Intro to mines

Question 1

How many steel spheres are contained in the M18A1?

Answer 1

700

Question 2

What is the explosive composition contained within the M18A1

Answer 2

0.681 KG C4

91% RDX, 9% plasticisers

Question 3

What is the back blast radius?

Answer 3

16-100m

Question 4

What are the accessories that come with the Mine APERS M18A1?

Answer 4

• Caps blasting elec M4
• Bandolier M7
• Test set M40
• Firing Device M57

Question 5

What parts are anti-tank mines designed to attack?

Answer 5

• Side armour (off route mines)
• Tracks
• Belly armour

Question 6

Name 6 lethality requirements to a mine:

Answer 6

• Lethality
• Ease of laying
• Sensitivity
• Safety
• Storage
• Cost

Question 7

What is the definition of a mine

Answer 7

A receptacle filled with explosives, placed in or on the ground for destroying enemy personnel or material

Question 8

What are the two types of attacks?

Answer 8

• Individual

- Mass

Question 9

Describe the M18A1 Anti-Pers Claymore

Answer 9

It is directional fixed fragmentation mine used primarily in the defence of fixed positions against infiltration and attack

Question 10

What is the operation of the M18A1 mine

Answer 10

-Mine is removed from the bandolier and leg assemblies unfolded to a vertical position
-Mine is placed in the required position with “Front towards enemy” facing out
-Detonator is not inserted at this stage. Circuit is tested with M40 test set
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