Mines Booklet

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INDEX

AP Blast Mines

Ser. No. Type Country Page Number

APBL 0 Introduction AP Blast mines All 5
APBL 1 PRB M409 BELGIUM 6
APBL 2 PRM M35 BELGIUM 7
APBL 3 TYPE 72A CHINA 8
APBL 4 TYPE 72B & C CHINA 9
APBL 5 PMD 6 RUSSIA 10
APBL 6 PMN RUSSIA 11
APBL 7 NO 4 ISRAEL 12
APBL 8 SB 33 ITALY 13
APBL 9 TS 50 ITALY 14
APBL 10 VS 50 ITALY 15
APBL 11 PMA 3 YUGOSLAVIA 16
APBL 12 M 14 USA 17

AP Fragmentation Mines

Ser. No. Type Country Page Number

APF 0 Introduction AP Fragmentation mines All 18, 19
APF 1 NR 413 OMNI BELGIUM 20
APF 2 POMZ-2 OMNI RUSSIA 21
APF 3 POMZ-2M OMNI RUSSIA 22
APF 4 M18 A1 DIRECTIONAL USA 23
APF 5 M3 USA 24

AP Bounding Fragmentation Mines

Ser. No. Type Country Page Number

APB 0 Introduction AP Bounding Fragmentation All 25, 26
mines
APB 1 PSM 1 BELGIUM 27
APB 2 P 40 ITALY 28
APB 3 V 69 ITALY 29
APB 4 PROM 1 YUGOSLAVIA 30
APB 5 M2 USA 31
APB 6 M 16 A1 USA 32

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INDEX Continued

AT Blast Mines

Ser. No. Type Country Page Number

ATBL 0 Introduction AT Blast mines All 33, 34
ATBL 1 PRB M3 BELGIUM 35
ATBL 2 MK 5 BRITISH 36
ATBL 3 MK 7 BRITISH 37
ATBL 4 TYPE 72 CHINA 38
ATBL 5 PT MI BA III CZECHOSLOVAKIA 39
ATBL 6 TM/N 46 RUSSIA 40
ATBL 7 TM 62M RUSSIA 41
ATBL 8 VS- 1.6 ITALY 42
ATBL 9 VS- 2.2 ITALY 43
ATBL 10 TC 2.4 ITALY 44
ATBL 11 M6 USA 45
ATBL 12 M7 USA 46
ATBL 13 M15 USA 47
ATBL 14 M19 USA 48

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Anti personal Blast Mines
Introduction

Characteristics

The majority of Anti-Personnel (AP) blast mines are pressure-operated, with a mechanical fuzing
system initiating a main charge housed in an outer casing. Most use TNT as the main charge, though
the smaller mines tend to use more powerful explosives (such as Tetryl), or mixtures (such as
Composition B). Plastic casings tend to be used for ease of manufacture and most are waterproof. The
use of metal for the casing is rare, though wood was used in some older designs. Many of the more
modern mines are scatterable, with robust plastic bodies and integral shock-resistant fuzes that enable
them to survive the impact when dispensed from the air. The shock-resistant fuzes also make
scatterable mines blast-resistant, giving them substantial protection against explosive mine
countermeasures. Some AP blast mines are designed with a minimal metallic content in order to
hamper detection; however, most contain some metal and can be located using modern metal detectors.
Although the booby trapping of AP blast mines is rare, electronic versions of some modern mines
incorporate an anti-handling device to discourage manual clearance.

Configurations

One of the oldest designs is the (originally wooden) box type, which uses a hinged lid on a rectangular
box body. These are sometimes called `shoe' or `shoe-box' mines; misnomers derived from the Second
World War German Schü-mine 42. Most AP blast mines are now cylindrical with either a smooth
pressure plate bearing on an internal fuze, or a protruding spigot fuze in a central well. To ensure safety
during transit, they tend to have a removable fuze or detonator assembly and a mechanical safety
device which must be removed in order to arm them. The use of irregular shapes is exceptional and
confined to scatterable mines with a requirement for compact packaging.

Employment

The applications of AP blast mines are many and varied; they include the protection of Anti-Tank (AT)
mines, installations and positions, creation of AP obstacle belts and nuisance mining for terrorist or
counter-insurgency operations. They are normally surface-laid or buried at depths ranging from 10 to
40 mm; at greater depths the fuze may be too well protected by the soil to operate reliably. The normal
laying patterns are either linear, sometimes alternating with AT mines, or in clusters of 2 to 4
surrounding an AT mine.

Typical operation

The fuze or detonator assembly is inserted and the mine is then armed by the removal of a safety
device, such as a pin or a protective cap. Some mines incorporate a delay in the fuze mechanism to
allow the setter to leave the area safely before the mine becomes armed. After this, the mine is initiated
when sufficient force is applied to the top surface. Actuation of the fuze results in the immediate
detonation of the main charge.

Effect

AP blast mines rely primarily on the shock wave produced by high-explosive detonation to cause
injury, though a degree of fragmentation is inevitable as the casing and fuze assembly are shattered.
The effect is normally localised and unlikely to cause more than one serious casualty per mine,
although mines with thick Bakelite casings (like the Russian PMN) do create a more substantial
fragmentation hazard. Although the size of charge varies considerably between mines, most are
intended to cause serious injury rather than kill. A typical wound will destroy one foot or leg and cause
multiple lacerations from casing fragments and surrounding debris.

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PRB M409
Belgium

DESCRIPTION

 It is a sealed plastic container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Olive green or sand brown in
colour
 Minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 82mm x 28mm

Explosive TNT or
Type Composition B
Explosive 80 grams
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 8-30kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
It has 2 horizontal spring loaded wire strikers retained by protrusions
W hen Pressure is applied downwards, the pressure plate distorts
The internal collar moves downward causing the steel wire strikers to slip off the protrusions
The striker, strikes the igniters through the windows in the collar
The flash is channelled onto the detonator
Detonator fires the main charge

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Replace the safety cap.
4. Secure the safety cap to the fuze spigot by inserting a safety pin.
5. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED BUT NOT DISARMED.
6. This mine cannot be disarmed as the detonator assembly cannot be removed from
the body of the mine.

Notes
Overpressure on the safety cap can cause the mine to function.

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PRB M35
Belgium

DESCRIPTION

 It is a sealed plastic container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Olive green in colour
 Minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 65mm x 60mm

Explosive TNT and
Type Potassium Nitrate
Explosive 100 grams
content
Fuze M5
Operating 5-14kg
pressure

OPERATION

Mechanical fusing s ystem

It has 2 horizontal spring loaded wire strikers retained by protrusions
W hen Pressure is applied downwards an internal collar moves downward causing the steel
wire striker to slip off the protrusion
The striker, strikes the igniters through the windows in the collar
The flash is channelled down onto the detonator
Detonator fires the main charge

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Insert an appropriate safety pin or wire in the spigot at the top of the fuse.
4. Consideration should be given to adding “Super glue” to the black plunger of the
top assembly.
5. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED BUT NOT DISARMED.
6. Unscrew the fuse from the body of the mine.
7. Store the fuse separately from the body of the mine.

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TYPE 72A
China

DESCRIPTION

 Sealed plastic container with

rubberised pressure plate
 Cylindrical in shape
 Olive green in colour
 ROUND RING safety pin
 Minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 78mm x 38mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 51 grams
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 5-10kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
Load is transferred from the pressure plate to the Bellville spring
This inverts suddenly to push the firing pin into the stab-sensitive igniter
The flash from the igniter initiates the detonator immediately below
The booster detonates causing the main charge to detonate

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. By rotating the top section until a single mark on the base section aligns with the
centre mark of a group of three on the top.
4. The safety pin can sometimes be replaced once neutralised.
5. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED BUT NOT DISARMED.
6. The booster and detonator can be unscrewed from the base of the mine.
7. The detonator can be tipped out of the central recess in the booster.
8. Store the fuse separately from the body of the mine.

See Notes on TYPE 72B &C

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TYPE 72B & C
China

DESCRIPTION

 Sealed plastic container with

rubberised pressure plate
 Cylindrical in shape
 Olive green in colour
 TRIANGULAR shaped safety
pin

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 78mm x 38mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 51 grams
content
Fuze Electronic
Operating 2.5kg
pressure

OPERATION
Electronic fuzing system
W hen the safety pin is removed a spring-loaded switch moves to the “on” position
This is time delayed of about 5 minutes
If the plate is depressed contact on the base close causing a squib to fire (Initiating the
mine)
If the mine is tilted more than 10 degrees. A ball bearing rides up on a circular ridge to close
the contact points completing the circuit

RENDER SAFE PROCEEDURES

This mine cannot be neutralised and disarmed.

NOTES
This mine is identical to the Type 72A, and can only be differentiated
from the shape of the safety pins. Once the pins have been removed the
two types of mine cannot be identified apart.

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PMD 6
RUSSIA

DESCRIPTION

 Wooden box
 Rectangular in shape
 Unpainted wood or green in
colour
 Easily detectable

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 190 x 90 x 65mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 200 grams
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 1-10kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem, delayed arming
A winged retaining pin is used so that the top lid rests on the wings of the pin
Once armed, pressure on the lid simply pushes out the pin to release striker the onto the
stab sensitive detonator
The Detonator assembly is located in the main charge causing it to ignite
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Lift up the lid and secure to expose the fuze.
4. The fuze may be rotated 180 deg. So that the pin cannot be forced out by the top
lid.
5. THE FUZE CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
6. The mine is disarmed by removal of the fuze assembly from the explosive block.
7. The detonator is unscrewed from the fuze body to disarm the fuze.
8. Store the detonator separately from the explosive block.

NOTES
In some cases the wooden box rots or is eaten by insects causing the mine not to
function as designed
The retaining pin can be rigged up with a wire to be operated by pull as a anti lift
alternative.

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PMN
RUSSIA

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 112mm x 65mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive TNT
Type
 The mine has a bakelite body
Explosive 240 grams
with a flat rubber pressure
content
plate
 Cylindrical Mechanical,
Fuze in shape MD9
Detonator
 Unpainted bakelite body with a
assembly
black top
Operating 8-25kg
 Easily detectable
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem, delayed arming
Once armed, a plunger retains the striker with a cut in recess and window hole
W hen sufficient load is applied, the plunger is depressed and the window moves into line to
release the striker onto the stab receptor of the detonator assembly
The Detonator assembly is located in the main charge causing it to ignite

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. THE FUZE CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
4. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing the detonator assembly from the mine body.
5. Store the detonator separately from the mine body.

NOTES
The large explosive content, combined with the fragmentation, generally leads to
very serious injury and can prove fatal.
This mine is also known as the “Black Widow”
NO 4
ISRAEL

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 135 x 65 x 50mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive TNT
Type
 Plastic hinged box
Explosive 188 grams
 Rectangular in shape
content
 Olive green or sand brown in
Fuze Mechanical
colour
Operating 4-8kg
 Easily detectable
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem, delayed arming
A winged retaining pin or slotted plate is used so that the top lid rests on either the pin/plate
W hen sufficient load is applied to the lid it pushes out the pin/ plate from the fuze to release
the striker onto the stab sensitive receptor of the detonator assembly
The Detonator assembly is located in the main charge causing it to ignite

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Lift up the lid and secure to expose the fuze assembly.
4. THE FUZE CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
5. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing the fuze assembly from the mine body.
6. The detonator assembly is then unscrewed from the fuze body to disarm the fuze.
7. Store the detonator separately from the mine body.

NOTES
There are copy versions of this mine, which will be covered later in the
recognition guide.
The explosive charge is housed inside a plastic compartment as part of the lower
box.

SB 33
ITALY

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 85mm x 30mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive RDX/HMX
Type
 It is made from glass-
Explosive 35 grams
reinforced polycarbonate
content
 It is slightly irregular in shape
Fuze Mechanical
 Olive green or sand brown in
colour with a8kg
Operating black pressure
pressure
pad
 Minimum metal mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
A when a target bears on the pressure pad the plunger beneath it is depressed against
spring tension
The load is transferred to a horizontal striker in a snapping action
The Detonator assembly is located in the main charge causing it to ignite

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The mine can be neutralised by inserting the correct safety pin into the slot at the
side and rotating it 90 deg. Clockwise to engage the bayonet fitting.
4. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
5. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing and removing the detonator assembly from
the base of body.
6. Store the detonator separately from the mine body.

NOTES
The olive green body tends to weather to a grey colour, which makes the mine
resemble a pebble.

TS 50
ITALY

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 90mm x 45mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive RDX
Type
 It has a plastic casing with a
Explosive 50 grams
rubberised pressure pad
content
 It is cylindrical in shape
Fuze Pneumatically
 A variety of colours are used
controlled
 Scatterable Mechanical
mine
 Minimum metal mine
operated
Operating 12.5kg
pressure

OPERATION
Pneumatic- mechanical function
A load applied to the pressure plate compresses the spring while the striker is held in place
by the retaining balls
The air compressed within the upper void is forced through the metering disc and into the
bladder causing it to inflate
The arm is rotated a few degrees until the recess align with the steel balls
The balls escape; the striker is released onto the detonator assembly to initiate the main
charge
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The mine is neutralised by replacing the plastic safety cap over the pressure plate
and rotated clockwise until the clips locate between two of the ribs.
4. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
5. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing and removing the detonator assembly from
the base of body.
6. Store the detonator separately from the mine body.
NOTES
This mine can resist sudden shock or impact without detonation,
VS 50
If sufficient pressure is applied to the safety cap, this can cause it to collapse and the mine
to function. The mine canITALY
be used underwater to a depth of 1 m.

DESCRIPTION

 It has a plastic casing with a

neoprene pressure pad
 It is cylindrical in shape
 A variety of colours are used
with a black pressure pad
 Scatterable mine
 Minimum metal mine

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 90mm x 45mm

Explosive RDX
Type
Explosive 50 grams
content
Fuze Pneumatically
controlled
Mechanical
operated
Operating 10kg
pressure
OPERATION
Pneumatic- mechanical function
A load applied to the pressure plate compresses the striker spring against the retaining bar
The shutter is allowed to move sideways and release the striker
A steady application of load allows the pressure within the mine to equalize via a bleed hole
W hen the fuze experiences sudden over pressure, the small bladder inflates to hold the
shutter in place

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The mine is neutralised by replacing the safety pin
4. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
5. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing and removing the detonator assembly from
the base of body
6. Store the detonator separately from the mine body

NOTES
This mine can resist sudden shock or impact without detonation
The mine can be used underwater to a depth of 1 m.
PMA 3
YUGOSLAVIA

DESCRIPTION

 It has a plastic casing with a

black rubber cover
 It is cylindrical in shape
 It is has a green coloured top
and bottom casing
 Minimum metal mine

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 111mm x 40mm

Explosive Tetryl
Type
Explosive 35 grams
content
Fuze UPMAH-3
Operating 8-20kg
pressure

OPERATION
Shear/ crush
A force on the pressure plate causes the upper section to tilt
The fuze moves with the top half, but the base holds the tip
This causes the pin to shear sideways through the friction-sensitive composition, initiating
the mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. THIS MINE CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
4. The mine is disarmed by unscrewing the detonator well cap from the base of the
bottom half of the body
5. Remove the fuze assembly
6. Store the detonator separately from the mine body
NOTES
The correct way to remove the fuze is to screw a safety cap onto the fuze body and
then pull the assembly out of the mine. MIf 14
there has been any damage to the mine, the
plug or the fuze, it is not safe to disarm the mine.
USA

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 56mm x 40mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive Tetryl
Type
 It has a plastic casing
Explosive 29 grams
 It is cylindrical in shape
content
 It is olive green in colour
Fuze Mechanical
 It has a yellow indented arrow
Operating 9-16kg
with markings “A” and “S”
pressure
 Minimum metal mine

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OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
Rotating the pressure plate from “S “to” A and removing the safety clip arm the mine
As pressure is applied, the load is transferred to the top of the firing pin holder until the
Bellville spring inverts sharply
The striker is forced into the detonator assembly

RENDER SAFE PROCEEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The mine is neutralised by rotating the pressure plate to the “S” mark and fitting
the safety clip around the pressure plate
4. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
5. To disarm the mine, the detonator assembly is unscrewed from the base of the
mine body
6. Store the detonator separately from the mine body

NOTES

Anti Personal Fragmentation Mines

Introduction

Characteristics

The majority of Anti-Personnel (AP) fragmentation mines are tripwire-operated, with

a mechanical fuzing system initiating a main charge housed in a thick metal outer
casing. Most use TNT as the main charge and cast iron or steel for the body of the
mine; this is often notched or grooved either internally or externally. A mechanical
tripwire fuze is inherently resistant to the effects of overpressure, and is normally
unaffected by explosive mine countermeasures, unless the wire is cut by a line charge.
Some scatterable AP fragmentation mines have been produced but, because they tend
to be complex and expensive to manufacture, they are not in widespread use.

Configurations

The vast majority of AP fragmentation mines are cylindrical and have the protruding
fuze assembly mounted centrally in the top surface. Most are mounted on wooden or
metal stakes to optimise the range and affect of the shrapnel, hence the alternative
name, `stake mines'. Some of the older stake mines had concrete bodies containing
steel fragments; these have all now been superseded by metal-bodied versions.
External grooving gives the older mines a `pineapple' appearance, while more modern
versions tend to have a smooth exterior with internal grooving or preformed
fragments. One or more anchored tripwires are normally attached to the striker
retaining pin, so that pulling the wire actuates the mine. Fuzes sometimes have a
safety device, often a second retaining pin, which must be removed in order to arm
the mine. The fuzes are mostly removable as separate assemblies, and some mines
have several fuzing options.

Employment

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The applications of AP fragmentation mines are similar to those of AP blast mines;
they include the protection of Anti-Tank (AT) mines, installations and positions,
creation of AP obstacle belts, and nuisance mining for terrorist or counter-insurgency
operations. Their range and tripwire actuation also makes stake mines suitable for
ambush. Although most lethal when concealed among vegetation, large quantities of
fragmentation mines in plain view have a significant deterrent effect. Stake-mounted
mines are often laid in linear or zigzag patterns with tripwires strung between them to
create a continuous obstacle.

Typical operation

The fuze and detonator assembly are normally fitted into the top of the mine and one
or more anchored tripwires attached to the striker-retaining pin. The mine is then
armed by the removal of a safety device; some incorporate a delay within the fuzing
system to allow the setter time to leave the area safely before the mine becomes
armed. After this, the mine is initiated when a pin is removed by tension applied to the
tripwire. Actuation of the fuze results in the immediate detonation of the main charge,
which shatters the mine body.

Effect

AP fragmentation mines rely primarily on the shrapnel produced by the shattering of

the mine body to cause injury. The size of charge, thickness of casing and efficiency
of fragmentation affect the effective range, but all produce a fan of fragments over a
complete (360º) circle. AP fragmentation mines often cause fatal injuries to those
nearby, and are capable of inflicting consistently serious wounds at distances up to 30
m (the effective range). While internally grooved mine bodies normally fracture as
intended along the weakened lines, those with external grooves tend to fragment very
unevenly, making their range and effect very unpredictable. Larger fragments can be
hazardous at a distance of 100 m or more.

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NR 413
BELGIUM

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 65mm x 160mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive TNT and
 It is a stake Potassium
Type Nitrate
mine
Explosive 100 grams
 It has a plastic bottled shaped
content
body with a metal coil on the
M5body
Fuze outside of the Mechanical
Operating 5-14kg
 Light brown in colour
tension
 It has a metal stake
 It has four wire and connecting
rings to attach up to four trip
wires
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
The safety bar is withdrawn from the window in the fuze body to arm the mine
Sufficient tension on any one of the four tripwires lifts the central collar
The striker pin is compressed upwards
The retaining balls reach the window in the fuze body where they are allowed to escape
The striker is released onto the stab sensitive detonator
Detonation of the main charge shatters the steel coil into small cubic fragments with an
effective range of approximately 15m
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

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1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. If the window is not obstructed, replace the safety bar through the fuze body
3. The mine is now neutralised
4. Cut the tripwire(s) outside of the connecting rings
5. Re-hook the rings to the lips on the fuze
6. Unscrew the fuze assembly from the mine body
7. The detonator assembly can be unscrewed from the fuze body
8. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill
9. Unscrew the base and remove the coil from the body
10. Store detonator separately from the mine body

NOTES
These mines can be linked up in rows. AlongPOMZ-2
the tripwire AP blast mines can be laid. Stake mounted
mines can be booby-trapped, If the window in the fuze is obstructed, Blow In Situ
RUSSIA

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 60mm x 130mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT
Type
 It is a stake mine
Explosive 75 grams
 It
content has a cast iron steel body
Fuze which is externally grooved to
MUV Series
enhance fragmentation
Mechanical
 Light
Operating brown or olive green in
0.5-6kg
colour
tension
 It has a wooden stake
 It has six rows of fragmentation
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
The anchored tripwire is attached to the striker retaining pin and the safety pin removed to
arm the mine
W hen the tripwire is pulled, the striker retaining pin is extracted and the striker released
onto the detonator assembly
The main charge is initiated, shattering the steel body and projecting the fragments in all
directions
The mine is lethal up to 10m
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. In the MUV fuze a safety pin can be inserted.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. THE MUV-2, 3 &4 FUZES CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
5. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
6. Wrap the excess trip wire around the fuze to secure the pin.
7. Remove the fuze assembly from the mine body.
8. The detonator assembly can be unscrewed from the fuze body.
9. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
10. Remove the cylindrical charge from the mine body.
11. Store detonator separately from the explosive charge.

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POMZ-2M
NOTES
Along the tripwire AP blast mines can be laid. Stake mounted mines can booby-trapped.
RUSSIA

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 60mm x 107mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT
Type
 It is a stake mine
Explosive 75 grams
 It has a cast iron steel body
content
Fuzewhich is externally grooved to
MUV Series
enhance fragmentation
Mechanical
 Light
Operating brown or olive green in
0.5-6kg
colour
tension
 It has a wooden stake
 It has 5 rows of fragmentation
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
The anchored tripwire is attached to the striker retaining pin and the safety pin removed to
arm the mine
W hen the tripwire is pulled, the striker-retaining pin is extracted and the striker released
onto the detonator assembly
The main charge is initiated, shattering the steel body and projecting the fragments in all
directions
The mine is lethal up to 10m
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. In the MUV fuze a safety pin can be inserted.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. THE MUV-2, 3 &4 FUZES CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
5. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
6. Wrap the excess trip wire around the fuze to secure the pin.
7. Remove the fuze assembly from the mine body.
8. The detonator assembly can be unscrewed from the fuze body.
9. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
10. Remove the cylindrical charge from the mine body.
11. Store detonator separately from the explosive charge.

NOTES
M18 A1
Along the tripwire AP blast mines can be laid. Stake mounted mines can booby-trapped
USA

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 216x35x82.5mm
Explosive DESCRIPTION
C4
Type
 Directional fragmentation
Explosive 682 grams mine
 It has rectangular inverted body
content
 Olive green M4
Fuze in colour
Electrical
 The body is Mechanical
glass reinforced
polystyrene which
Operating 1-10kghouses 700
steel
tension balls
 Fitted with scissors legs
 It has 2 fuze wells

OPERATION
Mechanical by means of tripwire or electrical command fuzing system
A M57 dynamo exploder and a M40 test unit is used
On firing, the fragments cover a horizontal arc of 60 deg and the height can be pre
adjusted.
It has a lethal distance of up to 50m
The safety distance to the rear end of the mine is 16m

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
3. Wrap the excess trip wire around the fuze to secure the pin.
4. Remove the fuze assembly from the mine body.
5. Locate the ends of the firing cable, and remove the firing device.
6. Shunt and earth the ends of the firing cable.
7. If present cut any detonating cord linked to other mines.
8. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
9. Store detonator separately from the explosive charge.

NOTES
This mine is also known as the Claymore. Always approach this mine from the rear
end. The M18 A1 can be deployed connected
M3 to other mines by det cord, one end of the
det. Cord been inserted to the fuze well.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 89x89x137mm
ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT Flaked
Type
 Simple metal-bodied
Explosive 410 grams
fragmentation
content mine

FuzeIt square in shape
M3 orand
M7Ahas three
fuze wells Mechanical
 Originally painted
Operating Olive green in
9kg/ 1.5-3kg
colour, but mostly are rusted
Pressure/
Tension

OPERATION
Mechanical by means of tripwire or pressure operated
A The mine can be positioned below, on and above the ground, either upright or on its side
An anchored tripwire is attached to the ring at the side of the fuze
W hen pressure or pull is applied to the fuze, this releases the spring-loaded striker onto the
stab sensitive detonator to initiate the mine
The main charge shatters the casing of the mine and has a lethal range of up to 10m

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

Still needs to be developed, Blow in Situ.

NOTES
This mine dates back to WWII

Anti Personal Bounding Fragment Mines

Introduction

Characteristics

The majority of Anti-Personnel (AP) bounding fragmentation mines are tripwire-

operated, though several are also capable of pressure or electrical command initiation.
The fuze of a bounding mine does not immediately detonate the main charge, it
ignites a propellant which projects the mine body into the air; a second fuzing system
is then needed to detonate the mine. A mechanical tripwire fuze or electric cable is
inherently resistant to the effects of overpressure, and pressure fuzes tend to use

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prongs rather than pressure plates. These mines are therefore normally unaffected by
explosive mine countermeasures, unless the wire is cut by a line charge. Since they
are invariably buried, they are normally waterproofed. The complex mechanism of an
AP bounding fragmentation mine does not generally lend itself to production as a
scatterable munition, although one example (the US ADAM) does exist.

Configurations

The bodies of most AP bounding fragmentation mines are cylindrical, with the
protruding fuze assembly mounted in the top surface. Many of these are based on the
design of the Second World War German `S-Mines' (see diagrams opposite), though
some obsolete types mount the fuze to one side of the mine body. Older mines
generally have cast-iron or steel bodies, which are shattered to create shrapnel, but
most modern designs use preformed fragments, often set into a plastic matrix. Several
AP bounding fragmentation mines accept the same fuzes used with other types of AP
fragmentation mine, though they are fitted with an igniter rather than a detonator.
Fuzes generally have a safety device, often a second retaining pin that must be
removed in order to arm the mine. If electrically initiated, the mine may be used with
any form of sensor package. There are two common types of secondary fuzing
system. The first uses a pyrotechnic delay element, which is ignited by the burning
propellant as the fragmentation body is expelled from the casing. The second uses a
tether wire connecting the body to the base section that remains in the ground; as the
mine reaches the optimum height, the wire becomes taut and releases a mechanical
striker onto the detonator.

Employment

The applications of bounding mines are similar to those of other fragmentation mines.
They include: the protection of Anti-Tank (AT) mines, installations and positions, the
creation of AP obstacle belts, and nuisance mining in terrorist or counter-insurgency
operations. The use of tripwires makes bounding mines well suited to the creation of
continuous linear obstacles and, because they are better concealed than normal stake-
mounted AP fragmentation mines, they are ideal for ambushes and the denial of likely
assembly areas.

Typical operation

Once the fuze assembly is in place, one or more anchored tripwires are attached and
the mine is armed by the removal of a safety device. Some incorporate a delay within
the fuzing system to allow the setter to leave the area in safety before the mine
becomes armed. After this, the mine is initiated by tension applied to the tripwire,
pressure or electrical command. Actuations of the fuze results in the mine body being
fired into the air by a propellant charge, sometimes after a short delay to allow the
victim to step clear. When the mine is well above ground level, typically 0.5 to 1.5 m,
the main charge is detonated by the secondary fuzing system, scattering fragments in
all directions.

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Effect

AP bounding fragmentation mines rely primarily on the projected shrapnel to cause

injury. The size of charge, height of detonation, thickness of casing and efficiency of
fragmentation, or quantity of preformed fragments affect the effective range. All
produce a horizontal fan of fragments over a complete (360º) circle. AP bounding
fragmentation mines generally cause fatal injuries to those nearby, and are capable of
inflicting consistently serious wounds at distances between 20 and 100 m, depending
on the mine. Isolated fragments can be dangerous at even greater distances.

PSM 1
BELGIUM

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DESCRIPTION

 The body is zinc alloy housing

1200 x 6mm steel balls
 It is cylindrical in shape
 Olive green in colour
 It can have a number of fuzing
options
 It has a protruding fuze
 Below is a steel plate to retain
the back blast
 It is a omni directional mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 60mm x 107mm

Explosive RDX
Type
Explosive 170 grams
content
Fuze MUV Series
RO 8, MVN-2N
EVU Series
Operating Varies according
press/ tension to fuze

OPERATION
Mechanical, Pressure using the RO 8 or MVN-2N
Mechanical, Pull using the MUV series fuze
Electrical, Electrical command using the EVU fuze
W ith the diamond shaped adaptor all three methods can be used at once
The fuze ignites the booster in which a delayed detonator is housed
The mine ejects to about 0.5m-1.5m above the ground and the detonator initiates the main
charge
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Deal with the mine according to the fuze type.
2. In the pull operated MUV fuze a safety pin can be inserted.
3. In the pressure operated MVN-2M a safety pin can be inserted.
4. For the MUV and MVN-2N the mine is now neutralised.
5. If electrical EVU fuze, Follow, disconnect, earth and shunt the leads.
6. Unscrew fuzes and adapters.
7. To disarm unscrew the fuze well housing, this contains the propellant and
detonator.

P40
NOTES
Along the tripwire AP blast mines can be laidITALY
the claimed lethal radius is 20m and a danger range up
to 300m 8. Pull the mine.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 90mm x 200mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT
Type
 It has an aluminium
Explosive body
480 grams
housing chopped steel
content
Fuze fragments surrounding
Mechanicalthe
cylindrical wall
Operating 2-10kg

press/Cylindrical
tension in shape
 Light brown or olive green in
colour
 It has a protruding fuze
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
Downward pressure or pull on the plunger in any direction will actuate the fuze
The collar is depressed; a recess aligns with retaining ball, allowing it to escape
The striker is released onto the propellant charge directly below it
The gas is vented down a channel and into a chamber in the base of the mine
The body of the mine is propelled out of the aluminum casing at a height of 0.5m
The wire pulls taut pulling back the detonator assembly striker against the spring
The retaining pin pulls clear releasing the striker onto the detonator

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. Replace the safety clip.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
5. Remove by unscrewing the fuze assembly from the mine body.
6. To disarm the mine, the propellant and detonator can be removed from the body.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
8. Store detonator separately from the mine body.
NOTES
Along the tripwire AP blast mines can be laid.
V 69
ITALY

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 130mm x 205mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
Composition B
Type
 An outer plastic
Explosive 420 casing
grams
surrounds
content a steel pot, within
Fuzewhich is the mine body
Mechanical
 Cylindrical in
Operating shape
10kg/ 6kg
 Light brown
press/ tension or olive green in
colour
 It has a protruding 5-pronged
fuze assembly
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
Downward pressure or pull on the prongs in any direction will cause the fuze cap to tilt
This action forces a hook to pull a primary striker assembly upward, compressing the striker
spring until the retaining balls are released
The striker fires an igniter and the flash travels down a channel in the center of the plunger
assembly to the propellant charge
The burning propellant projects the mine body out of the sleeve to a height of 45cm
The wire pulls the central plunger down
The striker is pulled into the stab-sensitive detonator assembly, initiating the main charge
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. Replace the safety clip.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
5. The fuze assembly is rotated anti-clockwise until the lugs disengage, and then
lifted from the mine body.
6. To disarm the mine, the central igniter and offset detonator can be removed from
the body.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

PROM 1
NOTES
YUGOSLAVIA
Caution must be taken when removing the detonator, as this is stab sensitive.
8. Store detonator separately from the mine body.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 75mm x 260mm

DESCRIPTION
Explosive TNT/RDX
Type 50/50
Explosive
Bottled shaped425metal body
grams
content
Normally olive green in colour
Fuze
It has a protruding 4-pronged fuze
UPROM-1
assembly UPMR-3
Operating
It has a ring on9kg/
top 3kg
of the fuze
which can
press/ tensionfreely rotate and can be
used with multiple trip wires
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem
Downward pressure or pull on the prongs in any direction will cause the fuze cap to tilt
This action forces a hook to pull a primary striker assembly upward, compressing the striker
spring until the retaining balls are released
The striker fires an igniter and the flash travels down a channel in the center of the plunger
assembly to the propellant charge
The burning propellant projects the mine body out of the sleeve to a height of 45cm
The wire pulls the central plunger down
The striker is pulled into the stab-sensitive detonator assembly, initiating the main charge

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. Flip the locking ring to the “In line” position and slide the safety clip onto the stem
of the fuze.
3. Flip the locking ring down, securing the safety clip in place.
4. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
5. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
6. The fuze can be unscrewed from the body of the mine to disarm.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
8. Store detonator separately from the mine body.
NOTES
Caution must be taken when removing
M2the detonator, as this is stab sensitive.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 104mm x 244mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT
Type
 The main body
Explosive 154isgrams
cylindrical
with the fuze assembly attached
content
Fuzeto the base plate protruding
Mechanical
upward
Operating 9kg/ 1.5-3kg
 The
press/ main body is a cylindrical
tension
metal tube acting as a barrel
which houses a 60mm mortar
body without the nose and fin
 Normally olive green in colour
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem either by pull or pressure
A retaining plate holds a striker back
This may be moved either by pull on a tripwire or pressure on the prongs
W hen a load is applied to the prongs the plunger is pushed down and a ramp on the
plunger bears on the plate to push it sideways
As the plate moves across, the striker is released onto a percussion cap, which, in turn,
ignites the propellant
The mortar bomb is projected from the tube, and the pyrotechnic delay fuze is ignited
The bomb projects to height of 2-3m before the main charge detonates

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. The safety pins are replaced through the tip of the striker and the end of the
retaining plate to neutralise the mine.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
5. The fuze can be unscrewed from the spigot.
6. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
7. Store detonator separately from the mine body.
NOTES
M16 A1
It has a lethal radius of up to 10m.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 104mm x 244mm

ExplosiveDESCRIPTION
TNT Flaked
Type
 The main body
Explosive 575isgrams
cast iron housed
in a sheet-metal sleeve with a
content
Fuzecentral threaded
M605 fuze well
 On top of the
Operating body is a cylindrical
3.6-20kg/
metal fuze with three protruding
press/ tension 1.4-4.5kg
prongs
 Normally olive green in colour
 It is a omni directional mine

OPERATION
Mechanical fuzing s ystem either by pull or pressure
A retaining plate holds a striker back
This may be moved either by pull on a tripwire or pressure on the prongs
W hen a load is applied to the prongs the plunger is pushed down and a ramp on the
plunger bears on the plate to push it sideways
As the plate moves across, the striker is released onto a percussion cap, which, in turn,
ignites the propellant
The cast iron body is projected to height of 1m, before the main charge is detonated

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Locate and clear the end(s) of the tripwire(s)
2. The safety pins are replaced through the tip of the striker and the end of the
retaining plate to neutralise the mine.
3. THE MINE IS NOW NEUTRALISED.
4. Cut the tripwire approximately 20cm from the fuze.
5. The fuze can be unscrewed from the spigot.
6. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
7. Store detonator separately from the mine body.

NOTES
It is also known as the bouncing Betty mine; it has a lethal radius in excess of 10m.

Anti Tank Blast Mines

Introduction

Characteristics

Most Anti-Tank (AT) blast mines are pressure-operated, with a relatively simple
mechanical fuzing system initiating a main charge housed in a thin outer casing.
Many use TNT as the main charge, though some use more powerful explosives or

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mixtures, such as Composition B. Most of the more modern mines are waterproof and
many can be laid mechanically, some being scatterable. Plastic casings are widely
used for ease of manufacture and resilience, though wooden and metal casings are
common in older designs. Shock-resistant fuzes are used to resist explosive mine
countermeasures and allow mines to be scattered. The use of electronic fuzes is
increasingly widespread among modern AT blast mines, though few have been used
operationally. Booby trapping AT mines is commonplace, and many are provided
with auxiliary fuze wells for this purpose; electronic versions of some modern mines
incorporate anti-handling features to discourage hand lifting.

Configurations

Although there have been many variations, round mines are most common, generally
with a pressure plate or fuze in the centre of the upper surface. This configuration was
favoured by Germany for its Second World War `Tellermines', and has since been
copied by the former Warsaw Pact, UK, USA and many others. The configuration of
newer AT blast mines is largely dictated by the requirement for mechanical laying or
scattering, together with the positioning of components for efficient function. Since
the consequences of an accidental explosion are so serious, AT blast mines are
invariably shipped without the fuze fitted, or with a key element of the explosive train
missing or out of alignment. Some mines accept a range of fuzing options allowing,
for instance, the use of a tilt-rod fuze for full-width attack, or an obsolescent mine to
be upgraded with a modern electronic fuze.

Employment

AT blast mines are primarily intended to channel, delay or destroy armour. They are
normally scattered, surface-laid or buried to a depth of 10 to 40 mm; at greater depths
the fuze may not experience sufficient pressure to operate reliably. They are normally
laid in straight lines or zigzag `clusters', where each AT mine is surrounded by a
number of Anti-Personnel (AP) mines. In order to avoid sympathetic detonation, large
AT mines must be placed several metres apart. It is not uncommon for two or more
mines to be stacked in the same hole to produce a more powerful blast for the defeat
of armour.

Typical operation

The mine is armed by the insertion of the fuze assembly or completion of the
explosive train; some mines incorporate an arming delay within the fuzing system to
allow the setter time to bury and camouflage the mine in safety. After this, the mine is
initiated when sufficient force is applied, via a pressure plate, to the fuze mechanism.
With pressure fuzes, actuation normally results in the immediate detonation of the
main charge; tilt-rod fuzes tend to incorporate a short delay to allow the target to
move further over the mine.

Effect

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AT blast mines rely primarily on the shockwave produced by high-explosive
detonation. Small mines tend to achieve `mobility kills' on armoured vehicles by
damaging tracks and running gear. Large mines may destroy the vehicle completely,
particularly if they have been detonated beneath the hull by a full-width attack fuze.
Even large armoured vehicles can be moved by the detonation of an AT mine, and
this rapid displacement also tends to cause injuries to the crew.

PRB M3
Belgium

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DESCRIPTION

 It is a plastic container
 Square in shape
 It has a webbed carrying
handle
 The fuze is normally made
from bakelite
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 230x230x130mm
Explosive TNT, RDX & A1
Type (70,15,15)
Explosive 6kg
content
Fuze M30
Operating 250kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
Sufficient pressure on the top of the pressure plate shears the plastic pins in the outer collar
The plunger moves down and transferring the load to the head of the fuze
The collar is depressed by 2-4mm, the steel wires slide of there retainers and spring inward
onto the igniters through the window in the collar
The mine detonates

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. THE MINE CANNOT BE NEUTRALISED.
4. To disarm the mine, the pressure plate assembly is unscrewed from the mine body
and the fuze can be removed.
5. From a safe distance the mine must be remotely pulled.
6. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.

MK5
British

Notes
The casing warps and splits in hot regions, this does not affect the function of the mine.

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DESCRIPTION

 It is a metal cased mine

 Cylindrical in shape
 It has a spider shaped pressure
plate
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 203mm x127mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 3.7kg
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 160-200kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
The load applied to the spider bears on the fuze cap
Sufficient pressure collapses the cap and breaks the shear pin, releasing the spring loaded
striker on to the detonator assembly
The mine is then initiated

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Remove the spider and the cap.
4. The mine is neutralised by placing a safety pin through the upper hole of the striker
head.
5. Remove the fuze from the central well disarms the mine.
6. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
7. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.

Notes
MK7
Because the striker and shear pin are made of steel and are susceptible to damp,
they are prone to rust. This makes the fuze highly unpredictable. It is unlikely
British
that badly rusted mines could be safely neutralised or disarmed.

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DESCRIPTION

 It is a metal cased mine

 Cylindrical in shape
 It has a carrying handle
attached to the side wall
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 325mm x130mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 8.89kg
content
Fuze NO 5
Operating 150-275kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
Sufficient pressure on the top of the pressure plate, the force is transferred to the fuze via
the assembly bolt
As plunger moves down, the retaining balls are released and simply drop onto a collar in
the lower section
W hen the pressure passes, the plunger springs back up, allowing the balls to roll on top of
the Bellville spring
The spring inverts sharply to push the firing pin into the stab sensitive detonator and initiate
the mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Unscrewed the fuze cap from the well.
4. The NO 5 fuze can then be removed.
5. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
6. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.

Notes72 AT
TYPE
The words ”MINE ARMED” is embossed on the top of the fuze and
CHINA
`MINE UNARMED' stamped into the base.

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DESCRIPTION

 It is a metal cased mine

 Cylindrical in shape
 It has a spider shaped pressure
plate
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 270mm x100mm

Explosive TNT/ RDX
Type
Explosive 5.4kg
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 300-800kg
pressure

OPERATION

Mechanical fusing s ystem

Sufficient pressure on top of the mine flexes the pressure plate until the fuze well plug
bears on top of the fuze
The torsion on the spring causes the fuze collar to rotate as it moves down, to align the
window with the release balls
The balls escape; the striker is released onto the detonator to initiate the mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Unscrew the fuze well plug.
4. Remove the fuze from the central well and replace the safety pin.
5. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
6. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.

Notes
There are metal-cased Type 72 (AT) which have similar dimensions to the
plastic-cased mine.

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PT MI BA III
CZECHOSLOVAKIA

DESCRIPTION

 The casing of mine is made

from bakelite
 Cylindrical in shape
 It has a plastic carrying handle
attached to the base of the
mine
 Brown in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 330mm x101mm

Explosive TNT/ RDX
Type
Explosive 5.4kg
content
Fuze Mechanical
Operating 300-800kg
pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
W hen sufficient pressure is applied to the pressure plate, it tilts, along with the brittle cap
that is held within the underside of the fuze cover
Since the base of the fuze is firmly held within the mine body, a shearing action is created,
which snaps the cap off the fuze
This releases the spring-loaded striker onto the detonator to initiate the mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. Unscrew the fuze well plug.
4. The mine is neutralised by placing a safety ring around the fuze.
5. The fuze assembly is removed from the mine.
6. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
7. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.
Notes
The RO-4 anti-lift device could be used in conjunction with this mine. The RO-
2/ RO-7-I fuze is susceptible to plastic degradation, particularly in hot climates.
This can significantly affect the operating pressure and makes the mine
dangerous to neutralise or disarm.

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TM/N 46
RUSSIA

DESCRIPTION

 It has a metal container

 Cylindrical in shape
 It has a carrying handle
attached to the side of the
mine
 Olive green in colour
 TMN 46 has a anti lift fuze
well at the bottom of the mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 305mm x108mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 5.7kg
content
Fuze Press. MV-5; MVM;
Tilt MVsh 46
Operating 120-400kg
Press
Tilt 21kg

OPERATION
Mechanical fusing s ystem
All three fuze options use spring-loaded strikers secured by retaining balls
In the pressure mode, when sufficient load is applied, the pressure plate collapses and
weight is transferred on to the MV-5 or MVM fuze
The outer collar moves down, allowing the single retaining ball to escape and release the
striker onto the detonator assembly
W hen the MVsh 46 tilt rod is bent, three internal segments around a central rod produce a
camming action, the top of the collar lifts to release two retaining balls, Striker is released
onto detonator

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The MVM fuze can be neutralised by inserting a safety pin through the fuze cap.
4. The MV-5 and MVsh-46 fuzes cannot be neutralised.
5. Unscrew and remove the central fuze cap, thus revealing the MV-5 fuze.
6. Remove the detonator from the fuze assembly.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
8. Store the fuze separately from the mine body.

Notes

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TM 62M
RUSSIA

DESCRIPTION

 It has a metal container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 320mm x128mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 7.5kg
content
Fuze Press. Variety of fuzes
MVch-62
Operating 150-550kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical clockwork spring with time delay
The fuze uses a spring-loaded striker secured by shear sections and retaining balls, held in
place by an outer collar
W hen load is applied to the mine, the pressure plate collapses and the weight is transferred
to the fuze
The outer collar is moved down while the booster block supports the detonator and striker
assembly
The shear section breaks and the retaining balls escape to release the striker onto the
detonator
RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES
1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The MVch-62 fuze can be neutralised by inserting the winding key and rotating 3
quarters of a turn clock wise. The arming buttons should push back up.
4. This unlocks the detonator assembly and rotates it out of line, back to the
horizontal position.
5. The key can be removed and safety clip secured around the arming button.
6. Unscrew and remove the fuze assembly.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
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VS-1.6
ITALY

DESCRIPTION

 It has a plastic container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 Olive green and sand brown
in colour
 It is a minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 320mm x128mm

Explosive Composition B
Type
Explosive 1.85kg
content
Fuze Press. Pneumatic &
mechanical
Operating 180-220kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Pneumatic and mechanical function
W hen load is applied to the pressure plate, air from the upper cavity is forced through the
small bleed hole
This distorts the diaphragm, which bears on the fuze mechanism
Pressure is applied to the plunger, transferring the load to the striker via a spring
The outer collar rotates aligning the lugs on the striker to run down vertical grooves
The mine is initiated

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. This mine cannot be neutralised.
4. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.
5. To disarm the mine, the detonator assembly is unscrewed from the well in the
centre of the base.

Notes
This is a Scatterable mine and can resist shock or impact.

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VS-2.2
ITALY

DESCRIPTION

 It has a plastic container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 Olive green and sand brown
in colour with black pressure
plate
 It has a carrying handle
attached to the side
 It is a minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 230mm x115mm

Explosive Composition B
Type
Explosive 2.2kg
content
Fuze Press. Pneumatic &
mechanical
Operating 180-220kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Pneumatic and mechanical function
W hen load is applied to the pressure plate, air from the upper cavity is forced through the
small bleed hole
This distorts the diaphragm, which bears on the collar compressing the striker spring until
the retaining ball escapes into a recess
The striker is released onto the detonator assembly to initiate the mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. This mine cannot be neutralised.
4. To disarm the mine, the VS-N fuze is unscrewed from the body and the detonator.
assembly unscrewed from the fuze assembly.
5. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
This is a Scatterable mine and can resist shock or impact. The figure
denotes the amount of explosive.

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TC-2.4
ITALY

DESCRIPTION

 It has a plastic container

 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 Olive green and sand brown in
colour with black pressure
plate
 It has a carrying handle
attached to the side
 It is a minimum metal mine

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 230mm x115mm

Explosive Composition B
Type
Explosive 2.4kg
content
Fuze Press. Pneumatic &
mechanical
Operating 180-310kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Pneumatic and mechanical function
W orking concept is similar to that of the TS 50 AP Blast mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

Not enough information to develop a RSP for this mine

Notes
This is a Scatterable mine and can resist shock or impact. The figure
denotes the amount of explosive. This mine is used in wet terrain, marshy
and salt water.

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M6
USA

DESCRIPTION

 Metal casing mine

 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 Olive green in colour
 It has a carrying handle
attached to the base

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 333mm x83mm

Explosive TNT
Type
Explosive 4.45kg
content
Fuze M603
Pressure

Operating 180-220kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical function
W hen load is applied to the pressure plate, the load is transferred to the fuze
The Bellville spring inverts, snapping the firing pin into the detonator assembly to initiate the
mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. This mine is neutralised by rotating the arming lever from ARMED to SAFE.
4. To disarm the mine, the arming plug is unscrewed from the body and the M603 fuze
removed. The fuze should then be fitted with a safety clip.
5. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
An arming key is available to assist in rotating the arming lever to the Safe
position.

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M7
USA

DESCRIPTION

 Metal casing mine

 Rectangular in shape
 Sheet steel pressure plate
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 178x114x64mm
Explosive Tetryl
Type
Explosive 1.62kg
content
Fuze M601 & M603
Pressure

Operating 60-110kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical function
W hen sufficient force is applied to the pressure plate, the load is transferred to the fuze
The Bellville spring inverts, snapping the firing pin into the detonator assembly to initiate the
mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. The pressure plate must be pulled till the fuze is exposed. Before this done the gap
between the pressure plate and the mine needs to be visually inspected.
4. This mine is neutralised by placing back the safety pin.
5. This mine cannot be disarmed.
6. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
A full-grown person can activate this mine.

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M 15
USA

DESCRIPTION

 Similar to M6
 Metal casing mine
 Cylindrical in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 It has a wire carrying handle
on the base
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 333mm x150mm

Explosive Composition B
Type
Explosive 10.3kg
content
Fuze M603
Pressure

Operating 160-340kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical function
W hen sufficient force is applied to the pressure plate, the load is transferred to the fuze
The Bellville spring inverts, snapping the firing pin into the detonator assembly to initiate the
mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. This mine is neutralised by rotating the arming lever from ARMED to SAFE.
4. To disarm the mine, the arming plug is unscrewed from the body and the M603 fuze
removed. The fuze should then be fitted with a safety clip.
5. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
This mine is known as the tank buster.

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M 19
USA

DESCRIPTION

 Plastic casing mine

 Square in shape
 Stepped top pressure plate
 It has a stringed carrying
handle on the side
 Olive green in colour

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 332x332x94mm
Explosive Composition B
Type
Explosive 9.53kg
content
Fuze M606
Pressure

Operating 160-230kg
Pressure

OPERATION
Mechanical function
W hen sufficient force is applied to the pressure plate, the load is transferred to the fuze
The Bellville spring inverts, snapping the firing pin into the detonator assembly to initiate the
mine

RENDER SAFE PROCEDURES

1. Check the immediate area around the mine for anti-disturbance devices.
2. Excavate the mine.
3. This mine is neutralised by rotating the arming lever from ARMED to SAFE.
4. A U- shaped safety clip can be placed around the arming lever.
5. To disarm the mine, the fuze assembly is removed by turning anti-clockwise and
lifting using the cord.
6. The detonator assembly can be unscrewed from the centre of the fuze base.
7. From a safe distance apply the remote pulling drill.

Notes
When removing the fuze always lift by the cord. If the cord is missing it
should be replaced.

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