Purpose:

1. Delay the enemy.
2. Channelize the enemy.
3. Harass and demoralize the enemy.
4. Supplement firepower.

Components of a Mine:

Types of booby traps:

1. Pull type
2. Pressure type
3. Pressure release
4. Vibration
5. Tension release
6. Electrical
7. Chemical
8. Friction

Avoiding Booby Traps and Mines:

Countermeasures:

A. Visual inspection

1. Debris on road.
2. Apparent enemies
3. Natives avoiding the area.
4. Suspisious items.

B. Physical protective measures

1. Walk 15 m between people.
2. Put 150 m between vehicles.
3. Wear the following at all times:
   • Helmet
   • Flack jacket (armour)
4. Keep sand bags in vehicles.
5. Maintain noted interval.
6. Never travel alone.
7. Never pick up souveniers.

Description::::M18-A1 Claymore mine

Facts about the claymore:

1. Contains 750 b.b.’s
2. B.b.’s travel at 28,000 ft. Per second.
3. Killing range of up to 50m.

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