TM 9-1345-203-12
(1) The M16A1 inert mine (fig. 1-2) is used
for training and handling only. It contains no explosive
components and uses the M605 inert fuze.
(2) The M81 training mine (fig. 1-3) is used
for training and handling only.
It has the same
configuration as the M16A2 AP Mine, contains no
explosive components and uses the M605 inert fuze.
Packed in Bandoleer M7
a. Description.
(1) Mine (fig. 1-4) is a curved, rectangular,
olive-drab, molded case of fiberglass-filled polystyrene
(plastic) containing several hundred steel balls and high
explosive, C4. The inside of the front face is lined with
the steel balls, embedded in a plastic matrix, in back of
which (behind matrix) is the layer of C4 explosive. The
fragmentation face is convex (toward enemy) to direct
the fragments in a 60arc. A built-in sight and two pairs
of scissors-type folding legs allow aiming of mine. It
functions effectively in temperatures of -40 to 125
F
and after having been submerged in salt water or fresh
water for 2 hours.
(a) Two detonator wells located on top
of mine enable it to be fired from two locations
electrically or by nonelectric, single, or dual priming.
Plug ends of shipping plug priming adapters seal wells,
preventing entry of foreign matter. Slotted end of
shipping plug priming adapter holds an electric or
nonelectric lasting cap in place when mine is armed.
