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ONE: INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION:

These files covers all aspects of incendiary
systems. They describe useful

initiators, ignitors, incendiary materials, delay
mechanisms, and spontaneous

combustion devices designed for direct use in sabotage and
unconventional

warfare.

Incendiaries are promarily used in sabotage to set
fire to wooden structures

and other combustable targets. Certain incendiaries, such as
thermite, can be

used for melting, cutting, or welding metals.

The most
basic incendiary system consists of putting a lighted match to an

easily combustible
material. However, a simple match is not always effective.

There are many important
combusible targets that require far more heat for

reliable ignition then is available
from a match. There are also instances

where delayed ignition is essential for sabotage
success. This series

contains formulations and devices to satisfy the requirements for
high

ignition heat and predetermined ignition delay times for use in sabotage and />

other harassment actions.

Every Incendiary system cosists of a group of
elements starting with an

initiator and ending with the main incendiary material. If
the initiator does

not produce enough heat for reliable ignition of the combustible
target, an

intermediater or booster incendiary is required. More than one booster is />

necessary for some targets. The initiator (File 2) can consist of a simple

match, a match and a fuse cord, an acid, or water. The intermediate heat

sources are
generally called igniters (File 3). Ignitors produce sufficient

heat to set the
principal incendiary charge (File 4) aflame. Delay mechanisms

(File 5) are frequently
used to prevent detection of the saboteur by post-

ponement of the fire for some
limited, preditermined time after placement and

actuation of the device.

Spontaneous combustion is a good sabotage tool. Favorable conditions can be

established
for the deliberate employment of spontaneous combustion (File 6),

that is, setting
combustable material aflame without application of direct

flame or spark.

All of the devices and techniques described herein have been thoroughly

checked by
independant test to make certain that they will work as intended.

Detailed instructions
are given for the necessary ingrediants and their

preporation. It is important that
these instructions be followed carefully

to be sure that the devices will operate
properly. In addition, close

attention to the instructions will assure safety. />

DEFINITIONS:

Common terms used in connection with
incendiary systems are defined below.

Note that the definitions are worded so as to
cover only incendiaries. Some

of the terms have additional meanings in the related
field of explosives.

DELAY MECHANISM……….Chemical, electrical, or
mechanical elements that

provide a time delay. Elements may be used singly

or in combinations. They provide a predetermined,

limited time interval before an
incendiary starts

to burn.

FUSE…………………A Flexible fabric tube
containing powder that is

used to start fires at some remote location. The

powder in the fuse burns and provides a time delay.

IGNITOR………………An
intermediate charge between an initiator and an

incendiary material. It is set aflame
by the init-

iator and produces sufficent heat at high temps to

ignite the
main incendiary. Ignitors are fast

burning and relatively short lived.

INCENDIARY MATERIAL……A material that burns with a hot flame for long

periods. Its
purpose is to set fire to wooden

structures and other combustable targets.

INCENDIARY SYSTEM……..A group of elements that are assembled to start

fires. The
system consists of initiator, delay

mechanism (if needed), igniter, and incendiary />

material

INITIATOR…………….The source that provides the first fire in
an

incendiary system. A match is an initiator. The

initiator is so
sensitive that it can be set off

with little energy.

SPONTANEOUS
COMBUSTION…The outbreak of fire in combustible material that

occurs without an
application of direct flame or

spark. The fire is the result of heat produced by />

the chemical action of certain oils.

THERMITE……………..An incendiary
mixture of iron oxide flakes and

aluminum powder that reacts chemically when
initiated

to form molten iron. Thermite can be used to burn

holes in steel
or to weld steel parts together.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: />

The equiptment needed for the manufacture of incendiaries consists of
simple

items. They are all readily available. Required are bottles, jars, pots, and />

spoons. There should be no difficulty in obtaining any of them. All of the

necessary equiptment is described in each paragraph dealing with a paticular

incendiary
compound.

It is important that the operator follow the directs given in these files />

EXACTLY as written. They have been worked out carefully to give the desired

results with the minimum chance of mishap. Don’t experiment with different

procedures
or quantities.

By it’s very nature, the manufacture of incendiaries is dangerous. It
is

the function of incendiaries to burn with an intense flame under the right
/> conditions. Care must be taken that no fires result during the making or

placing of
the devices. There are also other dangers in addition to the fire

hazard. The chemicals
used as ingrediants may burn the skin, give off

poisonous fumes, or be easily flamable.
They must not be eaten!!

When handled with care and proper precautions, incendiaries
are fairly safe

to make and use. Detailed precautions and instructions are given in
each

paragraph where they apply. General safety precautions follow:

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o Fire prevention is much more important than fire fighting. Prevent fires

from starting

o Keep flamable fires away from open flames.

o Good
housekeeping in the fire prevention. Keep work areas neat and

orderly. Clean away all
equiptment and materials not needed at the

moment. Clean up spills as soon as
possible.

o Store incendiaries in closed containers away from heat. Do not store />

materials any longer than necessary.

o In the event of fire, remove the
incendiaries from the danger area if this

can be done quickly and safely. Use large
quantities of water to fight

incendiary fires.

o Don’t mess around when
making these devices.

Safety precautions in the work area follow: />

o Wear rubber gloves, apron, and glasses when handling concentrated
chemicals

if at all possible.

o Avoid inhaling fumes. Preform reactions in
a well ventilated area or out-

doors because the boiling is often violent and large
amounts of fumes are

given off that are poisonous if breathed too much.

o
Avoid acid contact with the skin. If chemicals are spilled on a person,

wash
immediately in running water for several minutes. If they splash in

the eyes, wah the
open eye in running water for at least 15 minutes.

o Clean up any acid that is spilled
on the floor or bench by flushing with

large amounts of water. Acid spilled on wood can
cause a fire.

o Always pour concentrated acids into water. Never pour water into />

concentrated acids because a violent reaction will occur.

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FILE TWO:
INITIATORS
—————————————————————————— /> FUSE CORD:

-Description

(1) This item consists of a continuous train of
explosive or fastburning
material enclosed in a flexible waterproof cord or cable. It is used
for
setting off an explosive or combustible mixture of powders by action of
the fuse
flame on the material being ignited. Fuse cord can be initiated
by a match flame, using a
specific procedure, or with a punk (like you get
with sparklers). Fuse cord burns at a uniform
rate allowing the user to
be away from the functions.
(2) Fuse cord does not directly
ignite any incendiaries listed in File 4 but
is a primary initiator for all igniters listed in
File 3 except:

Potassium Permanganate-Glycerin Powdered Aluminum-Sulfur Pellets

White Phosphorus and Subignitors for Thermite

-Materials and Equiptment
…….
1- Black Powder Core
.: 3 :. 2- Fiber Wrapping
.: =2= :. 3- Waterproofing
: = = 4
4- Outer Covering
:. = 1 = .:
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Blasting Time Fuse:
This consists of powder tightly wrapped with several layers
of fabric and waterproofing
materials. It might be any
color, orange being the most common. The diameter of this

cord is 0.2 inches (a little larger than 3/16 of an inch).
The fuse burns inside the wrapping
at a rate of about 40
seconds per foot. It must be tested before use to verify
the exact
burning rate.

……. 1- Black Powder Core
.: 3 :. 2- Fiber Wrapping
.: =2=
:. 3- Waterproofing
: = = 4 4- Outer Covering
:. = 1 = .:
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Safety Fuse M700: This fuse is similar to the above fuse and may be used

interchangeably with it. The fuse is dark green cord 0.2
inches in diameter with a plastic
cover, either smooth or
with single painted abrasive bands around the outside at
1 foot
or 18 inch intervals and double painted abrasive
bands at 5 foot or 90 inch intervals
depending on the time
of manufacture. These bands are provided to make measuring
easy.
They are abrasive so that they can be felt in the
dark. The fuse burns inside the wrapping at
a rate of
about 40 seconds per foot. It must be tested as above to
verify the exact
burning time.

NOTE: A commercial item can be substituted for either of the above US
Army
issue items. The commercial fuse is 0.1 inch (about 3/32 inch) in
diameter and is
coated only with waterproofing lacquer. This fuse can
be easily ignited by holding the free
end in a match flame because the
outside covering if flamable.

-Preparation

NONE.

-Application

(1) GENERAL
(A) Cut and discard a 6-inch
langth from the free end of the fuse roll. Do
this to be sure that there is no chance of
misfire from a damp powder
train because of absorption of moisture from the open air. Then cut
off
a measured length of fuze to check the burning rate before actual use.
(B) Cut the
fuse long enought to allow a resonable time delay in initiation
of the incendiary system. The
cut should be made squarely across the
fuse.
(C) Prepare the fuse for ignition by
splitting the fuse at one end to a depth
of about one inch. Place the head of an unlighted
match in the powder
train.
(D) Insert the other end of the fuse into a quantity of an
igniter mixture
so that the fuse end terminates near the center of the mixture. Be sure

the fuse cord is anchored in the igniter mixture and cannot pull away.
In case of a solid
igniter material such as Fire Fudge, the fuse is split
to about one-half inch at the end
opposite the end containing the match
in the powder train. This split fuse end is is wedged
over a sharp of
the solid igniter material. Be sure the black powder in the fuse firmly

contacts the solid igniter. If necessary, the fuse cord can be held
firmly to the solid
igniter with light tape.
(E) The fuse is initiated by lighting the match head inserted in the
split
end of the fuse with a burning match.

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(F) Two standard fuse lighters, the M2 and M60
are available in demolition
kits for positive lighting of Blasting Time Fuse and Safety Fuse
M700
under all weather conditions–even underwater if it is properly water-
proofed. The
devices are manually operated. A pull on the striker
retaining pin causes the striker to hit
the fuse.
NOTE: These devices are not recommended where silence is required
because a
report is heard when the primer is fired.

(2) M2 FUSE LIGHTER

— Safety
Fuze
| — Sealing Material
| | — Fuze Retainer — Striker Spring
| | | — Base |
– Striker
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— Primer — Barrel

The
attachment and operation of the M2 Fuse Lighter are as follows:
(A) Slide the pronged fuse
retainer over the end of the fuse and firmly seat
it.
(B) Waterproof the joint between
the fuse and the lighter, if necessary, by
applying a seal compound (putty or mastic).

(C) In firing, hold the barrel in one hand and pull on the release pin with
the other hand. />
(3) M60 FUSE LIGHTER

The attachment and operation of the M60 Fuse Lighter are
as follows:
(A) Unscrew the fuse holder cap two or three turns
(B) Press the shipping
plug into the lighter to release the split grommet,
and rotate the plug as it is removed. /> (C) Insert end of fuse in place of the plug until it rests against the
primer.
(D)
Tighten the fuse holder cap sufficiently to hold the fuse tightly in
place and thus waterproof
the joint.
(E) To fire, remove the safety pin, hold the barrel in one hand, and pull on

the pull ring with the other hand

IMPROVISED STRING FUSE:

-Description />
Igniter
\ String Fuse
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(1) This item consists
of string, twine, or shoelaces that have been treated
with either a mixture of Potassium
Nitrate and Granulated sugar or
Potassium Chlorate and Granulated sugar.
(2) Improvised
string fuse does not directly ignite any incendiaries listed
in File 4 but is a primary
initiator for all igniters listed in File 3
except:

Potassium
Permanganate-Glycerin Powdered Aluminum-Sulfur Pellets
White Phosphorus and Subignitors for
Thermite

-Materials and Equiptment

String, twine, shoelaces made of cotton
or linen
Potassium Nitrate or Potassium Chlorate
Granulated Sugar
Small Cooking
Pot
Spoon
Stove or hot plate
Soap

-Preparation

(1) Wash
string or shoelaces in hot soapy water; rinse in fresh water.
(2) Dissolve one part potassium
nitrate or potassium chlorate and one part
granulated sugar in two parts hot water.
(3)
Soak string or shoelaces in the hot solution for at least five minutes.
(4) Remove the string
from the hot solution and twist or braid three strands
of string together.
(5) Hang fuse
up to dry.
(6) Check actual burning rate of the fuse by measuring the time it takes for

a known length to burn.

-Application

(1) This fuse does not have a
waterproof coating and it must be tested by
burning a measure of length before actual use. /> (2) Cut the fuse long enough to allow a reasonable time delay in initiation of
the
incendiary system.
(3) Insert one end of the fuse in a quantity of an igniter mixture so that
the
fuse end terminates near the center of the mixture. Be sure the fuse cord
is
anchored in the igniter mixture and cannot pull away. In case of a
solid igniter material such
as Fire Fudge, the improvised string fuse is
securely wrapped around a piece of solid igniter
material.
(4) The fuse is initiated by lighting the free end of the fuse with a match.

(5) This fuse does not burn when it is wet. Its use is not recommended where
there is the
possibility of the fuse getting wet.

CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID (OIL OF VITRIOL):

-Description

(1) This material is a heavy, corrosive, oily, and colorless
liquid. Storage
is recommended in a glass container with a glass lid or stopper. Com-

mercially available sulfuric acid is approximately 93% concentrate with a
specific gravity of
1.835. This is commonly refered to as Concentrated
sulfuric acid.
(2) Concentrated
sulfuric acid chars wood, cotton, and vegetable fibers,
usually without causing fire. The
addition of water to concentrated
sulfuric acid develops much heat which may be sufficient to
cause a fire
or an explosion. This depends on the quantity of acid, quantity of water,

and rate of addition of water

CAUTION: Always add concentrated sulfuric acid to water.
NEVER add water to
concentrated acid!

(3) Certain igniter materials can be
reliably brought to flaming by the
addition of concentrated sulfuric acid. This is brought
about by the
chemical reaction between the sulfuric acid and the igniter materials. The

following igniters are initiated by concentrated sulfuric acid:

Sugar-Chlorate Fire
Fudge Sugar-Sodium Peroxide
Aluminum Powder Match Head Silver Nitrate-Magnesium Powder

(4) The most important use for concentrated sulfuric acid as an initiator is
in
conjunction with delay machanisms. The acid is held away from the
igniter for a period of time
by making use of the corrosive action of the
acid to work it’s way through a barrier. If the
delay mechanism is placed
in a cold environment, the concentrated sulfuric acid will remain
fluid at
extremely low temperatures. The following delay mechanisms are recom-
mended
for use with concentrated sulfuric acid:

Gelatin Capsule Rubber Diaphram Paper
Diaphram
Tipping delay Streched Rubber Band

-Material and Equiptment

Concentrated Sulfuric Acid.

-Preparation

NONE-If only battery grade
sulfuric acid is available (specific gravity 1.200),
it must be concentrated before use to a
specific gravity of 1.835. This
is done by heating it in an enameled, heat resistant glass or
porcelain
pot until dense, white fumes appear. Heat only in a well ventilated area.
When
dense, white fumes start to appear, remove the heat and allow acid
to cool. Store the
concentrated acid in a glass container.

-Application

(1) GENERAL
(A)
Commercial sulfuric acid is available in 13 gallon carboys. Smaller
quantities of this acid
are available in chemical lab reagent storage
containers. It is recommended that a small
quantity of acid, about one
pint, be secured and stored on a glass container until it is
used.
(2) USE WITH DELAY MECHANISMS
(A) Construction of a specific delay mechanism is
described in File 5.
within the delay mechanism, there is a container filled with acid. The /> acid corrodes this container, is absorbed by the container until it comes
in contact with
the igniter mixture
(B) Carefully fill the container in the delay mechanism with
concentrated
sulfuric acid. This can easily be accompliched with a small glass
funnel. A
medicine dropper is used when the delay mechanism container
is small.

CAUTION:
Concentrated sulfuric acid must be handled carefully because it is
very corrosive. If it is
splashed on clothing, skin or eyes, the
affected area must be immediately flushed with water.
This may not
always be practical. It is recommended that eye protection be worn
by the
user when pouring concentrated sulfuric acid. Many types are
available for this purpose.
Rubber gloves can be worn to protect the
hands. A small bottle of water can be carried to
flush small areas
of skin or clothing which may be contaminated with the acid.

(3) MANUAL APPLICATION
(A) Manual application of concentrated sulfuric acid for direct
initiation
of an igniter is not recommended when fuse cord is available. It is
possible
to employ this acid for direct initiation by quickly adding
three or four drops of igniter
material. This can be done with a
medicine dropper. Keep hands and clothing clear of the
igniter;
ignition may take place almost instantly with addition of acid.

CAUTION:
Do not allow materials such as wood, sugar, cotton, or woolen fibers
to fall into the boiling
acid. A violent rection could occur with
splattering of acid.

(B) Since sulfuric
acid has a unique freezing point relation to acid
concentration, the information shown below
is useful when this acid is
used with delay mechanisms in low temperature surroundings. Be
sure of
acid concentration by checking with a hydrometer.

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Concentration (%) Gravity Point (’F.) /> —————– ——- ———–
0 1.000 +32
10 1.074 +23
20 1.151 +5 /> 30 1.229 -39
39 1.295 -97
40 1.306 -91
50 1.408 -31
60 1.510 -22
70
1.611 -40
75 1.686 -7
77 1.706 +12
80 1.726 +27
81 1.747 +39
89 1.818
+24
90 1.824 +13
92 1.830 -1
93 1.835 -29

WATER:

-Description

(1) Water causes spontaneous combustion of certain igniter mixtures. This
is
caused by a chemical reaction of the igniter materials in the presence of
water. The
following igniters are initiated by water:

Sugar-Sodium Peroxide Aluminum Powder-Sodium
Peroxide
Silver Nitrate-Magnesium Powder

(2) The most important use for water as
an initiator is in conjunction with
delay mechanisms. Since only a few igniter mixtures are
initiated by water
and it cannot be used at a freezing temperatures, its uses are limited. /> When tactics so dictate, water can be reliably used with the following
delay mechanisms: />
Gelatin Capsule Overflow
Tipping Delay Blancing Stick
Streched Rubber Band />
-Material and Equiptment

Water.

-Preparation

None.

-Application

(1) Use with delay mechanisms. Construction of specific
delay mechanisms is
presented in File 5. Within the delay mechanism, there is a container /> filled with water. The water dissolves the container or is spilled from
the container and
comes in container or is spilled from the container
and comes in contact with igniter mixture,
initiating the fire train.
(2) Manual Application. Fuse cord, when available, is recommended
in prefer-
ences to water as an initiator. Water is used for direct ignition or a

specific igniter by adding drops as with a medicine dropper. Keep hands
and clothing clear of
the igniter; ignition may take place almost instant-
aneously with addition of water.

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