the primary firing
system. The firing iockpin for this firing system interfaces with the detonator rotor
shaft.

|,OCK9ALL 12 r

BSCAPEMENT AbSEMBLt PROPAGAl ЮМ

HOLE

‘DETONATOR
ROTOR— 'J
SUPPORT

MK95 U£TDN*T0R

OUTER HOUSING ALL- MFCHAMCAL

SFCGNCaRY filing
5Г$ПМ 'Bl 97*31
ROTOR SPRING

SPRING СЯАКК —

2 IP LOCK
INSULAlOA MAIN^HAFT AiS'MfllJ
VOCK INC BALI L3J SECONDARY С А В L F
СОМГАСТ HOLOEA ASSEMBLY
AXIAL PIN
POSITIVE CONTACT crCCNQARY
COCKING TANG PIEZOELECTRIC
CRTS TAI ELECTRO
EXPLOSIVE LEAD
MECHANICAL
LEAD RETAINED SFCONDABV
SECOND**** > RrRING
SECONDARY FIRINQ LOCKPIN .
M55 OE1CNATCR
5T$TEh‘.
I SLU 9^Я|

FIRING PIN

FIRING pjn spring

FiflING Pin RETAINER
LOCKSPRING eOOY
PiJZE INERTIA BALL
Caw RETAINER LOCK BALL RETAINER

UNCLASSIFIED

Figures. (L1) General Amwigemenl of the Bomb Fuze (Repeated!.

91
3. (W HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The hazardous components are listed in table 1.

Table 1. t(J) Hazardous Components.

Type Major Hazardous Explosive

Bomb Component Component Materia] Weight Remarks __

Mk 96 Mod 0 Lead Azide

detonator Less than Ig
PETN

NOL Primer Two M55

'Mix No- 130 delonatorb
per fuze.
BLU-97/B Fuze M55 detonator Lead azide Less than 1g One detonator
and in primary
BLU-97A/B RDX and one in
secondary
firing
system,

Lead PBXN-5 Less chan 1g

Booster RD\ ^cr

“D
Zirconium Zirconium 40g (1,4ozl
ring
Warhead
Main charge Cyclotol 287g (10-1 cz)
70/30

Mk 96 Mod 0 Lead azide

detonator Less than 1 g

PETN

NOL Primer Two M55

Mix No. 130 detonators
В1А]-97(Т’1УВ per fuze.
and Fuze M-55 detonator Lead azide Less than 1g One detonator
BLU-97<T-HA/B in primary
and one in
secondary
firing
system.

Lead PBXN-& Less than 1g

1. (U) FUNCTIONING.

a. tU) Arming. As the bomb (figure 4> is released from the dispenser and experiences
airstream velocities of 175 knots or greater^ the airflow catches the wind tabs releasing
the cup assembly and the standoff probe. The airstream pulls the cup assembly rearward,
discarding the cup and exposing the air inflated decelerate? (AID). Simultaneously the
standoff probe is extended by its spring and locked in the extended position by the stop
clip. As the standoff prabe extends, it permits the primary firing pin to relate out of its
recess to the armed position. Ram air entering the air inlet ports, deploys the AID. AID
deployment transmits the air-induced loads to the iimin shal t Hssrinhly in she fnae.

UNCLASSIFIED №1 '

Figure 4. tLf) Operational Sequence of the Bomb.

43
 ль (U) A railing - CohC Movement и г 1 he color lo Lhe inline position nJso retrsisos ;i
restraint ora the loekpin (figure b) in the secondary iicing system, allo wing its spring to
retract Lhe pin from the firing pin retainer and tock it in the retracted position. The
primary and secondary firing systems of the bomb are now armed.

ROTDR SHAFT TURNS

AND RELEASES LOCK
ROTOR SHAFT. LOCK REMOVED
LOCKPl
LOCK^PRl

LOCK RETAINER
SFCQNDARt
HOLDS LOCK OUT
piezoelectric
SECONDARY crystal
M4S DEIONAfOR
^MARf BODY
firing pix
secondary
FIRING FIRING HN MW DETONATOR
Pin LOCKBAU lOCXBAU | ?|
retainers I 2J

FIRING
FfRINC ₽in
MOUSING
PIN AND
LOCK PIN
SPRING'
AND SPRING
LOCK PIN
IN₽BT|A BALL
{REMOVED

RALL RETAINER
Г>А-Т Af 1 £R ??G FD5
ARMS)
^AFF CONDITION armed conoition FlHED CO^DrTlQK

BiU 97 г В C g IE CTRQM EC HAN ’CAL 5V 5 T E M |

FIRING PrN
PROPAGATION PIPING PIN ASSEMBLY
LOCKBALt ^2
WLE LOCMBALL f7!

SUSMlNG

FIRING PIN
DETONATOR
MBS ASSEMBLY
PROPAGATION I

HOLE
LOCK PIN
MH
AND SPRING
M55 INERTIA
inertia Balus i LOCKPrN
DETONATOR BALU(2|
(REMDVgD
BAIL RETAINER AFTER ROTOR ARMS)
5AF£ CONDIGN ARMED CONDITION flREO CONDITION

BLU/97A/B (ML,MECHANICAL SYSTEM J

UNCLASSfFIED

Figure 6, (U) Fuze Operational Sequence for the Secondary Firing Systems.

9^
I
«л

b. (U) Firing. At impact, the bomb is initialed by one of two modes of fcmclioning.

(1) <U) Primary firing system. On probe (figure 2) impact, the stop clip is overcome
and the standoff probe is driven rearward, compressing the spring and driving the primary
firing pin into, and initiating the primary M55 detonator.

UNCLASSIFIED mui.4

Figure 2. (U) General Arrangement of the Bomb (Repeated).

95
 (Oj (LU BLU-97/B Mic-vndmy ficins system. II the primary I'Kirif . ........... Uuls, un
bouib impm/t the inertia ball b), iti the secondary Liritig system, forces the 1 iriug
pin retainer forward until the two firing pin icckbaiLs are jammed outward w(o a recess in
the firing pin housing. This releases the spring-loaded firing pin, driving it into the
secondary M55 detonator. Shock from the explosion of the detonator stresses the
secondary piezoelectric crystal, The electrical current generated by the crystal is
transmitted through a secondary1 flexible cable to a positive contact, initialing the Mk 9П
electric detonator. Initiation of the rein Mining firing train is the same as Гог the primary-
system.
ROTOR SHAFT TURNS
ANO RELEASES IdCK

ROTOR SHAFT LOCK REMOVED

LOCKPI
LOCKSPPING

OCK RETAINER SECONDARY1

HOLOS LOCK OUT PIEZOELECTRIC
CRYSTAL
SECONDARY FLEXIBLE
мьь detonator CABLE zFlRfNG PIN
MAIN BODY SECONDARY
Ot TONATOR
FIRING P‘N
FIRING
RIN >LOCKBALL IE^-kLOCKAAIL 421

RETAINER rail
FIRING PiN
MOLING
FIRING
FIN ANO LOCKPIN
SPRING AND SPRING
iNERHA BALL
LOOK PIN
f REMOVED
tNfPiiA Ball
AF1EA ROTQR
BALL RETAINER ARMS)

ARMED CONDITION AREO COnClKsON

gAFF CONDITION

□7/6 (ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM I

ГININC • r
МЫ •*
PROPAGA- CM LOC^Ba;’ s?i
HOL € X lOCk^'i •;

• {MJ CMONAFC
CMONAFOR
1
M55
PRQi’AGATlON
DETONATOR

LOCK Pl S
M55 -ANU SPRANG M55 I^E ATI A
SUPPORT DETONATOR
INERTIA 0*1 H.Zj QCKHiN
RF MOVED
AMER ROTOR ARMS)
BALL RFTAINER

SAFE CONDITION ARMED CONDIT ION

Dl.U/gjA.B CALL MECHANICAL SYSTE_U)

VW-OI 4
UNCLASSIFIED

Figured. (IM Fnzr Oj^rationsl Sequence for the SecoiidrLrv

Firing System (Repealed).

5. (U) APPEARANCE,

NOTE

Ш) External appearance of the BLU-97/B and BLU-97A/B is

identical except for* nomenclature markings*

a. (U) UnarmBd Conditiort. The bomb is unarmed if the wind tabs and cup assembly are
tn place preventing AID canopy deployment and probe extension.

b’ W> Armed Condition. Consider the bomb armed if the AID oanopv is deployed and
probe extended.
6, (U) RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE FOR UNARMED CONDITION.

a. Secure wind tabs (fig’ure Dio standoff probe.

b, Proceed to disposal procedure (paragraph 8a).

CUR
WO Tab 0OR€) ASSEMBLY

64 MM
L2.W INI
STANDOFF
PROBE
]« mu
(6.60 IN)

0 UNDERLOAD
CONFIGURATION

teh'.226 MU.
се ве ire) AIO CANOPY

SUPPORT COlt AR.

AIR INLET
RECESS PORT H)

PR IM. ARV
FIRING
PtN

а -й 6

FUZE
COLLAR

SUPPORT
COLLAR
PROBS
SPRING
STOP CUP

STANOOFF
PR06E

:eployed configuration
UNCLASSIFIED MN43 1

Figlire ]. (U) Аррряггпро and Dimensions of the BLU-^7/B Bomb (Repeatodb

8. (U) DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

NOTE

(U) Take precautions to prevent fire during disposal operations.

The zirconium ring will break up and scatter over a targe area.

a. (U) Unarmed and Rendered Safe Bomb (BLU-97/B or В LU-97 A /B>.

(1) Transport hazardous components to a disposal area»

(2) Place not less than 0.5-pound of plastic explosive, or equivalent! midway on top
of bomb body-
(3) Detonate charge. ^7
 U.S, BOMBS, AT, MK 118 MODS 0 AND I
AND MK 118 (VECP MODIFIED) (U)

SAFETY SUMMARY (U)

SAFETY PRECAUTION

(U) Review electromagnetic radialion (EMR) hazards and

precautions, and electrical grounding procedures, as eiven in
applicable 60-scrics manuals, prior to conducting EOL) operations.

warnings

(U) Do not confuse the Mk 118 VECP modified bomb with the bombs
contained in the ISCB-1 dispenser. The ISCB • I bombs and
dispenser are manufactured in the U.S. for the United Arab EmitAtes
(UAE). Both bombs are externally identical cxccpi for an entrance
hole in the forward portion of the UAE bomb. This hole provides
access for an electrical cable/fuze module interface to transmit
electrical current to remotely set bomb fuze function rime (10
seconds to 24 hours) and bomb fuze battery initiation. (Frame
D2/page 14.)

(U) Perform any initial movement of an armed bomb remotely. The

firing pin may ijc embedded in the detonator. (Frames Dl and
F3/pages 15 and 19.)

(U) Exercise extreme caution when moving ог handling an armed

ModOor I bomb. The Mk 1 fuzing system in tire Mod 0 and 1 bombs
contains a piezoelectric impact sensing clement which requires
sinker impact for detonator initiation to stress the piezoelectric
crystal, and a base fuze element with an impact firing pin that is
restrained only by a creep spring. (Frame F4/page 20.)

a. (U) Type. These are aerially dispensed, antitank (AT) shaped charge, targetdiscriminating,
fin-stabilized bombs that use the MK 1 fuzing system. The fuzing system provides for imp act fl ri ng
after contact with either a softer hard target. An inert loaded bomb, containing a live fuze but no
main explosive charge, is used for fuze reliability testing and establishing delivery tactics.

b. (U) Panting and Markings. The impact sensing element (Mods 0 and 1 bomb) and base fuze
vanes are unpainted. The standoff probe, bomb body, and base fuze element cover are anodized
gold. The fins arc white plastic. A 15-millimeter (0.60-inch) yellow band is stenciled around the
base of the bomb body A metal foil decal, with the words SAFE and ARM in silver letters on a green
and red background is affixed to the base fuze element cover just above the safe/amt indicator
window. On some bombs, the decal is replaced with the words ARMED WHEN RED stenciled in
black in the same location. The assembly drawing number and loading data are stenciled in black on
the base fuze element cover and the forward portion of the bomb body.

2. (U) DESCRIPTION.

a. (U) Material. The bomb body is steel and the fin assembly is plastic.

b. (U) Weight, Each bomb weighs approximately 590 grams (1.3 pounds).
3. (U) HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The main charge of the bomb consists of 170 grams (6.0
ounces) of octol (type I) explosive and a booster charge of 5 grams of CH-6. The Mk 1 fuzing
system (Mods 0 and 1 bomb) employs an electric detonator with a charge of less than 1 gram of
priming mixturejead azide. and RDX. and an impact detonator with a tetryl boos (er and an ignition
charge of Jess than 1 gram oflcad azide and PETN. TheMk 1 fuzing system (VECP modified bomb)
employs only an impact detonator with a tetryl booster lead and an ignition charge of lead azide and
PETN. and an explosive relay of lead azide and RDX, each weighing less than 1 gram-

a. (U) Arming-Cone Two centrifugally operated detents (figure 3) open and a spring-loaded
aiming pin moves through the opening к ween the detents.

Figure 3. (U) General Arrangement of the Base Fuze Element

99
 a. {If) Arming - Corit. '1Ъе rowr (Jigme 3) is driven inip л panini I у aimed position (approximately
40° from safe) byacain that is governed by an escapement. Tbrsescapemei]i delays the rnovement of
the rotor until 0.9-second has elapsed. At die end of the 0.9-second escapement lime, the rotor is
engaged by a friction drive, which is driven by rotation of the arming vane, and is rotated the
remaining distance (50°) completing the arming cycle. At this rime the electric detonator (Mods 0
and I bomb only) i$ in the circuit with the piezoelectric crystal of the impact sensing clement.
Simultaneously with final rotor alignment, the rotor removes a lock on the inertia-operated firing
pin, permits forward movement of the impact inertia firing, pin next to the primer of the slab
cjeconaior (VECP modified Itotnb only), removes the short on (lie electric detonator (Mods 0 and 1
bomb only), and campletes the ground circuit between the piezoelectric circuit xnd electric
detonator (Mods 0 and I bomb unly). 'Ilie Mk 1 fuzing system is now armed.

100
 (I) (U) Soft target- Con t. Under these conditions, the impact-inertia firing pin (figure 3) in
the base fuze element initiates the explosive train.

;MPACT INERTIA
ROTOR STOP FIRING PiN
(COMPLETES GROUND
□Reum CREt? SPRING

DETENT (2}

V6C₽ MODIFIED
' STAB
detonator
CONTACTS
TETRYL LEAD ELECTRICAL

ELECTRIC
DETONATOR
{MODO AND U ©
EXPLOSIVE RELAY QftEEN SPOT
(VECP MODIFIED^ WINDW
INDICATOR ARMED

101
 (2) (U) Hard target. If the bomb is a Mod 0 or I bomb, and strikes a hard target, such as
airnor-plate or thick, reinforced concrete, the striker in die impact sensing element {.figure 2) is
driven inward. The shear washer fails, allowing the firing pin, which is fixed to the striker, to pierce
and initiate the detonator. The resulting shock ol the explosion drives the wave shaper rearward to
stress the piezoelectric crystal, producing an electric current.

ЬкГАН WASHGA

У^ГГ MOD ИЕ"1

ID?
 warning

(U) Exercise extreme caution when moving or handling an armed bomb. The Mk I
fuzing system in the Mod 0 and 1 bomb contains a piezoelectric impact sensing
clement (figure 2) which requires striker impact for detonator initiation to stress tire
piezoelectric crystal, and a base fuze clement with an impact firing pin that is
restrained only by a creep spring.

SHEAR MASKER

VECP MiODlHEj?

103
5. (U) APPEARANCE.

warning

(U) Do not confuse the Nik 31Я VECP modified bomb with the bombs V
contained in the iSCB-i dispenser. The ISCB-1 bombs and
dispenser are manufactured in ihe U.S. for the United Arab Emirates
:L’AE). Both bombs ire externally Ider, tic al except for an entrance
hole in the forward portion 01 the U.AE bomb. Th:s hole provides
access for an electrical cable/fuze module interlace to transmit
electrical current to remotely set bomb fuze function time (Ю
seconds to 24 hours) and bomb fuze battery initiation.

a. i Ui Unarmed Condition- 'Phe bomb ri unarmed if it is contained within the dispenser.

h. i Ui Amed Condition. Coaside: '.he bomb armed if it is c :: of the dispenser.

NOTE

:'U) Exposure к) heat or flame may ca fe/arm indicator

A-mdow to become cd aqua.

6. RENDER SAFEPROCEDURES FOR UNARMED CONDITION. Perform procedure for

ins tailed dispenser fuze and dispenser as prescribed Ln applicable 6(N-series manual.

7. <LT? RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES FOR ARMED CONDITION. ЛЬ 2-^

 TECHNICAL MANUAL

EXPLOSFvT 0Ш.Ш DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

UNITED ШВ EVIRATES - GMB, FRAGMENTATION, EB-! CUE

10.5
 I. <U) (DENTinCATFQW, Ярсг* I shyws 1 he нррезхысе щН dimension th* ISCB-l
Iramb. The bomb is shnltar to Un? Mk Itu (VECP Modified! usad 1л the ILS. Rockeye
5y"m-

ть <UJ Type, тЫл Is ал aerially <fispe^J rrajmeMatlon Пл-stabilitcd bomb that Is

list J for area denial. The fuzing system la mechanically armed and electricaJCy fired after
impact. Delays <0 io 24 hows] are electronically prejraiartod prior to aircraft tлке-оГС

b. (UJ Painting jUid_MfirkiriE%. ibe iMimb body, and Spike’are painted Itf.bt ton- Л
C/J G’incli yellow color band is painted around the Frady mid-section- The fin a^cinbfy is
li^ht knn pkmtac imd Vie sate/jrin device la unodiacd gold* Tira words /\RMED WHEN RED
аге 4ti?aiufled In black on thfl safe/arrn housing Just above the mte/urm indicator window,
flic xs-'X-mbiy drawing number and lead tn? dats ire si ceiled I ri black on the sat^irm
b^iusin.-y nrd a Hire® digit iivinher is stcnriled Лп the forward end of tbn

UNCLASSIFIED
Figure l. Ш) hj>peart№e and Dlmfensljits of the ISC3-L Bomb.

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 CJJ <U) Safe/wm device. This device (fijiirc 13 is locked on Ihe aft end of Lhe bomb
bcxly And is an electro mechanical component whi<h is operated by die airstream- Il
contains the rotor with the electric detonator^ die impact switch, the escapement
mechanism far delay rotor alignment, acid in arming drive assembly, Electrical interface
liclwcen Lhe safe/arm device <uid the electronic module Is obtained by three eleetricaJ
wires which pass through the bomb body- Switches in the safc/arm device complete (he
baltcry and firing oireuils during the aming fiuqiscncer Ли indlralnr wirbdow in the
4:ilt:/arsn housing display either a ^reen nr ct»d Llr." which provides visual access to
rlulctin^e the safe/armed cornlidoib.

UNCLASSIFIED 1*94. W

Figure 5. (U) General Arrangement of the Safe/Am Device.

1. (UI HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS. The charge consists of |7Вртт(6Л ounces)
uf ecntposiilon B, The so№arm device contains a detonator with fess then L gmin о Г lead
stypluLaie* lead azide* wd PETN, and a lead coniatnU^ less than I gram of unknown
Ofpla&lve.

4. <111 FUNCTIONING*

a. Uh AnrHng- Wl»ei$ the boinh js njlnxscd from I he dispenser, the programming

г11.-с1пи:й cable that i& routed (Ivwigh the two acwsi holes of ei>ch bomh< is severed* The
I >a t uh is orient ml nose dwn ;ind ilk* ^liWsirni device's vening vines rat±te ih response lo
:L J ?п - кий t - ar - £rej I cr nli^Uvsun. Two cunt ntugilly epcmled d^tenls, (scaled In the
:u*iiiuig 1icud iss^inhly llig'iire 3), о pun arid о spring-loaded anning pin inovC5 Hue ugh the
npcin'iig h-tween the detects.
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vcchm^v

Qjjcrj^Mjj^woowita
UNCLASSIFIED
Figure 3. (Ш Ceaeral Arranfienieot at the Safe/Arm Device (Repeated)-

ЮЧ
 ■л» US) Arming - Cent. The forward curt of the signing pin clears a/»d unlocks the rotor
(figtin» 31 coiitilniag the electric* detonator. Tlte rotor is driven io to a. partially armed
posit iuit (appraximaiely AO degrees from anncdl by a cam that is governed by an
escapement mechanism. This escapement delays the movement of the rotor until 0.3
second Енл chpsed. Ai the ectd of the 0.8 second escapement time, [he rotor is engaged
by a friction drive, which 1$ driven by the rotation of the arming vane, and is rotated the
remaining distance (aO degrees} completing tl® arming cycle. Simultaneously with final
rotor align cnenl. die rotor лзmoves a lock on the impael switch, removes the short on the
idcutric detonator. and соплесча 11н> battery. Al bomb Impnot, Forces move tlte impact
4witcli (o (hu f.losed pasUitm, Marting tlic idwtruiiic timer, Tl>e hoinb is now armed and
I'lnidHiJpni'.

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 h. 1U) Firing. The articled elcetroiiic timer, powered by Us self-contained halt cry
(figure 2>, continues lo lime thu armed mid runeticning sequence ГМщ the lime of ил pad
to (he programmed delay (0-54 hmirsi in its memory. When the programmed delay has
elapsed, the Firing circuit is closed muJ battery current is routed ta the electric detonator
to fundic the e^plosive tniin.

UNCLASSIFIED —

Figure 2. tU) General Arrangement of the Bomb (Repeated)»

 1д5. инг, мчб( мп?
AFETY PRECAimON^^jA,-»^, _
эА(гет^1
(U) Approach with elution when strong winds are blowing.
Movement of the ribbon stabilizer by the wind snay function the
grenade.

WARNINGS

(U) Do not remove an unarmed grenade from, a projectile or

rocket warhead. Any attempted removal may arm the*
grenade. (Frame D2/page G.)

(U) Do not jar or strike an armed grenade or subject it to any

unnecessary movement. The firing pin is held away from the
detonator only by friction between the weight and fuze body.
(Frame D3/page 7.)

b. (Ш Painting and Markings. The M42 and M77 grenades arc dull gray. The M46
grenade is silver, reddish brown, or dull gold. There are no markings on these grenades.

с. (Ш Features. The M42 and M4G ribbon stabilizer is folded ovpr the fuze body and
held by a stiffener (figure 1) before dispersal. When installed in the MLRS warhead, the
M77 grenade will have a plastic slider cap (figure 1) over the fuze body before dispersal.
The M46 grenade differs from the M42 and M77 jp having a heavier, Ube .er body with a
smoor'i inner was:.

•M42/A146 PLASTC TAPE ST.FFFR HOUStNG

UNCLASSIFIED
Figure 1. (U) Appearance and Dimensions of the M42, M46,
and M77 Grenades (Repeated).
 GRENADE GENERAL PURPOSE/M42

USE: To provide anti-materiel and antb FUNCTIONING:

personnel capabilities in a submissile deliv­
ered by 155MM M4B3 and 8 inch M509 pro­ (1) Upon expulsion from the projectile,
jectiles for howitzers. the nylon ribbon stabilizer extends and orients
the grenade, and due to rotational forces,
DESCRIPTION' unthreads the threaded firing pin from the
weight (semi-armed), and pulls the firing pin
(1) The M42 grenade is a ground out of the siidc assembly. The slide assembly^
burst munition consisting essentially of a is then free to move, and moves into the artr^|^
1. 5 inch diameter cylindrical shell body position by action of the slide spring and
loaded with approximately 31 grams of trifugal force. The spring maintains the slide
Composition A5 in a shaped charge. rA assembly in rhe fully armed position.
nylon ribbon loop stabilizer is provided to
orient and arm the grenade. (2) Upon impact, the inertia weight drives
the firing pin into the detonator M55, initi­
(2) The inertia type fuze has a slide ating the firing train. A shaped-charge jet is
assembly containing anM55 detonator and expelled downward while the body bursts into
a coil spring to force the slide into the a large number of small fragments. The jet
armed position. is capable of penetrating approximately 2.75
inches of homogeneous armor plate. Anti­
(3) The M42 grenade has embossed personnel effects are obtained, by fragmenta­
inner side wall for optimum fragment size. tion of the grenade body.

CLASSIFICATION: STANDARD A REFERENCES:

TABULATED DATA: TM 9-1320-241-1 2

Explosive----------------- 33.5 grams Comp A5

Length------- ------------- -------------- 3.25 in.
Weight---.................... ........... 0. 46 lb. Drawing:

Grenade 9215340

113
 FRENCH CLUSTER BOMBS

characteristics:’
— overall length:
— diameter:
ЗЛЭ0 mm
360
d t Pmm
«
ША
— gross weight loaded:
— weight of grenades • IBiKg
— number of grenades 3B1
— weight of each grenade: 1^2Лд
BOMBE

(r
WACT

: • fragmeftrfoi
• armour pieioig (hcA^f И>
«ЮТяое (bme-detayedl
- Mixnt» at founds : 151. №*ped in 19 Downs
- WeqtKr 13 kg / ZB6 bs J
(Submunltions are shown without parachutes)

RATW-I DELAY

ANTITANK
 HELD IDENTIFICATION GUIDE

Infantry Weapons (Grenades)

Infantry Weapons (PG-7 Type)
Mortars
Projectiles
Rockets
Fuzes
Anti-Personnel Mines
Anti-Tank Mines
Scatterable Mines
Miscellaneous Mines
Booby Traps
Soviet Markings

115
INFANTRY WEAPONS

GRENADES

116
 COPY CF SOVIET F-l COPY OF SOYiN RGD'5
FRASCATI ON GrExAEE OFFENSIVE GRENADE

PLASTIC BODY
DEFENSIVE GRENADE

SCVJET CS GREW
NOT SEEN IN DISPLAY
1П
 (•J) Iraqi Grenade» 84-mm,
Smoke, Projected

Diameter: S4 mm
Length: 272 mm (estimated)
Color: Olive Drab with
Black Markings

This grenade is used with grenade

launchers found on tanks and other
armored vehicles.

84 MM
SMOKE
HGE

JIS
INFANTRY WEAPONS

PG-7 TYPE

119
 (U) U.S.iiJC Grenade,
ПЕЛТ-Т, Rocket Propel­
led , Mode 1 PG • 7G
60E-35-2-1J

Chinese 92-mm Grenade, Soviet 70-mm Grenade

Medel Unknown Model PG-’M

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Lraqi Modified (U) Bulgarian Grenade,

82-лт >!ortar HE, Model OG^TV

60E-16-2-1
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tile, HF,

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FUZE

(UNCLASSIFIED}
MORTARS

127
ALL MORTARS SHOWN IN TER BAGDAD ARMS DISPLAY
WERE HIGH EXPLOSIVE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT A
COMPLETE RANGE OE MORTARS, IE SMOKE, ILLUM, ETC.,
ARE AVAILABLE IN EACH Of TEE DiffTRENT CALIBERS»

В2-ШП I OQ-пиа 120-тшп 120-пип LoO-unn 240-nna

Mortar Mortar Mortar Mortar Mortar Mortar
PROJECTILES

129
(U) и. Projectile, ID Guide
зэ-нм, API-T, Model BZT

(и) и. S.S.R. Projcc— 6OD—33—- —33

tile, 23-MM, HEI-
Frag, Model Unknown

/30
• И / (L S - S , R. Г г cj j e c
k ' ■ i1 , 23—MM,
F *- I , i Unktiow'i (H ^'.S.n.k. Frojec. ^01) - 35 - 2 ■ T
t- i ! - , ГЗ-ММ, fTE I ■ Ft ;.;; ,
Mclij tlFZ
111 В?-ИО
 Си) L. S * S. R - Projectile;
37-№t Frn^-T, Model
OR-167N
ID Guide

(V) U,5,5.R. Prijjccrile •:L') L.S.S.R. Prcjjcr

/\P-T, Medel 5K-167 37->^, Mode
ID Gui се- DR- iu
11) (juice

МГ-8

ЮР-167'
(i:i ils.s.H. riojcctiIn (U) K. S . . I:. ■•■ г и jerr i I c
8S-HI'., APHE-T, Model 85-MM, Л1Ч'Г--1 , lludel
HR- БК-365Н
11) U'.iirJe
1 П CujcIl-

БР-365К

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 (U) U-S.S.r’. Projectile
85-MM, Fra^ Model 0365
ID Guide

(L) U.S-S.R. Projectile (U) U,S,5,R. Projectile

85-MM, Frag, Model O-365K 85-MM, Frag, Model 0-365
D Guide ID Guide
 (V) Irr.qi Projectile, lUU-lLl,
HE, Model Unknown (Copy •.<£
Soviet Projectile, Mode':
OF-412)

TD Guide
(U) Iraqi Projectile, 100-MM
Iraqi Projectilfii 100-MM, HE, Model Unknown (Modified
Model Unknown (Copy Copy of Soviet Projectile,
Model
Model OP-412)
’-4123)

ID Guide ID Guide

(HGE is an Iraqi factory narkinft)

/3 3
 < I-1 ) F г'‘Tiсн Е’ го j ес t i le S , 6 {1П - 7 • 2 -- 5 - 1
90-^, HEAT, Model 6 2

ВсчЬ the HE arid UP roundD use the- fuze

crvprpd in 60П-7-3-5.

^cunpleLe Round

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 I---- 1 - - ---- 4
f=W^rn
"_T—~ Z-

•d'T'VJ сгт (11

Qi7 i v-ыа
lNK"OUI [JpJVN LI-1H[JV *HH“001
•ЭI г 1 loj j • :-L 1 < ' S ’ i) (il) -IS'S ks*n (П)

Ci

g I ‘/-in
* J.-llMV ‘KN HOI
a l Г4^оCdjj ■'d’S’S'il (iU
 CD) U.S.S.R. Projectile
100-КЯ, HE-Frag, Model
OF-412
ID Guide

(U) U-S.S-R. Projectile

lUG-tOI, Frat;, ^del (Uj U,5,S.K, Projectile
P-ч 12 IDO-MM, Frag, Model
1415
ID Guide
ID Guide

•• fry
 (L1) U, 5 , S, R, Projectile, 115-/ЕУ
HEAT, Medel
ID Guide

(U) Iraqi Projectile, i2 5—MMi

HE, Model Unknown (Copy of
Soviet Projectile, Model OF-18)
ID Guide

(V) 1S,5.L Projectile, ILS-MM,

ДР-T, Moot] BM6
ID Guide

1^0
 (II) Iraq: Projectile, L05-MM,
HE, Kodel Unknown (Modified
Copy of L'.S. Projectile, Model
Ml.
ID Guide

NOTE; Projectile incorporates a

fuze adapter which allows the
use of Soviet style fuzes-

HGE is an Iraqi factory marking)

 (U) Iraqi Projectile. 122-MM,
Smoke (WP)» Model Unknown
(Copy of Soviet Projectile.
Model D-4)
NOTE' This round could contain
a Chemical Filler»
ID Guide
(U) Iraqi Projectile, 122-MM
Propaganda, Model Unknown
(Modified Copy of a Soviet
Projectile, Model OF-462)
(U) Iraqi Projectile. 122-MM,
ЙЕ, Model Unknown (Copy of NOTE; This round is field loadable,
Soviet Projectile, Model it could possibly contain a chemical
OT-462} filler.
ID Guide
ID Guide

SMOKE
Pu-71Sane

122 MM
PROP
HGE

mi
 (V) U.S»S.K. Projectile, 122-MM
HEAT, Model EK-6M

ID Guide

(U) Iraqi Projectile, 122-MM,

Cargo, Model Unknown
NOTE: Thia projectile contains
an estimated 32 type H42
submunitions.

(U) Iraqi Projectile, 122“MM,

Illusa Modal Unknown (Copy of
Soviet Projectile, Model S-462)
ID. Guide
 \u> Iraqi Projectile, 130-MM,
HEt ER/НВ, Model Unknown (Mod­
ified copy of Soviet Projectile»
Model OF-482M)
ID Guide

NOTE: This projectile incorporates

a threaded-on hollow-base» boat-
tail attachment for extended
range. (U) Iraqi Projectile,
Smoke (V?), Model Unknown (Copy
(U) Iraqi Projectile, 130-MM,
HE, Model Unknown (Copy of of Soviet Projectile, Model
Soviet Projectile, Model
01-482*) ID Guide
ID Guide NOTE: This round cculd contain
a chemical filler*

|C

ISO MM
(U) Iraqi Projectile, 152-MM,
HE, Model Unknown (Copy of Soviet
Projectile, Model 0F-540)
ID Guide

(U) Iraqi Projectile, 152-MM,

Шита, Model Unknown
Nu Coverage

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(U) Iraqi Projectile. 130-ММ.
Ilium, Model Unknown (Modified
copy c.if Soviet. Projectile,
Medel SP-46)

J Guide

КП^Е: This projectile incorporates

£ fuzing adapter that allows the
use of small diameter Soviet
style fuzes.
 (U) Spanish ?rc j'.-ссilc , .2?-:?]
ILI 'j m, Model 7zk’
Ko C 0 v a * a a e

(U) Spanier Pre^czile s 155-MMt

S шока, Mo о r’ I ’J 7 i к n c vn
Ko Coversze
 (L1) .Spanisii Projectile, 155-1^,
Smoke (k'P) , Model Unknown
No Coverage

(V) Iraqi Projectile, 155-KM,

HE» Medel Unknown ^OTE: This projectile could
possibly be a chon-leal agent
(This projectile appears to be a carrier.
copy o£ a Canadian projectile,
Model MK 10 Mod 2» which as 12
Guide coverage only)
(U) Iraqi Projectile» 210-^21,
HE, Kodel Unknown
No Coverage

NOTE: This projectile is beinc

manulaccured in Iraq, but ziost
likely in limited numbers.
The 2IQ-MM family nest likely
Includes WP and smoke rounds and
is a possible chemical carrier.
 (U) U.5+S.R- Projec­
tile, ЬЗО-ММ» Frag-
HE, Rocket Assisted,
Model CF-23
< и ) и -S,S.R Projec­
(U) U*S*S,R, Prcjcc-
tile, 180-MM, HE,
60D’35-2-21 tile, ISC^MM, HE, Cr
Model F-572
Medel G-572

I D Qu i d
ID Gjide

। i
i i
I ।

j
Г - 572

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ROCKETS

151
(U) U.S.S.R- Rocket, ID Guide
122-MM, HE, Model 9M28F
—. г r 4

-—2.05 M (6.7 FT)

122 MM (4.S0 iN)

(u) U.S.S^* Rocket, 6OF-35-2^18

122-MM, HE, Fin-
Spin Stabilized,
Medel 9D122U (9-Foot)

...... ■------- z7i м t3,9 —■----- --- -—-

6<J5 UM 944 MM 944 MM

■'^.33 .N . 13716 IN) i^7.L6iN)

________________________________ :—.
______ !____________________ •________________ j=__

L22 MM 249 MM
(4.80 IN) (9.52 N)

151
 SOTS: it ir as a dim-C that Il?.q is -•-’m: □ st urir.c rheir c-a vyrs;.-
the Chinese IG?^! rocket family. L': । e ы R rounds -ill almost tortainiy
appear --iLh chair -ai Iraqi zmenu; sl jt c
;Lj Chinese (.People's R = рчc-j 1 r.j
F;nckcc, -O/Ttta, ЕЕ-Frag» Spi^-
-,: tec il ited T Type 63^2
t-7 Г 1- -• _->- u R

;'J) Chinese
rt
n

Republic) Fuze,
Tvpe I
□OF 17-3-1

(U) Chinese (People’s Republic)

Rocket» IC^ura Intend, (WP), Spin^
Stabilized, Type 63-1
Iio 60 Series Coverage
 (U) Yugoslav Rocket, ID Guide
HE, Model M77
(Folding Fin)

(U) Brazil Rocket, 108

HE» FGT-108

Length w/o fuse: 920 m

(U) Iraqi Rocket, 262-m» AI-RASHEED

The rocket is believed to be a modified ABAbEL 50 rocket. It appears

to use the same warhead» but it has a smaller motor and fixed fins.
The fixed fins indicate rail launching, which could be from a ground
ox air weapons system* The length is estimated at 11 feet.

(U) Iraqi xccnct, 162-;^, ABABEL SO

The rocket is a copy of a Yugoslavian system. It uses a subtnunitiori

warhead with either an M42 ICK-type munition (300 ea) or a scatterabie
AT mine (25 co 30 ea}. It probably uses an electronic titie fuze for
warhead initiation and has folding (wraparound) fins. The rocket is
fired from a 12-tube launcher. The length is estimated ас 14 feet.

(U) Iraqi Rocket* 400-mm, ABABEL 100

The rocket looks co be an upscaled version of the ABABEL 50. it is

assumed that the payload is probably double that of the smaller rocket.
The rocket is fired from a four-tube launcher.
 (U) U.S.S.Rc Rockets, 6QF35“2~7
240-MM, KE Spin-Stabilized,
r-961 о F-yfcLU

(U) Czechoslovak Rocket,

130-MM, HE, RP-2

60F-2O-2-1

JU) Yugoslav Rocket,

1.28-Ж, HE, Spin-
itabilised, M63

IB Guide

В62"2£кы. мбз|
[ГРЕН^ ox, M63i
---- ТЭ7Ю5
" I J—iI

I
i
u

7Э. Mo3 :
4?63r.. J
НГРО5А£ГЕ^21
Lt6-EX7*X
TeZzOb

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FUZES

157
 (U) U.S,S-R.
Projectile
Fuzes, F0T
V-429 and ШПШП1
V-42^E
600-35-3-1^/
(U) USSR Projectile Fuze, PD
Model GO-2
ID Guide Coverage

15ir

(U) U.S-S.R.
Projectile Fuz
PIBD, GPV-2

6OO-35-3-27

(U) USSR, Projectile,

Fuze, PDSD, Model A-670M
60D-35-2-5*

/6 7
(Lr) PRC Rocket Fuze,
FD, Model Type 1
bOF 17-3-1

((J) NORTH KOREAN

ROCKET FUZE, FD
TYPE 7b

(U) U.S.S.R- Ro 60F-35-3-10

Fuse, PD, MRV4]

/6£
(U) U.S.S.R, 6OD-35-3-^
(U) U.SO.F. Pro­
Projectile 03}
jectile Fuzes,
Fuze, BD,
В D, Mo dels DBF a
Model DET OBR-2
600-35-3-32

Fuze, ВО, HO-8

О/
SOUTH AFRICAN FUZES
 (U) U.S-S-R*
Projectile Fezes
?D, Ml 2 U U-?2
6OD-35-3-L2

(UI Yuge, Mortar, Fuze,

PD, Model UT M68 Pl

ID Guide Coverage Orly

(U) ULS.S.R.
Projectile
 1
U *4 »
. I, Г1 II H li И I Mtf
. 1. I I И 1 vm Н1Й
. i, hi ъ i iixBkMi
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ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES

165
(l) Italian Landmines, 6OH-9-2-11
Apers, VS 50 £< VS 5ОАЯ

(U) Italian Landmines,

Apers, (Scatterabl

tti
tU
Models S3-33 and S
33/AR-AN

(U) Italian Landmine,

Apers, vLea>tenable;j
Model 75-50

6GH-2-2

(U) Italian Landmine, 60H-9-2-6

Apers, Models VS-Ж 2
b'vS-Ж 2 AK-AN
 (U) Canadian Land­ 60Н-5-2-1
mine * Арегв» С-3

(Ю Chinese, landmine
(acatterable), APER, Model Unit.

A^7
 (U) Chinese Landmine, (U) U*S.S«R- Landmine,
Apers, (Bounding), Apers, Bounding, OZM—4
Tyne
УР 69- 6OH-17-2-3 ’ 60H-35-2-14

(U) Yugoslav Landmine,

Apers, Bounding (Frag),
PROM-1
60H-37-2-1

4
I
I
I
i

(U) Pakistani Landmine

AP, Jumping, Model
P7 MK1

(U) U«S«S.R, Landmine,

(U) Italian Landmines, Apers, OZM-3
Apers, Valmara & 60H-35-2-6
Valmara 59
60H-9-2-15

ILK
(U) Yugoslav Landmine,
Apers,
a ?^A-LA,

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(U) U.S.S.R. Land­
mines, Apers, P0M2-2 (1) Italian. Landmine,
4 F0MZ-2M fe0H_35-Z-l-2 Apers, Model P-25

P-tO ano-psfscnnet mine

(U) U<S. Landmines,
Apers, HE, Ml6

По
(U) L'.S. Landmine, 60H —2-2-31
Apers, HE, Ml SAI; &

Ocher elaymore-cype nines include:

Soviet MON 50 ATERS nine

Sevier MON 100 APERS ELir.e
Soviet MON 200 APERS nine
Yugoslavian MRVD APERS mine

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ANTI-TANK MINES

173
 (U) Italian Landmine, fiOH-9-2-17
AT, Model VS-2.2

(U) Italian Landmine, 60Н-9-2-/

AT, Medel TO6

(U) Italian Landmine, 60H—9—2—3

AT, TC/2.4

(U) Italian Landmine, 60H-9-2-l^

AT, Model VS 1.6

/7У
(U) Italian Landmines,
AT1 (Scatterable j,
Models SB-Si and
SS-81/AH-AN

/75'
 (U) Yugoslav Land- 60H-37-2-l^
Tines (Nonmebailie)T
AT, Models TMA-3

jj) Italian Landmine, 5CH-9-2-?

ATi SB-MV and SB-^V/AR vDSj

ARMING

ШШ1П

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 CUJ Czechoslovak Land­ 6CH-2O-2-L2-5
mine, AT, РТ-М1-ВАГГГ;
& Landmine, Practice,
BT-Mi-BArC

(U) ILS'.S.R, Landmine, 60H-35-2-1-1O

AT, TMK-2
(U) French Landmines, 60H-7-2-2
AT, MIACAH, Type Fl, (DS)
IRMAH Type Fl

VS-HCT
Full-width Influence
Anti-tank Mine

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SCATTERABLE MINES

179
ROCKET AND/OR ARTILLERY SUBMUNITLONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED DURING DESERT SHIELD

(U) U.S. Grenades, 60E“2~2-23

DP, HE, M42, H46,
and M77

CU) Gernian Grenade, DP, HE,

RH II

Length: 83«5 mm
Diameter: 42.25 ш

The grenade contains a

pyrotechnic self-destruct
and is reported to safe
itself if it fails to
function

(U) Iraqi/Yugoslavian Grenade,

DP, HE, Model Unknown

plastic frag
that resembles
the US M77«

ISO
Daal-purpasa LCM and AS nine used with
vji& Iraqi -62-иа rocker system.

№
Ill-
(U) Italian Landmine, 60H—9—2-*6 (U) Italian Landmines?
.Ape27s, Fadels VS4« 2 Apers . ’. leac-enable;,
* VS-Ж 2 AR-AN Models S2-3 3 and SE-
33/A5-A^

(3) Galien Lanc^ines, 5CH-9’2<1

Aners» uS 50 A V£ 5CAR Pi j Italian Landmine
Apers, Ecat^erable)
Medel T2-50
(U) Yugoslav landmine (scatterable), influence fuzed.
Model UnkT 262 mm, Hccket
(U) Chinese, Landmine, AT .scatterable), influence
fuzed, Model Unk, 122 , Rocket
 PARACHUTE

PARACHUTE SEPARATlOh
' DEVICE

EXPLOSIVE CHARGE

FLIGHT BOOSTER
SAFETY PIN
STORAGE
SAFETY PEN

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY

ELECTRICAL DETONATOR

Model UnR, 122 mm, Pocket

MISCELLANEOUS MINES

189
 nrMiTSSjnW
а.н

зшвя^жжзв6 ■

“UDAR”-FAE*
£# General data
Ǥ
Ч/САРГ acts on the principle of aeroaci explosion.
Primarily intended for annihilation ©I live force and
i to Hl a rm&u red vehic • в s.
Hi t* a yon may be by meins of various systems with
.■«.’поте centre! Activated singry or in groups, If a
group of more than SCO "'UDAR- units is activated
the desTructfve e?eei of nuclear bias: is obtained.
ml of 1 kt TN ।,

ЙTechnical data • f ig-T ... FJq^

hj S’ a*? wave presser» direct 20 bats 1Ы* laid on After remose
/effected 40 bars ihe ground activaHcn
3W Oismetsrar affect on live force io 40 П1
The other version or this unit is of a total weight of
s vns; oe
4 mass approx. 20 kg 20 kg. charge about 10 kg, with the blastwave of the
& ’□Ml mass approx, 40 |<g same characteristics, on-у the diameter of effect on
live force being up to 25 m.
Fuel г:г explosion

£1

^F'isX
□э»,ейргп&.*2,*л’ Afi'wav*

FEDERAL DIRECTORATE
ФОРЕ OF SUPPLY ANO PROCUREMENT
htfn« АГ- V‘ • ♦ Iч -

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BOOBY TRAPS

191
 VS-AR 4 ANTILIFE DEVICE
Functioning Mode: Tilt

Used with: VALMARA 69 APERS Mine

VS-50 APERS Mine
VS-1.6 AT Mine
VS-LZATMine

Arming Delay: 10 to 40 minute mechanical delay

30 minute electronic delay after mechanical delay

Power Source: Two 1.5v batteries

Operational Life: Longer than 1 year

These items can be used aS boobytraps by themselves or as
fuses to iuticticm larger explosive charges. All contain
electric antidisturbanee devices *

VS 50АЯ

VS 1.6 AR-A2J
CHINESE ELECTRONIC MINES AND DEVICES THAT MAY 3E USED AS BCOBYTRAPS

SCATTERABLE ELECTRONIC APERS MINE

WITH SETTABLE SELF-DESTRUCT TIME AND
POSSIBLE ANTI-REMOVAL DEVICE
SELF-DESTRUCT TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS
1-3 DAYS
4-6 DAYS
7-9 DAYS
10-12 DAYS
13-15 DAYS

TUBE TYPE ELECTRONIC ABERS MINE USED TO

IMPEAD MINE CLEARANCE OPERATIONS. HAS AN
ANTI-REMOVAL FEATURE AND POSSIBLE SELF-
DESTRUCT SETTINGS

SCATTERABLE ELECTRONIC ABERS MINE WITH AN

ANTI-REMOVAL FEATURE AND A SETTABLE SELF-DESTRUCT TIME
THE SELF-DESTRUCT TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS
CHINESE ELECTRONIC MINES AND DEVICES THAT MAY BE USED AS BCOSYTRAFS

SCATTERABLE ELECTRONIC AFERS MINE

WITH SETTAELE SELF-DESTRUCT TIME ALT
POSSIBLE ANTI-REMOVAL DEVICE
SELF-DESTRUCT TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS
1-3 DAYS
4—6 DAYS
7-9 DAYS
10-12 DAYS
13-15 days

TUBE TYPE ELECTRONIC ABERS MINE USED TO

IMPEAD MINE CLEARANCE OPERATIONS, HAS AN
АКТI-REMOVAL FEATURE AND POSSIBLE SELF-
DESTRUCT SETTINGS

SCATTERABLE ELECTRONIC APERS MINE WITH AN

ANTI-REMOVAL FEATURE AND A SETTABLE SELF-DESTRUCT TIME
THE SELF-DESTRUCT TIMES ARE A5 FOLLOWS
SOVIET MARKINGS

197
Tne syml of tne explosive filler is also stenciled
Tn olacfc on tne projectile* Tne following is a list
of Cyrillic letters and numbers tnat identify Soviet,
explosive fillers.

Russian English Exploeive or Chemical

A A Amatol (1001 amonium nitrate)

A-40 A-40 Amatol (401 ammonium nitrate, 601 TNT)

AT-40 AT-40 Amatol (401 ammonium nitrate» 601 TNT pressed)

A-BD A-80 Amatol (BOZ ammonium nitrate, 201 TNT)
AT-90 AT-90 Anatol (901 ammonium nitrate» 101 TNT pressed)
АТФ-ДП ATF-40 TNT (401 ammonium nitrate, 60* TNT pressed)
A*IX-L A-9-1 RDX 941 and wax 61
A-IX-2 A-9-2 RD! 731» aluminum 231» wax 41
A-IT-20 A-9-20 RDX 781, aluminum 191, wax 31
А-1Х-Л A-9-F RDX with unknown suffix "P"
ZE DB Dinitrobenzol
ДБТ DBT Dlnitrobenxene and. TNT
Г C Hexogen (cyclonite» RD1)
3 2 Incendiary
M H Picric acid
K*1 K-l TNT 701, dinttrobenzene 3D1
K*2 K-2 TNT BOI, dinttrobenzene 201
ОКТОГЕН Octogeu HEX
ОКФОЛ OKFOL HKX 951» wax 51 (normal composition)
ОКТСЛ OKTOL НИХ and TNT
ал CL HKX 951, wax 51 (normal composition)
I T Trotyl (TNT)
T-BD T-fiO TNT B01, RDX 201
ТГ TC TNT and RD!
ТГ-30 TG-30 TNT 30X, hexogen (KTX) 701
ТГ-5О TG-50 TNT 50Z, hexogen (KDX) 50Z
ТГА*-5 TGAF-5 TNT 40Z. RDX 401» aluminum 201
ТГАГ-5 TCAG-5 TNT 601» RDX 201, aluminum 151, wax 51
U-42 TO-42 TNT 421, dinitronaphthsLene 581
Tl-50 TO-50 TNT 501» dinitronaphthalene 501
Т1У TDU TNT with spotting charge
TC TS TNT «IfIte
sr Sh Schneiderite (araonium nitrate 881,
dinitronapthalene 121)

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The following is a list of Cyrillic letters that
appear in tne second component of Soviet complete-
round model numoers. The meanings given are valid
only wnen tne letters appear 1n tne second component
of tne model number*

Russian English Meaning

A A Propaganda or fragmentation
Б В Armor-piercing
БР BR Armor-piercing tracer
БЗА BZA Armor-piercing incendiary (improved)
БЗР BZR Armor-piercing incendiary tracer
БМ BM Armor-piercing discarding sabot (fin or
spin stabilized)
БП BP High-explosive antitank (spin
stabilized)
БК BK High-explosive antitank (fin stabilized)
БЗ BZ Armor-piercing incendiary j

Л D Smoke
ДЦ DTs Target marker smoke
• F High explosive
г G Concrete piercing
0 0 Fragmentation
0Ф OF Fragmentation high explosive
or OG Fragmentation (pertaining to launched
grenades)
□ФР OFR Fragmentation high-explosive tracer
ОФЗТ OFZT High-explosive incendiary tracer (improved)
OP OR Fragmentation tracer
03 OZ Fragmentation Incendiary
ox OKh Fragmentation gas
ПБР PBR Armor-piercing target practice
ПГ FC High-explosive antitank (pertaining to
launched grenades)
ПУ PU Target practice
p R Tracer
РП0 RPO Infantry rocket flamethrower
c S Illuminating ’
СП SF Solid shot armor piercing

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 Ine symbol of tne explosive filler is also stenciled
in clack on tne projectile. Tne following is a list
of Cyrillic letters and numbers tnat identify Soviet
explosive fi llers-

Russlan English^ Explosive or Chemical

AT-40 AT-40 Amatol (40Z ammonium nitrate, 60S TNT pressed)
A-80 A—80 Amatol (80S ammonium nitrate, 20Z TNT)
.. AT-9D ' AT-90 Amatol (90Z ammonium nitrate, 1DZ TNT pressed)
АТФ-40 ATF-40 TNT (40Z aajttonium nitrate, 60Z TNT pressed)
A-IX-1 A-9-1 RDX 941 and wax 6Z
A-IX-2 A-9—2 RDX 73Z, aluminum 23Z, wax 4Z
A-IX-2D A-9-20 RDX 78Zt aluminum 192, wax 32
А-1Х-П A-9-P RDX ui th unknown suffix "P"
ДБ DE Dini tro benzol
ДБТ DBT Dinitrobenzene and TNT
г G Hexogen (cyclonite, RDX)
ГАИ-30 GAI-30 RDX 302
w* Z Incendiary
M M Picric acid
MC MS TNT/AL/RDX
K-1 K-1 TNT 70Z, dlnitrobenzene 302
K-2 K-2 TNT 802, dinltrobenzene 202
ОКТОГЕН Octogen НИХ
ОКФОЛ OKFOL НИХ 952, wax 52 (normal composition)
ОКТОЛ OKTOL НИХ snd TNT
0ЛR
л
OL
'Hfin c* HMX 952, wax 52 (normal composition)
HOD»?A PVV-5A RDX 852, mineral oil 102, poly—isobutylene
T1 52 (plaarlc explosive)
T Trotyl (TNT)
T1 -OU
Qn
T-BO TNT 802, RDX 202
ТГ TG TNT and KDX
ТГ-30
ТГ ₽ ft
TG-3O TNT 302, hexogen (RDX) 702
П *5D TG-50
ТГ Aa e TNT 502, hexogen (RDX) 502
11 At- 5 TGAF-5-
ТГЙГ t TNT 402, EDX 402, almninum 202
11 Al wj
Т1-Л5
TGAG-5 TNT 602, RDX 202, altimimim 152, wax 52
l A^4 Т&Ч2
Т1-5П TNT .422, dlni tronaphthalene 582
TO-50 TNT 502, dlnitrousphthalene 502
Т1У
1 A* TDD
ТЕ 4ha TNT with spotting charge
TS TNT sulfite
hi
Ш Sh . Schneider!te (ammonium nitrate 882.
dinltrouapthalene 122)
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J
Russian English Meaning

ff Sb Shrapnel
n Shch Canister
X Kh Gas
3 2 Itceudiary
ЙНЕРТ IKERT Inert (contains no explosive, pyrotechnic,
or chemicalJ
МАКЕТ МАКЕТ Model (used for training)
ОСКОЛ OSKOL Fragmentation
ПРАКТ PRACT Practice

Suffixes

Russian English Meaning

A А Cast iron
В В Improved projectile - ftostlyAF type»
X D Improved projectile * mostly AT type*
ХУ DU Improved projectile - mostly Frag types
X Zh Sintered iron rotating bend
к К Improved projectile - mostly AP type»
н И Usually BUZ projectile * copper liner
н V Improved projectile. - mostlyPrag
п р Usually improved WAT projectile
ПК п: Usually Improved SUP projectile
с s Improved BUZ projectile
СП ST Improved AF projectile
- У V Usually improved A? projectile. .
УМ та Improved BUT projectile
Russian English Explosive or Chemical

ШТ ShT Schnelderite and TNT

P-4 R-4 White and yellow phosphorus
P-5 R-5 Mustard gas
PC RS Lewisite gas
РЮ RYu Phosgene gas
P-15 R*15 Adamsite gas

P-2 R-2 Hydrocyanic (AC) Gas

P-35 R-35 Sarin (GB) Gas
P-43 R-43 Lewisite Gas
P-55 R-55 Soman (GD) Gas
P-74 R-74 Mustard Gas
PK-7 RK-7 Mustard/Lewisice Mixture
 ' IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)

AMMUNITION

BACKGROUND
1 During the gulf war DU penetrators were used by
the US and UK forces in tank and aircraft ammunition -
The A-10 and SEA HARRIER can both carry DU ammunition
and some have been found near our ВАС areas *

SAFETY

2 DU Is mildly radioactive and in the form, of dust j

is toxic. It salts gamma rays (at a low level) and
alpha particles which if they get into the skin or
lungs may cause long term problems.

RECOGNITION

3 The DU penetrator forms the core of the

projectile. Vhen damaged the core may be exposed. A
red ballistic cap, DU or DEPLETED URANIUM markings
and a blunt (Tungsten penetrators are pointed) nose
to the penetrator may indicate DU ammunition-
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PROCEDURE TO BE USED
a
4 Ou ammunition MAY have been used to attack AFV’s
Therefore :
a. Do not enter AFV's except to clear them, of
ammunition. If you do, always wear a face mask
(Dust Mask) and wear gloves* Try not to disturb
any dust.

b. Use gloves and masks if you must handle the

contents of AFV's and keep up wind of any dust.

c- If you suspect DU has been used or found,

collect the ammunition carefully, wearing gloves.
Double wrap the items in polytene bags. One
item per bag.

d. store recovered items in the open, mark

the location and report it to the operations
room.

REPORTING

5 If you suspect DU is involved in any of your

tasks and you need further advice Contact :
NAdrt. у/ oPb Cbfw-nrt-

Although a hazard which we need to be aware of and.

take safety precautions against, the hazard should be
kept in perspective.

SAFETY FIRST
26 NOVEMBER 1991
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